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By Charles Nunmaker

Sarandon joins in antics for Of Montreal NY gig
Of Montreal is known for their indie anthems and their crazy on stage antics. On Jan. 26, the band brought their mad genius to a sold-out show in New York, but they also added a special guest to their show.

While the band was playing the song "St. Exquisite's Confessions," actress Susan Sarandon appeared from the side of the stage and walked out looking like a distressed teacher with a ruler in her hands. As the song progressed, Sarandon bent one of the stage figures, which was dressed as a pig, over her knee and spanked the figure with the ruler. Sarandon appeared in another song for the gig to shoot streamers out over the crowd as well. (Source: rollingstone.com)

Serj Tankian releases symphony album and film
Serj Tankian is known for his heavy-metal singing that fit in perfectly with the band System of a Down. SOAD went on hiatus, but Tankian took the opportunity to release his solo album, Elect the Dead. Tankian took his solo project one step further last year when he performed the album with the Auckland Philhamonia Orchestra in New Zealand.

The finished product is Elect the Dead Symphony and will be released on CD/DVD in March. The film will also be screened in Shreveport, LA this March. Tankian also said in the same interview that SOAD could reunite in the near future. (Source: rollingstone.com)

R.I.P. Miramax Studios
After several years of cuts, Disney Studios officially closed its division of Miramax studios last week. Miramax studios began in 1979 under the supervision of Bob and Harvey Weinstein. Under the Weinsteins, Miramax produced some of the most well-known films to hit the silver screen including movies like "Clerks," "The Piano," and "Resevoir Dogs."

In 1993, Disney Studios bought the company for $70 million, and led Miramax to produce some of the most Oscar-worthy movies ever including "Shakespeare in Love," "Chicago," and "The Talented Mr. Ripley."

The Weinsteins left Miramax after clashing with Disney heavyweight Michael Eisner in 2005, and after rumors surfacing about the studios demise, Disney finally shut it down last week. What is to happen with the studio's unfinished projects is unknown at this time. (Source: empireonline.com)

Originally Published: Issue 863 - February 3, 2010

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