Saturday 6 September 2008

Toronto film festival gets off to a romantic start

TORONTO () - The curtain blush wine on the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday night with romance "Passchendaele" playing to a packed theater and starting a 10-day parade of films and stars at ane of the world's top movie gatherings.





In keeping with tradition, the event opened by shining its spotlight on a Canadian motion-picture show, but Hollywood invades in the days ahead with the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt and even Paris Hilton in town.





Before the festival ends on September 13, more than three hundred films testament screen here as filmmakers hope to gain attention that earns box office bucks and movie winnow buzz forward of Hollywood's upcoming Oscar season. Last year's Toronto darling, adolescent pregnancy comedy "Juno," went on to win wide acclaim.





But Thursday belonged to Canadian doer Paul Gross, who wrote, directed and starred-in "Passchendaele," a erotic love story set against the backdrop of Canadians fight in World War I.





"In the end, love is all that can counter the implacable barbarity" of state of war, Gross told the first step night consultation.





Beyond the romanticism, "Passchendaele" explores class and ethnic clashes in the country and serves up a tidy amount of Canadian patriotism.





Gross told that seeing his movie selected for opening night at a festival that has long promoted Canadian filmmakers was peculiarly gratifying.





"This movie took an uncommonly long time to get about to making, and hundreds of people were involved," he aforesaid of the labor of love that took more than than 15 years from idea to movie. "This is a great tribute to the people involved."�






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Thursday 7 August 2008

Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers   
Artist: Small Soldiers

   Genre(s): 
Soundtrack
   



Discography:


OST Small Soldiers   
 OST Small Soldiers

   Year:    
Tracks: 9




 






Monday 30 June 2008

Suzanne Cole promoted at Universal


Suzanne Cole has been promoted to executive vp, media, for Universal Pictures, upped from the post of senior vp, which she held since 2004.


Cole will continue to oversee strategic activities in print, broadcast, online and outdoor media for the more than 20 theatrical features and more than 30 DVD releases Universal Pictures distributes annually.


She will continue to report to Eddie Egan.



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Wednesday 25 June 2008

Tamyra Gray

Tamyra Gray   
Artist: Tamyra Gray

   Genre(s): 
Other
   



Discography:


The Dreamer   
 The Dreamer

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 13




Praised as practically for her wide outspoken reach and passionate livery as she was for her elegant style, Tamyra Gray was seen by many as the isaac M. Singer world Health Organization, in a perfect worldly concern, should take north Korean won the low edition of American Idol. When Gray didn't begin sufficiency votes to stay on the indicate and less gifted contestants like Nikki McKibbin did, Gray's pink slip sparked responses ranging from disappointment to scandal. However, Gray entered the contest in the first place to clear more promotion for her talent, which she did even without winning it all on American Idol. Prior to the render, Gray had been singing professionally for a spell, performing in musicals, at bodied Coca-Cola functions in her hometown of Atlanta, GA, and tributary funding vocals on DMX's 1998 song "Slippin'."


Innate on July 26, 1979, in Takoma Park, MD, Gray was the third gear youngest of a twelve brothers and sisters. Her menage stayed in Gaithersburg, MD, until she was 13. While in elementary school, her chorus instructor taught Gray the basics of telling, which was the only if formal training that she received. When the Grays stirred to Atlanta, Tamyra made the near of the city's opportunities. She formed a vocal duette, the Silhouettes, with her sister Kim, appeared in local commercials, and performed in a hip-hop dance troupe under the stage diagnose Element. Gray's parents bucked up her interest in music and performing, which was reflected in her broad musical tastes (Asa Gray is a winnow of Nikka Costa, Prince, and Aerosmith, as well as Persian and Vietnamese music) and her oddity about all aspects of the music manufacture. As a effect, she studied business law, entertainment direction, and recording engineering at Georgia State University. While she was at college, Gray as well north Korean won the championship of Miss Atlanta. After graduation, she continued to perform and worked as a preschool teacher before entrance the American Idol contest.


