Apple Debuts iTunes Preview Nov 14, 2009
Other features available include album reviews and customer reviews, plus the ability to browse by genre. Song previews will not be available through iTunes Preview, so you'll still need to DL iTunes at some point if you actually plan on making a purchase. (IGN Gear)
The New Vampire in Literature Nov 14, 2009
Once upon a time vampires roamed the crypts of the horror genre, terrorising squeamish readers in all their blood-sucking, soul-stealing glory ... Vampires in the Romance Genre ... Today, such attributes are perhaps responsible for their smooth transition to the romance genre where sexual chemistry is a requirement. (Suite101.com)
Woodcarving Takes Imagination, Patience Nov 13, 2009
Elkins is a familiar figure to many strollers on the coffee company patio where he has become a fixture with another artistic genre. On Tuesday evenings he often brings his acoustic guitar to the coffee company, hooks up to an amp and plays a soft series of melodies and riffs. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Forrest Gump Nov 13, 2009
Popular Blu-rays in this genre: 1 ... 98 Publisher: Paramount Home Entertainment Genre: DramaDisc Format: Blu-ray Release Date: US: November 3, 2009More Movie Info: Click Here for More Blu-ray Info. (IGN FilmForce)
Shock Value II, Hotly Anticipated New Album From Super-Producer Timbaland, Now Due For Release December 8th, 2009, on Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records Nov 13, 2009
On Shock Value II, Timbaland re-maps the pop/R&B landscape by batting away genre boundaries once again ... Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip-hop music, Timbaland, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries, from pop star Justin Timberlake to avant-singer Bjork. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Decades later, crime still resonates Nov 13, 2009
For many townsfolk, the wounds have been slow to heal partly because of Capotes critically acclaimed, nonfiction novel that spawned a new literary genre. The book has been reviled in its birthplace by residents because of its recreation of events that never happened and what they say is commercial exploitation of the victims. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
'Country's biggest night' to showcase music's hottest (again) genre Nov 12, 2009
Country's biggest night' to showcase music's hottest (again) genre - WTTV. Country's biggest night' to showcase music's hottest (again) genre ... "With the onset of digital music, there has become less defined lines between genres," said Swift, who turns 20 next month. (FOX59, IN)
To solve Turkey's culture clash, old elite must yield to free speech Nov 12, 2009
Like my other novels, such as "White Castle" and "My Name is Red," this novel too is of the genre we call the "East-West novel," which emerged from Turkey's identity over the past 200 years. All these novels share the same tensions of a culture of belonging and tradition clashing with modernity coming from above and outside. (Christian Science Monitor)
New Work : New York Nov 12, 2009
He synthesizes many sources including 19th Century American landscape painting, psychedelic light shows and record album covers, and the utopian architectonic geometry of Buckminster Fuller, fusing nature and culture into a kaleidoscopic vision that transforms a traditional medium and a conventional genre into a sublime space. Jacob Feige has exhibited his work throughout the US and Europe. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Star Trek Concept Art Nov 11, 2009
Popular movies in this genre: 1 ... Release Date: US (wide): May 7, 2009UK: May 8, 2009AU: May 7, 2009 Produced By:Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, J.J. Abrams Written By:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci Directed By:J.J. Abrams Genre:Sci-Fi Other Genres:Adventure Studio:Paramount Pictures Tag Line:The future begins. (IGN FilmForce)
Ben Yagoda says that fiction is dead Nov 10, 2009
"The sheer volume of memoirs is unprecedented. In addition to established fiction and nonfiction writers switching genres, students of all ages flock to colleges and community centers for classes - not aimed at examining the meaning of memoir in our culture, but focusing on the how-to of writing and recall. Everybody may have a story to tell, but many have trouble spitting it out. So we see more oral history projects, and more ordinary individuals hiring freelance writers and graphic designers... (Harper's Magazine)
Can Tech Startups Discover the Next Springsteen? Nov 10, 2009
Genre is irrelevant particular patterns have been pleasing the human brain for centuries, so it's not surprising that odd pairings like heavy metal and classical share much in common. Artists can parlay songs with high hit potential into promotional opportunities. (BusinessWeek)
Taylor Made? All Eyes On Swift At CMA Awards Nov 10, 2009
She beat out every living artist -- no matter the genre -- this year with more than 3 million copies of her "Fearless" CD sold and counting (only Michael Jackson has sold more). The album remains No. 3 after 51 weeks on the charts. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jazzed about jazz images Nov 8, 2009
The biggest names covered in the Jazz Loft archives should be recognizable to fans of the music genre. Stephenson said the files include pianist-composer Thelonius Monk, tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims and bassist-composer Charles Mingus. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Pop prince of Pakistan finds a new vibe in US Nov 8, 2009
In his home country of Pakistan, they call him the Prince of Pop. He models in commercials, stars in TV dramas and sitcoms, acts in feature films, and sings wildly popular tunes that have pushed genre boundaries and transfixed millions of listeners. But on this side of the world, Ali Zafar is hardly known. (Boston Globe)
Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records First Artist Jason Derulo Rules the Charts Nov 7, 2009
The yet-to-be-titled album slated to release first quarter of 2010 will be entirely produced by hit guru J.R. Rotem and will feature a new genre which fuses Pop,Euro Dance, and remarkable songwriting to create a groundbreaking sound. For More information on Jason Derulo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Slacker Radio Now Available for Android Nov 7, 2009
Owners of Android smartphones can now enjoy the Slacker music discovery experience, including creating a nearly unlimited number of custom stations, over 100 expert-programmed Slacker genre, seasonal and spotlight stations, and over 10,000 artist stations ... Over 100 professionally programmed genre stations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Latin Recording Academy Presents Orchard Artists with Grammy Honors Nov 7, 2009
"We are proud to lead the Latin and Brazilian music genres worldwide in the digital market. From EPSA Musics Argentinean tango to the Salsa sounds from Fania here in the US, Orchard distributed clients define the past, present and future of this vibrant and growing musical genre," commented Brad Navin, Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Orchard. The Orchard powers music at over 730 storefronts, including the most influential mobile outlets in Latin America, like Telcel, which serves over... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Staging 'The Mikado' Serious work brings forth lighthearted fun Nov 6, 2009
Opera has the potential to intimidate those unfamiliar with the genre, conjuring images of stark, formal performances and long, dramatic arias in unintelligible languages. Staging 'The Mikado' Serious work brings forth lighthearted fun 110509 ART 1 Juneau Empire Opera has the potential to intimidate those unfamiliar with the genre, conjuring images of stark, formal performances and long, dramatic arias in unintelligible languages ... Opera has the potential to intimidate those unfamiliar with... (Juneau Empire)
Of royalty, rogues and rollicking good times Nov 5, 2009
Many facets, notably the contemporary music genre and the extensive About an Hour series, owe a debt to Linehan, while others reinvent existing attractions, such as the director Nigel Jamieson's theatrically cohesive approach to the free opening celebration, Festival First Night. "What I admired about Fergus was his outsider's gut reaction to Sydney and the way he inspired communal engagement " Hume says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
I m pretty tired of travel writing as a genre. My well-traveled wife likes to remind me that traveling to interesting places doesn t necessarily make for interesting people, and travel writers, including the professionals, aren t all that different from the norm. (The American Conservative)
An IMAX Christmas Nov 5, 2009
Popular movies in this genre: 1 ... Release Date: US (wide): November 6, 2009UK: November 6, 2009 Produced By:Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey Directed By:Robert Zemeckis Running Time:96 Minutes Genre:Adventure Other Genres:Family, Fantasy Studio:Walt Disney Pictures Production Company:ImageMovers Language:English Click Here for More Movie Info. (IGN FilmForce)
Get Published With Online Publisher... Nov 5, 2009
Amira Press is one online publisher that publishes several genres ... Amira Press is a book publishing company that publishes online books in a wide variety of genres ... Online publishing with Amira Press doesn't require adhering to one specific genre. (Suite101.com)
Kids' movies that aren't for kids: The top 10 Nov 4, 2009
Whatever "Wild Things" does or does not do, artistically and commercially, it already belongs to a genre: Kids' Movies That Aren't Really for Kids ... It's the defining work of a semi-new kidult genre that combines grotesquerie with sweetness, a genre closely linked to the career of kidult pioneer Tim Burton (who produced and co-wrote this movie). (Salon)
Dennis Jones : Text Based Paintings Nov 4, 2009
From its earliest days, rock and roll was captured in photographs that personalized, and frequently eroticized, the musicians, creating a visual identity for the genre. The photographers were handmaidens to the rock-and-roll revolution, and their images communicate the social and cultural transformations that rock has fostered since the1950s. (AbsoluteArts.com)
OneBigGame Launches First Not-for-Profit Game Chime, a Beautiful Puzzle Music Game, Created by Zoë Mode Nov 4, 2009
