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Pulitzer Prize Winner Sam Shepard Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Santa Fe
EXCLUSIVE: Kent Moran Talks Writing 'The Challenger' Feature Debut, Directing Michael Clarke Duncan's Last Film and Why He's Always Prepared
Tonight, Kent Moran's much anticipated feature debut, 'The Challenger,' will open night one of the Dances with Films Festival in Los Angeles. Mark it as the film's proper West Coast premiere. With press and publicity intentionally sparse, here, then, is Classicalite's brief synopsis: Moran plays the lead, Jaden Miller, a struggling mechanic who turns to boxing in the Bronx to save him and his mother (S. Epatha Merkerson) from a life out on those mean streets. As for Miller's boxing trainer, the bruising Duane Taylor? Well, he's none other than the late Michael Clarke Duncan in his penultimate role. Who's Pete Townshend Unveils Deluxe Orchestral Edition of 'Quadrophenia' with Alfie Boe, Billy Idol, Royal Phil for Deutsche Grammophon/Universal on June 9 [TRAILER ]
More than 40 years since its initial release, Pete Townshend has created a "classical" version of The Who's iconic album 'Quadrophenia.' On Tuesday, June 9, Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Music Classics will release Townshend's new, orchestral version in both standard and deluxe editions. This new version of Quadrophenia will have its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Oriana Choir along with Pete Townsend, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and very special guests on July 5.
