Next Monday the harrowing true story of Christiane F. is re-released in the UK on video and for the first time on DVD. The film, that is apparently one of Germany's all time top grossing, is well known among Bowie fans due to it having a soundtrack comprising of only Bowie's music, and for the fact that it features a cameo appearance from the Duke himself in one of his most stylish and memorable performances. Go here for more.
Total Blam Blam (European Correspondent)
Contrary to what we mentioned yesterday, the version of Diamond Dogs by BECK will be a COVER, not a REMIX. Ah, the delectable details....=8-) Moulin Rouge, the new film by Baz Luhrmann (Romeo and Juliet) starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan MacGregor will feature two David Bowie songs in a medley sung by Ewan MacGregor. Both Heroes and Diamond Dogs will be a part of the medley which also features songs by U2 and Whitney Houston, among others. A cover of Diamond Dogs by BECK will also be included on the soundtrack. Special Bowie events, concerts, and plenty of exclusive BowieNet content will be in the Special Features section. Galleries, Webcasts, and special sections featured on BowieNet. From live gigs to art galleries to film clips to musicians or friends of DB and the Bowie-family. Be sure not to miss any of the Special Features.
Next Monday the harrowing true story of Christiane F. is re-released in the UK on video and for the first time on DVD. The film, that is apparently one of Germany's all time top grossing, is well known among Bowie fans due to it having a soundtrack comprising of only Bowie's music, and for the fact that it features a cameo appearance from the Duke himself in one of his most stylish and memorable performances. Go here for more.
Total Blam Blam (European Correspondent)
At last, the Dee Bee Cover Project is up the way it should be - with all 54 entries available for streaming or download!
Look for a link in Mutations tomorrow. In the meantime, check it out here!!!
Click here (or on the image above) to view it!
Rock on, Freecloud!
BowieNet is mentioned in the Industry Standard's weekly "Beat Sheet" (A Weekly Report on the Convergence of Music and the Net). The excerpt reads:
One niche site that's up and running is David Bowie's online project,BowieNet (www.davidbowie.com). "He has an entire Web vision," Gordonsays excitedly. "What Bowie has done is transformed his fan club intoan online community.
The album is slated for release on September 25 - click here for more info.
Thanks, Bianca and Pat!
But apart from that feature (already covered expertly here by Spaceface last week), the magazine also ran a piece about those awfully tacky 'Top of the Pops' cover albums that were so popular throughout the seventies. Intrigued? Then go here.
Total Blam Blam (European Correspondent)
As reported by NME (the paper, not the site), Beck has been working with hip hop producer Timbaland to remix David Bowie's Diamond Dogs for Baz Luhrmann's new movie.
The film is reportedly a re-make of 'The Moulin Rouge' starring Ewan Macgregor (of Velvet Goldmine and Trainspotting fame), and Nicole Kidman. The music for the film is being put together by Marius DeVries who remixed 'Seven' and 'Survive.'
Connections galore eh?
Ewan: Velvet Goldmine and Trainspotting
Beck: Remixed 'Seven'
Marius: Remixed 'Survive' and 'Seven'
Now if only we could come up with a Nicole Kidman connection. Hmmmm....any ideas?
Check out the big brains on Brad! Er...no, that's not it....
Check out the website for T.H.I.S. (the Holographic Image Studio) - the same studio that designed the hologram for the 'hours...' CD. In David's words:
"I don't think I've ever quite experienced Holograms like these, they really are magnificent. They almost become part of ones family, and a very disturbing and OTHERLY family at that."
Teenage Wildlife has an interesting interview with designer Martin Richardson of T.H.I.S. - Click here to check it out!
You can access the site from the link above (www.holograms.uk.com).
"Fame" is being used in the trailer for the upcoming film "15 Minutes" which stars Robert DeNiro and Ed Burns. It's a story about a fire department investigator who teams up with a famous homicide detective to track down a pair of media-savvy immigrants who plan to profit from murder.
