Trent Reznor says HBO and BBC Worldwide Productions are moving forward with the development of “Year Zero,” the grim sci-fi epic that Reznor has chronicled in his music as well as in a celebrated Alternate Reality Game (ARG).
“We are in [the development phase of] pre-production with HBO and BBC [Worldwide Productions] to do a miniseries,” Reznor said.
Reznor is working with the team of Lawrence Bender, best known for producing Quentin Tarantino films such as “Pulp Fiction,” “Inglourious Basterds” and ”Reservoir Dogs“ as well as the documentaries “An Inconvenient Truth” and “Countdown to Zero,” and Kevin Kelly Brown, who was executive producer on “Roswell.“
“Year Zero” takes place approximately 15 years in the future, with the U.S. a religious dictatorship and the world on the brink of environmental and social collapse. Reznor has indicated that he’d be interested in a film version of the story, and has also hinted at a recorded sequel at some point.
Source: Nullco.com, Blabbermouth.net
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Said TRENT REZNOR (NINE INCH NAILS, HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS) about his collaboration with ATTICUS ROSS (credited with programming and/or producing WITH TEETH, YEAR ZERO, GHOSTS I-IV and THE SLIP as well as the score for the movie THE BOOK OF ELI)
“This is what Atticus and I have been working on for the last few months. We had a great time working with David Fincher [SE7EN, THE GAME, FIGHT CLUB, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON] on this and the film turned out excellent – something we’re very proud of. It opens in theatres Oct 1 and you should check it out.
Musically, this all came out of our secret laboratory – electronic in basis, but mostly organic sounding. Lots of experiments and emphasis on sound fraying around the edges while focusing on the proper emotional tone for the various scenes.”
ALTER BRIDGE
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“Words Darker Than Their Wings”, a brand new song from the American rock band ALTER BRIDGE, is available for free download at this location (sign-up required). The track comes off the group’s third album, “AB III”, which will be released on October 8 via Roadrunner Records in all territories except North America.
Veteran producer Edward R. Pressman and filmmaker David Gordon Green are teaming to produce Adam Bhala Lough’s retro slasher film “Splatter Sisters,” with Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood attached to star.
Film, penned by Lough, is the first in a planned franchise and is a sexploitation-serial-killer-slasher-road-movie circa 1989.
Source: Pitchfork.com, HowToDestroyAngels.com
HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS is [Trent] Reznor’s collaboration with his wife, former West Indian Girl frontwoman Mariqueen Maandig. They will release their self-titled debut EP this summer. Check out a new track call ‘THE DROWNING’ below.
More info HERE and check out the bands official website for more media HERE.
Marilyn Manson’s insurance coverage will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit brought against him by a former member of his band, but all of the money will go to the plaintiff’s attorney, a lawyer for the goth rocker said today.
The settlement of a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson by a former band member is being held up by the filing of a $72,000 lien for attorneys’ fees, lawyers told a judge today.
The settlement of a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson by a former band member is being held up by the filing of a $72,000 lien for attorneys’ fees, lawyers told a judge today.
Getting right to the point, we’re going to play a handful of shows in NYC, Chicago and LA starting August 22nd. They will be informal affairs in medium to small venues with longer set-lists, possible special guests, cool openers and other surprises.
07.08.09 Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
07.09.09 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Rockhal
07.11.09 Kinross, Scotland T in the Park Festival
07.12.09 as, Ireland Oxegen Festival
07.14.09 Manchester, England M.E.N. +++
07.15.09 London, England O2 +++
07.18.09 Istanbul, Turkey Rock n Coke Festival
07.20.09 Athens, Greece Vrahon Theater
07.22.09 Rome, Italy RockInRome
07.24.09 Budapest, Hungary Syma Sport and Event Centre
07.25.09 Targu Mures, Romania Peninsula Festival
07.28.09 Nimes, France Festival de Nimes
07.30.09 Madrid, Spain La Riviera
07.31.09 Pdes de Coura, Portugal Pdes de Coura Festival
08.02.09 Knebworth, England Sonisphere Festival
08.05.09 Manila, Philippines Araneta Coliseum
08.07.09 Tokyo, Japan Summer Sonic
08.08.09 Osaka, Japan Summer Sonic
08.10.09 Singapore, Republic of Singapore Fort Canning Park
08.12.09 Taipei, Taiwan n-Kang 101
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