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August 31, 2007

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ORIGINAL TELEVISION/MOVIE  SOUNDTRACK

TOUCHES DOWN JULY 24, 2007 ON ARTISTS’ ADDICTION RECORDS

 

Exclusive Remix of The Killers’ “Read My Mind,” Iron & Wine and Calexico’s “Dead Man’s Will,” Tony Lucca

Cover of Daniel Johnston’s “Devil Town” Heard Alongside Whiskeytown, Drive-By Truckers, OutKast, More

 

July 17, 2007 - LOS ANGELES, CAFriday Night Lights Original Television Soundtrack will be released July 24, 2007, on Artists’ Addiction Records.  A weekly drama centered around small-town Dillon, Texas, “Friday Night Lights” premiered in October of 2006 to mass critical acclaim and with season two making its’ debut on October 5th. The album’s producers are Artist Addiction principals Jonathan Miller, Jonathan Platt and veteran music executive Jonathan McHugh.  Jason Katims is executive producer of “Friday Night Lights” and executive soundtrack producer of Friday Night Lights Original Television Soundtrack.

 

“Every song on the ‘Friday Night Lights’ soundtrack was used in the show, most of them in prime spots where they really enhanced the emotional impact of the scene,” says Liza Richardson, music supervisor for the critically acclaimed NBC TV series. “

 

“We were adamant that the soundtrack be a true reflection of the show,” adds Katims.  But we had an embarrassment of riches of great music to choose from, so we narrowed down the track listing by making sure whatever we chose was especially representative.”

 

“We’re thrilled to be bringing the “Friday Night Lights” fans another piece of the show they can identify with, as well as help build excitement for the upcoming season,” comments Shelli Hill, Vice President of Video, Music & Product Development for NBC Universal Television Distribution. 

 

Inspired by the celebrated 2004 film “Friday Night Lights,” the program is set in small-town Dillon, Texas, home of the state-champion Panthers high school football team.  And though the gridiron is the show’s ostensible raison d’être, its action is driven by a compelling ensemble of characters who, even when their team wins the game, must struggle with the vagaries of daily life in West TexasHailed as one of the top ten shows of 2006 by Time magazine and Entertainment Weekly, the critically acclaimed drama “Friday Night Lights” also received 2006 honors by the American Film Institute (AFI) for Television Program of the Year and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award.

 

The eclectic Friday Night Lights Original Television Soundtrack, which was licensed to Artists’ Addiction Records by NBC Universal Television Distribution, is a worthy companion to the primetime drama.  Offering listeners the opportunity to relive some of the show’s pivotal moments are Tony Lucca’s rendition of Daniel Johnston’s “Devil Town”; the Like Rebel Diamonds Mix of The Killers’ “Read My Mind”; “I Turn My Camera On,” by Austin, Texas, outfit Spoon; OutKast’s jazzy “Idlewild Blues”; Whiskeytown’s “Everything I Do”; “Rewind,” by Stereophonics; Starsailor’s “Keep Us Together”; the beat to “Big Big Kid,” from rapper Jibbs; “So Divided,” by

And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead; the Drive-By Truckers“Goodbye”; “Dead Man’s Will,” one of Iron & Wine’s shimmering collaborations with Calexico; the previously unreleased José González cut “Storm”: a cover of Suicide’s “I Remember,” from Chris Brokaw; and “First Breath After Coma,” courtesy of the Austin post-rock instrumental outfit Explosions in the Sky, who scored the film “Friday Night Lights” and contribute much to the television show, including its hypnotic theme music.

 

Richardson, a highly respected player in film and television music whose credits extend from “Y Tu Mamá También” (2001) and “Lords of Dogtown” (2005) to the animated feature “Surf’s Up” (2007), agrees with Katims that the show’s music serves as another character, taking on the role of omniscient narrator.

 

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Expanding on the hit feature film and best selling book “Friday Night Lights,” this poignant series centers on the small rural town of Dillon, Texas, where the coveted state football championship rings are held in the highest regard.  The Dillon Panther’s faced many challenges their first season with Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler, “Grey’s Anatomy”) at the helm, but after much hard work, determination and a victory at the State Championship Game, the team’s fate at the start of yet another new season and Taylor’s family’s future with them, continues to remain uncertain.

