Talking Heads

Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" World Premiere at TIFF Becomes Highest Grossing IMAX Live Event Ever

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the special IMAX Live 40th anniversary screening of Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is now the highest grossing IMAX Live event of all time. The groundbreaking Talking Heads concert film earned $640,839 and sold out 25 screens across 165 IMAX locations in North America and the BFI IMAX in London.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the special IMAX Live 40th anniversary screening of Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is now the highest grossing IMAX Live event of all time.
  • The groundbreaking Talking Heads concert film earned $640,839 and sold out 25 screens across 165 IMAX locations in North America and the BFI IMAX in London.
  • The world premiere screening was held on Monday, September 11 at Cineplex's Scotiabank IMAX Theatre in Toronto.
  • "The unforgettable Stop Making Sense looks and sounds even more incredible in IMAX, and we're excited to share this event with TIFF and our audiences everywhere," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.

STATEMENT FROM THE STEIN FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF SEYMOUR STEIN 1942-2023

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Monday, April 3, 2023

NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer. He was a pioneering figure in the music industry, whose unique ability to anticipate musical trends and discover and nurture revolutionary artists left an indelible mark on the contemporary cultural landscape.

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  • – Mandy Stein, daughter of Seymour Stein
    NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer.
  • Following his high school graduation, Stein became a full-time member of the Billboard staff.
  • In 1966, Stein co-founded Sire Productions with producer Richard Gottehrer, and Sire Records was officially launched the following year.
  • Stein put New Wave music – a term he coined – on the mainstream map with the likes of Talking Heads and the Pretenders.

Round Hill Music Acquires Rights to Song Library of Legendary Record Producer Steve Lillywhite

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Round Hill Music Royalty Partners (“Round Hill Music”), a private equity firm dedicated to investing in music copyrights and one of the world’s leading independent, full-service, creative music companies today announced it has acquired the producer royalties and related rights of legendary music producer Steve Lillywhite.

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  • Round Hill Music Royalty Partners (“Round Hill Music”), a private equity firm dedicated to investing in music copyrights and one of the world’s leading independent, full-service, creative music companies today announced it has acquired the producer royalties and related rights of legendary music producer Steve Lillywhite.
  • Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • He won Grammys in 2001 and 2000 for his work on U2’s Walk On (Record of the Year) and Beautiful Day (Record of the Year), respectively.
  • “Steve’s catalog includes royalties to some of the most sought-after songs and albums of all time.

Burning Down the House in Sarasota: Talking Heads Guitarists Play Centre Stage at RoSFest

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Talking Heads guitarist, Jerry Harrison, and Grammy-nominated guitarist, Adrian Belew, will be bringing their joyful tribute to Talking Heads' critically-acclaimed album, Remain In Light, to the Sarasota Opera House on Friday, April 15, kicking off the first night of the art-rock festival, RoSFest.

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  • Talking Heads guitarist, Jerry Harrison, and Grammy-nominated guitarist, Adrian Belew, will be bringing their joyful tribute to Talking Heads' critically-acclaimed album, Remain In Light, to the Sarasota Opera House on Friday, April 15, kicking off the first night of the art-rock festival, RoSFest.
  • Harrison, who was originally a member of the rock band, The Modern Lovers, before joining Talking Heads, has produced albums for bands No Doubt, Crash Test Dummies, and Live (amongst others).
  • "I felt the world needed this joyful, danceable kind of upbeat thing that's still real cool," said Belew, who always enjoyed working with Talking Heads.
  • "I loved touring with them because there was so much excitement around the tour itself and the band.

Award-Winning South Florida Rock Musician to Headline Rites of Spring Festival

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Monday, March 14, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Rites of Spring Festival, also known as RoSFest, may be new to South Florida music lovers, but it boasts an illustrious 16-year track record in the northeast, bringing the best in progressive music and art rock to its audiences.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Rites of Spring Festival, also known as RoSFest, may be new to South Florida music lovers, but it boasts an illustrious 16-year track record in the northeast, bringing the best in progressive music and art rock to its audiences.
  • Kerzner was one of the co-founders of the band "Sound of Contact" with Simon Collins, son of Phil Collins.
  • Together they've not only celebrated classic rock artist catalogues but also performed new music written and produced by Kerzner.
  • Now Dave Kerzner brings a new "All Star Prog Band" to headline RoSFest on Sunday, April 17th.

Emmy®-nominated "David Byrne's American Utopia" Directed by Spike Lee to Debut in Movie Theaters on September 15th Nationwide as Part of Iconic Events Programming

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

These unique theatrical events will also include an introduction by David Byrne, as well as a never-before-seen conversation with Byrne and director Spike Lee.

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  • These unique theatrical events will also include an introduction by David Byrne, as well as a never-before-seen conversation with Byrne and director Spike Lee.
  • The original American Utopia album, as well as the Broadway cast recording, were released on Warner Music Group's Nonesuch Records.
  • "David Byrne's American Utopia is an ecstatic and unifying celebration of music and community," said Iconic CMO Steven Menkin.
  • Tickets for American Utopia performances on Broadway, beginning September 17, 2021, are on sale now at www.americanutopiabroadway.com .

MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS' "Once In A Lifetime" Single To Be Released Tomorrow Via iTunes, Amazon And All Digital Retailers

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS will release its debut single, "Once In A Lifetime," tomorrow -- Friday, May 4 -- on iTunes, Amazon, and all digital retailers.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS will release its debut single, "Once In A Lifetime," tomorrow -- Friday, May 4 -- on iTunes, Amazon, and all digital retailers.
  • The release of the full length debut album titled MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS, will feature reggae spins on classic Talking Heads songs, due June 15 (pre-orders will be available this Friday HERE ).
  • Says Salon of a recent Talking Dreads live performance: "Talking Dreads covers Talking Heads songs as shimmering one-drop reggae jewelsswapping out urbanity for roots and sincerity."
  • MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS current U.S. tour dates are below: