Lost, Mad Men and Entourage Among U.S. Contenders at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
Can’t wait to see what awkward things Liz Lemon is bound to say each week on 30 Rock? Do you contribute to Lost blogs after each episode? Then it might interest you to know that the U.S. will go to this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival well-represented. The Producers Guild of America chose six series- three comedies and three dramas—to send to the tiny nation: 30 Rock, The Office, Entourage, Lost, Dexter and Mad Men.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsJim Jarmusch Curating One Day of ATP's 2010 New York Lineup
We know, we know: There have been a ton of festival announcements lately. Tis the season, as it were. But this one’s pretty awesome. One day of the third All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in New York will be curated by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. Jarmusch’s established affinity for musicians (Tom Waits, Iggy Pop and John Lurie have all had key roles in his movies) makes him an ideal fit for the role.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAllman Brothers, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow to Perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
On June 26 in Chicago’s Toyota Park, around 30 musical acts will gather for Eric Clapton’s third Crossroads Guitar Festival. “I do it because I want to hear these players…it’s a selfish thing,” Clapton told Rolling Stone. “I can go to one place and hear all of my favorite musicians in one day.” So far, confirmed performers include the Allman Brothers Band, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow and B.B. King.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFlaming Lips, Weezer, Phoenix, Jay-Z Lead Bonnaroo 2010 Line-Up
Check back all day as we add bands as they announce... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPavement, Modest Mouse, St. Vincent to Play Pitchfork Fest 2010
[Photo by Gavin Paul] This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago is shaping up to be quite an event. The fifth annual three-day fest, which kicks off July 16 in Chicago’s Union Square Park, will feature performances from Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, St. Vincent and a recently reunited Pavement.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsReigning Sound, Gentleman Jesse, Bad Sports, Many More to Play Atlanta Mess Around 2010
Last year, when asked by Paste why people should attend the inaugural Atlanta Mess Around festival, Rob’s House Records founder Trey Lindsay responded, “They should go because it’ll be the last chance (until we do it again next year).”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTim Burton Named 2010 Cannes Jury President
Master of many things twisted and weird, Tim Burton, has been selected as jury president for the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Filmmakers at this year’s festival (scheduled to take place May 12-23), will have to impress the man responsible for movies like Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands. Good luck, folks!... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsNoise Pop 2010 Announces Film Lineup
San Fransisco music, art and film festival, Noise Pop, now in its 18th year, has announced 2010’s featured films. As you might imagine, they’re all music-themed, but the similarities end there. In fact, the films range from focusing on a nine-year-old rapper (P-Star Rising) to following Tool frontman Maynard Keenan into the world of winemaking (Blood Into Wine) to NYC’s underground music scene of the ’70s (Downtown Calling).... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRothbury Festival 2010 Cancelled as Organizers Look to 2011
The Rothbury music festival has had its ups and downs, but at least it has high standards. Organizers have decided to cancel this year’s festival and work on planning for 2011, because, “due to various artists’ recording and touring schedules, timing will not allow them to assemble the cutting edge roster that has been associated with Rothbury.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGraffiti Documentary (Possibly) Directed by Banksy to Premiere at Sundance
Banksy, the notoriously ambiguous London street artist, might be behind a documentary about graffiti art set to premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The trailer for Exit Through the Gift Shop describes the film as “the world’s first street art disaster movie.”... read more
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