2010
January
Jan 1st Friday Film: Case 39
Director: Christian Alvart; Writer: Ray Wright; Starring: Renee Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Kerry O'Malley, Callum Keith Rennie, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester, Georgia Craig, Cynthia Stevenson, Philip Cabrita.
Music: Avett Brothers tour
North Carolina folk rockers The Avett Brothers continue to climb the Billboard charts with their new I and Love and You. This Spring they plan to take the U.S. tour by storm beginning on Jan. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. at the Fox Theatre. They'll continue all across the country, eventually winding down in Cumberland, Md. on May 28 at Del Fest. Be sure to catch the quartet's performance on Austin City Limits, Jan. 23.
Jan 6th Wednesday TV: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
Elvis Costello becomes guest when Mary Louise Parker interviews him on Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., the Sundance Channel at 10 p.m. ET.
Jan 8th Friday TV: John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show Premieres on Comedy Central
John Oliver hosts his own show on Comedy Central, premiering tonight at 11 p.m. ET. The series will consist of six 1-hour episodes, each featuring performances by four of Oliver's favorite comedians, such as Paul F. Tompkins and Eugene Mirman.
TV: OK Go on Conan
OK Go performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Rob Lowe, Aziz Ansari
TV: The Dodos on Letterman
The Dodos perform on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Teri Hatcher, Jake Johanssen
Film: Crazy on the Outside
Director: Tim Allen; Writers: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee; Starring: Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Sigourney Weaver, Ray Liotta, Carrie-Anne Moss, Kelsey Grammer, J.K. Simmons, Jeanne Tripplehorn.
Film: Daybreakers
Directors/Writers: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig; Starring: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Claudia Karvan, Michael Dorman, Vince Colosimo, Isabel Lucas, Sam Neill, Jay Laga'aia, Christopher Kirby, Mungo McKay.
Film: Leap Year
Director: Anand Tucker; Writers: Harry Elfont, Deb Kaplan; Starring: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, Bill Nighy, Kaitlin Olson.
Film: Youth in Revolt
Director: Miguel Arteta; Writer: Gustin Nash; Starring: Michael Cera, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Fred Willard, Zach Galifinakis, Mary Kay Place, Adhir Kalyan, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long.
Jan 10th Sunday TV: Big Love Season Four premiere on HBO
The season four premiere starts at 9 p.m. on HBO.
TV: Chuck premiere on NBC
The two-hour season premiere starts at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
Jan 11th Monday TV: January 11: Vampire Weekend on Conan
Vampire Weekend performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
TV: Nellie McKay on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Songstress Nellie McKay will perform on CBS's Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (12:30 a.m.).
TV: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on Jimmy Kimmel
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Also: Ray Romano and Kim Kardashian.
Music: The Dirty Projectors - Ascending Melody
Limited edition 7" including tracks from the Bitte Orca sessions. Domino.
Games: Star Wars: The Force Unleased, Ultimate Sith Edition
Aspyr/LucasArts. PC, PS3, XBox 360.
Games: Chronos Twins DX
EnjoyUp Games. Wii.
Games: Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Digi Ronin Games. Mac.
Games: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Capcom. Nintendo DS.
Jan 12th Tuesday TV: Roseanne Cash on Conan
Roseanne Cash performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Tom Brokaw
TV: Becker Season Three (DVD)
Creator: Dave Hackel; Starring: Ted Danson, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith, Alex Desert; (2000)
TV: ER Season 12 (DVD)
Creator: Michael Crichton; Starring: Noah Wile, Laura Innes, Laura Ceron, Maura Tierney, Deezer D, Goran Visnjic; (2005)
TV: The Simpsons Season 20 (DVD)
Creator: Matt Groening; Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer; (2008)
TV: Young@Heart on Independent Lens On PBS
This documentary profiles the New England senior citizens show choir as they prepare for a performance. It airs Jan. 12 on PBS. Check local listings for time.
TV: The Raveonettes on Last Call with Carson Daley
The Raveonettes perform on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: Bill Simmons, Dmitriy Salita.
