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It’s A Man's Man's Man's 3-DVD Set
James Brown was one of the most important musical figures of the 20th century, a pioneer of soul, the inventor of funk and a galvanic showman. But until now, concert footage from his ’60s prime years has been hard—if not impossible—to find. Shout! Factory rectifies that with the release of the 3-DVD set I Got The Feelin’: James Brown In The ’60s, which features the director’s cut of the acclaimed VH1 special The Night James Brown Saved Boston as well as the full-length concert performances James Brown Live At The Boston Garden, April 5, 1968 and Man To Man: James Brown Live At The Apollo Theater 1968, plus a bunch of extras. Get your copy on August 5, and then get down wit’ yo’ bad self!
We Got Your Code Monkeys Right Here
The cartoon graphics mirror early ’80s video games, while the dialogue and scenarios reek of South Park. Those elements combined equal Code Monkeys, the G4 network hit that is gearing up for its second season. Shout! Factory is jumping over barrels and powering up in anticipation of Season One’s 2-DVD release on August 5. Not only does it include the entire 8-bit first season, but loads of extras round it out. Code Monkeys is a great dose of ’80s nostalgia in an ever-changing Wii world. Don’t forget to tune in to the Season Two premiere on G4 on Sunday, June 1.
A Mitzvah Of A CD: The Jewish Songbook
The Jewish Songbook: The Heart And Humor Of A People is a brand-new CD and the perfect gift for those you kvell over. It features 13 tracks by such top names in entertainment as Adam Sandler, Barbra Streisand, Rob Schneider, Neil Sedaka and even Triumph The Insult Comic Dog. With its proceeds benefiting Jewish charities, you can get a great CD and feel pretty good about yourself. Available on June 3 or the 29th of Iyyar, 5768, for those keeping track.
New Matthew Sweet!
News like that is best served without mincing words. Yes, there’s a brand-new Matthew Sweet album coming via Shout! Factory and, though Sunshine Lies, we won’t. It’s an amazing kaleidoscopic power-pop masterwork and a must-have for any Sweet fan! Sunshine Lies will be available in a plethora of formats: CD, download, and 2-LP vinyl (the last of which features an entire side of unreleased songs, not to mention a copy of the CD tucked inside the gatefold cover). All three incarnations are out August 26. Tour dates coming soon! Visit Matthew’s MySpace page for a preview.
Comic-Con Preview
Sure, we’re two months early, but Comic-Con ’08 is at the forefront of our scheming minds—we’re going all out this year with booth signings! More details and announcements to come, but here’s what you can expect: MST3K’s cast, photo ops with MST3K’s Crow and Tom Servo, Swamp Thing’s Dick Durock and Len Wein (star and creator, respectively) and Greg The Bunny’s Dan Milano. Check future newsletters and the Shout! site for updates.
MST3K Panel At Comic-Con ’08
For the first time ever...EVER, the forces behind Mystery Science Theater 3000 are appearing at San Diego’s Comic-Con. Mark your day planners for July 26 at 7:15 p.m. Moderated by the very funny Patton Oswalt, this will be one event you don’t want to miss.
Hitting A High Note For HighTone
Shout! Factory is very proud to announce the acquisition of the HighTone Records catalog. This is an amazing get, including artists like Buddy and Julie Miller, Tom Russell, Robert Cray, Dale Watson, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, just to name a few. The first release under Shout! will be The Best Of The Hot Club Of Cowtown, scheduled for August 19. Be on the lookout for more upcoming Shout! Factory/HighTone releases later this year. (And if you need a roots-music fix sooner than that, check out the HighTone section at the Shout! store for tons of current releases.)
Break Out The BBQ For Father’s Day! Enter To Win.
Trying to figure out what to get for ol’ Pops, now that Mother’s Day is a thing of the past? We’ve got just the thing—one lucky winner will receive the following DVDs: Father Knows Best: Season One, Red Sox Memories: The Greatest Moments in Boston Red Sox History, McHale's Navy: Season One, Swamp Thing The Series and The Passion Of Greg The Bunny: Best Of The Film Parodies Volume 2. Contest ends June 13th.
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