On the evince, Gray's performances of songs wish "Touch Me in the Morning," "Minnie the Moocher," "A House Is Not a Home," and "If I Were Your Woman" made her an early favorite of the book of Judges and audience likewise, and contempt her wrong departure from the bear witness, she was sign-language by American Idol creator Simon Fuller to a management foreshorten presently afterward she left. After the countrywide American Idol Tour, Gray began working on songs for her debut album and also took a number of playing roles, including the function of Aisha, a talented young vocalizer with an abusive boyfriend on Boston Public; she as well played a lesbian vocaliser on Half & Half and Carly Anders, an unlucky actress on Tru Calling. During that time, the musical side of her career seemed to hit a snag, as she was moved from RCA to its boutique judge J and then dropped all in all. However, in summer 2004, her debut album, The Dreamer, an eclectic collection of songs written by Gray and including collaborations with Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Scott Storch, and Diane Warren, was at long last released by 19 Records. In the weeks stellar up to the album's loss, Tamyra appeared and performed on American English Idol respective multiplication, singing deuce of her new songs, "Raindrops Will Fall" and "Star."





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Wednesday 18 June 2008

Julian Sas

Julian Sas   
Artist: Julian Sas

   Genre(s): 
Rock: Blues
   



Discography:


Spirits On The Rise   
 Spirits On The Rise

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 12




 






Tuesday 17 June 2008

McLovin's Genius Overlooked Again at MTV Movie Awards

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Last night, on the shilliest, bullshittiest, most doltish awards show in the history of idiocy (not counting the Grammys), Chris Martin sung a bunch of wrong notes, Seth Rogen and James Franco pretended to smoke network-sanctioned fake marijuana live onstage, and Transformers bested National Treasure: Book of Secrets to win the prize for Best Movie. The most disappointing part of the MTV Movie Awards, though, was Christopher Mintz-Plasse's surprise loss in the Breakthrough Performance category to Hairspray's Zac Efron. This is not the first time Mintz-Plasse's acclaimed portrayal of himself nerd McLovin has gone unrecognized, but since it was the MTV Movie Awards, it was probably just punishment for not actually showing up to the ceremony. Where was he last night? His prom? We hope so!

MTV Movie Awards Winners [MTV]

Earlier: For Your Consideration: McLovin for Best Supporting Actor



All Boro Kings

All Boro Kings   
Artist: All Boro Kings

   Genre(s): 
Other
   



Discography:


Just For the Fun Of It   
 Just For the Fun Of It

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 12




 






Rapper's house gutted by fire

A multimillion-dollar home at the centre of a dispute between Grammy-nominated rapper 50 Cent and his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins was destroyed in a fire yesterday.

Six people were taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation, including Tompkins and her 10-year-old son, fathered by the rapper.

A passing off-duty police officer helped rescue the six people off an elevated deck in the home's back garden, fire officials said. All six were treated and released.

The blaze occurred days after an alleged confrontation inside the office of Tompkins' attorney about the home in Dix Hills, on Long Island near New York City.












The rapper does not live in the home and apparently wasn't there at the time of the fire.

Investigators from the Suffolk County arson squad were called to the scene after Dix Hills fire chief, Larry Feld, believed the fire may have been started deliberately "because of the intensity of the fire".

Earlier this year, Tompkins filed a suit against 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, claiming he had promised her the $2.4m (£1.5m) house more than a decade ago, but that since their break-up he now wanted to evict her and their son.

The rapper has been nominated for 13 Grammy awards.


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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand   
Artist: Barbra Streisand

   Genre(s): 
Easy Listening
   Other
   Pop
   Jazz: Jazz-Rock
   Rock: Soft Rock
   Soundtrack
   Instrumental
   



Discography:


Streisand - Live In Concert 2006 (cd1)   
 Streisand - Live In Concert 2006 (cd1)

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 15


One Voice   
 One Voice

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 13


Nur Das Beste   
 Nur Das Beste

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 14


Guilty Pleasures   
 Guilty Pleasures

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 11


Higher Ground   
 Higher Ground

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 12


The Movie Album   
 The Movie Album

   Year: 2003   
Tracks: 12


The Essential Barbra Streisand [Cd1]   
 The Essential Barbra Streisand [Cd1]

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 22


The Essential Barbra Streisand (Cd2)   
 The Essential Barbra Streisand (Cd2)

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 18


Rare Tracks - Outtakes   
 Rare Tracks - Outtakes

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 9


Rare Tracks - Interview   
 Rare Tracks - Interview

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 5


Rare Tracks - Demos   
 Rare Tracks - Demos

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 8


Duets   
 Duets

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 19


The Ultimate Collection CD1   
 The Ultimate Collection CD1

   Year: 2001   
Tracks: 22


Timeless - Live In Concert (Cd2)   
 Timeless - Live In Concert (Cd2)

