Humor Falls Flat in "Women In Trouble" Nov 12, 2009
Porn star legend Elektra Luxx (Carla Gugino) and industry up-and-comer Holly Rocket (Adrianne Palicki) are about to film a sex scene when Elektra receives a cell phone call from her doctor ... Elektra peels out of the parking lot, backs into Holly (she's OK because, after all, she's just a dumb blond) and drives to her doctor's office where she gets trapped in an elevator with Doris (Connie Britton), a high-strung careerist with a dark past. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Theres no saving campy Women In Trouble Nov 11, 2009
APCarla Gugino plays porn star Elektra Luxx, who finds herself, well, in trouble, inWomen in Trouble ... Porn star legend Elektra Luxx (Carla Gugino) and industry up-and-comer Holly Rocket (Adrianne Palicki) are about to film a sex scene when Elektra receives a cell phone call from her doctor ... Elektra peels out of the parking lot, backs into Holly (shes OK because, after all, shes just a dumb blond) and drives to her doctors office where she gets trapped in an elevator with... (MSNBC -- Movies)
* Classical DVD and CD Nov 1, 2009
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Richard Strauss devastating, ear-splitting, but also magnificent opera Elektra, a study in hysteria and sexual obsession if ever there was one ... Historically, Elektra marked the convergence of two trends ... Painters like Picasso eagerly copied African masks and relished bullfights, while in music Stravinsky shocked his audiences with The Rite of Spring (1913, but being worked on from 1910, a year after Elektra). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Broderick's 'Starry' plight Oct 30, 2009
" (I guess that accounts for the theater's revival of "Mourning Becomes Elektra" earlier this year, which The Post's Frank Schecksingled out for its "sheer ineptness ... (I guess that accounts for the theater's revival of "Mourning Becomes Elektra" earlier this year, which The Post's Frank Scheck singled out for its "sheer ineptness."). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Press writer inducted in IBMA Hall of Fame Oct 23, 2009
They were invited onstage to jam and impressed an Elektra Records representative in the crowd ... A DesiLu Studios representative saw an ad in Variety magazine about Elektra signing the Dillards, and within days they were called in to audition for the role of the Darlings on The Andy Griffith Show. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'Eclipse' Gets One More Vampire: Kirsten Prout As Lucy Oct 20, 2009
She appeared alongside Jennifer Garner in 2005's "Elektra," and in his review for that movie, "plucky in an agreeably unirritating way" and said she "suggests a pint-size Ren?e Zellweger.". In the "Twilight" saga, Lucy is a key figure in Jasper Cullen's (Jackson Rathbone) backstory, having helped create a vampire army with Maria (fellow franchise newcomer Catalina Sandino Moreno), who turned Jasper into a vampire, and Nettie. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Risk of Being 'It' Sep 30, 2009
The Risk of Being 'It. The Risk of Being 'It. (Suite101.com)
Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Inaugurates el Nuevo Juan de Grijalva in Chiapas With Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Chiapas Governor Juan Sabines Sep 23, 2009
Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies, TV Azteca (), Azteca America (), Grupo Elektra (), Banco Azteca (), Afore Azteca (, Seguros Azteca (), and Grupo Iusacell (). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fantastic Four Reboot Dream Cast Sep 7, 2009
Fox tends to tap rising TV talent for their feature film projects, see Jennifer Garner in Elektra, or Chiklis in the original F4 films. Hamm is the Clooney of cable TV right now. (IGN FilmForce)
Marvel-Disney: What Does it Mean for the Movies? Sep 2, 2009
This is also the case for 20th Century Fox, who produced the X-Men and Fantastic Four films as well as and Elektra. Fox also has the screen rights to the , Kingpin, , Bullseye, all of the mutants who have appeared in the X-Men movies, including , as well as all the ancillary characters who have appeared in the aforementioned adaptations. (IGN FilmForce)
Hildegard Behrens, singer famed for Wagnerian roles, 72 Aug 21, 2009
Between her Met debut as Giorgetta in Puccini s Tabarro in 1976 and her appearances as Marie in Berg s Wozzeck in 1999, she sang 171 performances with the company, including Leonore in Beethoven s Fidelio, Elettra in Mozart s Idomeneo, and the title roles in Strauss s Salome and Elektra. She sang the title role in Puccini s Tosca opposite Placido Domingo in the premiere of the popular Franco Zeffirelli staging introduced in 1985, a production later broadcast on public television. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Aug 20, 2009
A dramatic soprano, Behrens' Met career included Elettra in Mozart's "Idomeneo," Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde," Senta in Wagner's "Die Fliegende Hollander," Donna Anna in Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Santuzza in Mascagni's "Ca 00004000 valleria Rusticana," the title roles in Strauss' "Elektra" and "Salome," and Puccini's "Tosca," and Marie in Berg's "Wozzeck.". Paul "Duke" Hogue. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Press columnist to be inducted in 'Hall of Fame' Aug 20, 2009
They were invited onstage to jam and impressed an Elektra Records rep in the crowd; by the next evening they had a record deal. A DesiLu Studios rep saw an ad in Variety magazine about Elektra signing the Dillards, and within days they were called in to audition for the role of The Darlings on The Andy Griffith Show. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Opera Singer Behrens Dies In Tokyo Aug 19, 2009
A dramatic soprano, her Met career included Elettra in Mozart's "Idomeneo," Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde," Senta in "Die Fliegende Hollander," Donna Anna in Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Santuzza in Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana," the title roles in Strauss' "Elektra" and 'Salome," and Puccini's "Tosca," and Marie in Berg's "Wozzeck. " She was injured during the final scene of Wagner's "Goetterdaemmerung" at the Met on April 28, 1990, when Valhalla collapsed prematurely and an overhead... (Click2Houston, TX)
