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Video Mods
''Video Mods'' is a television series that aired on MTV2. This show turned video game characters into musicians. It was created by Tony Shiff of Big Bear Entertainment in 2003. A pilot aired in December 2003, having been underwritten by Electronic Arts Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is an American video game company headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in May 1982 by Apple employee Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer game industry and promoted th .... It was a form of branded entertainment, as the pilot featured characters from their games ''SSX 3'', ''The Sims 2'' and ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005 video game), Need for Speed: Most Wanted''. In 2004, MTV2 Head of Programming Alex Coletti commissioned four new episodes which aired that fall. The pilot and all 2004 episodes were produced and directed by Shiff, with Animation Director Kris Renkewitz. In 2005, additional episodes were animated by IBC Digital and Elektrashock. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Coletti
Alex Coletti is an executive producer and director, formerly for MTV Networks and is now as head of Alex Coletti Productions. A Brooklyn native and graduate of Brooklyn College, he produced MTV's iconic Unplugged series, was a five-time producer of the VMAs and served as a producer for Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime shows. These shows included many iconic moments such as the Britney Spears/Madonna kiss, the 500 Eminems, and Britney's carrying of a yellow python. He has been nominated for 3 Emmy Awards for his work with Unplugged. In 2009 his production company, Alex Coletti Productions, was responsible for the Sundance Channel show "Spectacle: Elvis Costello Declan Patrick MacManus Order of the British Empire, OBE (born 25 August 1954), known professionally as Elvis Costello, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. He has won multiple awards in his career, including a Grammy Award in ... With...", which ran for 2 seasons, and several specia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blink-182
Blink-182 (stylized as blink-182) is an American rock band formed in Poway, California in 1992. Their current lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though their sound has diversified throughout their career, their musical style, described as pop-punk, blends catchy pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock. Their lyrics center on relationships, adolescent frustration, and maturity—or lack thereof. The group emerged from a suburban, Southern California skate-punk scene and gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. After years of independent recording and touring, including stints on the Warped Tour, the group signed to MCA Records. Their biggest albums, ''Enema of the State'' (1999) and ''Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'' (2001), saw international success. Songs like "All the Small Things", "Dammit", " I Miss You", and "What's My Age Again?" became hit singles and MTV staples. Later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Predictable (Good Charlotte Song)
"Predictable" is the lead single from American rock band Good Charlotte's third studio album, '' The Chronicles of Life and Death'' (2004). This was the first single released that featured Chris Wilson as the band's drummer. The song was also released in a Japanese version; in this version, only Benji Madden sings the Japanese part because he is the only one who knows Japanese. Released on September 27, 2004, "Predictable" reached the top 20 in Australia and the United Kingdom, where it topped the UK Rock Chart for a week. The song's music video, inspired by the film '' Edward Scissorhands'', takes place in a town drawn by the guitarist Billy Martin, with the band in a house singing the English version. The song was used for a commercial of ''Donkey Konga 2 is a GameCube rhythm video game series starring the ape Donkey Kong, developed by Namco and published by Nintendo. The series' games are intended to be played with a special controller called the DK Bongos that resemble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 2005, the band's lineup has consisted of twin brothers Joel Madden (lead vocals) and Benji Madden (guitar and vocals), Paul Thomas (bass), Billy Martin (guitar and keyboards), and Dean Butterworth (drums and percussion). The band released their self-titled debut album in 2000 to mostly positive reviews. In 2002, they achieved breakthrough success with their second album, '' The Young and the Hopeless''. Featuring the hit singles " Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", " The Anthem" and " Girls & Boys", ''The Young and the Hopeless'' sold 3.5 million copies in the US and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, for a total of almost 5 million copies sold worldwide. The band followed up with '' The Chronicles of Life and Death'' in 2004; a darker album, both musically and lyrically. Backed by the singles " Predictable" and " I Just Wanna Live", ''The Chronicles of Life and Death'' continu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkwatch
''Darkwatch: Curse of the West'' is a 2005 first-person shooter video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It was developed by High Moon Studios (formerly Sammy Studios) and published by Capcom in the United States and by Ubisoft in Europe and Australia. The game mixes the Western, horror and steampunk genres, telling the story of Jericho Cross, an outlaw gunfighter in the late 19th-century American Frontier who has been turned into a vampire and forcibly recruited by the titular monster-hunting secret organization to fight against supernatural forces. ''Darkwatch'' was met with a generally positive critical reception, acclaimed in particular for its relatively unique horror Western setting and artistic merits. The game was accompanied by an extensive promotional campaign and was planned to be the first installment of a new media franchise, but its sequel got canceled in 2007 and the film adaptation remains in development hell. Gameplay ''Darkwatch'' features a reputa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pieces (Sum 41 Song)
