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JAMMIN’ ON THE BRICKS Summer movie Prisoner prompts mania begins Looking for a way to stay pre-Potter party cool in the summer humidity? Luckily, Hollywood studios By Smitha Prasadh someone who can play Hedwig’s have answered our requests. This Contributing Writer theme on a musical instrument), Friday’s new releases include the [email protected] and a trivia contest with a replica remake of The Stepford Wives A brief disclaimer: if you don’t wand as the grand prize; the at- starring Nicole Kidman and want to hear any spoilers, then tendees mainly used the party Matthew Broderick, the Pitch read the following at your own as a way to meet other Atlanta- Black Vin Diesel fueled sci-fi risk. area fans and indulge in some sequel The Chronicles of Riddick, Fans of J.K. Rowling’s wildly fangirling (and fanboying, but and the animated mishaps and popular Harry Potter series the group was mainly female). adventures of Garfield the cat flocked to theaters the weekend Aside from the party go-ers, featuring as the of June 4 to see the long-awaited tons of other Harry Potter fans voice of the famous feline in the third film, Harry Potter and the were there as well; the theater was family flick Garfield. Prisoner of full of peo- Next week be sure to look out Azkaban. ple in line for Disney’s remake of Around On t he “Potter fanatics for hours the World in 80 Days with Jackie m o r n i n g from all over in advance. Chan and a pre-gubernatorial of Friday, Some were Ahnold. Steven Spielberg’s The June 3, there north Georgia met in costume Terminal also is released on w a s o n l y for a ‘line party’ ( m a i n l y Friday, June 18, and is expected one theater g e n e r i c to take off with the Oscar win- showing the at the Regal Hog warts ning talents of Tom Hanks and film at 12:01 Hollywood 24 on students, but Catherine Zeta-Jones. AM—but by there were a The highly anticipated block- that evening, Thursday night.” few Harry buster Spider Man 2 swings into three more and Hagrid theatres at the end of the month, theaters had costumers), on June 30. been opened and were almost some wearing HP shirts (Hot completely sold out due to the Topic’s currently got a great huge demand. selection), some just wearing the An intoxicating Potter fanatics from all over colors of their favorite Hogwarts north Georgia met for a “line house, and some who chose to slave for you party” at the Regal Hollywood come dressed normally. 24 on Thursday night. This party, But the one thing that put Pop sensation Britney Spears coordinated by Tech Computer everybody on equal footing, is giving Atlanta the pleasure Science graduate Marilyn Cole, costumes and clothing aside, was of a second performance at the had at least 30 or 40 people in that they were all there to enjoy By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Hifi Buys Amphitheatre on attendance. the U.S. premiere of the movie Reggae legend Bob Marley may be deceased, but his legend and his music Wednesday, July 21. She already Some of the activities planned with other huge Harry fans. lives on with his former band, The Wailers. Last week they performed at came to Georgia for a leg of her were a scavenger hunt (for ex- On the Bricks, and next Friday’s lineup includes rap sensation Chingy. Onyx Hotel Tour earlier this ample: write down the name of See Potter, page 11 year, but this time she is bring- ing former N’Syncer JC Chasez and newcomer Skye Sweetnam with her. JC Chasez’s solo album FOX viewers “ just say Retro Rooney to rock Roxy was released last February and fans will recognize his hit single By Jessica Luza California-born and bred, one impressive whirlwind tour, first Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love) no” to summer reruns Entertainment Editor wonders if his family connections touring with and the from the Drumline feature [email protected] By Jessica Luza helped the band to win over a Strokes, and then headlining film. 15-year old popster Skye Entertainment Editor For those readers who have recording contract. their own tour, hitting the states Sweetnam’s debut album Noise [email protected] not been introduced to Rooney Although drummer Ned and even venturing to England From the Basement is slated for This summer FOX is doing an unprec- yet, please let me have the honor Brower assured me in a phone and Japan. realeas on August 10. edented move – debuting six new television of doing so. Rooney, named for interview that Robert’s family Even more impressive to Ned Ticket prices go upwards to shows during the summer. With the success the principal in Ferris Bueller’s did not help secure their recent is how they were selling out to $79.50 and go on sale this Sat- of last August’s hit The O.C., studio execs Day Off, is a five-piece rock gig on Fox’s hit soap show The crowds in their hometown of urday at www.ticketmaster.com took notice and are giving summer view- band hailing from glamorous LA even before they had a record and at all Ticketmaster locations ers new shows instead of sloppy second Los Angeles. Not only is their deal. Brower feels that they have nationwide. reruns. “beach party” music catchy, but it “The next their “biggest headline tour and One of the most talked about summer is reminiscent of artists spanning record will be a