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Singles Archives #4: Filming Locations – Then and Now

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I thought we’d revisit a feature I did in 2012 on the Singles Seattle filming locations: Then and Now…

Since I live in Seattle, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the filming locations and how they look now. I’ve included stills from the movie along with recent pictures that I’ve taken. It’s crazy how many locations are gone or completely changed, while others have stood the test of time. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.

The Coryell Court apartment building is located at 1820 E. Thomas Ave on the corner of 19th and E. Thomas Ave in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Please remember that people live there, so you’ll want to respect their privacy if you stop by.

Tidbit: The fountain was created out of styrofoam for the film and the building is only two stories, so there’s not actually an elevator. In reality, Cliff’s apartment was in the laundry room and storage area (located in the basement of the apartment complex).

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Apr 12, 2015

Singles Archives #3: Rolling Stone Diary

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As we continue to celebrate the release of Singles on Blu-ray, today’s archives look back at Cameron’s Rolling Stone diary during the making of Singles. Enjoy!

Making the Scene
A Filmmakers Diary

“Andy’s dead,” the voice said flatly. It sounded so unlike my old friend Kelly. This dispassionate monotone on the answering machine. Kelly was one of the most excitable guys I knew. In recent years he’d become a rock manager, guiding the career of a fledgling Seattle band named Mother Love Bone. Its lead singer and frontman, Andy Wood, had been successfully battling a nagging heroin problem. But the night before Wood was to meet his boyhood idols Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, he’d scored some deadly heroin on the street. They found him comatose in his apartment, his favorite T-shirt mysteriously ripped to pieces in the washer. After several days on a life-support machine, Andy Wood slipped away. “I’m still at the hospital,” Kelly said with a sad sigh. “I’ll be at home later.”

My wife and I stared at the answering machine. Within a few minutes, we’d psychoanalyzed Kelly’s voice. He was in trouble. No, worse, he was a ticking time bomb. He needed help. He needed friendship. We got in the car and drove to his house – immediately.

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Apr 10, 2015

Singles Archives #2: Citizen Dick Flyers & T-Shirt

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We thought you might enjoy a few flyers from Citizen Dick’s shows at the Vogue and RKCNDY and a Cliff Poncier T-shirt special…

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Apr 9, 2015

Singles Archives #1: Alternate Poster Idea

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In celebration of the Singles Blu-ray release (out today!), we will be sharing some archival behind the scenes pictures and other goodies over the next week or so. First up is a early poster concept that was not used.

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Apr 7, 2015

Vanilla Sky Blu-ray Detailed

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It’s almost here! After many, many months of work (and your infinite patience), the Vanilla Sky Blu-ray will be released on June 30th. Listen, we know that our promised May date did not come to fruition, but it wasn’t due to a lack of effort. Sometimes scheduling delays are unavoidable for a variety of reasons, but with Warner officially announcing the release, the June 30th date is now final.

In addition to the brand new cover art (pictured above), the Blu-ray will include the theatrical version and the extended/alternate ending version (complete with commentary by Cameron on this alternate ending). Here’s a list of the extras:

13 Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes (with optional commentary on many of them by Cameron) including:
- Be Real
- Two Daughters
- Career Advice
- Dog Porno
- eBooks
- Great Sex
- He Gets It All
- Livin’ the Dream
- The Pleasure of Sofia
- Memorial
- Attention to Detail
- “Fix Your Face” Jump
- “L.E.” Informercial
2 new “vignettes” “Mask Test” and “Kurt Russell Single Take”
Feature Commentary with Cameron Crowe, Nancy Wilson and (special guest) Tom Cruise (from the DVD release)
Photo Gallery with Audio Introduction by Photographer Neal Preston
Music Video “Afrika Shox” by Leftfield/Afrika Bambaataa
Gag Reel
“Hitting it Hard” featurette
“Prelude To A Dream” featurette
and much more!

Here’s an exclusive first look at the back cover and BD disc art:

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Apr 7, 2015

Exclusive First Look: Citizen Dick – Touch Me, I’m Dick 7″ Cover

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Here’s the front cover of the upcoming 7″ for Citizen Dick’s “Touch Me, I’m Sick”. This Record Store Day exclusive is a single-sided 7” with an etching on the b-side. All the RSD releases on tap for April 18th can be found at the official Record Store Day site.

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Mar 24, 2015

Fast Times with President Obama and Sean Penn

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President Obama and Sean Penn were both guests last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy asked President Obama if he’s seen Fast Times at Ridgemont High and he replied that the film is “a classic”. “I lived it, man,” he said. “I didn’t just see it.” This definitely tops George Bush quoting “Show Me The Money” from his State of the Union address.

Sean Penn also discussed the film (see that clip below). The third guest last night? Earth, Wind & Fire….perfect, right? Enjoy!