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ROBYN HITCHCOCK Sex, Food, Death… and Insects This unprecedented look into Robyn Hitchcock’s creative process features 8 never-before-heard songs Underground cult icon Robyn Hitchcock reveals his creative process as never before in this Sundance Channel® Original Production that chronicles his U.S. tour and a forthcoming album. Celebrated worldwide for his ingeniously twisted rock lyrics, Hitchcock is one of England’s most influential songwriters and performers. This free-flowing musical interview gives an unprecedented glimpse into Robyn’s mind as he’s joined by friends and bandmates like Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey from Young Fresh Fellows, Chris Ballew from The Presidents Of The United States of America, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, and Nick Lowe. Classic numbers like “I Often Dream of Trains,” and priceless footage of Robyn performing with former Soft Boys and Egyptians band member Morris Windsor will delight staunch fans and convert new ones. • Originally aired on the Sundance Channel® in April 2007, followed by multiple airings throughout the summer. • Features original video footage of “I Often Dream of Trains” and special acoustic performances of “Uncorrected Personality Traits” and “My Wife and My Dead Wife” from Robyn’s recent Maxwell’s show with original Soft Boys band member Morris Windsor. • Recent Robyn Hitchcock releases have Soundscaned over *Art not final. 165,000 units to date. • This DVD streets nearly seven months ahead of the forthcoming FEATURES MORE THAN 20 PERFORMANCES album on which EIGHT NEW UNRELEASED SONGS will appear! INCLUDING 8 BRAND NEW SONGS Afterlight* • Star of Venus* • Born on the Wind* • Evolve* • I Often Dream of Trains • John in the Air* • DVD PREORDER JAN 29 RELEASE FEB 26 Flanagan’s Song • Cradled ‘til Dawn* • Sickie Boy* • special features: Four Early Versions of Songs from a Forthcoming Adventure Rocket Ship • Somebody • Uncorrected Album a Footage of Robyn and His Band Playing an Acoustic Version Personality Traits • My Wife and My Dead Wife • of the Title Track From “Ole! Tarantula” Queen Elvis • Creeped Out • NY Doll • $24.95 srp U.S. Single catalog no. AAAE107930 Underground Sun • The Authority Box • $32.95 srp Canada Approx. 59 mins. upc 7-33961-10793-7 Belltown Ramble • Olé! Tarantula • 16 Years* + extras, isbn 1-4229-0649-3 Documentary, *BRAND-NEW SONG! Color RELATED & RECOMMENDED newvideo.com BON JOVI: LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT A once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Bon Jovi’s best-selling CD in a decade becomes the inspiration for an unparalleled live concert DVD. Distributed in Canada by Paradox Distributed in the U.S. by New Video AAAE101350 Entertainment Group. 89 Queensway 902 Broadway, 9th fl, New York, NY West, Suite #500, Mississauga, ON 10010 Tel. (212) 206-8600 WILLIE NELSON/MERLE HAGGARD/RAY PRICE: LAST OF THE BREED Three living legends L5B 2V2 Tel: (800) 267-1216 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] unite on stage for a once-in-a- lifetime event. AAAE77455 Art and Design ©2007 A&E Television Networks. All Rights Reserved. AETN.com.

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