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New Options weight generic video advertising BY THOM DUFFY ists to hold down their fees. campaign kicks off Wednesday (20) Wednesday's U.K. launch is ex- "I, for one, have always been opti- as U.K. video distributors seek to pected to start with a 60- second TV TAMPA, Fla. -In the face of the re- mistic," says veteran New York pro- reverse the current trend of declin- commercial, half of which is devoted cession, U.S. promoters, booking moter Ron Delsener. "I am pessimis- EMF UNBELIEVABLE ing rentals. to a generic message. The debut of agents, and venue operators are tic" about this summer. Although title-led joint advertis- the second commercial, which in- bracing for a tough touring season In contrast, leading European con- ing has been tested in the past, the cludes location shooting, has been this spring and summer. Concern cert promoters say they expect a DOMESTIC 12" AND CD5 new $19.8 million campaign, which delayed by adverse weather condi- over a soft market is spurring talk of strong summer tour season, despite RUSH RELEASED FEBRUARY 18th. will advertise 88 titles between Feb- tions. more package tours by two or more war -related worries over internation- ruary and the end of December, is Each commercial will have four headliners, a return to bargain -priced al travel. U.K. promoter Harvey FROM EMI RECORDS USA the first geared to TV spots (80% of (Continued on page 70) tickets, and renewed pressure on art- Goldsmith says ticket sales are run- budget), the most expensive, and ning ahead of last year and "nobody the first to stress generically the is wearing tin hats or gas masks." concept of video as an entertain- Similarly, German promoter Marek ment medium. Lieberberg reports brisk business for The campaign's success in raising The Days Of Shannon, upcoming European tours by Paul Si- funds from at least six large U.K. Scott mon, Sting, and others. suppliers could boost the Video While rising artist guarantees and Software Dealers Assn.'s efforts to End On Radio their effect on ticket prices is a peren- organize a similar drive in the U.S. Rock 40 Pirate nial topic in the touring industry, the [The VSDA held a committee meet- BY CRAIG ROSEN Mike Kakoyiannis. WW1 also owns issue has taken on new urgency in an ing Feb. 12 -13 in Dallas to address WYNY and WNEW -AM New York. economic downturn. the issue. Details were unavailable LOS ANGELES -After 699 days at "What we have got is a radio sta- "I'm from New England and peo- at press time.] KQLZ (Pirate Radio) Los Angeles, tion with a 2.7 [12 -plus Arbitron ple are getting laid off in New En- well -known programmer and morn- share], which is not shabby, and gland; my audience is scared," says ing personality Scott Shannon is over a million cume, which is defi- David Jenkins of Professional Facili- gone, and the station has dropped nitely not shabby," WW1 CEO (Continued on page 86) Book of Love John Farr its ill-fated rock 40 format for al- Norm Pattiz says of Pirate. "The bum rock. market was accepting the music Melodic. Danceable. Intelligent. Shannon's last morning show and the positioning of the radio sta- No. 1 IN BILLBOARD Found Guilty In was Feb. 13. The follow- tion, but it was not drawn to the The New Sire Album (4/2- 26389) broadcast ing day, KQLZ was set to drop rock morning show, and it was skewing HOT 100 SINGLES * ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED 40 in favor of straight -ahead album a little younger than we would have Featuring the single Kickback Case WHITNEY HOUSTON (ARISTA) "Alice Everyday" (4- 19550) rock but planned to retain the Pi- liked. The determination has been TOP POP ALBUMS BY PAUL VERNA rate name. At press time, the fu- made to build on that million cume * TO THE EXTREME ture of the remaining air staff at and give the station more of a VANILLA ICE (SBK) HOT R &B SINGLES a flavor, top NEW YORK -John Farr, former the station was uncertain, and rock'n'roll rather than * GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT music buyer for the 420 -unit Tar- new PD had yet to be named. The 40." C &C MUSIC FACTORY (COLUMBIA) get Stores Inc., was found guilty Pollack Media Group will be con- Pattiz says that with the depar- TOP R &B ALBUMS Feb. 8 by a federal jury in St. Paul, sulting the station in the