Exclusive: Inspired by the recent success of The Last Of Us, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (Wss) is teaming up with Productivity Media to adapt an episodic scripted series based on the Roblox platform game Creatures Of Sonaria.
Published by Twin Atlas, the popular game spans exotic worlds of monsters, dragons and critters. The adaptation of the game into a narrative universe will be overseen by former Lucasfilm exec Catherine Winder, now Wss CEO/EP, and Jay Bennett, VP Creative Franchise Strategy at Wss, with Productivity Media financing.
Wind Sun Sky is also adapting Roblox game Twilight Daycare Series.
“I am very excited to work with Catherine, Jay and the innovative team of storytellers at Wss to add narrative depth to our characters and in turn further engage and delight our fans in a whole new way,” said Twin Atlas’s Samuel Garcia.
“As the partnership of Pmi and Wss expands,...
Published by Twin Atlas, the popular game spans exotic worlds of monsters, dragons and critters. The adaptation of the game into a narrative universe will be overseen by former Lucasfilm exec Catherine Winder, now Wss CEO/EP, and Jay Bennett, VP Creative Franchise Strategy at Wss, with Productivity Media financing.
Wind Sun Sky is also adapting Roblox game Twilight Daycare Series.
“I am very excited to work with Catherine, Jay and the innovative team of storytellers at Wss to add narrative depth to our characters and in turn further engage and delight our fans in a whole new way,” said Twin Atlas’s Samuel Garcia.
“As the partnership of Pmi and Wss expands,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Was it worth the wait for Wilco? The answer is on the way, guaranteed to arrive a lot sooner than the band's next scheduled visit to Denver.
One of America's finest and hardest-working alternative rock/country acts is back on the road this month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album, The Whole Love.
The first stop of the 2012 leg that began 10 consecutive sold-out dates was the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on January 19. For frontman Jeff Tweedy, it had a familiar, uh, smell to it.
With the emphasis on playing rock idol instead of making idle chatter, Tweedy (right) finally addressed the sellout crowd seven tunes into the lively, 26-song set.
"Hey! How's it going?" he asked, seemingly relaxed but reserved. "Is pot legal here? Sort of? Somewhat? It smells legal. It smells very legal."
The smoke signals were evident in a state where medical-marijuana dispensaries have flourished...
One of America's finest and hardest-working alternative rock/country acts is back on the road this month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album, The Whole Love.
The first stop of the 2012 leg that began 10 consecutive sold-out dates was the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on January 19. For frontman Jeff Tweedy, it had a familiar, uh, smell to it.
With the emphasis on playing rock idol instead of making idle chatter, Tweedy (right) finally addressed the sellout crowd seven tunes into the lively, 26-song set.
"Hey! How's it going?" he asked, seemingly relaxed but reserved. "Is pot legal here? Sort of? Somewhat? It smells legal. It smells very legal."
The smoke signals were evident in a state where medical-marijuana dispensaries have flourished...
- 1/27/2012
- by Michael Bialas
- Aol TV.
Today is not only the anniversary of the debut of New Coke, but there are also a handful of musical events that happened today. The Ramones released their self-titled debut album (featuring staples like "Blitzkrieg Bop," "Judy Is a Punk" and "Beat on the Brat") on April 23, 1976, beginning an incredible run of excellent albums, killer live shows and a game-changing approach to American rock music. Many people love Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols and cite it as a vital piece of punk rock history (and it is), but the Ramones first album (combined with Leave Home, Rocket to Russia and Road to Ruin, all of which hit by 1978) is an incredibly vital piece of rock history whose effects are still being felt.
Today is also the anniversary of the release of another classic album: Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, one of the finest albums of the new century...
Today is also the anniversary of the release of another classic album: Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, one of the finest albums of the new century...
- 4/23/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Of all the rock albums coming out in 2010 that can be considered hotly anticipated, the new record from the recently-reunited Blink-182 might be tops on the list. When it finally drops, hardcore fans will be able to experience the making of their new masterpiece first hand, as the band announced they are going to capture the recording experience first-hand as part of a making-of doc they're calling "The Blinkumentary."