following in LA” and that the shows chronicles the escapades of Paris from the 60’s to present day. It is concerts there are “most fun, 99X unplugs Hilton and Nicole Richie traveling cross- almost too easy to compare them dichotomy [with but nerve-racking because of country in The Simple Life 2. Another to , , all the friends and family in the summer series newbie North Shore seems eerily familiar and Blur. lots] of melodies audience.” to The O.C., but these gorgeous guys and Guitarist Taylor Locke, and harmonies like He was also quick to add that The successful summer gals work at a luxury hotel in Hawaii – lots bassist Matt Winter, drummer the band members “always have a concert series, 99X, Unplugged of drama is sure to ensue. Ned Brower, keyboardist Louie the first one.” great time in Atlanta,” and recalls in the Park, is back for a second Fox is also hoping to capitalize on the Stephens and lead vocalist Robert that their concert at the Cotton year. These 99X-sponsored per- success of Mark Burnett (creator of Survivor Carmine comprise the group. Ned Brower Club last fall was one of their formances are held every Sunday and The Apprentice) with a reality show called In addition to Robert being Rooney drummer first headlining shows outside of at 7 p.m. at the Park Tavern in Casino, about life in a Las Vegas casino. the lead singer and ringleader California and that it sold out. Piedmont Park. Most perform- It seems the WB also got the memo of the group, he has numerous He revealed that recording ers are up-and-coming and they and created Summerland, in which Lori acting credits to his name, and O.C., (for those non-O.C. fans, for the second album will begin feature national artists as well as Loughlin (Aunt Becky from Full House) just so happens to be the nephew sings the theme in September after their tour is local bands. You can eat, drink discovers that she is now the mother of of Godfather director Francis song), I am still left to wonder complete, and that they antici- and be merry on the patio of the her deceased sister’s children (very Kate Ford Coppola, the cousin of about the initial contract. pate the release for the beginning Park Tavern while listening to Hudson in Raising Helen, is it not?) and recent Lost With or without Hollywood of 2005. acoustic music simultaneously. The WB also has the musical showPepsi In Translation Oscar winning connections, it is clear, if not When asked how the second For more info and a full listing Smash, which features different musical writer/director Sofia Coppola, obvious, that they have talent album would differ from their of performers, check out www. acts singing live each week. Performers are cousin-in-law of director Spike and star power just from hearing first, Ned felt that “the next UnpluggedInThePark.com. expected to include , Joss Stone Jonze, and the brother of actor one song off their self-titled debut record will be a dichotomy,” Don’t forget your ID, you must and Phantom Planet. (Cracking album. with lots of “melodies and har- be 21 or older to attend. Concerts Up, Rushmore) and ex-drummer Since the May 2003 release, continue each Sunday night until of Phantom Planet. Rooney has been busy on an See Rooney, page 11 October 17. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, June 11, 2004 • 11

they actually “play live and are able from page 9 to show people what the band is Rooney about.” monies like the first one,” but that When asked about future plans, the follow-up album will definitely Ned sweetly responded that since all be heavier. He assures current fans the band members are such good that the record will be similar and friends, they hope to “continue for is in the same direction, yet they are a long time” and release album after hoping to attract new listeners with album. Thoughtfully, he suggested the edgier tracks. that he might venture into acting After asking Ned about how it or directing since he actually went was appearing on my guilty pleasure, to film school. He also added that The O.C., he responded politely that music is his favorite and it is “difficult everyone was nice and that they to be an actor and a band.” had a great time. (And here I was Hopefully with the success of expecting some juicy dirt on some their current tour and anticipated of the stars!) second album, Rooney won’t be a Ned is grateful that the appear- wash up, but will continue to de- ance on the overdramatic hit helped liver more lighthearted songs with to boost record sales by 200 percent surferesque melodies for fans in the (seriously, I meant to write 200), future. but he also feels that the release of You can catch Rooney at the Roxy their second single and music video on Friday, June 18 at 8 p.m. All tickets shortly after the broadcast helped. are general admission and cost $16. Ned believes that the WB show They may be purchased at www. “Pepsi Smash” should be attributed ticketmaster.com or at the door the Photo courtesy of Autumn deWilde with boosting their record sales and night of the show. Get there early; California surferesque band Rooney is comprised of Louie Stephens, Taylor Locke, Robert Carmine, Mat- selling the band since on that show their last Atlanta show sold out. thew Winter and Ned Brower. You can catch their crowd-pleasing gig at the Roxy on Friday, June 18.

