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20 November 2009 10:41 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

Movie stars sell movie tickets, but do they also sell video games? The latest title to put this question to the test is "Brütal Legend," a new action-adventure title set in a heavy-metal land of mythic creatures and crushing tunes that stars Tenacious D frontman and "School of Rock" maestro Jack Black as the voice (and likeness) of its head-banging hero Eddie Riggs.

Developed by acclaimed designer Tim Schafer (of "Grim Fandango," "Psychonauts") with Black's creative input, "Brütal Legend" is a heavily hyped game that's invested a lot in the popularity of Black, who's not only touted in ads as the lead but who even has shown up on red carpets dressed as Riggs. More so than any other recent game, "Brütal Legend" has pinned its retail hopes on players' fondness for its lead voice actor, a decision that says a lot about the industry's desire to market their games around recognizable voice talent. »

- Nick Schager

20 April 2009 6:37 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »

It's sad to say but TV theme songs aren't nearly as important as they once were. Some current shows don't have them like Lost or rarely use them like Two And A Half Men.

There was a time when a TV show's theme song was essential, setting the mood and the back story. What would Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch, or even Full House be without their iconic music? Well, one industrious YouTuber decided to see how replacing the opening of a cancelled classic would change the show's tone.

Diff'rent Strokes was an incredibly popular sitcom in the 1970s. Before the housekeeper of wealthy Philip Drummond (Conrad Bain) passes away, she asks him to take care of her sons, played by Todd Bridges and Gary Coleman. Drummond agrees and the boys move from Harlem to uptown Manhattan to live with him, his daughter (Dana Plato), and their new housekeeper (Charlotte Rae »

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2 articles from 2009