"Pieces" is a song written and recorded by Canadian band Sum 41. "Pieces" was released to radio on November 15, 2004, as the second single from the band's third studio album, '' Chuck'' (2004). Music video The video shows lead vocalist Deryck Whibley singing while he miserably walks throughout an abandoned community. Trucks with one clear side pass behind him, showing the other band members inside of them with signs labeling them as having "the perfect vacation", "the perfect night", "the perfect family", and "the perfect body." In the end, there is a truck with Whibley sitting alone in a sparsely furnished room labelled "the perfect life". At the end of the music video, the letter "F" from the word "life" labelled on the truck falls off, which leaves him with a sign labelled as "the perfect lie". In an interview with Fuse TV Fuse is an American pay television channel launched in 1994 which was originally dedicated to music. After merging with the Latino-oriented NuvoTV in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), Tom Thacker (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals), and Frank Zummo (drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals). In 1999, Sum 41 signed an international record deal with Island Records and released its first EP, '' Half Hour of Power'', in 2000. The band released its debut album, '' All Killer No Filler'', in 2001. The album achieved mainstream success with its first single, " Fat Lip", which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date. The album's next singles " In Too Deep" and "Motivation" also achieved commercial success. ''All Killer No Filler'' was certified platinum in both the United States and the United Kingdom and triple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destroy All Humans! (2005 Video Game)
''Destroy All Humans!'' is a 2005 Action-adventure game, action-adventure video game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by THQ for PlayStation 2 and Xbox (console), Xbox. The game is the first installment in the ''Destroy All Humans!'' franchise, and is set in 1959 in the United States, and parodies the lifestyles, pop culture, and political attitudes of this time period. The player controls Cryptosporidium (Destroy All Humans!), Cryptosporidium 137 (a reference to the protozoan parasite ''Cryptosporidium''), a member of the fictional Furon race of alien life, who has come to Earth to harvest DNA from humans to continue the cloning process of his species. ''Destroy All Humans!'' received generally positive reviews from critics. The original was ported to PlayStation 4 in 2016 alongside its Destroy All Humans! 2, sequel. A full Destroy All Humans! (2020 video game), remake of the game was released on July 28, 2020. Synopsis Setting ''Destroy All Humans!'' is set in the Unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" is the lead single and fifth track from My Chemical Romance's second studio album, ''Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge''. "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" was released to radio on September 28, 2004. The song is also featured on the soundtrack of '' Burnout 3: Takedown''. Reception and accolades It reached number 86 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and, in March 2005, number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also helped expand the band's fan base, and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single. The cover art was redone in live action on the inside of the band's DVD ''Life on the Murder Scene''. Music videos The first music video version for the song features a montage of concert footage and the band's ordinary life in New Jersey. It was produced by Rafaela Monfradini and Greg Kaplan, who was also the director. It also features pictures of brothers, bassist Mikey Way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance (commonly abbreviated to MCR or My Chem) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. They are considered one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop punk and emo genres, despite the band rejecting the latter label. Founded on September 12, 2001, by Gerard, Mikey, Toro, and drummer Matt Pelissier (and later joined by Iero), the band signed with Eyeball Records and released their debut album, ''I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love'', in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major-label debut, ''Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge'', in 2004. Shortly after the album's release, Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar. The album was a commercial success, attaining platinum status over a year later. The success of the band's previous albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Out (song)
"Take Me Out" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the second single from their eponymous debut studio album in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2004 and in the United States on 12 April 2004, both through Domino Records. It was released as 7-inch vinyl, a CD single, and a DVD single with the music video and a short interview with the band. The single reached number three in the UK Singles Chart. In the U.S., it reached number three on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 66 on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100. It was a number-seven hit on the Canadian Singles Chart and also reached number one on the UK Indie Chart. In November 2004, the single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song was voted the best single of 2004 by ''The Village Voice'' Pazz & Jop poll, and number one on Australian youth radio network Triple J's Hottest 100 of the same year. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