 

The talented cast also includes: Scott Porter (“Music & Lyrics by…”) as the Panther’s injured former star quarterback, Jason Street; Gaius Charles (“The Book of Daniel”) as feared running back Brian “Smash” Williams; Taylor Kitsch (“The Covenant”) as reckless and self-destructive full back Tim Riggins; Connie Britton (“The Brothers McMullen,” “24”) as Taylor’s supportive wife and high school guidance counselor, Tami; Zach Gilford (“The Last Winter”) as Matt Saracen, the new team captain and star quarterback, and Minka Kelly (“What I Like About You”) as Lyla Garrity, Panther cheerleader and Street’s on again off-again girlfriend.  The series also stars Aimee Teegarden (“Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”) as Coach Taylor’s daughter, Julie; Adrianne Palicki (“South Beach”) as Tyra Collette, and Jesse Plemons (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Landry Clarke.

 

Executive producers are Peter Berg (the film “Friday Night Lights,” “The Rundown”), who also wrote and directed the pilot, Jason Katims (“Roswell”), Brian Grazer (“The Da Vinci Code,” “Cinderella Man,” “A Beautiful Mind”), David Nevins (“Arrested Development”), Sarah Aubrey (“Bad Santa,” “The Kingdom”) and Jeffrey Reiner (NBC’s “Surface”).  “Friday Night Lights” is a production of Imagine Entertainment, Universal Media Studio and Film 44.

 

About Artists’ Addiction Records

Artists’ Addiction Records, formed in 2005 by principal Jonathan Scott Miller, encompasses Artists’ Addiction Music Publishing, Artist Addiction Soundtracks (with principals Jonathan Miller and Jonathan Platt)  and Stop! Go music supervision.  The multifaceted company’s mission is to bring consumers and clients the finest in branded entertainment and music supervision.  This includes soundtracks to contemporary films and television shows, album releases from established artists, and music supervision of various high-profile films, television programs and commercials.

 

About NBC Universal Television Distribution

NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. This includes distribution of current and library film and television product, including formats and non-scripted programming, in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages.

 

http://artistsaddiction.com/FNL.htm

http://www.nbc.com/Friday_Night_Lights/

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TRACK LISTING:

01. Devil Tow                                                                Tony Lucca

02. Read My Mind (Like Rebel Diamonds Mix)                The Killers

03. I Turn My Camera On                                                Spoon

04. Idlewild Blues                                                          Outkast 

05. Everything I Do                                                        Whiskeytown

06. Rewind                                                                    Stereophonics

07. Keep Us Together                                                    Starsailor

08. Big Big Kid                                                              Jibbs

09. So Divided                                                              …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead

10. Goodbye                                                                 The Drive By Truckers

11. Dead Man’s Will                                                       Iron & Wine/Calexico     

12. Storm                                                                      Jose Gonzalez

13. I Remember                                                             Chris Brokaw

14. First Breath After Coma                                            Explosions In The Sky

PRO AUDIO: SENNHEISER DEBUTS EM 3732 TWIN RECEIVER AT AES

August 31, 2007

PRO AUDIO: SENNHEISER DEBUTS NEW EM 3732 TWIN RECEIVER AT AES
 
OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Sennheiser, currently celebrating 50 years of
wireless technology innovation, is introducing the new EM 3732 twin receiver
with 90MHz switching bandwidth at the 123rd AES Convention in New York. The
new flagship of Sennheiser’s 3000 Series, the EM 3732 offers automatic
scanning functionality, choice of five frequency ranges, transmitter
synchronization via infrared interface, flexible analogue and digital
connection options and exemplary audio quality.
 
Setting new standards for flexibility within the UHF spectrum while
maintaining maximum selectivity, the EM 3732 receiver features six
user-selectable fixed frequency banks and one user bank with up to sixty
channels that can be programmed in increments of 5kHz. The EM 3732
automatically searches for free frequencies within a frequency bank.
 
