Carla Laemmle, Actress and Niece of Universal Studios Founder, Dies at 104.

She was one of the last links to Hollywood’s silent-film era, she appeared in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and spoke the first line in Bela Lugosi’s ‘Dracula.’

Carla Laemmle, a dancer and actress whose uncle, Carl Laemmle, co-founded Universal Studios, died Thursday night at her home in Los Angeles.

Laemmle, one of the few surviving actors of the silent-film era, appeared as the prima ballerina in the 1925 Universal production of The Phantom of the Opera and played a secretary who delivers the first line of dialogue in another Universal classic: Dracula (1931). She told her fellow coach passengers: “Among the rugged peaks that frown down upon the Borgo Pass are found crumbling castles of a bygone age…”

Gothic Epic Heathen Folk from Norway! Limited edition in Deluxe 6-panel digipak + extensive 20 page booklet First copies come with 4 big-sized weather-proof full colour stickers!

Runahild on the new album: “The new Eliwagar album is self-titled simply because this release is the pure reflection of my essence. The inspiration comes from the very depth of my spirit and eternal connection with my mother land. Music is a spiritual experience for me, it transcends the worlds, it is the ancestral echoe from the deep dark water of my subconscious, it is the sparkle that flares up the embers of the life energy, it is a feeling in nature that vibrates in harmony with my spirit. This release is the reflection of a spiritual journey into the underworld to meet with the Huldrefolk, every song represent a different state of mind through this journey and some nature sounds bind every song together to lead from one dimension to the other.” "Eliwagar" represents the light shining like a star in the night, the inner sun we all have burning within our spirit, it is an invocation to the ancestors and their life energy, it is a journey to the source of the origin and to the roots of our lineage to find this ancestral light that will guide us through the darkness and the fog so we can achieve noble purpose in this life and do our best to protect what we love so we can offer a good future for our children, it is our turn to defend our beloved ones and nature just as our ancestors did for us. Heil og Sæl ! (old Norse for "to good health and happiness")

Apart from Blood Ties, Lumière also informed us that they will release on 9th July 2014 the highly acclaimed Diplomatie by Oscar and Golden Palm-winner Volker Schlöndorff ('Die Blechtrommel').

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Writers: Cyril Gely (play), Cyril Gely (adaptation)
Stars: André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner

A historical drama that depicts the relationship between Dietrich von Cholitz, the German military governor of occupied Paris, and Swedish consul-general Raoul Nordling.

BONUS: Making of (25 minuten)

Technical specifications DVD:
France/ Germany, 2013 | Length: 81 min. + 25 min. (bonus)
Language: French | Subtitles: Dutch
Formaat: 16:9 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

DUTCH VERSION:
DVD release op 9 juli 2014

Een verbazingwekkend en waargebeurd verhaal uit de Tweede Wereld­ oorlog, van Oscar­ en Gouden Palmwinnaar Volker Schlöndorff ('Die Blechtrommel').
Op de vooravond van de bevrijding van Parijs krijgt de Duitse generaal von Choltitz (Niels Arestrup – 'Un prophète') van Hitler het bevel om de stad op te blazen. Terwijl zijn troepen ’s nachts de springstoffen plaatsen, krijgt de generaal bezoek van de Zweedse consul Raoul Nordling (André Dussollier – 'Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain'). Die probeert von Choltitz op andere gedachten te brengen, en zo honderdduizenden mensenlevens en een van ’s wereld mooiste steden van de ondergang te redden.

 “SPANNEND EN INTELLIGENT"- Focus Knack
“FASCINEREND”- NRC
“HEERLIJK”- De Standaard
 “MEESLEPEND”- De Volkskrant

Regie: Volker Schlöndorff
Scenario, adaptatie en dialogen: Cyril Gély en Volker Schlöndorff
Gebaseerd op het gelijknamige toneelstuk van Cyril Gély
Met: André Dussollier en Niels Arestrup
BONUS: Making of (25 minuten)

Technische specificaties DVD:
Frankrijk / Duitsland, 2013 | Duur: 81 min. + 25 min. (bonus)
Taal: Frans | Ondertiteling: Nederlands
Formaat: 16:9 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

It looks like Starman Records will be the label to follow if you're addicted to Belgian music, especially the wave and rockscene from the 80's.

We already revealed that the label will release a livealbum from the forgotten, but excellent band Kitchen Of Insanity. Melancholic rock with a touch of The Doors, Nick Cave and Echo & The Bunnymen.

Here's a sneak preview!

808 State were formed in the UK by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (later of A Guy Called Gerald) and went on to pioneer acid house. At their height they were one of the most popular electronic acts in the UK, and their collaborations with Bjork, Bernard Sumner, Brian Eno, Ian McCulloch and others ensured that their singles reached the UK Singles Charts, often ranking in the top 20. "In Yer Face" from the album ex:el peaked at #9, and their first two albums for ZTT Records, Ninety and ex:el were certified Gold in the UK (100,000 units).

Both Ninety and ex:el are now being re-issued as collector's item cassettes by Toronto-based Artoffact Records. Each album is released with bonus tracks, the so-called "808 State Archives", remastered, and each cassette will come with an MP3 digital download code. The releases come in eight different cassette shell colours, and the now-iconic artwork is also pad-printed on the cassette shells.

Ninety, originally released in 1989, features the hit song "Pacific State" (Pacific 202). Ex:el, originally released in 1991, features vocal contributions from Bjork and Bernard Sumner, and includes the hits "Spanish Heart," "Oops," and "In Yer Face."