” Passion Pictures has just completed a cinematic trailer for the opening of the music videogame ROCK BAND. Created by Harmonix, a leading developer of music-based games, ROCK BAND is a new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music as never before, challenging users to master the lead/bass guitar, drums and [...]
One layer of “Southland Tales” that adds to its appeal is Kelly’s casting of numerous pop-culture celebrities. Kelly works in Andy Warhol fashion with the tension between the actor’s personal history, his public image and his created character. Justin Timberlake, for example, plays a weary, scarred Iraq veteran; he’s also a sniper, a filmmaker [...]
“But Nick,” you sing in a high falsetto, “What’s the deal with the online modes? I heard there won’t be that many. And DLC is great, but are we only going to get a few Foo Fighters songs every week? Say it ain’t so. Also, I played the game at Best Buy and the guitar [...]
But here is some not-so-pleasant news. Outlets are reporting that Electronic Arts have delayed the much-anticipated Rock Band in Canada until December 17. Though no reason has officially been given, it’s almost certainly to ensure enough stocks for sale in the U.S. when the game launches there on November 20.
“Rock Band” comes on the heels of the Oct. 28 release of “Guitar Hero III,” the latest in the franchise that has set teens (and adults) to rocking out in their living rooms on pretend guitars. Gamers have been frothing for both. In the first week after its release, “Guitar Hero III” cleared $100 [...]
With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and eight Hotels/Casinos in 47 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for [...]
(Gigwise) We’ve heard a lot about the worthless writers of banal garbage who recently went on strike in Hollywood (we say fire them and get people that can write) but across the nation the folks that build sets for equally banal garbage that takes place live on stage have also gone on strike. Yup, [...]
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America. About 8 million women age 45 and over are living with heart disease, including 10 percent of women ages 45 to 64. An estimated 50,800 women in Maine have heart disease.
Nov. 18 Cirque-Works Birdhouse Factory will be presented at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., at 8 p.m. Juggling, tumbling, trampolines and contortionists - factory work has never been this fun. A jaw-dropping stage spectacular perfect for audiences of all ages, Birdhouse Factory pairs acrobatics with a wide collection of 20th century machines. [...]
I don’t want to say this is a live record, but the takes are very live, she said. I didn’t obsess over everything. I wasn’t nervous when I was recording. I was just playing the songs, and then I’d decide if they were something later on.