Guitar Center was so successful with its inaugural Singer-Songwriter contest that they’ve decided to host it again. The nationwide search for the best undiscovered songwriter received over 17,000 submissions last year, and Guitar Center’s hoping to reach even more potential stars with Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 2.
The winner of the 2012 contest will have the opportunity to work with Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks while recording a four song E.P. After wrapping up the E.P., the winner will then get the chance to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Hollywood, CA.
“Last season was such a positive experience that I am thrilled to be back for another round of Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter,” stated Shanks. “Working with up-and-coming artists to help them hone their sound and refine their style is what I love to do, and this program has laid out the perfect platform to allow me to do just that.”
The Details:
-Submit an original live music performance video at www.guitarcenter.com/songwriter;
-All submissions will be ranked via WHOOZNXT, a company that tracks an artist’s fan popularity
-During the first round, all artists will be ranked based on their online fan growth
-During round two, the top 140 artists will be reviewed by producer John Shanks who will then pick the 10 finalists
-The 10 finalists will be asked to perform live at the Hotel Cafe where a winner will be determined
-The contest runs through December 23, 2012
The Winner Will Receive:
-A 4 song E.P. with Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks
-A live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
-The American Design Experience from Fender – winner will design his or her own electric or bass guitar
-New gear from Martin, Bose®, Korg, Zoom, Shure, D’Addario, TC-Helicon, and Converse
-$10,000 Cash
-Recording time at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn, NYC
-A feature in American Songwriter Magazine
-Worldwide digital music distribution from TuneCore
Last year’s winner, Josh Doyle, is releasing his self-titled album (produced by John Shanks) on October 23, 2012.
“Guitar Center strives to consistently develop new opportunities to help musicians succeed,” said Dustin Hinz, Director of Music Marketing and Artist Relations for Guitar Center, in the official contest announcement. “To see Josh’s career develop through this competition has been extremely rewarding for Guitar Center. We look forward to giving another emerging artist a chance to share their music with the world.”
Source: Guitar Center
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Guitar Center is Looking for an Undiscovered Singer-Songwriter
And Not Once Do They Say Hi-Yo Silver! Away!
The Plot:
From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ The Lone Ranger, a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.
Watch the trailer:
The Lone Ranger hits theaters on July 3, 2013.
The Darkness Sets Two One-Night-Only US Shows
The Darkness will be performing on October 21, 2012 in New York City at Terminal 5 and October 24th in Los Angeles. And for their fans who can’t make it to either North American show, the LA concert at Club Nokia will be airing on AXS TV on the 24th at 10pm.
The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals/guitars), Dan Hawkins (guitars/backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Ed Graham (drums) – also announced the release of an interactive music app via The App Store and Google Play. Memorabilia from the Hot Cakes album will come alive (artwork, tour posters, photos, etc) along with “interactive, hidden content.” The app also features Hot Cakes soundbites, links to show tickets, and news on their latest concerts and videos.
Watch a demo of the app:
The Darkness 2012 Remaining Shows and Festivals:
Thu 10/4 Nice, France Stade Charles-Ehrmann
Sat 10/6 Barcelona, Spain Palau St Jordi
*Sun 10/21 New York, NY Terminal 5 *HEADLINING
*Wed 10/24 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia *HEADLINING
Fri 10/26 Mexico City, Mexico Foro Sol
Tue 10/30 San Juan, Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
Fri 11/9 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Parque dos Atletas
Sun 11/11 Sao Paulo, Brazil Estádio do Morumbi
Fri 11/16 Buenos Aires, Argentina Estadio River Plate
Tue 11/20 Santiago, Chile Estadio Nacional de Santiago
Source: The Darkness
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Lincoln – Will it be an Oscar Contender?
Daniel Day-Lewis transforms into the 16th President of the United States in Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Sally Field. And with this new trailer it’s apparent Spielberg and Day-Lewis are likely to be kept very busy come awards season. It’s just the sort of project Academy members love, but it still has to live up to the hype.
Lincoln is coming to theaters beginning on November 9, 2012 (expanding a week later)
Watch the trailer:
The Plot:
Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Lindsay Lohan in Liz & Dick Gets a Release Date
The made-for-TV movie also stars Grant Bowler as Richard Burton and was directed by Lloyd Kramer (Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven). Temple Grandin screenwriter Christopher Monger wrote the script.
The Plot:
For nearly a quarter of a century, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were Hollywood royalty and their fiery romance — often called “the marriage of the century” — was the most notorious, publicized and celebrated love affair of its day. Swarmed by paparazzi worldwide, their love affair was played out entirely in front of the media from the time they met on the set of the major motion picture Cleopatra, left their respective spouses, married and divorced, only to remarry and divorce once again. Despite their roller coaster romance for the public eye to see, Liz and Dick shared an undeniable love greater than most people could ever dream of.
Source: Lifetime
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Bruno Mars Take the Stage with Models
Hopefully Justin Bieber will be feeling completely better by the time The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show rolls around as he, along with Rihanna and Bruno Mars, are scheduled to perform at the event on December 4, 2012. Bieber, who kicked off his 2012 tour by getting sick – twice – on stage, Mars, and Rihanna will all be making their Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut with this year’s event.
The show will be televised on CBS at 10pm and is set to feature scantily-clad Victoria’s Secret Angels Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, and Lindsay Ellingson.