Notable other developers include Shiny founder David Perry who will remake one of his favorite ZX Spectrum games, adventure games guru Charles Cecil who is creating an adventure version of one of the most played casual games in the world and the father of music rhythm action games Masaya Matsuura, working on a reinvention of the genre for the iPhone, WINtA. All these games will be released in the course of 2010, following the launch of Chime this winter. All participating non-profit games will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
INTERVIEW: 'Modern Warfare 2' composer Hans Zimmer Nov 4, 2009
He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. (USA Today -- Tech)
Extra, Extra! PlayFirst® Announces Launch Date for New Adult-Themed Puzzle and Hidden Object Game, Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal! Nov 4, 2009
This new hidden-object puzzle game takes place within a sizzling, murder mystery narrative and introduces an innovative new chaining gameplay mechanic, providing a new fast-paced element to the hidden-object genre. Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal will be available for both Mac and PC download beginning November 2, 2009, priced at $19. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fans Predict Taylor Swift as Big Winner at 'CMA Awards' in Annual CMT Poll Nov 4, 2009
"Taylor won our poll across every age demo and genre, and the results are a direct reflection of the unprecedented year she's had with CMT viewers," said Jay Frank, SVP of music strategy, CMT. "Her hard work and amazing music definitely have fans rooting for her to sweep the CMA Awards next Wednesday.". She's up for Female Vocalist of the Year, but fans think Carrie Underwood is a winner on the red carpet too. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 3, 2009
"It's a serious movie, but it also has genre underpinnings," Rudin said of what made Oscar voters pick "Country" without needing to flip any coins. "It's got a real, beating heart.". (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Tuesday, November 3 Nov 3, 2009
Yet, it belongs to the genre of "it's so bad, it's good". After all, where else on TV would you stumble on the virtues of "makeovers fit for monarchs" or, indeed, "gourmet gateaux". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jason Derulo, Warner Bros. Records & Beluga Heights Artist, Joins Lady Gaga Tour, as His Debut Single "Whatcha Say" Sits #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 Nov 3, 2009
The currently untitled album is slated to release first quarter of 2010 and will feature a new genre where Pop, Euro Dance and remarkable songwriting all combine into a refreshing and versatile new sound. Derulo will also be showcasing his acting abilities for the first time on the silver screen, making his feature film debut in the 2010 release of MTV Films' Turn The Beat Around. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The History of Survival Horror Nov 3, 2009
Around this time of year, we all like firing up our favorite slasher flick or scary game in the spirit of the season, but it's also a good time to give pause to think about one of gaming's most unique genres. Survival horror is one of the only genres defined not by gameplay mechanics, but by theme, atmosphere, subject matter, and design philosophy ... Adventure games have always interpreted literary genres fairly directly, and none of these needed to alter the genre's foundations in order to... (IGN PS2)
George Jones: New country needs new name Nov 3, 2009
Theyve stolen our identity, Hall of Famer says of genres new crop of stars ... Asked whether he'd ever branch out to a completely different genre of music, like heavy metal or rap, George Jones laughed and said: "Rap? That's tacky." ... - Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isnt a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years. (MSNBC -- Music)
Idol contestant quits show Nov 3, 2009
Moulton was repeatedly criticised by judges for his taste in music, often choosing to sing songs from the indie genre, rather than the show's usual mainstream offerings. His departure meant the remaining four contestants, Nathan Brake, James Johnston, Stan Walker and Hayley Warner, avoided facing elimination. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New age art creates a stir Nov 3, 2009
The genre is being auctioned by famed auction houses like Sothebys and Christies. New media art, which involves art products from varied materials including 00004000 metals, wood, glass, steel, fibre glass concrete, stone and the like and video and digital art is slowly carving out a niche of its own and drawing a segment of genext buyers. (India Times)
NORTHERN LIGHTS POST TAKES THIRD IN AICE CAMP KULESHOV CONTEST | The Briefing Room Nov 2, 2009
The annual genre-bending challenge, sponsored by the Association of Independent Creative Editors (www ... Either switching the genre or creating a mash-up of two films ... This is the fourth time that Northern Lights contestants have placed at the annual genre-bending conference. (Multichannel News)
An affinity for art Nov 2, 2009