formances showed depth and skill. decided to show Peter Pettigrew’s from page 9 Alfonso Cuarón’s directorial name on the Marauders’ Map? Potter debut was very welcome following What’s the significance of Harry’s In this film, Harry and his friends Chris Columbus’s rather dry ap- Patronus, which took the shape of begin their third year of schooling at proach to the previous two films. a stag? Why does Hogwarts need the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft The new characters in this book, overhead projectors? And since when and Wizardry. Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, and Sibyl could dementors fly, especially in a Instead of putting up all summer Trelawney, were handled nicely, scene where they were supposed to with his bullying and neglectful as was Michael Gambon’s take on be on the ground? guardians, the Dursleys, Harry loses Albus Dumbledore, formerly played The general consensus definitely control of his temper and is provoked by the late Richard Harris. The mi- is positive; this film is a lot more into using magic on his aunt Marge nor characters, such as the Weasley involved and upbeat than its prede- when she makes terrible comments twins, really rose to the occasion, cessors, where the actors were still about his dead parents. and even John Williams came out of getting into their roles. He leaves his home in Surrey his compositional The scenes of much earlier than anticipated, and rut to create a re- the kids goofing manages to catch a quite unusual ride ally charming and “Afterwards, you around in their to London and Diagon Alley from original musical dormitories, the the Knight Bus, which transports score that fit the felt compelled use of the clock stranded wizards and witches. movie’s energetic to see it again and pendulum as Upon arriving at Diagon Alley spirit nicely. a recurring time- and taking a room at The Leaky Overall, the because there related motif to Cauldron, Harry discovers that a Photo courtesy of Murray Close visuals were in- were so many foreshadow the convicted murderer who escaped Harry is back once again in The Prisoner of Azkaban to save the wizard- c re d ible — t he movie’s resolu- from Azkaban Prison, Sirius Black, is ing world; practice makes perfect when it comes to spell-casting. cinematography little details.” tion, and even the actually searching for him, and that effect anymore, since she finally share several heartfelt conversations and visual effects modern clothing, Black had betrayed his parents to punches him across the face, a scene during the movie that don’t occur were breathtaking Traci Dammann all give this movie their deaths at the hand of the dark that makes the audience burst into in the book. However, Sirius Black and very intricate. Harry Potter fanatic a rich, three-di- wizard Voldemort 12 years ago. applause. is still out there, and breaks into “Afterwards, you mensional, and While on the Hogwarts Express Harry and his friends also meet Hogwarts several times in pursuit felt compelled to realistic feel that with his friends Ron and Hermione, the new Defense Against the Dark of his prey—but is his prey really see it again because there were so really draws the viewer in, regardless they all experience their first brush Arts teacher for the year, Remus who everybody thinks it is? many little details,” fan Traci Dam- of whether he or she has read the with dementors, the chilling and Lupin—he’s the third DADA teacher This chapter of the saga helps mann explained after the show. book. soul-less guardians of the wizard they’ve had, following Quirrell (a to unravel a little more about the Beyond this, the fans’ opinions Fan Julie Reynolds points out, “I prison of Azkaban. Once they get servant of Voldemort) and Lockhart history of the Potter family, and vary on the movie’s intricacies. The think it was more oriented toward to school, however, it’s business as (a conceited phony who accidentally the events that propelled Harry to movie took many liberties with the people who’d read the books than usual. wiped his own memory) during their legendary status as being “the boy book’s plot that some found disap- people who didn’t, but it was still As always, the villains are in their first and second years respectively. who lived.” pointing or puzzling, and facts from really good.” Megan Elsenbeck, element—Professor Snape was as As the year goes on, he is recog- The movie has received a lot of the book that are widely considered to another fan at the premiere, makes sinister as ever, and Draco Malfoy nized as the best DADA teacher well-deserved praise. Harry, Ron, be crucial were omitted or twisted. the same point from a different angle, continues to antagonize Harry and that the students have ever had, and and Hermione (Daniel Radcliffe, What exactly is a Patronus? Who “I liked how they had little nods to the others, though it seems that Harry discovers that Lupin actually Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are the Marauders (Padfoot, Moony, people who read the books.” calling Hermione a “filthy little went to school with his parents. respectively) have really grown up Wormtail, and Prongs) that authored However, for those who didn’t mudblood” doesn’t have its desired Lupin and Harry proceed to and matured as actors, and their per- the Marauders’ Map? Why was it read the novels, the jury’s still out.