interim. ture of Shannon, who was rumored * DO ME AGAIN FREDDIE JACKSON (CAPITOL) Minn., on 45 counts of fraud and The shakeup at Pirate came only to be making $2 million a year, the HOT COUNTRY SINGLES income tax evasion in an elaborate days after parent company station will operate with a much * WALK ON FAITH kickback scheme involving an in- Westwood One announced that Bob lower cost base. "The morning MIKE REID (COLUMBIA) dependent budget- cassette suppli- Moore, former GM of Greater Me- show was the lowest-rated daypart TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS of radio station, but it was re- * NO FENCES er. dia oldies /classic rock combo the GARTH BROOKS (CAPITOL) According to Assistant U.S. Dis- KRLA /KLSX Los Angeles, had sponsible for 30% of the cost of run- TOP VIDEO SALES trict Attorney Joseph T. Walbran, been named executive VP of the ning the radio station." * PRETTY WOMAN (TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO) jurors deliberated for nearly three WW1 Station Group, replacing (Continued on page 86) TOP VIDEO RENTALS (Continued on page 89) * YOUNG GUNS II (CBS-FOX VIDEO) LE MYSTERE DES VOIX BULGARES, VOLUME 3 features four of Bulgaria's "Amp Fiddler is the first of the P -Funk Maximumisness top choirs including the Radio and Movement for the '90s." -GEORGE CLINTON Television Choir which will tour the US March 28 -April 24. LES MYSTERE DES VOIX BULGARES is the project that put "Slammin'! A refreshing blend of old school funk and World Music on the map. FONTANA/ new school production. I haven't heard melodies like POLYGRAM 846 626 (CD and Cassette). this since Sly & the Family Stone." -SHOCK G /DIGITAL UNDERGROUND 08 "BLACKOUT" the debut album first the single Produced by Mr. Fiddler and Larry Furguson Management: The Dimension Group i o 1 486 0255 2 ALBUM RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 15 © 1991 Elekrro Entertainment, A Division of Warner Commanicollons inc o' A Lmr Warner Company. ADVERTISEMENT www.americanradiohistory.com ...Two In A Million. "We Are In Love" PLATINUM. 46 41 "When Harry Me' Sally._ ;' PLATINUM. With the phenomenal Flatinum success of two albums and his debut l ome video, "Singin' 'n' Swingin'." Harry Conrick, Jr. has brought jazz to an entirely new audience of pop music fans. Performer of the Golden Globe and Academy Award -nominated Promise Me You'll Remember (Love Theme From The Godfather Part III) -and up for three Grammy Awards, including Best Jazz Vocal Performance (a category he won last year) -Harry continues to prove (:ULI NMI teat talent has no limits. Management. Ann Marie ( WdkWnt And he's just warming up. Photo- 1,11 600dare Video. "(nlumbu" Reg. 0 S Pa á In, 011 Mara Regnuada 1911 Stn¡ Nag EA On Columbia and Sony Music www.americanradiohistory.com Orion Rumored To Be Seeking Buyer Castle Rock Ent Seen As Likely Bidder BY DON JEFFREY dams Family," "Bill & Ted's Excel- board's Top Video Rentals chart last lent Adventure II, "" "The Favor," and week with "RoboCop 2." TENTS Goes My Baby." Despite its recent successes, 0 NEW YORK-Strapped for capital to "There c fi- make and market movies, Orion Pic- Orion Pictures currently has a $100 though, Orion is not reaping big VOLUME 103 NO. 8 FEBRUARY 23, 1991 tures Corp. is expected to be acquired million -plus box -office blockbuster in nancial rewards because it has signed or to sign away future film and home "Dances With Wolves," which has away distribution rights to many of video rights, analysts and industry just been nominated for 12 Academy its films to other studios. IS RADIO REALLY FACING THE MUSIC? sources say. Awards (see story, this page). And Last year, Columbia Pictures The delicate relationship between music and radio is in serious trouble, The most likely buyer at present is many believe that the company's lat- agreed to advance $175 million to Ori- according to NARAS president Michael Greene who speaks out in this the independent movie -and-television est feature release, "The Silence Of on in exchange for overseas film and week's Commentary. Page 6 production firm Castle Rock Enter- The Lambs," will be a hit. home video distribution rights to the tainment, 34% of which is owned by Orion Home Video topped Bill- (Continued on page 88) BMG, MALLOYS VENTURE INTO PUB DEAL Columbia Pictures Entertainment.