Their paintings fit into the neo-pop contemporary genre, the couple said ... But there are elements in their works that also keep experienced viewers interested; whether it's the variety of painting techniques and brush strokes, or quotations from art history, such as the reflection of a window in a lollipop that seems to come from 17th-century Dutch genre paintings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis' Nov 2, 2009
She is a master of the genre, to be sure, but in an entirely unfamiliar way. How to precisely categorize her work is the first problem, because many of her stories read more like obsessive monologues or prose poems than "stories." They tend to be witty and brief. (San Francisco Chronicle)
I would like to see a website that lists ALL current on demand movies...any... Nov 2, 2009
any price, any genre, in alphabetical order. or All programming movies, television, on demand, pay per view, sports in a searchable base. (Multichannel News)
Hideo Kojima and Metal Gear Solid 4 Nov 2, 2009
Those lucky enough to be long-time fans of the genre were largely excited by the in-depth story and gameplay style, but there were some who sorely missed the open world environment and slightly less linear gameplay of. These were the players who benefited most from the cinematic experience, however, as only those who understand the Snake legacy would understand all the nuances in the Metal Gear Solid 4 cinematics. (Suite101.com)
Life is an adventure Nov 1, 2009
In 1997, Garriott created a new computer game genre with the technologically ground-breaking Ultima Online, which sold millions of copies over 20 years and revolutionised multiplayer online gaming and interactive entertainment. Im the least formally educated person to fly to space, says Garriott. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
2010 Precure Film, 2009 One Piece Film's Videos Posted Nov 1, 2009
This psychology-laden story about boys who learn to manipulate out-of-body experiences is wholly unlike anything else in its genre and can be impressively creepy. Saki takes two tired-out genres (Epic fighting tournament. (Multichannel News)
Copyright Criminals Nov 1, 2009
In the hip hop world, this debate has plagued the genre since day one ... Through interviews in the film, the audience sees that though hip hop artists have acknowledged Stubblefield s unique drum beat as one of the foundations for their genre, they haven t gone so far as to legally credit or compensate him for using his work in their own. (Suite101.com)
Q&A with Diablo III's Jay Wilson Oct 31, 2009
We feel a game like Diablo is still pretty unique in that it isn't an overpopulated genre, so we don't want to stray too far away from the core game ... He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. (USA Today -- Tech)
Al Yankovic is still 'Weird' Oct 31, 2009
"It's certainly ironic considering that my genre is by and large the domain of one-hit wonders, and I've outlasted many of the artists that I've parodied over the years," he observed with a touch of wonder ... He admires music from a variety of genres, but the splintering of the Top 40 audience has made it harder to find a tune everybody recognizes. (CNN)
Open Mike: The Price Is Wrong Oct 31, 2009
A year ago, every song cost 99 cents, regardless of the length, artist or genre. Now, some songs cost $1. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Muse of Fire Oct 31, 2009
From his embittered middle years, many of them spent in despondent Swiss exile, dates most of his worst literary output, including nearly all the material for his novelettish memoir; the diatribe Judaism in Music (at first published anonymously); and Jesus of Nazareth, his wretched libretto for a projected opera, exemplifying the Mary Magdalen was Christ s concubine genre which culminated in our own epoch with The Da Vinci Code. Happily for opera, Wagner s musical creativity burst forth even as... (The American Conservative)
In ‘Paranormal Activity,’ what you don’t see will scare you Oct 30, 2009
It s also a perfect example of the horror genre s penchant for resetting itself back to zero every eight years or so ... When Halloween came along in 1978, it mainstreamed the grindhouse and-then-there-were-none genre and sold it to teenagers like processed cheese; we re still living with the aftershocks ... Paranormal Activity is a blunt, base-level experience that scrapes the ghost-story genre down to its lowest common denominator, then asks us to fill in the gaps. (Boston Globe)
* Rebel artists think in ink Oct 28, 2009
Orthodox ink painting techniques developed over centuries had previously dominated the genre ... This dogmatic conception of the genre began to lose steam at the end of the 1950s, when Taiwans ink painters broke with tradition and came under the influence of surrealism, abstract expressionism and pop art. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Complete and Utter (Linux Desktop) Apps Oct 28, 2009
You can, for example, specify that an otherwise random playlist include 25% of a particular artist or a genre, or 80% songs that are less than three minutes long.. Amarok does so much more than simply organize and play tracks that I can safely say that it includes features that I never would have thought of on my own. (Datamation)
Teaching Students to Write Fiction ... Oct 27, 2009
effective fiction stories begins with a genre study of the type of fiction to be written ... To teach students to write effective stories, teachers should begin with a simple genre like fables. (Suite101.com)
