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Ruling delayed on `Brutal Legend' release
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A judge said Thursday said he is not inclined to delay the
release of "Brutal Legend," a heavily marketed video game starring Jack Black, but
delayed arguments and a formal ruling for one week.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan said during a brief hearing that his
tentative ruling was to deny a motion by gaming giant Activision to delay the game's
October release. He rescheduled arguments on the motion until Aug. 6 because his
court calendar was full and to allow attorneys to fully argue their positions.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A judge said Thursday said he is not inclined to delay the
release of "Brutal Legend," a heavily marketed video game starring Jack Black, but
delayed arguments and a formal ruling for one week.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan said during a brief hearing that his
tentative ruling was to deny a motion by gaming giant Activision to delay the game's
October release. He rescheduled arguments on the motion until Aug. 6 because his
court calendar was full and to allow attorneys to fully argue their positions.
Activision sued the game's developer, Double Fine Productions in June and asked a judge to stop the release by rival firm Electronic Arts.
Activision claims it owns the game's rights and has invested nearly $15 million in the project.
Double Fine countersued earlier this month, claiming Activision breached its contract with the firm and is only trying to protect its popular
"Guitar Hero" franchise.
"Brutal Legend" features Black as a heavy-metal roadie transported to a mythical ancient world to fight evil. It has been heavily marketed
at the Electronic Entertainment Expo and on gaming Web sites. An attorney for Electronic Arts told Karlan on Thursday that the company has
spent millions of dollars already promoting the game.
Double Fine is scheduled to deliver a final version of the game to Electronic Arts on Aug. 8, an attorney for the company said Thursday.
Karlan pledged to have his final ruling available so as not to delay that any longer than necessary.
He told attorneys for Activision that he had several reasons why he was leaning against ordering the release of the game delayed, one of
them being he wasn't sure they would win.
"I can't say there's a likelihood of success here," he said.
The judge, however, said it didn't appear that either side had an upper hand in the case.
"This is going to be a close call," Karlan said.
(Courtesy of news.yahoo.com; article by Anthony McCartney, AP Entertainment Writer)
Activision claims it owns the game's rights and has invested nearly $15 million in the project.
Double Fine countersued earlier this month, claiming Activision breached its contract with the firm and is only trying to protect its popular
"Guitar Hero" franchise.
"Brutal Legend" features Black as a heavy-metal roadie transported to a mythical ancient world to fight evil. It has been heavily marketed
at the Electronic Entertainment Expo and on gaming Web sites. An attorney for Electronic Arts told Karlan on Thursday that the company has
spent millions of dollars already promoting the game.
Double Fine is scheduled to deliver a final version of the game to Electronic Arts on Aug. 8, an attorney for the company said Thursday.
Karlan pledged to have his final ruling available so as not to delay that any longer than necessary.
He told attorneys for Activision that he had several reasons why he was leaning against ordering the release of the game delayed, one of
them being he wasn't sure they would win.
"I can't say there's a likelihood of success here," he said.
The judge, however, said it didn't appear that either side had an upper hand in the case.
"This is going to be a close call," Karlan said.
(Courtesy of news.yahoo.com; article by Anthony McCartney, AP Entertainment Writer)
Motorhead, Foghat, Scream Featured On 'Halloween II -
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'
Following the success of Rob Zombie's initial reinvention of John Carpenter's smash
cult horror film "Halloween" which premiered number one at the box office breaking
all Labor Day Weekend 2007 records, comes the sequel, "Halloween II", hitting
theatres nationwide on August 28, 2009 from Dimension Films. The enormously
popular horror movie series is back and so too is writer-producer-director Rob
Zombie, who once again puts his own twisted twist on the soundtrack. "Halloween II
- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Hip-O/UMe), released August 25, 2009, and
co-produced by Zombie, manages to bring together dialogue from the film as well as
music from MOTÖRHEAD, THE MOODY BLUES, SCREAM (sans future member Dave
Grohl), ROD STEWART, the MC5 and FOGHAT, alongside new psychobilly band
CAPTAIN CLEGG AND THE NIGHT CREATURES.
Frightmaster Zombie helmed 2007's ninth installment in the "Halloween" franchise
that began in 1978. "Halloween II", which debuts August 28, picks up where
"Halloween" left off, and focuses on the struggles of Laurie Strode (played by
Scout Taylor-Compton) and killer Michael Myers (played by Tyler Mane).