While there have been plenty of documentaries that have tracked tours or specific shows, there have only been a handful of films that have really broken into the creation of great albums. But the ones that do exist are particularly amazing. If "The Blinkumentary" reveals the sorts of things that the following flicks do, then we're in for a classic.
"Some Kind of Monster"
Metallica originally just wanted to capture the energy of their 2003 album St. Anger, but following James Hetfield...
While there have been plenty of documentaries that have tracked tours or specific shows, there have only been a handful of films that have really broken into the creation of great albums. But the ones that do exist are particularly amazing. If "The Blinkumentary" reveals the sorts of things that the following flicks do, then we're in for a classic.
"Some Kind of Monster"
Metallica originally just wanted to capture the energy of their 2003 album St. Anger, but following James Hetfield...
- 1/12/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
At this stage, a clearer picture is coming together about "Michael Jackson's This Is It." Using a combination of rehearsals, fly-on-the-wall meetings and proper performances, it shows the once-unstoppable pop star gearing up for his big career comeback using some of his most beloved hits (and sending a message about hope and humanity in the process).
A great music doc is made up of a combination of signature moments, incredible performances and an ineffable something that can give the fan sitting on the couch that same twinge of electricity you get standing three feet from a sweaty lead singer in a packed stadium, or that awkward cringe you get seeing your favorite rock star fall apart on film. In his prime, Jackson had that magic (both kinds, unfortunately) when he took the stage, and we'll find out for sure next week if he still had it near the end of his life.
A great music doc is made up of a combination of signature moments, incredible performances and an ineffable something that can give the fan sitting on the couch that same twinge of electricity you get standing three feet from a sweaty lead singer in a packed stadium, or that awkward cringe you get seeing your favorite rock star fall apart on film. In his prime, Jackson had that magic (both kinds, unfortunately) when he took the stage, and we'll find out for sure next week if he still had it near the end of his life.
- 10/23/2009
- by Gil Kaufman
- MTV Newsroom
"Alien" the Prequel: An "Alien" prequel has been verified by director Tony Scott. He is the brother of Ridley Scott, the director of "Alien." The prequel will be directed by Carl Rinsch, director of 1994's "The Quiz." http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0727754/ [1] Tony Scott guesses that production will begin "Hopefully (at) the end of the year." http://www.collider.com/2009/05/29/exclusive-tony-scott-confirms-carl-rinsch-is-directing-alien-and-its-a-prequel/ [2] I am hoping this will allow the franchise to dig itself out from the hole of 1997's "Alien: Resurrection" as well as the "Alien vs. Predator" flicks. The former was just ridiculous; (dead Ripley is back...but as a clone with a different personality? Huh?) I hope Fox compensated Sigourney Weaver very well for being in that complete mess. The latter films were just bad CGI wrapped around terrible dialogue. Maybe this latest installment will act at least as a companion piece that can at least stand alongside the original trilogy.
- 6/2/2009
- by Drew
- SoundOnSight
Jay Bennett, forty-five year old ex-band member of Wilco has passed away, reports say. Bennett, who starred in the much-acclaimed documentary about the band entitled I Am Trying To Break Your Heart was an interesting person in the music industry.
Hailed as being able to "pick up almost any instrument and make music on it," it was not Bennett's musical prowess which got him into trouble with his friends and bandmates, but his general self-confidence that earmarked him as a sort which was overly confide...
Hailed as being able to "pick up almost any instrument and make music on it," it was not Bennett's musical prowess which got him into trouble with his friends and bandmates, but his general self-confidence that earmarked him as a sort which was overly confide...
- 5/27/2009
- by CreativeArtsX
- Creative Arts Examiner
Multi-instrumentalist died Sunday at age 45.