Film: Downloading Nancy (DVD)
Director: Johan Renck; Writers: Pamela Cumming, Lee Ross; Starring: Maria Bello, Jason Patric, Rufus Sewell, Amy Brenneman; (Tule River Films, 2008)
Film: Fame (DVD)
Director: Kevin Tancharoen; Writers: Allison Burnett, Christopher Gore; Starring: Kay Panabaker, Naturi Naughton, Kherington Payne, Megan Mullally; (Lakeshore Entertainment, 2009)
Film: In The Loop (DVD)
Director: Armando Iannucci; Writer: Jesse Armstrong; Starring: Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky; (BBC Films, 2009)
Film: Moon (DVD)
Director: Duncan Jones; Writers: Duncan Jones, Nathan Parker; Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw; (Liberty Films UK, 2009)
Film: Post Grad (DVD)
Director: Vicky Jenson; Writer: Kelly Fremon; Starring: Alexis Bledel, Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch, Bobby Coleman, Carol Burnett, J.K. Simmons; (Cold Spring Pictures, 2009)
Film: The Brothers Bloom (DVD)
Director: Rian Johnson; Writer: Rian Johnson; Starring: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo; (Endgame Entertainment, 2009)
Film: The Burning Plain (DVD)
Writer/Director: Guillermo Arriaga; Starring: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, John Corbett; (2929 Productions, 2009)
Film: The Hurt Locker (DVD)
Director: Kathryn Bigelow; Writer: Mark Boal; Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse, Evangeline Lilly; (Voltage Pictures, 2009)
Film: Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself (DVD)
Writer/Director: Tyler Perry; Starring: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez; (The Tyler Perry Company, 2009)
Music: Billy Bragg Digital Catalog Relaunch
British singer-songwriter releases complete solo discography, bonus tracks and B-sides for digital download. (Yep Roc Records)
Music: Freedy Johnston - Rain on the City
Producer: Richard McLaurin. (Bar/None)
Music: Jason Boesel - Hustler's Son
After assisting Rilo Kiley and Bright Eyes, among other bands over the past decade, the Los Angeles drummer finally makes his solo debut. (Team Love)
Music: Laura Veirs - July Flame
Woodsy, wonderful seventh LP from Portland singer/songwriter. (Raven Marching Band/Bella Union)
Music: Light in the Attic Night at Territory Records
Territory Records in LA is hosting Light in the Attic Night from 7-10 PM featuring live DJs, free beer and deals on both new and vintage vinyl.
Music: OK Go - Of the Blue Colour of the Sky
Third album from treadmill-dancing indie-rockers. (Capitol)
Music: Ray Wylie Hubbard - A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment Hint: There Is No C
Producers: Hubbard, George Reiff (Thirty Tigers/RED)
Music: Ringo Starr - Y Not
Guests: Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone, Ben Harper, Richard Marx (Hip-O)
Music: The Gilded Palace of Sin - You Break Our Hearts, We'll Tear Yours Out
Producer: former Magazine and Bad Seeds member Barry Adamson. (Central Control)
Music: Vampire Weekend - Contra
Sophomore LP from from New England afro-poppers. (XL)
Music: Ólöf Arnalds - Við og Við
The solo debut from the Icelandic folk singer, produced by Sigur Rós' Kjartan Sveinsson (One Little Indian).
Games: Daniel X: The Ultimate Power
THQ/Griptonite Games. Nintendo DS.
Games: Army of Two: The 40th Day
Electronic Arts. PS3, PSP.
Games: Crazy Chicken Tales
Conspiracy Entertainment. Wii.
Games: MAG (Massive Action Game)
SCEA/Zipper Interactive. PS3.
Games: Sands of Destruction
ImageEpoc. Nintendo DS.
Games: Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
XSeed Games/Bandai Namco Games. Wii.
Games: Twin Sector
Got Game Entertainmen/DnS Development/Black Sea Studios. PC.
Games: Vancouver 2010: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games
Sega/Eurocom Entertainment Software. XBox 360.
Games: Windy X Windam
Graffiti Entertainment/Ninja Studio. Nintendo DS.
Books: Sleepless
by Charlie Huston, Ballantine Books
Jan 13th Wednesday TV: 24's Keifer Sutherland on Letterman
Keifer Sutherland will be on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Kerri Russel, the Hotrats. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
TV: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
Lyle Lovett, Ray LaMontagne, and John Prine on Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., the Sundance Channel at 10 p.m. ET.
TV: Comedian Aziz Ansari on Jimmy Kimmel
Comedian Aziz Ansari will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also: Kate Walsh, Larry Gatlin. Watch it at 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
TV: Lisa Hannigan on Carson Daly
Lisa Hannigan, a solo artist and Damien Rice collaborator will be on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: Morena Baccarin. Watch it at 1:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
TV: Ricky Gervais on Conan
Office creator Ricky Gervais will be on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Bryce Dallas Howard, Whitney Cummings. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
Music: Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl tour
Jemina Pearl's gone solo and touring to support Break It Up. The month-long North American tour starts Jan. 13 at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, N.c., and ends Feb. 13 in Brooklyn at Union Pool.
Jan 14th Thursday TV: Archer premieres tonight on FX
From the creator of Sealab 2021 and Frisky Dingo comes Archer, a new animated show. It features an amazing cast of voice actors including H. Jon Benjamin (Dr. Katz, Home Movies, Important Things with Demetri Martin), George Coe (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The West Wing), Judy Greer (Californication, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock), Aisha Tyler (Talk Soup, Politically Incorrect) and Jessica Walter (Arrested Development). Watch it at 10 p.m. ET on FX.
TV: LOST's Evangeline Lilly on Jimmy Kimmel
Evangeline Lilly, star of LOST will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also: Katharine McPhee. Watch it at 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
TV: Loudon Wainwright III on Jimmy Fallon
Loudon Wainwright will be performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Renner. Watch it at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
TV: Pete Yorn on Last Call with Carson Daly
Pete Yorn performs on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: Donald Glover, Ellery Hollingsworth. 1:35 a.m. ET on NBC
TV: The Low Anthem on Letterman
The Low Anthem performs on The Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Denzel Washington
TV: Vampire Weekend on Craig Ferguson
Vampire Weekend performs on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Also: Julie Andrews. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on CBS.
Film: Bran Nue Dae
Director: Rachel Perkins; Writers: Perkins, Reg Cribb; Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Missy Higgins, Ernie Dingo.
Music: Julianan Casablancas New York Terminal 5 Show
Julian Casablancas will perform a homecoming show at New York's Terminal 5 on Jan. 14 in support of his solo debut Phrazes for the Young, out now on Cult Records/RCA.
Music: The Low Anthem tour
The Low Anthem's tour starts with a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman on Jan. 14. They'll play shows in Europe, the U.S. and Canada before winding down at the Iron Horse Ballroom in Northhampton, Mass. on April 17.
Jan 15th Friday TV: Dax Shepard on Jimmy Kimmel
Comedian Dax Shepard is on Live with Jimmy Kimmel!. Also: Joan Rivers, chef Paul Bartolotta. Watch it at 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
TV: The Hotrats on Jimmy Fallon
The Hotrats are performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Keifer Sutherland, Kerry Washington. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
Film: The Lovely Bones (Wide)
Director: Peter Jackson; Writers: Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens; Starring: Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Michael Imperioli, Rose McIver, Carolyn Dando.
Film: The Spy Next Door
Director: Brian Levant; Writers: Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Greer; Starring: Jackie Chan, Madeline Carroll, Alina Foley, Katherine Boecher.
Film: Fishtank
Director/Writer: Andrea Arnold; Starring: Michael Fassbender, Jason Maza, Katie Jarvis. (Limited)
Film: Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Director: Michael D'Isa-Hogan; Writers: Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, Tony Leech; Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Joan Cusack, Patrick Warburton, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Glenn Close, Brad Garrett, Martin Short, David Ogden Stiers, Andy Dick, David Alan Grier, Wayne Newton.
