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| Update December 3rd, 2002 - BON JOVI CONCERT WEBCAST WINS EMMA AWARD LONDON, 2 DECEMBER 2002 -- The groundbreaking web / cinecast of Bon Jovi's London Shepherd's Bush Empire concert on 18th September 2002 has won a 2002 International Electronic Multimedia Award (EMMA) in the Entertainment - Music Category. In addition to the few thousand lucky ticket holders who were at Bon Jovi's special album preview concert, more than fifteen thousand people at cinemas across Europe enjoyed the concert on the big screen via satellite, and were joined by more than a million fans online around the world who viewed a live or archived stream. The International EMMAs recognise excellence in digital media content creation through the acknowledgement of best practice and ongoing educational programmes. Celebrating their 11th anniversary this year, this European-based international awards programme attracts entries from over 40 countries and has the widest reach of any digital awards event worldwide. The Executive Board of the EMMA foundation noted that the webcast was: "A laudable notion that receives major kudos for its innovation, carving the channels for new possibilities in live entertainment. A great starter example of multimedia in service of music production." Ollie Buckwell, Head of New Media at Universal Music International said: "With this event, Bon Jovi were able to play their first intimate, 2,000 capacity show in many years and yet reach a further 15,000 people at venues and cinemas across Europe and more than a million on the internet. We've been staggered by the positive feedback from fans around the world, and acknowledgement from the EMMAs has capped a great event for everyone concerned." |
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| Update : 6th June 2003 HOLLYWOOD (Zap2it.com) Jon Bon Jovi will star in "One Wild Night" for Universal Pictures. The film, to be directed by Dylan Kidd ("Roger Dodger"), is based on the singer/actor's original pitch to the studio. The story centers on four wealthy couples who indulge in a night of spouse-swapping and afterwards see their lives and marriages shaken, reports Variety. Dario Scardapane ("Posse") was commissioned to write a script, and Kidd is rewriting that draft. Bon Jovi will share writing credit. Bon Jovi, who had a recurring role in the television series "Ally McBeal," was last seen on the big screen in John Carpenter's "Vampires: Los Muertos." He also appeared in the movies "U-571," "The Leading Man," and "Pay it Forward." No production date has been set yet for "One Wild Night." |
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| September 11, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BON JOVI THIS LEFT FEELS RIGHT BON JOVI To Release Their Greatest Hits With A New Twist; In Stores: November 4, 2003 New York, NY - * The first-ever to headline the NFL KICKOFF Spectacular in Times Square, NYC. * One of the TOP 10 GROSSING CONCERT TOURS of 2003 * The #3 TOURING ACT in 2003 as voted by readers of Rolling Stone magazine. * The #4 All-Time Greatest MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Live Performance * The #4 All-Time Greatest NFL MUSIC EVENT in Rolling Stone magazine * In the past three years: Three sold-out world tours in three years. Two studio albums and one live album in three years. Multiple Grammy Nominations in the past three years. 2000 - 2003 have been incredibly successful (and busy) for one of the most recognized and beloved rock groups in the world. And at the end of the day, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SONGS. BON JOVI are set to release THIS LEFT FEELS RIGHT on NOVEMBER 4, 2003. Co-produced by PAT LEONARD, JON BON JOVI and RICHIE SAMBORA, THIS LEFT FEELS RIGHT is a showcase of the band's greatest hits, each completely reworked from an acoustic base with new arrangements and various styles. (In addition to the Bon Jovi hits, which include "Born To Be My Baby," "Keep The Faith," "It's My Life" and "Wanted Dead or Alive," the band has included two new songs, "Last Man Standing" and "Thief of Hearts".) THIS LEFT FEELS RIGHT is not the band performing their most popular songs with two acoustic guitars. Each song has been broken down to its core elements, re-discovered and re-crafted, constructing an album that takes the songs you thought you knew in a whole new direction. "We went into the studio thinking we were making an acoustic record," says Jon Bon Jovi. "We had a definite idea of the record we were going to make. But once we began experimenting with the songs and trying out new ideas we created a very different, unique album. We made a complete left turn and took the project down a different road. " The band joined forces with veteran producer PAT LEONARD (Madonna, Rod Stewart, Elton John) and began the process of choosing which of the many hits the team would rework. Large rock anthems became jazzy riffs. Songs sung aloud to crowds of 80,000 morphed into intimate serenades. Tempos and instrumentations, phrasings