The new recordings on "Halloween II - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" include
"Transylvania Terror Train" and "Honky Tonk Halloween" from CAPTAIN CLEGG
AND THE NIGHT CREATURES, who appear in the film. The band's leader, Jesse
Dayton, an Austin, Texas-based singer-guitarist who has played with Johnny Cash,
Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, was part of the duo BANJO & SULLIVAN that
performed in Zombie's 2005 flick "The Devil's Rejects" and simultaneously released
an album. Similarly, "Rob Zombie Presents Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures"
(Stag/Zombie A Go Go) will be issued August 28.
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'
Following the success of Rob Zombie's initial reinvention of John Carpenter's smash
cult horror film "Halloween" which premiered number one at the box office breaking
all Labor Day Weekend 2007 records, comes the sequel, "Halloween II", hitting
theatres nationwide on August 28, 2009 from Dimension Films. The enormously
popular horror movie series is back and so too is writer-producer-director Rob
Zombie, who once again puts his own twisted twist on the soundtrack. "Halloween II
- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Hip-O/UMe), released August 25, 2009, and
co-produced by Zombie, manages to bring together dialogue from the film as well as
music from MOTÖRHEAD, THE MOODY BLUES, SCREAM (sans future member Dave
Grohl), ROD STEWART, the MC5 and FOGHAT, alongside new psychobilly band
CAPTAIN CLEGG AND THE NIGHT CREATURES.
Frightmaster Zombie helmed 2007's ninth installment in the "Halloween" franchise
that began in 1978. "Halloween II", which debuts August 28, picks up where
"Halloween" left off, and focuses on the struggles of Laurie Strode (played by
Scout Taylor-Compton) and killer Michael Myers (played by Tyler Mane).
The new recordings on "Halloween II - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" include
"Transylvania Terror Train" and "Honky Tonk Halloween" from CAPTAIN CLEGG
AND THE NIGHT CREATURES, who appear in the film. The band's leader, Jesse
Dayton, an Austin, Texas-based singer-guitarist who has played with Johnny Cash,
Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, was part of the duo BANJO & SULLIVAN that
performed in Zombie's 2005 flick "The Devil's Rejects" and simultaneously released
an album. Similarly, "Rob Zombie Presents Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures"
(Stag/Zombie A Go Go) will be issued August 28.
Also new are "Laurie's Theme" from John 5 produced by Bob Marlette (ALICE COOPER and OZZY OSBOURNE); "Nurse Killa" from score
composer Tyler Bates ("Watchmen", "300", "Halloween", "The Devil's Rejects"); and a cover of NAZARETH's 1976 hit "Love Hurts" from
singer Nan Vernon, who covered "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Mr. Sandman" for "Halloween".
The classic tracks range from THE MOODY BLUES' 1966 psychedelic gem "Nights In White Satin" and 10CC's cheery 1977 hit "The Things
We Do For Love" to ROD STEWART's 1972 cover of THE TEMPTATIONS' "(I Know) I'm Losing You", FOGHAT's 1972 take on WILLIE
DIXON's "I Just Want To Make Love To You" and the MC5 proto-punk masterpiece "Kick Out The Jams", which was recorded live in Detroit
on Devil's Night/Halloween 1968. The lesser-known vintage tracks hail from the early '80s: "Amerarockers" by hardcore punkers SCREAM,
"The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" by metal's MOTÖRHEAD and "Time To Die"by hardcore/metal band VOID.
Prior to entering the film world, hard rocker Zombie scored a series of multiplatinum albums — 1992's "La Sexorcisto", 1995's "Astro-Creep:
2000", and 1998's "Hellbilly Deluxe" — as well as platinum with 2001's "The Sinister Urge" and 2003's greatest hits collection "Past, Present
& Future".
In addition to his recording career, Rob Zombie has written and directed several successful feature films, including "House of 1000 Corpses",
the sequel, "The Devil's Rejects", and is the is the producer, writer and director of the forthcoming animated film "The Haunted World of El
Superbeasto", based on his comic book series, "The Adventures of El Superbeasto". (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
composer Tyler Bates ("Watchmen", "300", "Halloween", "The Devil's Rejects"); and a cover of NAZARETH's 1976 hit "Love Hurts" from
singer Nan Vernon, who covered "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Mr. Sandman" for "Halloween".
The classic tracks range from THE MOODY BLUES' 1966 psychedelic gem "Nights In White Satin" and 10CC's cheery 1977 hit "The Things
We Do For Love" to ROD STEWART's 1972 cover of THE TEMPTATIONS' "(I Know) I'm Losing You", FOGHAT's 1972 take on WILLIE
DIXON's "I Just Want To Make Love To You" and the MC5 proto-punk masterpiece "Kick Out The Jams", which was recorded live in Detroit
on Devil's Night/Halloween 1968. The lesser-known vintage tracks hail from the early '80s: "Amerarockers" by hardcore punkers SCREAM,
"The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" by metal's MOTÖRHEAD and "Time To Die"by hardcore/metal band VOID.
