Review: Brutal Legend Nov 4, 2009
In this supposedly ancient world, Eddie Riggs is given the task of assembling a band of misfits demons and metal heads alike in an attempt to free mankind from the slavery imposed by an evil emperor. Surprisingly enough though, actor Jack Black carries the role of Riggs very well, with the dialogue often being hilarious and the quips between Riggs and other characters bound to leave you with a silly grin on your face. (iAfrica.com)
Rock on with 'Brutal Legend' Oct 23, 2009
Riggs is welcomed as a warrior who can free humanity from the oppressive demonic Emperor Doviculus and his loyal minions (including Gen. Lionwhyte, voiced by of fame). Other rock 'n' roll cameos include voice talent by , and 's Lemmy Kilmister. (USA Today -- Tech)
ALSO: Meet more of the characters Oct 14, 2009
The fair-haired leader of the human resistance against Emperor Doviculus and the demons ... Emperor DoviculusVoiced by: Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show). (USA Today -- Tech)
'Brutal Legend' head-bangs through heavy-metal history Oct 13, 2009
Heavy-metal royalty such as , of , Lemmy Kilmister of Motrhead and provide character voices; (Rocky Horror Picture Show) plays the villain, Emperor Doviculus. Schafer's previous games, including Secret of Monkey Island and Psychonauts, "stand as some of the funniest work in the industry," says of Spike's. (USA Today -- Life)
READ MORE: Meet the characters Oct 13, 2009
Emperor Doviculus Voiced by. (Rocky Horror Picture Show) Demonic ruler of the Br. (USA Today -- Life)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct 2, 2009
76, No. 3 Emperor, and Mendelssohns String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Archaeologists Dig Up Nero's Dining Room Oct 1, 2009
ROME Not only was Nero a Roman emperor, it turns out he may also have been the father of the revolving restaurant ... The emperor, known for his lavish and depraved lifestyle, was born in 37 A.D. and ruled from 54 A.D. to 68 A.D. ... Sh 0000289B e said the location of the discovery atop the Palatine Hill, the rotating structure and references to it in ancient biographies of Nero make the attribution to the emperor most likely. (Fox News)
Chinese Leaders Fired Over Protests Sep 6, 2009
These Turks were the "barbarians" that the emperors of China forced to pay tribute to China when their reach was not as complete as the totalitarian one is now ... A Roman emperor was a general, the top one. (CBS News)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
The event features reptiles and other exotic pets, including snakes, iguanas, tarantulas, giant millipedes and emperor scorpions. Free admission and open to the public. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bowman links up with Cups King Aug 31, 2009
THE loss of cups-bound stayer Metal Bender for the spring hasn't stopped premiership-winning jockey Hugh Bowman, who has picked up the ride on AJC Australian Derby winner Roman Emperor in Saturday's Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick ... But Bowman wasted little time in linking with ''Cups King'' Bart Cummings to reunite with Roman Emperor, a horse on which he won at its second start ... Roman Emperor resumed from a spell in the Show County Quality at Randwick last week and was doing his best work... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Racing round-up Aug 30, 2009
au/news/sport/horseracing/emperor-reigns-and-has-trainer-payne-eyeing-the-metropolitan-afterpremier-performance/2009/08/29/1251394629062 ... Emperor reigns and has trainer Payne eyeing The Metropolitan after premier performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Brütal Legend Aug 11, 2009
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Br. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1249997424", "close" : "1250020824", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beauty and soul amid Kosky's eros Aug 8, 2009
The minor characters are excised from Busenello's libretto and the plot emerges with stark force as we observe the fallout from the adulterous romance between Poppea (Melita Jurisic) and the Roman emperor Nero (Kyrre Kvam), and the hatching of a murder plot by Nero's wife, Ottavia (Beatrice Frey). In a grey factory-like space, Kosky creates a world ruled by bestial passion and erotic compulsion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
GM CEO: "Business As Usual Is Over" Jul 11, 2009
Just how bad is it going to have to get before someone will step forward and tell the emperor that HE NOT ONLY HAS NO CLOTHES ON, BUT HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY CLOTHES. This is getting sadder every day. (CBS News)
Laying the tracks Jun 23, 2009
The French built it for the Emperor Menelik in the early 1900s, and French influences are everywhere, from the glazed canopies of the Addis Ababa railway station to the startling sight of the Ethiopian station staff in Dire Dawa talking to each other in French as they dispatch a night goods train down the line to Djibouti. Like so many rail systems, the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway was neglected for years in favour of road transport, but the loss of its main ports when Eritrea gained independence... (BBC News -- Business)
Princess Caroline's Husband Admits Assault Jun 16, 2009
The 55-year-old, a distant relative of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and great-grandson of the last German emperor, Wilhelm II was being retried after being convicted in 2004 of causing serious bodily harm and fined euro 445,000 ($633,560) ... "The 55-year-old, a distant relative of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and great-grandson of the last German emperor,...". (CBS News -- World)
Bakers chase second consecutive derby Apr 10, 2009
"They [Montjeus] like the wet and they stay all day," master trainer Bart Cummings said while putting the finishing touches on his derby aspirant, Roman Emperor. Cummings eyed off Roman Emperor as a yearling and had little doubt he could develop into a derby prospect ... Baker pointed out that he was familiar with Roman Emperor, and not just because it is by Montjeu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Denham pair to fight out guineas Mar 28, 2009
ROMAN EMPEROR in today's Rosehill Guineas is coming off an unlikely form line to break a Sydney group 1 drought for the master, Bart Cummings ... Roman Emperor, a lightly raced colt by Montjeu, was at an easing $21 yesterday for today's engagement due to his Randwick Guineas 14th, beaten 7 ... The jockeys in the Randwick Guineas scouted well off the fence, with Roman Emperor the widest on the turn. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* OTHER RELEASES Mar 27, 2009
Set around 1,000 years ago, a homosexual emperor asks his lover/bodyguard to impregnate his wife and sire a son to avoid a clash over succession. but allegiance to the emperor can only go so far. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Stars come out for HK film awards Mar 23, 2009
It wasn't immediately clear which awards Hurt and "The Last Emperor" star Joan Chen will give away. Retired Taiwanese actress Brigitte Lin will make a rare appearance to present the Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema Award to veteran Hong Kong director Tsui Hark and his wife, producer Nansun Shi. (Xinhuanet, China)
LETTER: Illinois should pass concealed carry law Mar 16, 2009
The Emperor has no clothes, but a hand full of breathmints. Help FB.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Complete S.F. Symphony 2009-10 schedule Mar 4, 2009
2/21: Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Dvork: Symphony No. 9, "From the New World." 2/22: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor," Symphony No. 7. March 7. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Henry Selick on 2-D 'Coraline' Mar 2, 2009
Coraline's Selick on the Fantastic Garden - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. Remarkably, on its fourth weekend, the is still hanging in there--it grossed more than $5 million and placed eighth on its way to some $70-million in total domestic gross--even though. (Variety)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
And when she accessorizes, she does so with a bang, as evidenced by Exhibit B: the Roger Vivier El Choc charm bracelet she paired with her purple shirt-dress at the Aug. 28 Venice premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor. Dior jacket and skirt, $11,965 and $910, available at Dior boutiques nationwide. (USA Today -- Life)
