The Talking, Self-Eating Fox From Antichrist Has His Moment
Whatever your opinion of the genital-chopping, misogyny-cheering controversy stirred up by Lars von Trier’s Antichrist, there is one scene that is an undeniable cult novelty. Deep in the movie’s indeterminable midsection, Willem Dafoe’s character wanders into the woods and finds a mangy little fox cannibalizing itself, a fairly horrifying image. The horror, however, quickly turns to hilarity when the fox looks into the camera, and in an ominous voice declares “CHAOS REIGNS” before a slow fade to black.... read more
N.A.S.A. Offers $1,000 and Spot On Album to Best Fan Remix
N.A.S.A., the dual hemisphere duo of Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon, has faith in its fans. So much so that the guys are willing to include a fan-made remix of one of their already-gigantic bangers on an upcoming remix album. Plus, they'll kick said fan a cool $1,000 because they're just that nice.... read more
Lightspeed Champion Reacquaints Himself with New Album
Although he’s only in his 20s, Lightspeed Champion’s Dev Hynes has had to reintroduce himself several times. Once a guitarist for unfortunately-named-and-now-defunct rock band, Test Icicles, the singer/songwriter reemerged in 2008 with the country-inspired Falling Off the Lavender Bridge. And now, after dabbling into classical compositions and musical theatre, he is ready to do it all over again.... read more
Fanfarlo Announces U.S. Tour
Fanfarlo’s slow-but-steady rise to fame continues on, as the London-based chamber pop ensemble (and one of Paste‘s Best of What’s Next picks) begins a U.S. tour in just a few days.... read more
George Clooney in Talks for Alexander Payne's Next Film
George Clooney is in talks to play the lead role in the first feature film Alexander Payne has directed in five years, the follow-up to 2004’s Sideways. Payne also directed 1999’s Election and currently executive produces HBO’s series Hung. Produced by Fox Searchlight (where Payne has a first-look deal), the new film is a family “dramedy” called The Descendants, based on Kaui Hart Hemmings’ 2007 novel of the same name.... read more
Edward Norton, Forest Whitaker, Sarah Jessica Parker, More Sign on to President Obama's Arts Committee
The Obama presidency has formed a rather eclectic all-star cast, which includes both Fight Club and Sex and the City ringleaders.... read more
Evil Dead to Rise Again to Theaters in 2010
Before there was Spider-Man, Sam Raimi began his multi-billion dollar career with little more than $375,000 and a script for a schlocky X-rated horror film. But when Evil Dead was released in 1981, its gore and wit garnered it a cult following, amassing box office earnings of $2.4 million in the U.S. and over $29 million worldwide. Its success led to several sequels, a stage musical, and cult fame for its writer-director and its star, Bruce Campbell.... read more
Listen to Dirty Projectors B-Side "Ascending Melody"
With Bitte Orca and “Knotty Pine” as proof, Dirty Projectors have never been more accessible.... read more
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host 2010 Oscars
Nothing makes four hours fly by like comedy. Clearly, this is the philosophy behind the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ choice of hosts for the 82nd annual Oscars. On Tuesday, MPAAS announced that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin would host 2010’s awards show.... read more
Bruce Springsteen's Autobiography Worth as Much as $10 Million
Most 60-something men can barely get their own grandchildren to listen to their stories. But Bruce Springsteen isn’t your average old dude. For his life story, which he’s currently turning into an autobiography, he could get up to $10 million, reports the New York Post’s Keith Kelly.... read more
James Franco to Play Jenna's Boyfriend on 30 Rock
30 Rock never wastes a good guest star. Salma Hayek’s six-episode arc last season as Jack Donaghy’s girlfriend was rapaciously sharp-edged and clever. Will Arnett’s appearances as Jack’s closeted nemesis who sexually harrasses Kenneth is always squirm-worthy and hilarious. And hey, even that ridiculously unfunny comedian with the hatemonger puppets was well placed in last week’s episode.... read more
Flight of the Conchords May Not Return for Third Season
Emmy nominated Flight of the Conchords co-star Jemaine Clement has been frank lately in discussing the New Zealand duo’s future with the show, telling Reuters “it very likely might not” return for a third season due to its strenuous work demands.... read more
New Leonard Cohen Biography Coming in December
You know you’ve made it big when there are two official biographies written about you. So congrats, Leonard Cohen, welcome to the big boy’s club. The second Cohen biography, called Hallelujah: A New Biography and to be released on Dec. 1, will chronicle both Cohen’s origins as a singer-songwriter and his recent resurgence as a sort-of indie godfather.... read more
Miramax Films: R.I.P.?
Its stolid logo preceded many of the banner movies of the past couple of decades, but Miramax Films took a major step toward going under last week when Disney decided to close its esteemed New York office and the president, Daniel Battsek, stepped down.... read more
Hulu for Kids: Jaroo
Hulu’s upcoming move to start charging its users for online programming in 2010 isn’t a bad thing for everyone, especially for youngsters who might not think about that stuff anyway. And besides, they have their own internet-TV site now, and it’s called Jaroo.... read more
Berenstain Bears Movie on the Way
In Jan and Stan Berenstain’s beloved children-book series, The Berenstain Bears led simple lives. They learned not to be afraid of the dark, eat too much junk food and talk to strangers. But now, years after its PBS television adaptation, their biggest adventure may be heading to the big screen.... read more
Beatles Albums Come Together on Special USB Drive, Out in December
Four decades of rock ‘n’ roll greatness, and it’ll all be the size of your thumb. That’s the thought behind Beatles in Stereo, the first legal degital version of The Beatles’ catalog to be released. Containing all 14 albums and 13 mini-documentaries, the release will come in the form of a USB thumb drive shaped appropriately like an apple.... read more
Win an Xbox 360 Elite Bundle in the Paste Scavenger Hunt
Get to know the new PasteMagazine.com and you could win an Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle. Simply play the newest Paste Scavenger Hunt, finding the answers to questions on the appropriate Paste webpages. Each answer earns you points, and each point gives you an additional chance to win. You also randomly get bonus points just for browsing the site.... read more
Beastie Boys, Beck, Santigold Remix Norah Jones
Among other collaborators, Norah Jones managed to enlist musicians who worked with Beck for her fourth studio release, The Fall. But as she revealed recently, she had originally wanted the Record Club composer himself to oversee the album.... read more
Best Buy to Launch Digital Movie Service
Best Buy Inc. may be joining the ranks of movie rental services like Netflix, iTunes, and Blockbuster very soon by offering digital movie downloads.... read more
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