Clint Eastwood to Helm Doc for THE BLUES; Eastwood Joins Martin Scorsese and Other Renowned Directors in Seven-part Blues Series.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 15, 2002 Clear Blue Sky Productions and Road Movies announced today that Clint Eastwood has signed on to direct one film for THE BLUES, a seven-part documentary series from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese Noun 1. Martin Scorsese - United States filmmaker (born in 1942) Scorsese , which will air on PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, in 2003. Eastwood's film will explore his life-long passion for the piano blues This article may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since June 2007. , and examine such living legends The Living Legends crew is a group of eight West Coast hip hop artists. Although their roots lie in Los Angeles and Oakland, the Legends also have fans worldwide. Background as Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. , Fats Domino, Little Richard Little Richard, 1935–, American musician and singer, b. Macon, Ga., as Richard Wayne Penniman. One of the first rock musicians in the 1950s, he recorded "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," and "Good Golly Miss Molly." Since then, he has turned to religion. , and Dr. John. Bruce Ricker will produce and Peter Guralnick Peter Guralnick (born December 15, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic, writer on music, and historian of US American popular music, who is also active as an author and screenwriter. will write Mr. Eastwood's film. "The blues has always been part of my musical life," says Eastwood, "and the piano has a special place, beginning when my mother brought home all of Fats Wallers' records. Also, music has always played a part in my movies. A piano blues documentary gives me a chance to make a film that is more directly connected to the subject of music than the features that I have been doing throughout my career." Eastwood's numerous films include PLAY MISTY FOR ME, THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES, HONKYTONK MAN, BIRD, UNFORGIVEN, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Madison County is the name of twenty counties in the United States, named after President James Madison:
Under the guiding vision of Martin Scorsese, THE BLUES is a seven-part series of personal impressionistic im·pres·sion·is·tic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or practicing impressionism. 2. Of, relating to, or predicated on impression as opposed to reason or fact: impressionistic memories of early childhood. films viewed through the lens of seven world-famous directors with a passion for the music. Charles Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Mike Figgis, Marc Levin, Richard Pearce, Martin Scorsese and Wim Wenders will capture the essence of the blues and delve into its global influence. Along with Mr. Scorsese, Jody Patton of Clear Blue Sky Productions and Ulrich Felsberg of Road Movies will co-executive produce the series; Alex Gibney is the series producer and Margaret Bodde is the producer. "We're thrilled that Clint Eastwood is directing a film for the series. His knowledge and appreciation for blues and jazz are legendary. As a musician, he brings a unique insight," says Scorsese, adding, "I'm sure his film will be extraordinary." In conjunction with THE BLUES, Scorsese and his fellow co-executive producers are also proud to announce the creation of a new not-for-profit foundation, which will work to raise funds for existing organizations dedicated to music preservation and education. Among the special events planned is a major benefit concert bringing together blues legends with contemporary artists whose work has been influenced by the blues. Details about the concert, which will take place in 2003, will be announced at a later date. THE BLUES begins with the journey from Africa to the Mississippi Delta -- where the music grew from field hollers, work songs and church choirs -- follows it up the Mississippi to the juke joints, house parties and recording studios of Memphis and Chicago, and ends with the emotional embrace of this African-American music by musicians all over the world. The project also includes a multi-faceted approach to the subject, including a companion book, CDs, and educational materials. The series is currently in production. ABOUT CLEAR BLUE SKY PRODUCTIONS Clear Blue Sky Productions (CBSP CBSP Commercial Broadband Satellite Program CBSP Certified Biological Safety Professional CBSP Colorado Bend State Park (Texas) CBSP Certified Biosafety Professional ) is the independent film production company behind such critically acclaimed projects as MEN WITH GUNS (a Sony Pictures Classics release) by John Sayles, and Julie Taymor's TITUS (a Fox Searchlight release starring Jessica Lange and Anthony Hopkins). Founded by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen in 1997, CBSP's focus is to originate, develop and finance creative and artistically-driven motion pictures and documentaries that are original, compelling and unique. Feature projects include the forthcoming THE SAFETY OF OBJECTS by Rose Troche troche /tro·che/ (tro´ke) lozenge (1). tro·che n. A small, circular medicinal lozenge; a pastille. (starring Glenn Close and Dermot Mulroney) and COASTLINES by Victor Nunez; and, last year's THE LUZHIN DEFENCE by Marleen Gorris (starring Emily Watson and John Turturro). Documentaries include Michael Apted's recent films INSPIRATIONS, about creativity in the arts, and the award-winning ME & ISAAC Isaac (ī`zək) [Heb.,=laughter], according to the patriarchal narratives of the Book of Genesis, Isaac was the only son of Abraham and Sara. He married Rebecca, and their sons were Esau and Jacob. Ishmael was his half brother. NEWTON, about creativity in the sciences. EVOLUTION, a seven-part series, co-produced with WGBH Boston, premiered on PBS in September 2001. CBSP also worked with WGBH on CRACKING THE CODE OF LIFE, a WGBH/NOVA Science Unit special on the human genome project that aired in April 2001. Visit Clear Blue Sky Productions on the Web at www.clearblueskyfilms.com. ABOUT ROAD MOVIES For 25 years the Road Movies Group has specialized in the development, production and distribution of feature films, documentaries, music clips, advertising commercials and film music. Founded in 1976 by Wim Wenders and later joined in 1986 by producer Ulrich Felsberg, Road Movies Group has produced over 80 films, won over 20 German film prizes and numerous international trophies including the Golden Palm for Paris, Texas in Cannes and the Golden Lion for THE STATE OF THINGS IN VENICE. In 2000 Ulrich Felsberg was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB The Buena Vista Social Club was a members club in Havana, Cuba that held dances and musical activities, becoming a popular location for musicians to meet and play during the 1940s. by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. One of Ulrich Felsberg's most recent projects is SWEET 16, directed by Ken Loach. Other current projects are TEN MINUTES OLDER, a project consisting of two compilation features by 15 different prominent directors about the subject "Time." BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, a new English comedy, directed by Gurinder Chadha, about two girls and their dream to play soccer, is currently being produced by Road Movies and Kintop Pictures. Along with the French company Playtime, Road Movies is producing at the moment the literature classic 24 HEURES DANS LA VIE D'UNE FEMME femme adj. Slang Exhibiting stereotypical or exaggerated feminine traits. Used especially of lesbians and gay men. n. 1. Slang One who is femme. 2. Informal A woman or girl. by Stefan Zweig, directed by Laurent Bouhnik. |
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