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Post by 2ton on Oct 9, 2010 23:32:26 GMT -5
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Post by mbucksfan on Oct 10, 2010 4:46:46 GMT -5
I liked that
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Post by 2ton on Oct 10, 2010 13:16:44 GMT -5
I remember an old forum I was on way back in the RSI days and they called his board "Abs of Squee".
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Post by 2ton on Oct 11, 2010 18:27:19 GMT -5
MJ's Big BlogNice review, and I agree with all his points, even the unpopular ones...ie, I did think that 'Drew' didn't always hit the notes with perfection. Actually, I think he hits the "big" notes just fine, but I noticed a couple of times he seemed a little off on the less important parts, but not really enough to matter. I especially agree that MiG is "THAT GOOD", 'cause he is! btw, MJ's blog is quite well known and popular with the internet community of all kinds of fans, especially of reality shows like AI and Rockstar!
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Post by ange4mig on Oct 13, 2010 22:01:36 GMT -5
MJ gets five gold stars for his insightful comments about MiG
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Post by mbucksfan on Oct 15, 2010 1:37:19 GMT -5
I agree Here is some info about the movie. I don't know how reputable the info is. I do know that there is a rumor that Con is out of the running for the lead-in the movie and his fans are in an uproar and trying to get that changed www.pajiba.com/trade_news/exclusive-could-tom-cruise-and-katy-perry-rock-the-ages-could-that-be-a-lamer-headline.phpt was announced about a year ago that Adam Shankman would be directing the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, Rock of Ages, a musical that features a lot of 80’s glam, like Bon Jovi, Styx, Twisted Sister, and Poison. There hasn’t been a lot of blood on the pavement in production yet, as presumably Shankman was too busy filming Zac Efron’s Pool Party to translate a long-form episode of “Glee” onto the silver screen. The Hollywood Cog, however, brings us a few notes on casting possibilities that Shankman and New Line are currently mulling. There’s nothing at all concrete here; it’s still in the early stages, but the possibilities are too intriguing not to report. There’s no one yet lined up for the male lead — the role originated by “American Idol’s” Constantine Maroulis on Broadway — but apparently, there is some interest in casting Katy Perry as the female lead, a young wide-eyed beauty from Kansas who moves to LA to follow her dreams of becoming an actress (in other words, every Poison video cliche and, coincidentally, the same role that Christine Aguilera has in Burlesque, give or take a Midwestern state). There’s also some interest in Mary J. Blige taking the role of Justice, an older “sassy woman,” who is the owner of a gentleman’s club on the Sunset Strip. Don’t you just love that the racial stereotype is right there in the description? The reported offers that have gone out, however, are the more intriguing possibilities here, as Will Ferrell has been solicited to play Dennis, an ex-rocker who still hangs on to his glory music and now owns a club on the Sunset Strip. So, basically, Frank the Tank with long hair. The other reported offer? Tom Cruise for the role of Stacee Jaxx, a bad-ass, obnoxious, 80’s-style sexy famous rock star in the height of his success with his band Arsenal. That, folks, I’d honestly pay to see. Cruise is best when he’s obnoxious (see Magnolia) because it’s his natural state, and hair-band Tom Cruise would be flat-out f**king hilarious in what I can only imagine would be a glam version of Russell Brand’s Aldous Snow. Can he sing? Oh, who gives a nuts? I’d give him ten career bonus points for just having the humility to take the role. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personally I would hate Tom Cruise in the role of Stacee. MiG would be my first pick obviously but if not, I could see Bret Michaels or Bon Jovi as Stacee , Reese Witherspoon would be a good Sherrie Jack Black as Lonny, Lance Bass as Franz, Neil Patrick Harris as Hertz, Bruce Springsteen or MIck Jagger as Dennis for Drew Zac Ephron? or how about Peter Frampton's son Julian I just wish they would give the stars who have had the roles first opportunity
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Post by 2ton on Oct 15, 2010 13:04:46 GMT -5
I agree, I do wish they would stop trying to make the movies successful by only using the proven big names...I think some of those who do this on the stage would bring a freshness to the movie. I wonder if they are going to make the movie to mirror the stage, or try to make it more movie-ish. That would make a difference in what kind of performer they would want to cast.
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Post by mbucksfan on Oct 15, 2010 19:44:49 GMT -5
UGH! Taylor is talented but I don't see her or Miley as Sherrie. Rebeccas voice is much more of a power house and I really don't like Seth Rogen for Lonny Taylor Swift in Talks for ‘Rock of Ages’ Movie
Published by Jeff Leins on October 15, 2010
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift is in talks to star in Adam Shankman’s adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Rock of Ages. Production is expected to start in January 2011 on what Shankman has called “Mamma Mia! for dudes.”
The story takes place in a Sunset Strip rock club called “Rock of Ages,” where Drew Bowie and Sherrie Christian fall in love but are torn apart by the rock lifestyle. The jukebox stage musical features songs from Journey, Twisted Sister, Styx, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Poision, and Asia.