Film: The Book of Eli
Directors: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes; Writers: Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham; Starring: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Michael Gambon, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Evan Jones.
Music: Monotonix tour
Tel Aviv's Monotonix will embark on their first tour of 2010 starting on Jan. 15 at Manhattan Bar and Grill in Canada's New Brunswick. They'll continue to brave the cold norther air for a few dates before heading down to Tennessee and Georgia, eventually winding down in Asheville, N.C. on Jan. 30.
Games: Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
Fusionsphere Systems. PC.
Jan 16th Saturday TV: The Ting Tings on SNL
The Ting Tings perform on Saturday Night Live, Sigourney Weaver hosts. Watch it on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET.
Jan 17th Sunday TV: 24 season premiere on Fox
TV: Aziz Ansari on Comedy Central Stand-Up Special
Aziz Ansari's stand-up Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening will air on Comedy Central Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET.
Jan 18th Monday TV: Charlotte Gainsbourg on Letterman
Charlotte Gainsbourg performs on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
TV: Marion Cotillard on Craig Ferguson
Marion Cotillard will be on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Also: Steve Jones. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on CBS.
TV: Night two of 24 premiere
The last two-hours of the two night premiere begins at 9 p.m. ET on FOX.
TV: Ringo Starr and Ben Harper on Leno
Ringo Starr and Ben Harper perform on The Jay Leno Show. Also: Emily Blunt. Watch it at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
TV: The Cribs on Jimmy Fallon
The Cribs perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Ashley Judd, Jimmie Johnson. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
Games: Glory of Heracles
Nintendo/Paon. Nintendo DS.
Games: Starship Defense
Nintendo/Q Games. Nintendo DS.
Jan 19th Tuesday TV: 21 Jump Street Season One (DVD)
Creators: Stephen J. Cannell, Patrick Hasburgh; Starring: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete; (1987)
TV: Copyright Criminals on Independent Lens on PBS
This documentary, featuring several well-known names in the hip-hop community, examines the creative and commercial value of sampling. Check local listings for time.
TV: Fraggle Rock Complete Series (DVD)
Creator: Jim Henson; (1983-1987)
TV: Law & Order Season Seven (DVD)
Creator: Dick Wolf; Starring: S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill; (1996)
TV: Weeds Season Five (DVD)
Creator: Jenji Kohan; Starring: Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk; (2009)
TV: Chelsea Handler and Michael Jordan on Leno
Chelsea Handler and Michael Jordan will be on The Jay Leno Show. Watch it at 10 p.m. on NBC.
TV: Spoon on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Spoon performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Paul Bettany. 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC
TV: The Mountain Goats on Jimmy Fallon
The Mountain Goats perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Randy Jackson, Paul Teutul, Sr. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
TV: The Swell Season on Letterman
The Swell Season perform on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Dwayne Johnson. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
Film: According To Greta (DVD)
Director: Nancy Bardawil; Writer: Michael Gilvary; Starring: Hilary Duff, Ellen Burstyn, Melissa Leo, Evan Ross; (Greta Productions, 2009)
Film: Gamer (DVD)
Writers/Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor; Starring: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Kyra Sedgwick, Michael C. Hall, Alison Lohman; (Lionsgate, 2009)
Film: Pandorum (DVD)
Director: Christian Alvart; Writer: Travis Milloy; Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet (Constantin Film Produktion, 2009)
Film: The Invention of Lying (DVD)
Writers/Directors: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson; Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey; (Lin Pictures, 2009)
Film: Whiteout (DVD)
Director: Dominic Sena; Writers: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber; Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt, Columbus Short, Alex O'Loughlin; (Warner Bros. Pictures, 2009)
Music: Editors - In This Light and On This Evening
Released Oct 26, 2009 in the U.K. (FADER)
Music: Eels - End Times
Eighth studio album from Mark Oliver Everett chronicles the aging of a man in uncertain times. (Vagrant)
Music: Gobotron - On Your Mark, Get Set...