and arrangements have been revamped and each track is as if it were a brand new song. The long hours in the studio have been some of the most creative and productive the band have ever experienced. "I am having the most fun I've ever had working on this album," elates Richie Sambora. "I'm so excited - I literally cannot wait to get into the studio everyday and get to work." The concept of stripping the songs down to their basic elements and performing them acoustically is nothing new for Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora made history when they took to the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1989 and performed "Livin' On A Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive" with just two guitars. That monumental performance inspired the UnPlugged TV series and the UnPlugged movement in music. That watershed moment was voted the #4 All Time Greatest MTV VMA Performance. Since that time, Bon Jovi have performed "busks" all over the world, in cities as diverse as Moscow, London, Barcelona and Sydney, in front of thousands and thousands of fans who gather to witness the acoustic public concerts. In 2001, Jon and Richie gave a stirring performance of "Livin' On A Prayer" at the America: A Tribute To Heroes telethon. Later that year, the duo performed a poignant rendition of "Here Comes The Sun" as a tribute to George Harrison at the MY VH-1 Awards. In January 2003, the band decided to take the acoustic setting even further and performed an entire concert acoustically in Yokohama, Japan. The band then hand-picked several cities on their Bounce tour and designated them as shows which would open with a one-hour acoustic set before performing the remainder of the concert "plugged in." These shows were a thrill for the band, the fans and the critics alike. The St. Paul Pioneer Press wrote, "Even unplugged, Bon Jovi rules!" Once the tour had ended, Bon Jovi took that enthusiasm and headed right into the studio to work on the acoustic record. www.bonjovi.com |
| BON JOVI CONCERT FOR 80,000 IN LONDON�S HYDE PARK Saturday 28 June 2003 - It will be the biggest concert of the Summer: Bon Jovi, multi million selling rock giants, have announced that they will perform to 80,000 at London's Hyde Park on June 28 2003, joining a famous elite few that have played this historic park. This London date is part of Bon Jovi's Bounce World Tour, which will see the band performing in stadiums in Glasgow, Wolverhampton and Manchester. Tickets are on sale now. BUT HURRY TO GET YOURS... because 100,000 CONCERT TICKETS WERE SOLD IN TWO DAYS of them going on sale! Bon Jovi are riding high on both sides of the Atlantic with their new album winning critical acclaim and the band winning universal plaudits for their 20 years at the top of the slippery rock pole. In September, to launch the new album, Bon Jovi played a storming gig at the tiny 2000 seater Shepherds Bush Empire. This concert was beamed live via satellite to 11 UK UCI Cinemas and webcast to 60 nations � it has currently been seen by a staggering 1 million people, Fans and media were united in their view that Bon Jovi have few equals � they are simply one of a handful of truly great live rock bands: "..watching the mighty Bon Jovi�s masterclass in how to rock a room. All bases were covered." Time Out "Giants bounce back to give rock a good name." Daily Mail "Bon Jovi rocked showing the brilliance that has kept them at the top for 20 years." Daily Star "You give rock a good name" The Times "New Jersey�s finest rock the block." Daily Telegraph The Bon Jovi Bounce World Tour kicks off in Japan on 6 January 2003, followed by US dates in February, March and April, arriving in Europe in May. Jon Bon Jovi, said about the Hyde Park concert: "It's always special when we play the UK, some of our most loyal fans are here. To play the historic Hyde Park, scene of some of the greatest rock moments will be a great buzz, we're looking forward to bringing the roof down - fans are guaranteed a great show. Whether it's 2000 fans at a club gig or 80,000 in a park � we love to take the stage for them." |
| Update October 16th 2002 More than a million watch webcast of Bon Jovi concert LONDON - More than a million music fans across the world have viewed the Internet broadcast of a concert by Bon Jovi in London on Sept. 18 that kicked off the group's latest tour, organizers said Wednesday. The concert at the Shepherd's Bush Empire � Bon Jovi's first European club performance in a decade � showcased material from the group's new album, "Bounce," alongside previous hits such as "Living On A Prayer," "Keep The Faith," and "It's My Life." A global audience of more than 375,000 viewed a live Web cast of the gig, but hundreds of thousands have since watched a recording, which remains available to view until Oct. 18. Bon Jovi have sold more than 92 million albums, and have played over 2,000 shows in 47 countries to more than 31 million people. You can read some reviews from the Shepherds Bush show by clicking here - gig reviews. |