Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Guitar hero: Beatles??

Discussions about The Beatles' songs being licensed for use in computer games have reportedly been taking place between representatives of the Liverpool legends and the makers of the hugely successful 'Guitar Hero' series.
Activision publishes the Guitar Hero computer games, meaning that if the correct deal was struck a Beatles version of the game would be made possible.
MTV Games, meanwhile, whom the Fab Four's representatives are also talking to, are responsible for the similar Rock Band games.
According to the Financial Times a deal between the parties could be agreed "within weeks". Any such deal would have to be approved by EMI and Apple Corps, who own the master recordings of the band's work and manage their business interests respectively.


The MTV Video Music Awards are going Hollywood. After broadcasting from Las Vegas last year, the awards will air live from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on Sept. 7.MTV said it plans for the first time to enlist its Web-savvy, youthful audience to help decide the nominees.The network intends to take over the movie studio's lot and present the awards show from sound stages, rooftops and city streets.


The Smashing Pumpkins are planning to release an expanded special edition of their 1991 debut album 'Gish'.
The news came via a message posted by frontman Billy Corgan on the band's official website, which reveals the box set edition will surface later on this year.
Although it would seem details are far from being decided, there are also talks of the Smashing Pumpkins embarking on a 'Gish' tour to coincide with both the box and to celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.

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