Off The Record...

Wide Mouth Mason

Where I Started

Emerging amongst an onslaught of Canadian talent, Wide Mouth Mason stood above the rest with a formidable debut album that spawned several hit singles.  That trend continues on this well crafted album, a mixture of intricate riffs and fine harmonies with just a tinge of blues roots for the purists.  Highlighted by the current smash Why, Wide Mouth Mason leaps over the sophomore jinx with ease.   Well known for their spirited live show, don’t miss your chance to see them later this month.

At The Movies...

10 Things I Hate About You

Essentially a teen version of The Taming of the Shrew, the story centers around two sisters, one sweet and hugely popular, the eldest vulgar and crass.  Only problem is the father will not let the younger girl date before her older sibling starts.  Bursting with eccentric supporting characters, it’s a consistently entertaining comedy that doesn't condescend to kids and just might encourage them to brush up on their Shakespeare

On Video...

Pleasantville

Reese Witherspoon and Tobey Maguire star as a brother and sister who are transported through their television into a 1950s black and white TV show.  Trapped in a society of innocence, they manage to insert some color into this drab world. The fish-out-of-water comedy and gentle tweaking of TV's nuclear family conventions help drive this delightfully original film.

The Buzz...

Hole reportedly will perform on this summer's Edgefest tour of Canada. Eve 6 are also being considered for the festival. The official lineup will be announced this month.

Furby has inspired its own line of McDonald's Happy Meals. From March 26 through April 22, while supplies last, the fast feeder will include a Furby Happy Meal Toy with the purchase of the mini-meal.

The Walt Disney Co. must shell out $9.3 million for failing to adequately promote and merchandise a European comic book character named Marsupilami.

The lineup for this year's Hard Rock RockFest at the Atlanta Motor Speedway is set: Third Eye Blind, Live, the Offspring, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Better Than Ezra, Collective Soul, Eve 6, Everlast, Marvelous 3, New Radicals, Silverchair, and Sugar Ray. All this takes place June 5^th. 

A special episode of Suddenly Susan will pay tribute to cast member David Strickland, who hanged himself recently.  It’s set to be taped the week of April 12, with a broadcast date yet to be determined.

The creator of the X-Files, Chris Carter is shooting his new series, Harsh Realm, in Vancouver.  The show will star D.B. Sweeney, Samantha Mathis and Manitoba-born Scott Bairstow.

Popular radio shrink, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, is close to signing a deal for a syndicated television talk show. 

Star Trek Insurrection has been scheduled for rental release on video and DVD May 25. Paramount Home Video has also announced the release of Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond and Inside Star Trek: The Real Story on the same day. The two tapes will be available separately or as a boxed set which will include two tickets to Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas.

One of rap's most controversial groups, the Insane Clown Posse, will be the focus of an comic book series from Chaos! Comics. The release date will coincide with the release of the band's upcoming album, The Amazing Jeckel Brothers, on May 11.

Oscar winning director James Cameron won't write and produce the Planet of the Apes remake. Instead the director's chair may go to Michael Bay, director of the planet-smashing Armageddon. Cameron will turn his attention to the small screen and a sequel to True Lies.

Stan Lee Media Inc. signed a deal with Pentafour, the largest computer-animation company based outside the U.S., to produce original animated properties.

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