According to Production Weekly, Swift is in talks to play Sherrie, a cute girl from Kansas who travels to Hollywood to become an actress. Art imitates life in this case because, despite her four Grammy Awards and multi-platinum album sales, Swift has only appeared in one feature film, Valentine’s Day, but has her eye on silver screen stardom.
Miley Cyrus was rumored for Sherrie at one point, since Shankman produced her dramatic movie The Last Song, but Shankman laughed it off last year. Seth Rogen has also been linked to the role of Lonny, the narrator, but that remains unconfirmed as well. Tobey Maguire is producing, among several others.
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Post by 2ton on Oct 15, 2010 20:59:17 GMT -5
They are going to ruin it as a movie by trying to cast popular stars for the "drawing power" instead of casting for who would be most appropriate to fit the part.
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Post by mbucksfan on Oct 20, 2010 11:28:04 GMT -5
She didn't want to like it but couldn't help it lol. wcco.com/entertainment/rock.of.ages.2.1971357.html Oct 20, 2010 8:24 am US/Central Curiocity: 'Rock Of Ages,' A Rose Without A Thorn Click Here To Add Your Comment Reporting Sara Boyd Welcome to the 1980s. A time when the "fist pump" was a more horizontal motion than a vertical one, big hair had nothing to do with volume injections but plenty to do with the brushstrokes of a comb and the men wore more makeup than the women. Let's be honest, the 80s freaking rocked. From the music to the hair to the oh-so-awesome acid-wash denim, it was truly a magnificent time. OK, yes, truth be told, I was only alive for about seven years in the 80s but it was enough time for me to truly appreciate the incredible decade and be proud to share a birthday within its hard-rock era. It was also enough time for me to thoroughly enjoy – and understand most of the references in –the 2-hour-plus musical, "Rock of Ages" Tuesday night at the Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre. To be completely honest, I had no idea what to expect going into "Rock of Ages." I knew it was all about the songs of the great 80s, but beyond that, I took my seat Tuesday night half wondering if it was going to be a cheesy musical full of lame hair jokes and washed-out, lackluster talent. The show wasn't even into its second song of the evening and I was already eating my preconceived notions. Seriously, what a fun musical. I was totally – 100 percent – that weird, nerdy audience member creepily grinning throughout the show, clapping along and not able to resist the urge to sing along. It was heavenly – though admittedly, probably not for my direct neighbors. I'll admit, it's not a show for the hoity-toity snobs or the people who still wear their Sunday furs to the theater and ask their butler to fetch their "good" diamonds from the vault. It's a show for the people who lived it, love it and just plain can't get enough of it. It's a show that encourages more than the two-drink minimum, has an audience where half the people show up in leather and the other half in vintage ACDC T-shirts. And no, this is not a show that's going to probably take home every possible Tony Award, but it's one that effortlessly combines musical and concert – no easy feat, let me tell you. Like I said with a group of friends after the show, it's like a great cover band – you recognize all the songs, it gets you energized and even though their not pumping original material, you're blissfully happy just to sing along and enjoy the show. "Rock of Ages" is just that – a cover band that has the power to shake you all night long (sorry, I promise that's my one hard-rock pun.) Sure, there's the love story that every show needs and yes, a "will they, won't they" moment or two and of course, the "everything's going to hell in a hand basket" scene, but none of that really matters. It's the actors on stage that perfectly entertain, without fail, and the songs that bring nostalgic moments that you completely forgot about, that brings this show to its brilliance. I don't want to give away any of the songs performed in "Rock of Ages" – because half the fun is seeing which songs pop in and how each perfectly works with the subplot – but trust me, if you have any happy memories of the 80s and the music inspired by that decade, go see this show. You won't regret it. It honestly doesn't even matter that a leading "American Idol" contestant is the star of the show or that there's enough skin shown in two acts that would make the Déjà Vu blush. Everything about this show – the quasi-fruity Kenny Powers character Lonny, the "German" native Franz or the Ken-doll abs of Stacee Jaxx combined to create a performance that kept the audience both entertained and about two seconds away from jumping on stage to headbang with the best of them.If it wasn't apparent by the overly teased hair walking into the opening night performance, it was clearly obvious by the audience "shout-out" after a humble self-loathing joke about how the show's only about "poop jokes and a bunch of Whitesnake songs" – this was an audience full of children of the 80s, those that associate themselves more with the music of the decade than any other historic events. So c'mon Minneapolis, whip out those devil horn fists (you know, the universal symbol for "rock on"), get ready to laugh and prepare your pipes for some serious rocking. "Rock Of Ages" runs through Oct. 24 at the Orpheum Theatre. For tickets, go to the Hennepin Theatre Trust's website. (© MMX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)
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Post by 2ton on Oct 20, 2010 20:02:25 GMT -5
This reviewer really hits the nail on the head...the show is absolutey and awesomely fun!
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Post by ange4mig on Oct 20, 2010 22:46:46 GMT -5
It's a huge compliment when someone who doesn't expect much of the show raves about it. There's a wealth of talent in Rock of Ages, starting with our beloved MiG!...and including every member of the cast. There's not one weak link among all the performers. MiG should also be proud of having his abs compared to a Ken doll - that's high praise!
