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Blues Brothers Parody Film Trailer Released

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:33:28 -0500

Some of you may already know about this story, but last year we confirmed that there was a Blues Brothers parody film in production called 'Eldorado'.

Well, the first trailer has been released, and...I still don't know what to make of this film. It's unlike any trailer I've seen before. (Actually it was posted several months ago, but only just came to our attention recently).

It features several of the songs that performed by the Blues Brothers (including 'Groove Me', 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T', 'Flip, Flop & Fly'). And a Bluesmobile, of sorts.

Here's the link, you be the judge (share your comments in the forum)

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John Landis to give talk in London

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:41:45 -0600

Blues Brothers director John Landis will be giving a talk at the British Film Institute in Southbank, London on March 16th 2010 at 8:15pm.

Tickets are �12.90 for non BFI members.

Booking Information Here

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Russell Crowe as Jake Blues!

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:09:44 -0500

By 1993, actor Russell Crowe had appeared in 9 Australian films. That same year, he appeared as Jake Blues in the Australian production of "The Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers".

In 1994, Crowe's big break came when he appeared in the Hollywood film "The Quick and the Dead" with Sharon Stone.

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Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues Passes Away

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:29:57 -0500

Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her May 19 surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed. On May 7, 2009, the critically acclaimed Taylor, known worldwide as the �Queen of the Blues,� won her 29th Blues Music Award (for Traditional Female Blues Artist Of The Year), making her the recipient of more Blues Music Awards than any other artist.

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Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.

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