By Gil Kaufman
Jay Bennett
Photo: MySpace
Whether hunched over an acoustic guitar, a cigarette dangling from his lips, or pulsing behind a keyboard, lost in the music, Jay Bennett cut an imposing figure. During his tenure with Chicago alt-rock icons Wilco, Bennett — who died in his sleep of as-yet-undetermined causes on Saturday night at his home in Urbana, Illinois, according to his former label — often sported a ragged head of near-dreadlocked blond hair and an intense stage presence.
The singer and multi-instrumentalist was 45 and had written on his MySpace blog in April about the intense pain he still suffered from a decade-old hip injury sustained in a stage dive while playing with his previous band, Titanic Love Affair. Bennett said he was preparing to have hip-replacement surgery but was worried that his lack of health insurance might be an impediment, forcing him to sell...
By Gil Kaufman
Jay Bennett
Photo: MySpace
Whether hunched over an acoustic guitar, a cigarette dangling from his lips, or pulsing behind a keyboard, lost in the music, Jay Bennett cut an imposing figure. During his tenure with Chicago alt-rock icons Wilco, Bennett — who died in his sleep of as-yet-undetermined causes on Saturday night at his home in Urbana, Illinois, according to his former label — often sported a ragged head of near-dreadlocked blond hair and an intense stage presence.
The singer and multi-instrumentalist was 45 and had written on his MySpace blog in April about the intense pain he still suffered from a decade-old hip injury sustained in a stage dive while playing with his previous band, Titanic Love Affair. Bennett said he was preparing to have hip-replacement surgery but was worried that his lack of health insurance might be an impediment, forcing him to sell...
- 5/26/2009
- MTV Music News
Jay Bennett, forty-five year old ex-band member of Wilco has passed away, reports say. Bennett, who starred in the much-acclaimed documentary about the band entitled I Am Trying To Break Your Heart was an interesting person in the music industry. Hailed as being able to "pick up almost any instrument and make music on it," it was not Bennett's musical prowess which got him into trouble with his friends and bandmates, but his general self-confidence that earmarked him as a sort which was overly confident - too confident for the creative process with that group. His reputation, some say, was that he was "a musical obsessive who chased perfection." In Champaign, Ill., where Bennett got his start playing music 25 years ago and where he recently returned to live, a weekend reunion celebration turned to mourning. On Sunday, a barbecue at musician Don Gerard’s ho ...
- 5/26/2009
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
Jay Bennett, forty-five year old ex-band member of Wilco has passed away, reports say. Bennett, who starred in the much-acclaimed documentary about the band entitled I Am Trying To Break Your Heart was an interesting person in the music industry. Hailed as being able to "pick up almost any instrument and make music on it," it was not Bennett's musical prowess which got him into trouble with his friends and bandmates, but his general self-confidence that earmarked him as a sort which was overly confident - too confident for the creative process with that group. His reputation, some say, was that he was "a musical obsessive who chased perfection." In Champaign, Ill., where Bennett got his start playing music 25 years ago and where he recently returned to live, a weekend reunion celebration turned to mourning. On Sunday, a barbecue at musician Don Gerard’s ho ...
- 5/26/2009
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
Former Wilco member Jay Bennett died at the age of 45. The guitarist and songwriter, passed away early Sunday morning in downstate Urbana, where the musician was running a recording studio.
"Early this morning, Jay died in his sleep and an autopsy is being performed. The family is in mourning and is unavailable for comment at this time," said Edward Burch, friend and musician who collaborated with Bennett.
Bennett founded the power-pop band Titanic Love Affair before joining Wilco, where he contributed to three of the band's albums, including 2002's "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
Due to tensions between frontman Jeff Tweedy, as documented in the film "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart," and Bennett later left the band.
"Early this morning, Jay died in his sleep and an autopsy is being performed. The family is in mourning and is unavailable for comment at this time," said Edward Burch, friend and musician who collaborated with Bennett.
Bennett founded the power-pop band Titanic Love Affair before joining Wilco, where he contributed to three of the band's albums, including 2002's "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
Due to tensions between frontman Jeff Tweedy, as documented in the film "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart," and Bennett later left the band.
- 5/25/2009
- icelebz.com
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