Prior to entering the film world, hard rocker Zombie scored a series of multiplatinum albums — 1992's "La Sexorcisto", 1995's "Astro-Creep:
2000", and 1998's "Hellbilly Deluxe" — as well as platinum with 2001's "The Sinister Urge" and 2003's greatest hits collection "Past, Present
& Future".
In addition to his recording career, Rob Zombie has written and directed several successful feature films, including "House of 1000 Corpses",
the sequel, "The Devil's Rejects", and is the is the producer, writer and director of the forthcoming animated film "The Haunted World of El
Superbeasto", based on his comic book series, "The Adventures of El Superbeasto". (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
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ZAKK WYLDE To OZZY: "Man Up And Give Me A Phone Call And Tell Me
What The Hell's Going On"
On Wednesday, July 29, Carl Sundberg from Eugene, Oregon's 101.5 KFLY radio station
conducted a phone interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE).
When asked about his status in Ozzy's band and recent reports that Osbourne was
auditioning other guitarists for his solo group, Zakk said, "I've gotta be honest with you. The
boss [Ozzy] hasn't even given me a phone call, so I mean... I'm just like... I don't know
what's going on over there. Are we doing this thing or are we not doing it? When I keep
getting asked these questions, I go, 'Call the boss. When he tells you, then he can call me
back.' I mean, it's just like... I love you, man. Whatever you want, that's cool. But if
we're doing this, let's do it, and let's whoop some ass. But if you don't wanna do it, then
just give me a heads-up. Call me, man. Tell me what the hell's going on. I don't know what
the hell's going on over there. We're working on the new record, we'll be back in September,
we'll work on finishing the record. And then we're supposed to do the tour. I mean, it's like,
What The Hell's Going On"
On Wednesday, July 29, Carl Sundberg from Eugene, Oregon's 101.5 KFLY radio station
conducted a phone interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE).
When asked about his status in Ozzy's band and recent reports that Osbourne was
auditioning other guitarists for his solo group, Zakk said, "I've gotta be honest with you. The
boss [Ozzy] hasn't even given me a phone call, so I mean... I'm just like... I don't know
what's going on over there. Are we doing this thing or are we not doing it? When I keep
getting asked these questions, I go, 'Call the boss. When he tells you, then he can call me
back.' I mean, it's just like... I love you, man. Whatever you want, that's cool. But if
we're doing this, let's do it, and let's whoop some ass. But if you don't wanna do it, then
just give me a heads-up. Call me, man. Tell me what the hell's going on. I don't know what
the hell's going on over there. We're working on the new record, we'll be back in September,
we'll work on finishing the record. And then we're supposed to do the tour. I mean, it's like,
dude, you don't wanna play with me anymore? Fine. Play with whoever the hell you wanna play with. I couldn't give a rat's ass. Like I'm
gonna get all jealous or whatever. But you know what?! Man up and give me a phone call and tell me what the hell's going on. You finished with
me? Cool. I mean, it's just like... Everything's sounding like BLACK LABEL? [Referring to Ozzy's claim in a recent interview that his solo
albums were beginning to sound like BLACK LABEL SOCIETY due to Wylde's involvement with both projects — Ed.] I guess everything sounded
like BLACK LABEL when I first started with you, when I was 19. It was still the same guy; I don't know what the hell you're talking about."
gonna get all jealous or whatever. But you know what?! Man up and give me a phone call and tell me what the hell's going on. You finished with
me? Cool. I mean, it's just like... Everything's sounding like BLACK LABEL? [Referring to Ozzy's claim in a recent interview that his solo
albums were beginning to sound like BLACK LABEL SOCIETY due to Wylde's involvement with both projects — Ed.] I guess everything sounded
like BLACK LABEL when I first started with you, when I was 19. It was still the same guy; I don't know what the hell you're talking about."
Carl Sundberg's entire interview with Zakk Wylde will air this Sunday, August 2 on "The Edge" on Eugene, Oregon's 101.5 KFLY. You can
listen to the program live via the Internet at this location.
Ozzy told Classic Rock magazine in a new interview that he's on the lookout for a new guitar player, apparently to replace Wylde. Ozzy
appeared late last month as a guest at Slash's headlining concert in Norway, where rumors indicated that he was lining up ROB ZOMBIE
guitarist John 5 to take Wylde's spot. Ozzy didn't deny the rumors, saying, "Well, I'm getting a new guitar player as we speak, and
everyone has been saying to me for a long time, 'Get Johnny 5!' And I tried him at one time and I didn't really give him a chance. We'll see,
I don't know."