An integrated antenna splitter allows up to eight EM 3732 twin receivers to
easily be daisy-chained. The EM 3732 is ideal for large multi-channel
applications, not just because of its wide switching bandwidth and tunable
channels, but also because of its infrared interface, which very quickly and
easily programs SKM 5200, SK 5212 and SKP 3000 transmitters with the
receiver data via a Hot Key.
 
The receiver’s front panel layout is clearly laid out and its LED display
offers particularly high contrast and intensity. The interface guides users
through intuitive operating menus, featuring easily remembered icons, which
are navigated using a jog dial. Frequently used menu items can be accessed
directly via convenient Hot Key shortcuts. Both receivers can be monitored
via headphones individually or simultaneously.
 
The receiver system can be remote-controlled and monitored using the
provided Wireless Systems Manager software. The PC is simply connected to
the Ethernet socket of the EM 3732.
 
Output level can be set in increments of 1dB and is available at a
transformer-balanced XLR-3 analogue output as well as an AES3/EBU audio
output for direct connection with digital mixing consoles. Digital
synchronization of the 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz/24-bit sample rate
can be generated internally or accepted from the digital audio mixer via a
BNC connector. The high level of audio quality is further maintained through
the use of a DSP-based HiDyn plus expander rather than analog circuitry.
 
A range of convenient antenna accessories is available for the EM 3732 twin
receiver. The rugged AB 3700 broadband antenna amplifier is designed for a
frequency range of 470-866MHz and amplifies the received signal by 5 to
15dB. The antenna booster is fitted with four multi-color LEDs that indicate
amplification in 5dB increments, permitting the sound engineer or RF
engineer to read the respective setting even from a distance. Unlike
conventional antenna amplifiers, the AB 3700 will open a second,
low-attenuation (-6dB) signal path in case of power cuts. Further, two
active receiver antennas are available: the directional AD 3700 and the
omni-directional A 3700.
 
The EM 3732 is complemented by two variations: the EM 3731 single receiver
and the EM 3732 COM twin receiver, a special command version with a second
XLR-3 audio output for talk-back purposes. All models will be available late
fall 2007.
 
About Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and
wireless transmission systems, Sennheiser is celebrating 50 years of
wireless technology innovations. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany,
Sennheiser is active worldwide. Sennheiser Electronic Corporation is the
U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
 
For more information, please visit www.sennheiserusa.com
 
PLEASE COME BY AND SEE US AT AES 2007 NEW YORK, BOOTH #418

XBOX: The SEGA Vintage Collection Takes to the Streets

August 31, 2007

XBOX: The SEGA Vintage Collection Takes to the Streets

An old fighting classic returns this week as Streets of Rage 2 joins the library of SEGA Vintage Collection™ titles. This scrolling action game once again pits you against the Syndicate, which has returned to kidnap one of your comrades while bringing mayhem to the streets of the city. It’s up to you to take down the bad guys and save your friend from the clutches of the notorious Mr. X!

 

STREETS OF RAGE 2 - Axel and Blaze are with Max Thunder and Skate to deliver earth-shattering body slams, fierce jump kicks and jaw-shattering punches. Take back the Streets… again!

WWE High Flyer tour newsletter 8.29.07

August 31, 2007

WWE High Flyer tour newsletter 8.29.07

ONE MILLIONTH WWE FAN ATTENDS CONTINENTAL

AIRLINES ARENA—

The in-ring action wasn’t the only source of

excitement at this year’s SummerSlam in East

Rutherford, N.J., as World Wrestling Entertainment

honored the one millionth fan to attend a WWE

event at Continental Airlines Arena since 1984. The

arena will hang a permanent commemorative

banner from its rafters to mark the occasion.

ASHLEY TO BE CONTESTANT ON SURVIVOR—

WWE Diva Ashley is a Survivor castaway. The

SmackDown Diva recently filmed the CBS reality

show’s 15th season in China. Survivor begins

September 20 on CBS and airs in its usual timeslot,

Thursdays at 8 pm ET. Before she embarked on her

journey, she spoke to WWE.com exclusively about

her expectations, fears and excitement about

being one of 16 Survivor: China castaways.