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 21


Timeless - Live In Concert (Cd1)   
 Timeless - Live In Concert (Cd1)

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 16


The Best Of   
 The Best Of

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 19


The Mirror Has Two Faces   
 The Mirror Has Two Faces

   Year: 1996   
Tracks: 24


The Concert - Act Ii   
 The Concert - Act Ii

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 12


The Concert - Act I   
 The Concert - Act I

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 16


Back To Broadway   
 Back To Broadway

   Year: 1993   
Tracks: 12


The Prince Of Tides   
 The Prince Of Tides

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 24


Just For The Record [CD 2] - The 60's   
 Just For The Record [CD 2] - The 60's

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 24


Just For The Record [CD 1] - The 60's   
 Just For The Record [CD 1] - The 60's

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 20


Till I Loved You   
 Till I Loved You

   Year: 1988   
Tracks: 11


Till I Love You   
 Till I Love You

   Year: 1988   
Tracks: 11


Memories   
 Memories

   Year: 1987   
Tracks: 10


The Broadway Album   
 The Broadway Album

   Year: 1985   
Tracks: 12


Emotion   
 Emotion

   Year: 1984   
Tracks: 10


Yentl   
 Yentl

   Year: 1983   
Tracks: 13


Guilty   
 Guilty

   Year: 1980   
Tracks: 9


Wet   
 Wet

   Year: 1979   
Tracks: 9


The Main Event (Single)   
 The Main Event (Single)

   Year: 1979   
Tracks: 1


The Main Event   
 The Main Event

   Year: 1979   
Tracks: 1


No More Tears   
 No More Tears

   Year: 1979   
Tracks: 2


Songbird   
 Songbird

   Year: 1978   
Tracks: 10


Greatest Hits Vol. 2   
 Greatest Hits Vol. 2

   Year: 1978   
Tracks: 10


Streisand Superman   
 Streisand Superman

   Year: 1976   
Tracks: 10


A Star Is Born   
 A Star Is Born

   Year: 1976   
Tracks: 11


Lazy Afternoon   
 Lazy Afternoon

   Year: 1975   
Tracks: 10


Funny Girl   
 Funny Girl

   Year: 1975   
Tracks: 16


The Way We Were   
 The Way We Were

   Year: 1974   
Tracks: 10


Butterfly   
 Butterfly

   Year: 1974   
Tracks: 10


Classical Barbra   
 Classical Barbra

   Year: 1973   
Tracks: 10


Barbra Streisand ... And Other Musical Instruments   
 Barbra Streisand ... And Other Musical Instruments

   Year: 1973   
Tracks: 15


Live Concert In The Forum   
 Live Concert In The Forum

   Year: 1972   
Tracks: 11


Barbra Joan Streisand   
 Barbra Joan Streisand

   Year: 1971   
Tracks: 11


What About Today   
 What About Today

   Year: 1969   
Tracks: 11


Hello Dolly   
 Hello Dolly

   Year: 1969   
Tracks: 13


A Happening In Central Park   
 A Happening In Central Park

   Year: 1968   
Tracks: 11


A Christmas Album   
 A Christmas Album

   Year: 1967   
Tracks: 11


Je M'appelle Barbra   
 Je M'appelle Barbra

   Year: 1966   
Tracks: 12


Color Me Barbra   
 Color Me Barbra

   Year: 1966   
Tracks: 10


My Name Is Barbra, Two   
 My Name Is Barbra, Two

   Year: 1965   
Tracks: 11


My Name Is Barbra   
 My Name Is Barbra

   Year: 1965   
Tracks: 12


The Third Album   
 The Third Album

   Year: 1964   
Tracks: 10


The Second Barbra Streisand Album   
 The Second Barbra Streisand Album

   Year: 1964   
Tracks: 11


People   
 People

   Year: 1964   
Tracks: 12


Hungry! - Live In San Francisco   
 Hungry! - Live In San Francisco

   Year: 1963   
Tracks: 14


Pins and Needles   
 Pins and Needles

   Year: 1962   
Tracks: 15


Third Album   
 Third Album

   Year:    
Tracks: 10


The Ultimate Collection (cd2)   
 The Ultimate Collection (cd2)