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Tied With Nine '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Nominations While Britney Spears Comes In a Close Second With Seven Nods Aug 5, 2009
Dre) Label: Island Label: Interscope/The Atlantic Group -------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Beastie Boys Bjork Title: Sabotage Title: Human Behavior Album: III Communication Album: Debut Director: Spike Jonze Director: Michel Gondry Label: Grand Royal/Capitol Records Label: Elektra Entertainment ---------------------------------- ---------------------------- Radiohead George Michael Title: Karma Police Title: Freedom Album: OK Computer Album: Listen Without... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An outsider finds a place to call home Jul 28, 2009
Although Jurisic and Kosky have forged a trusting bond over the years in productions such as Faust, Tartuffe, Mourning Becomes Elektra and a polarising Lear for Bell Shakespeare, the actor was apprehensive about packing her bags. "I didn't speak any German and I wasn't sure if audiences would accept me," she says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Famous Alumni Jul 5, 2009
s "The Soup" Warren Moon '78, Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback Jim Mora Jr. '83, Head Football Coach, Seattle Seahawks Nordstrom Family, Elmer '26; Everett '23 and Lloyd '32, founders of Nordstrom's retail stores Jonathan Poneman, co-founder, Sub Pop records Pamela Reed '75, Actress, "Kindergarten Cop", "The Right Stuff" Norm Rice '72 Former mayor was first African American mayor of Seattle Nate Robinson '05, NBA Basketball player, 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Martin Rodbell '54, Biochemist, 1994... (Gohuskies.com)
Rapper shot, killed at upscale LA mall May 20, 2009
Dolla s MySpace page said he once modeled for Diddy s Sean John clothing line and was signed to Jive and Elektra record labels. Diddy s publicist did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment Tuesday. (KHOU.com, TX)
The Seacoast going to (all kinds of) dogs May 17, 2009
In Portsmouth, mythology is big with dog names of Apollo, Elektra, Athena, Thor, Zeus, Grendel and Hercules. Nautical names too: Splash, Rudder, Fathom, Tiller, Breezy, Fisher and River are popular. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey Talk 'Girlfriends Past' Action May 3, 2009
deftly from episodes of "Alias" and stunt-heavy work in the "Daredevil"/ "Elektra" franchise to rom-com fare in "Catch and Release" and "13 Going on 30," while he's taken parts in "Sahara" and "Reign of Fire" but remained a perennial head-turner in films like "Failure to Launch" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Now, both stars come together in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," a film that McConaughey suggests treads a finer line between genres than you might expect. "She's athletic and I'm... (VHI.com -- Music News)
The undiscovered movie star May 1, 2009
Since her star-making turn in the spy versus spy TV hit Alias, Garner has appeared in a string of profitable and popular but, let's face it, underwhelming films: from the middle-brow rom-coms Catch and Release and 13 Going on 30 to the fun but silly superhero movies Daredevil and Elektra to the Jamie Foxx-in-fatigues vigilante flop The Kingdom. So far, only director Jason Reitman has mined Garner's obvious potential, by casting her as the uptight career woman waiting for Ellen Page's baby in... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mother of all aliases Apr 29, 2009
" There's a lot to like. There's her four-year marriage to Affleck, which the naysayers predicted would never last. Garner's first marriage, to actor Scott Foley, ended in 2004 after 3 1/2 years. The family just moved into a new $17 million house in the upmarket suburb of Pacific Palisades. Neighbours include Adam Sandler, Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg. Then there's her career, which, like her family, is also blossoming. In her latest film she plays one of the ex-girlfriends of committed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
An acting junkie who never says no Mar 14, 2009
The film follows 10 different women, including a flight attendant, a psychiatrist and a bartender Gugino's character, Elektra Luxx, is a porn star over one problematic day. They've already shot a sequel, called Elektra Luxx; Gugino sings and dances in that one. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sucking Up to Brangelina? Mar 12, 2009
Elektra Records destroyed by WMG since the changeover celebrated their 40th anniversary in 1990 with a big CD set called "Rubiyat." It was artful and innovative, with great curios like Faster Pussycat covering Carly Simon s "You re So Vain" and the Cure did the Doors "Hello I Love You." The choices were curated and crafted. But those days are long gone, especially at WMG.. (Fox News)
Babes of Fantastic Four Mar 11, 2009
Nichols is perhaps best known for her turn as CIA agent Rachel Gibson, on the now defunct TV series , where she was the protg of (played by the future Elektra, ). Her action work in Alias likely served her well when she took on the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the upcoming. (IGN FilmForce)
Motown's Berry Gordy to Be Honored at Urban Network Music-Entertainment Summit; Actor Danny Glover & Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame to Host Dinner Gala Kicking Off 4-Day Event Feb 25, 2009
Warner Elektra Atlantic Distribution (WEA) will be hosting "Ladies Night," with performances by Grammy Award-winner James Ingram, Pleasure P and newcomer Young Steff. "This Summit is quickly shaping up to be a fantastic event," says Miller London, Publisher & CEO of Urban Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pop artist Mraz's talent not enough Feb 12, 2009
Mraz's debut album, "Waiting for my Rocket to Come," was released in 2002 by Elektra Records. "Waiting for my Rocket to Come" featured his first single, "The Remedy.". (The University Echo, TN)
