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Shelby Lynne Channels Her Inner Dusty

Feb 5th, 2008 · "I Only Want to Be with You" was Dusty Springfield's first solo hit, back in 1964. Now, rebellious alt-country singer Shelby Lynne, who's had an up-and-down career, has remade the song as part of a Springfield tribute album. It's a radically different version.

Keywords: country · Tribute · Singer · songs · album · Dusty · Springfield · Lynn · Dusty Springfield · rebellious · alt · 1964

A 'Legend' of a Tale, Remade for Era After Era *

Dec 16th, 2007 · A 1950s novella gets its fourth big-screen adaptation this winter. Neda Ulaby talks to the story's fans and the film's creators to find out why the apocalypse just keeps on coming.

Keywords: 1950 · creators · era · legend · Novella · Neda Ulaby · remade · apocalypse

Powerpuff Girls Reinvented for Japanese Audience

Nov 1st, 2007 · The three karate-kicking superheroes have grown up and gotten a serious makeover: The Powerpuff Girls have been remade -- a process called "transcreation" -- to appeal to viewers in Japan. They are among many other American characters being adapted for overseas audiences.

Keywords: Americans · audience · viewers · superheroes · Karate · Makeover · remade · Powerpuff · Powerpuff Girls · reinvent · transcreation

Remaking the New Orleans School System

Oct 2nd, 2006 · A look at the remade New Orleans school system, a patchwork of schools run by the state, charter organizations, and what's left of the school district.

Keywords: Orleans · organization · New Orleans · schools · districts · remade · charter · patchwork · Remaking

The Little Willies: Americana, Remade ****

Jun 9th, 2006 · Featuring five accomplished New York City musicians (most notably Norah Jones on piano and vocals), The Little Willies' members bonded through their shared love of classic country and Americana. Low-key and relaxed, the band's take on classic American music is intimate and engaging.

Keywords: country · Americans · music · New York City · Norah Jones · Americana · intimate · Willie · remade · Little Willies

Irwin Allen: 'Master of Disaster' *

May 12th, 2006 · Commentator John Ridley pays tribute to legendary Hollywood producer Irwin Allen, frequently called the "Master of Disaster." Allen set the standard for large-scale disaster movies. His first has been remade into Poseidon, opening today.

Keywords: Tribute · Disaster · movies · Allen · Hollywood · John Ridley · remade · Irwin · Irwin Allen · Master of Disaster · Poseidon

Ghosts, Chills and 'Dark Water' from Japan

Jul 11th, 2005 · The weekend release of Dark Water is the latest in a wave of Japanese horror movies to be remade for American audiences. The Ring and The Grudge are other examples, and at least a half-dozen other horror remakes from Asia are on the way.

Keywords: Asia · Americans · audience · Japan · movies · horror · ghosts · examples · Dark Water · remade · The Grudge

'Criminal' a Remake of Argentina's 'Nine Queens'

Sep 10th, 2004 · When the Argentine movie Nine Queens, a film about small-time crooks trying to move to the big time, came out two years ago, Bob Mondello raved. Now the film has been remade in English. The new title is Criminal -- and Mondello's new review isn't quite as enthusiastic.

Keywords: criminal · movies · English · Mondello · enthusiasts · Queens · Argentina · Argentine · remade · Crooks · Nine Queens

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