   Year:    
Tracks: 18


The Ultimate Collection (cd1)   
 The Ultimate Collection (cd1)

   Year:    
Tracks: 22


The Essentials (cd2)   
 The Essentials (cd2)

   Year:    
Tracks: 18


The Essentials (cd1)   
 The Essentials (cd1)

   Year:    
Tracks: 22


Stoney End   
 Stoney End

   Year:    
Tracks: 11


Simply Streisand   
 Simply Streisand

   Year:    
Tracks: 10


Rare Tracks - Singles   
 Rare Tracks - Singles

   Year:    
Tracks: 22


Rare Tracks - Movies and Shows   
 Rare Tracks - Movies and Shows

   Year:    
Tracks: 24


Rare Tracks - Live   
 Rare Tracks - Live

   Year:    
Tracks: 11


A Love Like Ours   
 A Love Like Ours

   Year:    
Tracks: 12


A Collection - Greatest Hits   
 A Collection - Greatest Hits

   Year:    
Tracks: 13




Barbra Streisand's status as one of the most successful singers of her generation is all the more remarkable non simply because her popularity has been achieved in the face of a dominant musical style -- tilt & hustle -- which she did non follow, only too because, despite an awing vocalizing voice that has beguiled practically anyone world Health Organization has heard it, she has constantly used vocalizing as a bare stepping rock to early careers, as a stage and film actress and as a film director.


Streisand struggled shortly as an actress and night club singer in New York in the early '60s before landing her get-go role in a Broadway usher, I Can Get It for You Wholesale, in 1962. The cast record album for that exhibit and a subsequent show on a studio revival of Pins and Needles were her first recordings. Signed to Columbia Records, she released her first record album, The Barbra Streisand Album, in 1963. It became a Top Ten, gold-selling record, turning Streisand into one of the best-selling recording artists of the former '60s.


Merely despite trey successful albums by early 1964, Streisand turned her back on potentially moneymaking concert bookings in favor of a leading function in the Broadway usher Funny Girl, in which she appeared for more than 2 age. "People" from that express became her first base Top Ten individual, and the People album her get-go chart-topping LP. She turned to goggle box in 1965 with My Name Is Barbra, the first of five network specials. In 1967, Streisand went to Hollywood to film Funny Girl, for which she would gain an Academy Award. But by 1970, with her second gear and third films flops and her recording calling flagging in the grimace of rock, she seemed consigned to Las Vegas earlier turning 30. Instead, she returned to hit-making with a Top Ten cover of Laura Nyro's "Stoney End" and a successful non-singing execution in the comedy The Owl and the Pussycat.


In the seventies, Streisand successfully married her musical and moving-picture show performing interests, first base in The Way We Were, a tally photographic film with a theme song that became her low number one undivided, and then with A Star Is Born, which featured her second issue one single, "Evergreen," a birdcall she co-wrote. From that compass point on, every album she released sold at least a million copies. In the late '70s, she launch recording success in collaboration: her brace with Neil Diamond, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," collide with figure one, as did "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)," a dance record song with Donna Summer. She had her biggest-selling album in 1980 with Guilty, which was written and produced by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and contained the figure one tally "Woman in Love." In 1983, Streisand's first gear directorial effort, Yentl, became a successful film with a Top Ten soundtrack record album. In 1985, The Broadway Album returned her to the top of the charts. 1991 byword the press release of Just for the Record..., a boxed set retrospective, and her second plastic film as a director, The Prince of Tides. Streisand returned to the concert stage in 1994, resulting in the Top Ten, million-selling album The Concert. In 1996, she directed her third film, The Mirror Has Two Faces, and in 1999 she released A Love Like Ours.


The 2000 album Timeless: Live in Concert was recorded at her Las Vegas express on New Year's Eve 1999 and released on both CD and DVD. A year later, the new vacation album Christmas Memories arrived, then a subsequence to The Broadway Album, The Movie Album, appeared in 2003. In 2005, a deluxe CD/DVD reissue of the original Shamefaced was followed a calendar month afterward by Guilty Pleasures, a modern record album that reunited Streisand with Gibb. In 2006 she returned to the concert stage, authenticated in the 2007 Sony release Unrecorded in Concert.