In addition to showing off sexy lingerie, the special will include model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the fashion show.
For those wondering who actually watches this, over 11.5 million people tuned in to the 2011 fashion show setting a new record for the broadcast.
Source: Victoria’s Secret
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Arrested Development Walk-On Roles Contest
Six super lucky Arrested Development fans are going to be awarded walk-on roles in season four of the critically acclaimed series. Netflix and Arrested Development have just announced a contest asking AD fans to create a piece of original Arrested Development content.
Announcing the contest, series creator/executive producer Mitch Hurwitz said, “The Bluths have walked on so many people we thought it was only fair to let a few fans walk on them. Come see behind-the-scenes and for God’s sake, please don’t touch anything!”
Here’s the entry details:
-The contest is open today and runs through Tuesday, October 16, 2012
-Fans can create videos (less than 2 minutes in length), submit photos, original artwork or whatever else they believe constitutes AD-ish content
-Cast members and producers will chose the winners based on “creativity, distinctiveness and relevance to the show”
Enter via Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr, with the hashtag #BluthWalkOn, or enter online (and find out all the rules and regs) at www.youregonnagetsomewalkons.com.
The six winners will receive an “expense-paid trip to Los Angeles to visit the set of Arrested Development and participate in a walk-on role during an upcoming episode of the highly anticipated fourth season.”
Source: Netflix
‘K-11’ From Kristen Stewart’s Mom Gets Picked Up for Distribution
It doesn’t hurt to have your daughter constantly in the news when it comes time to get your feature film directorial debut picked up for distribution, does it?
Jules Stewart, mom of Twilight star Kristen, just had her dramatic film K-11 picked up by Breaking Glass Pictures. Breaking Glass is planning to open the film in North American theaters in late 2012 or early 2013.
Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff made the deal for distribution in collaboration with Libertine Films’ Tom Wright. Announcing the acquisition, Wright stated: “The Breaking Glass team is a great fit for K-11 as they are uniquely positioned to market the film to both a wide audience and the several niche demographics that will love this film. We’re certain they will truly capitalize on its diverse market appeal.”
Added Wolff: “We are pleased to be distributing the very talented Jules Stewart’s first film. K-11 is very unique to say the least and surely will raise a few eyebrows. The acting is dead on, the story is gripping, and we are gunning for multiple award nominations.”
The Plot: The film follows Raymond Saxx Jr. (Goran Visnjic), a powerful record producer who wakes from a drug-induced blackout to find himself locked up in K-11, the [real] section of the Los Angeles County Men’s Central jail for gay and transgender inmates. Plunged into a nightmarish world ruled by a transsexual diva named Mousey (Kate del Castillo), Raymond is truly a fish out of water.
Complicating matters are a troubled young transgender named Butterfly (Portia Doubleday), a predatory child molester (Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister), and the ruthless Sheriff’s Deputy, Lt. Johnson (D.B. Sweeney). Ray’s struggle to contact the outside world and regain his freedom seems impossible, so he must learn to navigate this new power structure if he is ever going to survive and regain control of his life.
The cast also includes Jason Mewes, Tara Buck, and Kristen’s brother, Cameron.
Movie 43 Restricted Trailer Arrives
This comedy movie had me at “Gerard Butler as a leprechaun.” In the new red band trailer (totally inappropriate for work, anyone easily offended, or under 17) for Movie 43, Butler is just one of dozens of recognizable faces handling roles we wouldn’t usually associate with their body of work. Included in the new trailer are scenes with Elizabeth Banks, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Kieran Culkin, Anna Faris, Richard Gere, Terrence Howard, Hugh Jackman, Johnny Knoxville, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloë Grace Moretz, Chris Pratt, Liev Schreiber, Seann William Scott, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Kate Winslet.
Directed by Steven Brill, Peter Farrelly, Will Graham, Steve Carr, Griffin Dunne, James Duffy, Jonathan Van Tulleken, Elizabeth Banks, Patrik Forsberg, Brett Ratner, Rusty Cundieff, and James Gunn, Movie 43 will hit theaters on January 25, 2013.
The Plot:
Movie 43 is the outrageous new comedy from the twisted mind of Peter Farrelly and starring some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Comprised of hilarious and offensive story lines and featuring tons of familiar faces we love, Movie 43 is the first of its kind, putting each actor in crazy and unique scenarios. This isn’t spam, it’s just celebrities gone wild… or perhaps it’s just plain wrong!
Watch the trailer:
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Cinemax Renews Strike Back
Strike Back will be back in 2013 for season #3. Cinemax just confirmed the action series will return with 10 new episodes in 2013 and that shooting will take place on next season’s episodes in South Africa and Hungary.
Returning for season three are director Michael Bassett and writers Simon Burke, James Dormer and Richard Zajdlic. However, Cinemax doesn’t want to spoil anything so they aren’t revealing which cast members will be returning next season.
Details on Strike Back:
The first season introduced an unlikely pair of operatives in the stealth counterterrorism unit Section 20: Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester), an exceptional British Special Forces (SBS) soldier, and the less-conventional Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), a former U.S. Delta Force member. In the second season, currently debuting new episodes Fridays at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and concluding its run Oct. 12, the team tracks nuclear triggers stolen by a powerful businessman with dangerous geo-political ambitions, while the two lead characters face personal challenges and contend with the pressures of their high-stress work.
Source: Cinemax
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
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