Solo project from Manchester Orchestra's Robert McDowell. (Favorite Gentleman Recordings)
Music: Scout Niblett - The Calcination of Scout Niblett
The latest from the Portland, Ore. singer (Drag City).
Music: Spoon - Transference
Spoon's first album in nearly three years. (Merge)
Games: Shepherd's Crossing 2
Nintendo DS. Graffiti Entertainment/Success.
Games: Dark Void Zero
Capcom/Other Ocean International. Nintendo DS.
Games: Satisfashion
Destineer/XS Games.
Games: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Konami/Climax Group. PSP, PS2, Wii.
Books: Just Kids
A memoir of Patti Smith's long friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe. Ecco
Jan 20th Wednesday TV: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
Part 1 of 2-part appearance by Bruce Springsteen on Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., the Sundance Channel at 10 p.m. ET.
TV: Anya Marina on Last Call with Carson Daly
Anya Marina performs on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: David Duchovny, Tor Hamer. 1:35 a.m. ET on NBC
TV: James Taylor and Carole King on Letterman
James Taylor and Carole King perform on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Claire Danes, Will Arnett. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
TV: Joel McHale on Conan
Joel McHale will be on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Adam Sandler, Joss Stone. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
Music: Carrie Rodriguez, Ben Sollee, and Erin McKeown tour
Carrie Rodriguez, Ben Sollee and Erin McKeown will embark on "An Acoustic Cafe Evening" tour starting Jan. 20 in Northampton, Mass. The trio will travel down the east coast and eventually end up in Kent, Ohio on Feb. 6, where they'll play their final show. The tour is sponsored by Acoustic Cafe, the two-hour weekly radio show by RDR Radio.
Games: Death by Cube
Square Enix. XBox 360.
Games: Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
XBox 360. Konami.
Jan 21st Thursday TV: Barry Manilow on Conan
Barry Manilow performs on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Robin Williams. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
TV: Blind Boys of Alabama on Letterman
The Blind Boys of Alabama perform with Lou Reed on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Harrison Ford. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
Film: Sundance Film Festival
First day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. This year's festival will run through Jan. 31.
Jan 22nd Friday TV: Gossip on Last Call with Carson Daly
Gossip performs on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: Joel David Moore, David Guetta. 1:35 a.m. ET on NBC
Film: Creation
Director: Jon Amiel; Writer: John Collee; Starring: Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Jeremy Northam, Toby Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch. (Limited)
Film: Extraordinary Measures
Director: Tom Vaughan; Writer: Robert Nelson Jacobs; Starring: Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance.
Film: Legion
Director: Scott Stewart; Writers: Stewart, Peter Schink; Starring: Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Tenney, Charles S. Dutton, Lucas Black, Kate Walsh, Adrianne Palicki, Kevin Durand, Willa Holland.
Film: The Tooth Fairy
Director: Michael Lembeck; Writers: Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel; Starring: The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Billy Crystal, Chase Ellison, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler.
Film: To Save a Life
Director: Brian Baugh; Writer: Jim Britts; Starring: Randy Wayne, Deja Kreutzberg, Kim Hidalgo, Sean Michael Afable.
Music: Phoenix tour
Phoenix's short North American tour kicks off at the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad event at The Orpheum on Jan. 22. The band heads south and finishes up in Mexico City at the Jose Cuervo Salon on Feb. 5.
Games: Dark Void
Capcom/Airtight Games. PC, PS3.
Jan 23rd Saturday TV: The Avett Brothers on ACL
The Avett Brothers perform from latest album I and Love and You on Austin City Limits on PBS.
Music: The Soft Pack tour
The Soft Pack will play a mini-tour leading up to the release of their debut album. The first show is an in-store at Sonic Boom in Seattle on Jan. 23. They'll play two free shows (Feb. 4 at Reward in Philadelphia and Feb. 5 at the Cake Shop in NYC).
Jan 25th Monday TV: Franz Ferdinand on Carson Daly
Franz Ferdinand performs on Last Call with Carson Daly. Also: Jason Reitman, Kenna. Watch it at 1:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
TV: Michael Cera on Jimmy Fallon
Michael Cera will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Ana Gasteyer, Shwayze. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
Games: Legend of Kay
Dreamcatcher/JoWood Entertainment. Nintendo DS.