WWE NAMES ITS BIGGEST FAN THROUGH

SUCCESSFUL VIRAL CONTEST—

World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Are You WWE’s

Biggest Fan?” contest culminated this past Friday

evening in New York City, as lifelong WWE fanatic

Mike Timpson of Los Angeles, CA beat out

thousands of other contestants on his way to being

crowned WWE’s “Biggest Fan.” The video contest

culminated during SummerSlam weekend at a

special red carpet event in New York City’s Times

Square. Fifteen contest finalists from around the

country were flown in by WWE to have their videos

voted on by a special panel of WWE Superstar

judges, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, John

Cena, and Batista. Three thousand fans traveled

to Times Square to be a part of the event, with over

one thousand of them packing into the Spotlight

Live venue. As grand prize winner, Timpson took

home $25,000 and a special-made WWE Biggest

Fan Championship belt. All of the finalists were on

hand at Continental Airlines Arena Sunday night for

SummerSlam.

 

• John Cena def. King Booker via disqualification.

• Jeff Hardy def. Mr. Kennedy via disqualification.

NEXT WEEK – Linda, Shane and Stephanie

McMahon will confront Mr. McMahon.

• CM Punk def. Boogeyman, The Miz and Big Daddy

V in a Fatal Four Way Match.

• Elijah Burke def. Balls Mahoney.

NEXT WEEK – Will CM Punk be able to capitalize

this time around and gain the ECW

Championship?

SUMMERSLAM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 – EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

RESULTS:

•WWE Champion John Cena def. Randy Orton.

• Triple H def. King Booker.

• Batista def. World Heavyweight Champion The

Great Khali via DQ. Khali retains the belt.

• Rey Mysterio def. Chavo Guerrero.

• ECW Champion John Morrison def. CM Punk.

• Intercontinental Champion Umaga def. Carlito

and Mr. Kennedy in a Triple Threat Match.

• “Stone Cold” Steve Austin def. United States

Champion MVP in a Beer Drinking Contest.

• Kane def. Finlay.

• Beth Phoenix won the Divas Battle Royal.

PRO AUDIO: REVOLABS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

August 31, 2007

 

PRO AUDIO: REVOLABS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

New Addition of Susan Zaney to Add Focus on Marketing

Maynard, MA – August 2007Revolabs, Inc., an innovator of collaborative wireless solutions, is pleased to announce that Susan Zaney will join the company as the Vice President of Marketing. With a background steeped in product marketing and management coupled with a wide range of experience in the high technology sector, Zaney brings a record of building brand, innovative marketing, sales, and corporate communications to her new position at Revolabs.

In her new capacity, Zaney will be charged with taking the already prevalent Revolabs brand to the next level. This includes further development of channel partner marketing and sales programs, fostering industry alliances and joint marketing programs, and expanding the company’s corporate communications initiatives.

Zaney has a proven track record in growing companies through strong marketing initiatives. She held the top marketing role at Monster.com and FairMarket, Inc., while both companies developed into successful entities. In these capacities, Zaney has spearheaded worldwide product marketing strategies, advertising, direct mail, collateral, and public relations.

This is a very exciting time to be joining Revolabs,” states Zaney. “Revolabs’ product offerings represent real innovation for a wide range of business applications from video conferencing to speech recognition and corporate webcasting. And with the recent introduction of the xTag wireless microphone, the opportunities for users of personal computers are boundless, as evidenced by the exploding popularity of podcasting. I’m looking forward to expanding Revolabs’ presence in all of these collaboration arenas.”

Susan brings a wealth of experience and a solid track record to her marketing position here at Revolabs,” said Revolabs COO, J.P. Carney. “Her deep knowledge of the marketing side of the business and her fresh perspective will be invaluable as we develop new opportunities and expand our presence in the wireless marketplace.”

About Revolabs

Headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, Revolabs, Inc. is a wireless solutions company committed to enhancing enterprise collaboration through innovative wireless systems. Its products are used throughout the world and across a wide range of industries, including financial services, education, medical, legal services, and more. For additional information, visit the company online at www.revolabs.com or call 800.326.1088.

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