As for why he wanted to break away from Wylde, who has played with Ozzy on and off since 1988, Ozzy said, "I haven't fallen out with
Zakk, but Zakk's got his own band, and I felt like my stuff was beginning to sound like (Wylde's band) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. I just felt
like I wanted a change, y'know?"
Ozzy also indicated that he was auditioning a guitarist from Greece, but declined to give further details.
The former BLACK SABBATH singer has been working on his latest solo album at his home studio in Los Angeles, He said that Wylde had
recorded material for the project, but added, "I don't know if I want to use it."
Wylde seemed unaware that he might be out of a job, posting on his Twitter account, "This is news to me."
Wylde joined Ozzy in 1988 on his No Rest For The Wicked album, replacing Jake E. Lee. He has played on every solo Ozzy album since,
although he was replaced in the touring band from 1995 to 2001 by Joe Holmes. (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
listen to the program live via the Internet at this location.
Ozzy told Classic Rock magazine in a new interview that he's on the lookout for a new guitar player, apparently to replace Wylde. Ozzy
appeared late last month as a guest at Slash's headlining concert in Norway, where rumors indicated that he was lining up ROB ZOMBIE
guitarist John 5 to take Wylde's spot. Ozzy didn't deny the rumors, saying, "Well, I'm getting a new guitar player as we speak, and
everyone has been saying to me for a long time, 'Get Johnny 5!' And I tried him at one time and I didn't really give him a chance. We'll see,
I don't know."
As for why he wanted to break away from Wylde, who has played with Ozzy on and off since 1988, Ozzy said, "I haven't fallen out with
Zakk, but Zakk's got his own band, and I felt like my stuff was beginning to sound like (Wylde's band) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. I just felt
like I wanted a change, y'know?"
Ozzy also indicated that he was auditioning a guitarist from Greece, but declined to give further details.
The former BLACK SABBATH singer has been working on his latest solo album at his home studio in Los Angeles, He said that Wylde had
recorded material for the project, but added, "I don't know if I want to use it."
Wylde seemed unaware that he might be out of a job, posting on his Twitter account, "This is news to me."
Wylde joined Ozzy in 1988 on his No Rest For The Wicked album, replacing Jake E. Lee. He has played on every solo Ozzy album since,
although he was replaced in the touring band from 1995 to 2001 by Joe Holmes. (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
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Anthrax Guitarist Denies He Told Mustaine that Metallica Planned To Fire Lars Ulrich
According to a short message that was just posted on ANTHRAX's official Twitter account, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's claim that
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian told Dave that METALLICA was planning on firing drummer Lars Ulrich in 1986 is "not true." The post adds,
"Little does anyone know but Lars actually owns the [METALLICA] name. Good luck ever kicking him out."
In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com, Mustaine — who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years in 1981-1983 — was
asked if, as far as he knows, it is true that on the last METALLICA tour Cliff Burton was on before he died, the band was planning on firing
Lars Ulrich at the tour's end. "That's what Scott [Ian] told me," Dave replied. "He said that when METALLICA got home, that James
[Hetfield], Cliff [Burton] and Kirk [Hammett] were going to fire Lars."
In April 1983, after METALLICA had driven to New York to record their debut album, Mustaine was officially fired from the group —
allegedly because of his heavy drinking and personality clashes with founding members Hetfield and Ulrich. The band packed up Mustaine's
gear, drove him to a Greyhound bus station in Rochester, New York and put him on a bus bound for Los Angeles.
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net and twitter.com/anthrax)
According to a short message that was just posted on ANTHRAX's official Twitter account, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's claim that
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian told Dave that METALLICA was planning on firing drummer Lars Ulrich in 1986 is "not true." The post adds,
"Little does anyone know but Lars actually owns the [METALLICA] name. Good luck ever kicking him out."
In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com, Mustaine — who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years in 1981-1983 — was
asked if, as far as he knows, it is true that on the last METALLICA tour Cliff Burton was on before he died, the band was planning on firing
Lars Ulrich at the tour's end. "That's what Scott [Ian] told me," Dave replied. "He said that when METALLICA got home, that James
[Hetfield], Cliff [Burton] and Kirk [Hammett] were going to fire Lars."
In April 1983, after METALLICA had driven to New York to record their debut album, Mustaine was officially fired from the group —
allegedly because of his heavy drinking and personality clashes with founding members Hetfield and Ulrich. The band packed up Mustaine's
gear, drove him to a Greyhound bus station in Rochester, New York and put him on a bus bound for Los Angeles.
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net and twitter.com/anthrax)