Jan 26th Tuesday TV: HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes on Independent Lens on PBS
This documentary features interviews with Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D, and Jadakiss and Russell Simmons. Check local listings for time.
TV: Southland Season One (DVD)
Creator: Ann Biderman; Starring: Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKinsey, Tom Everett Scott; (2009)
TV: Corinne Bailey Rae on TODAY
Corinne Bailey Rae will perform on the TODAY show to support the release of her new album The Sea. Catch it on NBC, check local listings for time.
Film: Bright Star (DVD)
Writer/Director: Jane Campion; Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Kerry Fox, Paul Schneider; (Jan Chapman Pictures, 2009)
Film: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell (DVD)
Director: Bob Gosse; Writer: Tucker Max; Starring: Traci Lords, Jesse Bradford, Matt Czuchry, Keri Lynn Pratt, Marika Dominczyk, Geoff Stults; (Rudius Films, 2009)
Film: Little Ashes (DVD)
Director: Paul Morrison; Writer: Philippa Goslett; Starring: Javier Beltran, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell; (APT Films, 2008)
Film: Michael Jackson's This Is It (DVD)
Director: Kenny Ortega; (Columbia Pictures, 2009)
Film: Pontypool (DVD)
Director: Bruce McDonald; Writer: Tony Burgess; Starring: Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly; (Ponty Up Pictures, 2008)
Film: Saw IV (DVD)
Director: Kevin Greutert; Writers: Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton; Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell; (A Bigger Boat, 2009)
Film: St. Trinian's (DVD)
Directors: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson; Writer: Piers Ashworth; Starring: Talulah Riley, Colin Firth, Rupert Everett; (Ealing Studios, 2007)
Film: Surrogates (DVD)
Director: Jonathan Mostow; Writers: Michael Ferris, John D. Brancato; Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe; (Touchstone Pictures, 2009)
Film: The Boys Are Back (DVD)
Director: Scott Hicks; Writers: Simon Carr, Allan Cubitt; Starring: Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, George MacKay, Emma Booth; (Australian Film Finance Corporation, 2009)
Film: The Escapist (DVD)
Director: Rupert Wyatt; Writers: Daniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt; Starring: Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham; (Picture Farm, 2008)
Film: Whip It (DVD)
Director: Drew Barrymore; Writer: Shauna Cross; Starring: Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Eve, Juliette Lewis, Kristin Wiig, Landon Pigg, Marcia Gay Harden; (Vincent Pictures, 2009)
Music: Retribution Gospel Choir - 2
Low frontman Alan Sparhawk leads this trio in its sophomore release (Sub Pop).
Music: Basia Bulat - Heart of My Own
Followup album to Bulat's 2007 breakout LP.
Music: Celtic Woman - Songs from the Heart
Featuring studio versions of their PBS special of the same name (Manhattan Records).
Music: Charlie Hunter - Gentlemen, I Neglected To Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid
The latest album from the guitarist, which he recorded live directly to 2-inch analog tape (Spire Artist Media).
Music: Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea
The sophomore, full-length release from the neo-soul songstress, responsible for "Put Your Records On" (EMI).
Music: Four Tet - There Is Love In You
Fourth full-length release from the U.K.'s Kieran Hebden. (Domino)
Music: Four Tet - There is Love in You
Kieran Hebden's first full-length album in five years (Domino).
Music: Los Campesinos! - Romance is Boring
The follow-up to their 2008 albums We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed and Hold On Now, Youngster, and the first to feature new vocalist/keyboardist Kim Campesinos! (Arts + Crafts).
Music: NPR Exclusive First Listen of Midlake's The Courage of Others
NPR Music's "Exclusive First Listen" will stream Midlake's The Courage of Others in its entirety before the album drops February 2.
Music: Over Mountain Men - Glorious Day
The debut album from the five-man band featuring Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers and singer/songwriter David Childers (Ramseur Records).