Will This Is It surpass Miley & Hannah? Oct 27, 2009
Concert films historically have been a niche genre, with only a few finding a lasting audience in theaters or on home video, among them "Woodstock," "Monterey Pop," "Madonna: Truth or Dare," the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and "Shine a Light," The Band's "The Last Waltz," the Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" and "U2: Rattle and Hum.". Box-office results for concert flicks have been petty cash compared to blockbuster action films and comedies, with last March's "Jonas Brothers: The 3D... (MSNBC -- Music)
Pianist Mayer energizes audience Oct 26, 2009
Several students did get a taste of the classical genre, something they admittedly were not used to. Darcy Wright, a freshman at CCC, came to get some extra credit in her rock music class. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
David Denby: “Ride the High Country,” at BAM. Oct 26, 2009
In the nineteen-fifties, Fred Zinnemann ( High Noon ) and George Stevens ( Shane ) tried to freeze the Western genre into a single archetypal film, while directors like Budd Boetticher and Anthony Mann were taking it in bitter new directions. Ride the High Country, Sam Peckinpah s elegiac work from 1962 screening at BAM on Oct. 28 in a New York Film Critics Circle series is a gracious attempt to resolve these tensions. (New Yorker)
Needham High School Anime Club brings like-minded teens together Oct 24, 2009
I think Japanese animation has taken advantage of that, while American animation has been pegged to a specific genre. Allegra Fortin, a sophomore, has similar reasons for liking anime. (Needham Tab, MA)
13 Days of Fright: Horror Comics-to-Film Oct 24, 2009
that genre isn't exactly the easiest or most successful to be adapted. We've seen some success with The Crow (), 30 Days of Night ()and Blade, but nothing on par with Shellhead or The Dark Knight's success. (IGN FilmForce)
Country singer aims to break down barriers Oct 23, 2009
But these days, she is an up-and-comer in country music -- and a rare African-American performer in the genre ... Still, she said she doubted she could break into the genre ... Rumble said many African-American artists probably gravitate to other genres. (CNN)
Vertigram Entertainment LLC Announces World Wide Dance Remix Contest Featuring Jillian Speer Oct 23, 2009
Her music genre is best described as soul/folk/rock/ acoustic/soft rock/adult alternative. Jillian Speer has a deep interest and passion in making music and she also holds a true concern for humanity and the environment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Astro Boy: Sweet Sci-Fi for Your Inner Child Oct 23, 2009
So the moguls gleefully rub their rough hands at the recent blooming of animated features into a reliable blockbuster genre. Anyone could have predicted that Pixar's Up, Blue Sky's Ice Age 3 and DreamWorks' Monsters vs Aliens would be among the year's top-grossing pictures, but who saw Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs coming. (Time.com)
DA Journeys Now Available Oct 23, 2009
Popular games in this genre: 1 ... Published by: Developed by: Genre: Release Date:US: November 3, 2009 Europe: November 06, 2009 Australia: November 2009 MSRP: $49. (IGN PC Games)
Review: Fire a 17-million gun salute to 'Borderlands' Oct 23, 2009
While the game has drawn a few comparisons to Bethesda's apocalyptic Fallout 3 - primarily for its open environments and its blending of the shooter and RPG genres - there's a key difference in philosophy with Borderlands ... He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. (USA Today -- Tech)
Aliens Vs. Unforgiven Oct 23, 2009
"No, because Ron and Steven are the authorities on their genres," answers Kurtzman. "You can't take issue with anything they say, ever. We'd be fools to not take their advice. I think the tricky thing is figuring out how to marry the two genres in a way -- to find the touch point where they connect in the right moments, and blending them in the right way. But Jon Favreau is amazing at having a very good compass for where the two genres meet and how to play them. When to go funny, when to go... (IGN FilmForce)
CAIN SCHULTE GALLERY - SF|BERLIN - upcoming Openings Oct 22, 2009
About Cain Schulte GalleryCain Schulte Gallery seeks to champion emerging contemporary artists working in a range of media with a focus on painting, who bring fresh interpretative visions to their genre and work within the context of the most contemporary art trends. Contact information SF: Cain Schulte Gallery San Francisco, 714 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, Phone: 415. (AbsoluteArts.com)
SUPER-PRODUCER TIMBALAND TO RELEASE TIMBALAND PRESENTS SHOCK VALUE II ON NOVEMBER 23RD, 2009, ON Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records Oct 22, 2009
On Shock Value II, Timbaland re-maps the pop/R&B landscape by batting away genre boundaries once again ... Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip-hop music, Timbaland, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries, from pop star Justin Timberlake to avant-singer Bjork. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