Total Blam Blam (European Correspondent)
If you read the news here on Saturday, you know all about what Gail Ann Dorsey is up to in preparing for the Dar Williams tour and her solo performance at the Bottom Line (if you missed it, just click on the link to Saturday on the calendar above).
We have since learned that the Dame Dorsey herself will chat with BowieNet on the day before the Bottom Line Gig! Pretty amazing in light of her super busy schedule! Join us at 7PM EST on Tuesday, August 29th when we chat with Gail!
Bowie gets a quick mention in the first minute of the new movie 'Saving Grace.' The movie is about an aristocratic English widower who becomes financially insecure. To remedy the situation, she is helped by the caretaker of her manor who suggests that she use her greenhouse to grow pot to raise cash.
Two of the main characters start the movie chatting about aliens on planet earth, saying "yeah, it's like that David Bowie movie The Man Who Fell to Earth." One of the characters goes on to convince his friend that Bowie (among other here on earth) is actually an alien stating "have you ever looked into Bowie's eyes?"
A quick, funny scene that Bowie fans will appreciate.
thanks howardj!
We just got a letter from Gail who as you know is super busy preparing for the Dar Williams tour. She writes:
I am still doing this Dar Williams tour starting in September. I have been very, very busy with her since I finished recording with David. The three Bottom Line gigs for Dar's album launch on August 22, 23, and 24th are still happening, and I think they are already sold out. The following week, I have a 20-30 minute SOLO set at the Bottom Line on Wednesday, August 30th!!! (I'm scared! Not enough time to prepare because of the Dar shit taking up all of my time, but whadaya-gonna-do??) My performance is part of 'Songbirds Night' at The Bottom Line, and it is associated with Fordham University Radio Station, FUV 90.7FM. I believe the show has a simultaneous radio broadcast on that station, and they are promoting and presenting the whole deal. There are two shows, an 8PM set and 10:30PM (I think that's how it works).
I will also be doing a solo performance in Woodstock at The Byrdcliffe Theater on September 8th. It is a benefit concert to raise money for a local family whose 2 year old son has terminal cancer. Tickets are on sale for $35, and special 'royal circle' tickets for $75 include a chance to talk with the "artists" after the show, complimentary wine/refreshments, and really good seats. The other performers are Kate Pierson of The B-52'S, and singer/songwriter Jules Shear. There may be more added to the bill, but Kate, Jules and I are the headliners so far. Are there any Bowienetters hiding up in the Catskills? ;)
YEAH!!! Go Gail!
The baby card is bursting at the seams with good karma! Chances are you've signed it already, but if you haven't please sign it soon, as we will forward it to the Bowies sometime next week! To sign it, just follow the pink link from the home page in the Mutations box, or simply click HERE!
In case you missed the chat last night - or even if you were there - it's all mapped out in groovy green English in the Chat Transcript Archive section.
Check it out!
Click here to visit Mark's website (www.markplati.com).
You've undoubtedly seen these by now, but we haven't "formally" announced them in light of...er....bigger news. BUT, there are some cool new features in place on BowieNet that came into being at about the same time as 'lil Alexandria! These include:
The 'Mutations' Box with links to more Special Features
A 'Tip of the Day' Box in the right corner of the Infectious Box
An Express link to the Discourse Area (this will alternate with express links to other areas)
In case you missed it - BowieNetter Kimberly was remarkably close in guessing the wheres and whens regarding little Alexandria. Coming soon - Kimberly's Psychic Network! =8-)
Kimberly guessed:
August 15th
7 pounds, 4 ounces
4:34 am
20 inches
It might take a little time to get the portrait signed, what with the Bowies' entering into an "intense but very private time..." but at least this gives you a little time to clear some wall space....
The lerve just keeps pouring in! In the new edition of People Magazine, David and Iman are featured as one of three celebrity couples in a baby boom (along with Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones and Madonna & Guy Ritchie).
Click here for the story (or on the image above).