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QuickTime News
June 3, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 11
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In This Issue
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1. Touring Mars in 3D
2. Tracks to Watch
3. QuickTime Showcase
4. Movie Trailers
5. DVD Spotlight
6. Get Creative
7. What's On?
8. The Buzz on H.264
9. iTunes Corner
10. Hot Tips
Read today's issue of QuickTime News online at:
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1. Touring Mars in 3D
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Mars may be 300 million miles away, but you don't have to go there to,
um, go there. At the Science Museum of Minnesota, you can take in Mars
and its eerie red beauty in the world's first high-definition, digital
3D theater that carries you right onto the planet's surface.
The solar system premiere of "Mars 3D," produced by the Science Museum
of Minnesota and Twist--a video production house based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota--provides a stunningly realistic journey to Earth's closest
neighbor. It's based on 3D images captured by NASA's two roving robotic
geologists--Spirit and Opportunity--in one of humanity's most dramatic
interplanetary expeditions.
Read more about "Mars 3D" and watch the trailer.
http://www.apple.com/pro/video/butts/
http://www.smm.org/mars3d/
2. Tracks to Watch
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The English trio Saint Etienne blends together '60s Brit pop sounds with
dance club rhythms and a hint of bossa nova ways. If you like the video
for "Side Streets," the first single from the group's upcoming album,
"Tales from Turnpike House," visit the iTunes Music Store to hear
earlier albums.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=sain002
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3266404
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"The Good Ones," the first video from the Kills' keenly anticipated
second album, "No Wow," tells a familiar tale of the craving for and
desperate pursuit of that elusive good time. With a nod to the late '70s
New York--when the hedonism and excess of disco eclipsed a thriving punk
scene--"The Good Ones" may evoke thoughts of Studio 54 in its day, but
its message remains relevant still.
Preview more music from "No Wow" and the Kills' first album at the
iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=thek007
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=5543013
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Watch a sneak preview of the essential Brian Wilson two-disc DVD set,
featuring nearly four hours of material, including the Showtime
documentary "Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile," as
well as an exclusive performance of "Smile" in its entirety.
You can hear more music from this living legend at the iTunes Music
Store.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Brian%20Wilson&partner=quicktime
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=61573
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Some of the most powerful, energized and memorable music of the UK's
potent post-punk era of the late '70s and early '80s came from the
trailblazing band Gang of Four. And it all started with the band's
stellar 1979 album "Entertainment!"
Hear the digitally remastered and expanded version of "Entertainment!"
featuring the 12 original brilliant tracks, plus four tracks from the
rare "Yellow" EP and four previously unreleased songs.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/78428_PartyPlayer.lasso
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Jazz vocalist/saxophonist Curtis Stigers stretches beyond the standards
to embrace classics of his generation and then make his own songs from
them. On "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," Stigers ups the ante by
singing tunes by an array of today's best songwriters, including Randy
Newman, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Sting and Mose Allison.
Preview "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," which you can find at the
iTunes Music Store, along with earlier albums from Stigers.
http://www.jazzonline.com/showhot.asp?id=296
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=16160
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Encompassing two-thirds of the original lineup of Americana roots-rock
trailblazing band Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt arrived in 1995 with the
stellar debut album--launching them as icons of the emerging alt-country
movement.
"A Retrospective: 1995-2000," available at the iTunes Music Store,
features 20 tracks, including previously unreleased tracks, demo tracks
and other rarities. Hear it now.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/74619_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=147647
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Revitalized and re-energized by his return to live performances, '80s
British pop sensation John Waite has taken this opportunity to release
"The Hard Way"--a terrific new collection of tunes old, new, borrowed
and blue.
Enjoy the video for "New York City Girl." Swing by the iTunes Music
Store to sample more tracks from "The Hard Way" and two earlier John
Waite albums.
http://www.johnwaitethehardway.com/downloads.htm
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=19091
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Watch Low Millions' new videos "Statue" and "Eleanor" from their debut
album "Ex-Girlfriends," available at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.lowmillions.com/audiovisual/videosqt.shtml
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=19122837
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See why MTV banned "Please Stand Up," the new video from British Sea
Power. Taken from the UK Top 15 album "Open Season," the track is a
melodic meditation on melting streets, motorways and occultation of the
sun.
Hear more music from "Open Season" at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=brit012
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3196836
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Sons and Daughters, Glasgow's brightest new stars, just released the
quirky video "Dance Me In." Look for the band's forthcoming debut album,
"The Repulsion Box," in stores soon.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=sons002
3. QuickTime Showcase
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Fame. It's more fun with your friends.
Warm up for the second season of "Entourage" by checking out the trailer
and a special video clip about Ari, entitled "The Shark Is Back." The
hit comedy series from executive producer Mark Wahlberg premieres this
Sunday, June 5.
http://www.hbo.com/entourage/
4. Movie Trailers
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John and Jane Smith are an ordinary suburban couple with an ordinary,
lifeless suburban marriage. But each of them has a secret: They are
legendary assassins working for competing organizations. When the truth
comes out, John (Brad Pitt) and Jane (Angelina Jolie) end up in each
other's cross-hairs.