Music: Patty Griffin - Downtown Church
Gospel-inspired album recorded live at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville; Producer: Buddy Miller; Guests: Emmylou Harris, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Shawn Colvin, Mike Farris, Buddy and Julie Miller. (Credential)
Music: The Magnetic Fields - Realism
The band's third release on its current label. (Nonesuch)
Games: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
Capcom/Eighting. Wii.
Games: Blood Bowl
Focus Home Interactive/Cyanide. XBOX 360.
Games: Fast Food Panic
SouthPeak Games. Nintendo Wii and DS.
Games: Mass Effect 2
Electronic Arts/Bioware. XBOX 360.
Games: No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Ubisoft/Grasshopper. Wii.
Games: Shadow of Desitiny
Konami. PSP.
Books: Three Days Before the Shooting
by Ralph Ellison, Modern Library
Jan 27th Wednesday TV: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... Season Finale
Season finale of Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... features part 2 of appearance by Bruce Springsteen, on the Sundance Channel at 10 p.m. ET.
TV: Corinne Bailey Rae on Tavis Smiley
Corrine Bailey Rae will be on Tavis Smiley. Catch it on PBS, check local listings for time.
TV: Eddie Izzard on Craig Ferguson
Eddie Izzard performs on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Also: BBQ cook Myron Mixon. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on CBS.
TV: Jason Sudeikis on Letterman
Jason Sudeikis will be on the Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Whoopi Goldberg, Findlay Brown. Watch it at 11:35 p.m. on CBS.
TV: Maggie Gyllenhaal on Jimmy Fallon
Maggie Gyllenhaal will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: David Ortiz, Lenny Clarke. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.
TV: Mayer Hawthorne on Jimmy Kimmel
Mayer Hawthorne performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also: Mel Gibson, Kate Miucci. Watch it at 12:05 p.m. on ABC.
Music: Dr. Dog tour
Dr. Dog's nationwide tour to prepare for the April release of their new album Shame, Shame starts Jan. 27 in Troy, N.Y. at Revolution Hall. The tour ends in NYC on May 15 at Terminal 5.
Games: Hotel Giant 2
Nobilis/Elight Software. PC, Nintendo DS.
Jan 28th Thursday TV: Corinne Bailey Rae on Ellen
Corinne Bailey Rae will be on the Ellen Degeneres Show. Check local listings for time.
TV: John Mayer on VH1 Storytellers
Episode 81, featuring John Mayer in an intimate performance premieres on VH1 at 8 p.m. ET.
TV: Wilco on Craig Ferguson
Wilco performs on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Also: Rosie O'Donnell. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. on CBS.
TV: Will Arnett on Jimmy Kimmel
Will Arnett will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also: Kim Raver. Watch it at 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
Music: Drive-By Truckers tour
Drive-By Truckers will embark on a U.S. tour to promote their ATO Records debut, The Big To-Do, slated as one of their heaviest albums in a while. They'll kick off in Huntsville, Ala. at Crossroads Music Hall on Jan. 28 and continue along the east coast. Keep up the their website as more dates will be announced in early 2010.
Jan 29th Friday TV: Corinne Bailey Rae on Craig Ferguson
Corinne Bailey Rae will be on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on CBS.
TV: John Mayer on Jimmy Kimmel
John Mayer performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also: Josh Duhamel, Shorty Rossi. Watch it at 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
TV: Jon Heder and Corinne Bailey Rae on Craig Ferguson
Jon Heder and Corinne Bailey Rae will be on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Watch it at 12:35 a.m. ET on CBS.
Film: Edge of Darkness
Director: Martin Campbell; Writers: William Monahan, Andrew Bovell; Starring: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Shawn Roberts, Bojana Novakovic, Danny Houston, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Frank Grillo
Film: When In Rome
Director: Mark Steven Johnson; Writers: David Diamond, David Weissman; Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Anjelica Huston, Dax Shepard, Alexis Dziena, Kate Micucci, Bobby Moynihan, Danny DeVito
Games: Playmobil Knights
Dreamcatcher. Nintendo DS.