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Post by mbucksfan on Oct 22, 2010 12:42:36 GMT -5
Tony-nominee 'Rock of Ages' rocks into Minneapolis www.themacweekly.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=a0d314df-9165-4891-922e-33d71ab520aeBy: Tatiana Craine Posted: 10/22/10 Who doesn't love White Snake? Come on, there are more than a few of you with a secret obsession for the iconic rockers hiding under massively huge, permed and bleached manes. Don't worry, your secret's safe here. Better yet, there's a cure for this fixation-and it involves a lot of singing and dancing. Hennepin Theatre Trust has brought yet another recent Broadway gem to Minneapolis with "Rock of Ages." Direct from the Great White Way, the hit musical rocked its way onto the Orpheum Theatre's stage for its premiere Oct. 19. Nominated for five Tony awards in 2009, the jukebox musical features the absolute best of 1980s rock including songs by Styx, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Journey and of course-White Snake, among others. The first national tour of "Rock of Ages" stars Constantine Maroulis (of American Idol Season Four) as struggling musician Drew trying to make it big in Los Angeles. Joining him are Rebecca Faulkenberry as aspiring actress Sherrie, Patrick Lewallen as narrator and sound-guy Lonny and Nick Cordero as club owner Dennis. "Rock of Ages" takes place on the infamous Sunset Strip, a mile and a half stretch along Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Known for its nightlife (including music venues, nightclubs and strip clubs), shopping and eateries, the seedy underbelly of the Strip from three decades ago sets the scene for Drew and his cohorts as they struggle against the odds for fame, fortune and love. Sherrie, a small-town girl with wide eyes and big dreams, arrives in Los Angeles with a purse and a suitcase before promptly getting mugged. After the incident, rendered comic by the inexperienced Sherrie, she meets the helpful and soft-spoken Drew who offers to get her a job at The Bourbon Room. The club, run by Dennis, accepts her into its makeshift family. However, the sun seems to be setting on the Strip-literally. A German father and son duo aspire to sanitize the stretch for more family-friendly and economically beneficial businesses. This ignites a storm of protest from everyone that calls the place home. Rockers and exotic dancers alike hit the picket lines with signs like "Rock not rubble" and "Strippers not strip malls." In efforts to raise enough money to save the club, Dennis calls in a favor with his old acquaintance, Stacee Jaxx. Stacee fronts the band Arsenal (which incidentally doubles as the production's phenomenal onstage band), and agrees to play a farewell show at The Bourbon Room. In typical musical fashion, things start to go downhill with the immoral, hedonistic addition to the group, and everyone's plans go horribly awry. If the music doesn't entice you, the costumes surely will. With the recent resurgence of 80s fashion into mainstream culture, it's fascinating to see rock and roll-inspired fashion at its best. Bordering (and often branching over into) the ridiculous, designer Gregory Gale invokes all the different music styles in his well-assembled costumes. Featuring fishnets, studs, acid wash, feathers, huge hats, tassled epaulets (yes!), shoulder pads, structured leather jackets, neon paint splotches and everything in between-these costumes truly sum up the different musical sentiments and styles of the era. The show is pretty darn tight with performances, effects and production fine tuned as the strings of a shredding electric guitar. It's obvious the cast and crew are having a blast performing and putting on one hell of a show. Truth be told, I've never seen theatergoers as roused and enthusiastic as the audience on opening night. Hooting and hollering along with the cast, the crowd's passion for the music became evident by the end of the first song, and their energy grew exponentially by the end of the show. Equipped with cigarette lighter-shaped click-lights, everyone waved their hands in unison (lighters lit and held high) during the ballads and powerhouse songs. The entire audience was on its feet and belting lyrics during the finale, the classic Journey song, "Don't Stop Believin'." It's hard to find Broadway shows that invoke so much exhilaration from audiences and deliver a musical-cum-concert vibe with nearly-flawless execution. So if you want to see a fun show, relive the decade where shoulder pads meant business or just warble along to your fave made-in-the'80s tunes, "Rock of Ages" will keep on rockin' long after the curtain falls. "Rock of Ages" will run at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre until Oct. 24. Tickets are $24-76, available through the theater box office and TicketMaster. For more information, visit www.hennepintheatretrust.org. © Copyright 2010 The Mac Weekly
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Post by 2ton on Oct 22, 2010 19:59:46 GMT -5
For someone who the reviewer thinks is pivotal to the story, wonder why he didn't mention MiG's name as playing Stacee Jaxx!
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Post by ange4mig on Oct 23, 2010 3:53:51 GMT -5
For someone who the reviewer thinks is pivotal to the story, wonder why he didn't mention MiG's name as playing Stacee Jaxx! Toni, I think Tatiana is a woman - ha - I can just hear Austin Powers tweaking his line to say - "That's not a man, that's a WOMAN, Baby" LOL It was a well-written and positive review, but MiG's name should have been included. He's one of the stars of the show, and he was prominent in the review.
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