The hot action-adventure flick "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" opens in theaters June
10.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/redirect?url=itms://www.apple.com/moviesxml/s/fox/1207/index.xml
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Four lifelong friends prepare to be separated for the first time. On a
shopping trip, the girls find a single pair of thrift-shop jeans that
fits each of them perfectly and decide to use these "magic" pants as a
way of keeping in touch over the months ahead. Each girl wears the jeans
for a week to see what luck they bring before sending them on to the
next girl.
Catch "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" in theaters now.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/redirect?url=itms://www.apple.com/moviesxml/s/wb/1338/index.xml
5. DVD Spotlight
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The third season of the top-rated primetime series "Gilmore Girls" is
now out on DVD. The collectible six-disc set features all 22 episodes,
unaired scenes and a documentary with cast members about their childhood
experiences.
Join headstrong single mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her
equally willful teenage daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel), as they overcome
everyday challenges, plus the emotional ups and downs that face them.
Rory prepares for the high school-college transition, while two
boyfriends fight for her love. At the same time, Lorelai deals with her
overbearing, old-money parents, as well as the joys and frustrations of
the opposite sex.
This heartfelt, humorous drama appeals to young and old alike with its
blend of traditional family issues and contemporary attitude. See three
clips from "Gilmore Girls: The Complete Third Season."
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/wb_trailers/home.jsp?settings=true&id=gg_del_swan_song
6. Get Creative
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Learn how to get the most from your Macintosh. Every day, Apple Stores
offer a variety of in-depth one-hour workshops--all free of charge--for
your learning pleasure. See how professional Mac users create their
masterpieces with the hottest applications, including Final Cut Pro,
Logic Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro and more.
And if you're looking for the next level of hands-on training, check out
the paid Studio Series workshops at select Apple Store locations.
Whether you're just getting started or are a pro on a Mac, at the Apple
Store you'll discover a diverse line-up of interactive workshops
designed for you and your interests.
http://www.apple.com/retail/theater/
7. What's On?
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Everything. Everyone. Everywhere. Ends.
The fifth and final season of HBO's award-winning hit series "Six Feet
Under" kicks off at 9 p.m. on Monday, June 6. What lies ahead on the
road of life for the Fisher family? Watch the surreal Season Five
trailer to take a stab at a guess.
http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/
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"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow teams with "Sex and the City" executive
producer Michael Patrick King to tell the hilariously brutal story of a
B-list sitcom star so desperate to revive her career that she agrees to
star in a reality television show called "The Comeback."
Don't miss Lisa Kudrow in an outrageous show-within-a-show-within-a-show
that's unlike anything you've ever seen on television before. "The
Comeback" premieres on HBO this Sunday, June 5.
http://www.hbo.com/comeback/
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Every day, thousands of commercial ships load and unload their cargo at
shipping ports worldwide. In addition to their intended cargo, however,
these enormous vessels also ship other, unintended cargo. Hidden in the
ships' ballast water--the water used to stabilize the ships when they're
not carrying a load of cargo--and stuck to the ships' hulls, millions of
tiny plants and animals also make their way around the world.
The Apple Learning Interchange electronic field trip, "Biological
Invasions: The Introduction of Non-Native Species Worldwide," will get
you thinking about invasive species and how they affect you, how you
affect them and their introduction around the world.
http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1001606/
http://www.apple.com/ali/
8. The Buzz on H.264
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"Breathtaking," "stunning," "awesome"--just some of the words people are
using to describe QuickTime 7 and their favorite videos encoded in
H.264.
The buzz is spreading from the HD Gallery--where you'll find 480p files
that will play on an even broader range of computers--to hot new videos
from Weezer, the Doves and Endorphin Productions. See what has everyone
talking and watching.
And if you want to start encoding in H.264, QuickTime 7 Pro makes it
unbelievably easy. Learn more.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/
http://www.weezer.com/downloads/
http://www.emichrysalis.co.uk/players/doves/quicktime/
http://endorphin.com/stories/qt7.php
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
9. iTunes Corner
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Did you know you can pre-order the new Black Eyed Peas' album, "Monkey
Business"? Available for download on Tuesday, June 7, the album features
15 highly-anticipated new tracks from the Peas and iTunes exclusive
content--three downloadable music videos (iTunes v4.8 required) and a
digital booklet.
Preview the Peas' new single "Don't Phunk With My Heart" now.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=64854252
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?selectedItemId=54068337&playListId=54068335
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Download the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Different" by
Seattle-based quintet Acceptance. Check back every Tuesday for a new
free download.
If you haven't already, download the newly released version of iTunes
(v4.8) for Mac and Windows. It's free.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=65612371
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
10. Hot Tips
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If you haven't had an opportunity to use QuickTime 7 Pro yet, watch a
demo to see what you're missing. Find out how simple it is to resize the
window smoothly during playback, access the playback controls in
full-screen mode and more.
If you upgrade to QuickTime 7 Pro, you can record audio and video;
create H.264, MPEG-4, 3GPP and 3GPP2 content; play movies in full
screen; save movies from the web; create slideshows; design media skins;
prepare movies for streaming and much more.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/theater/quicktime.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
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next issue on June 17.
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