| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1, 2007 PICK OF DESTINY DVD CONTEST: Send in a picture that illlustrates your true D psycho fan status. It can be anything, a photo of you, a drawing, anything! The best entries will receive Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny DVD's!!! Send entries to: tenaciousjoes@yahoo.com February 22, 2007 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny hits DVD on February 29th! There will be a contest to win free copies coming soon! can't wait?... pre-order your copy now! Don't miss KG in the upcoming flick Wild Hogs. You can check him out rockin the Pussy Cat Dolls if you click HERE and scroll down to the blooper reel. November 27, 2006 Tenacious ?D in the Pick of Destiny ---Premiere Recap So this is my second time in LA thanks to KG. The man flew me out to LA and put me up in the West Hollywood Hyatt, aka the Riot House. Jim Morrison used to live there. The Rolling Stones have thrown TVs out its windows. If you’ve seen Almost Famous, a couple of its scenes are shot there. Oh, and it’s just up Sunset Boulevard from Carney’s Hotdogs, best hotdogs on the planet! So I get to the premiere at about 6:00. The D’s new album is blasting in the background and sounding effing awesome. There’s a crazy energy in the crowd, it feels unreal standing there with thousands of crazy D fans all packed into a half block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard. As I’m waiting in line at the will call booth the first limo pulls up; it’s Mr. Liam Lynch. He hops up on the podium and says a few words and then begins to make the rounds. Next limo to arrive was Paul F. Tompkins, who was quickly followed by Lee. After picking up my tickets I make my way down the red carpet and into the theater. Once inside I find out they don’t let you go back out front, so I actually missed the D’s arrival. But I’m told they pulled up in a Cutlass Supreme...classic. With a little extra time before the movie I hang out in the lobby chatting with friends of the D and fellow psycho fans. After a few minutes I happen to glance over my shoulder and fucking Dave Grohl is standing right behind me! Then I look up to the bar and there’s Ben Stiller chatting it up with Lee. I look closer and realize Ben’s dad Jerry Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor are right there too. After a few dozen more star struck moments like this I finally make my way into the theater and take my seat. Waiting for the film to start I hear a familiar voice and find Andy Dick sitting two rows behind me. Just over his shoulder is John C. Reilly. Finally the lights start to dim. A moment later Jack and Kyle regally march down the center aisle dressed appropriately as two kings, complete with velvet robes, gold crowns and scepters. They take the stage and each say their thank yous and then finally the film begins. Now I’m not gonna ruin anything for you, so you don’t have to worry about spoilers. It was really funny just watching the credits. Each time a name appeared on the screen you could tell what part of the room the person was in from the cheering. The movie opens up with the song Kickapoo, which is mind blowing. Dio fucking rocks his part, and it’s pretty amazing how well the kid playing young JB (Troy Gentile) matches Jack’s mannerisms. The musical scenes are really what stand out most in the flick. I know, big surprise when you’re talking about the Tenacious D movie, but they really are seriously kickass. The album sounded great to me to begin with, but seeing the music in the context of the movie added so much more. If you watch closely during the scene for Master Exploder you’ll see cameos from stand up comedian Neil Hamburger, who’s currently opening for the D, and John Konesky, who plays electric guitar in KG’s other band Trainwreck. Oh, and another random note from the Master Exploder scene: KG wearing eye liner and a bandana looks eerily like Boy George. Sorry Kyle! But seriously, Kage rocked the role of the rock n’ roll Mr. Miagi. Speaking of standouts, Lee (aka JR Reed was seriously cracking me up in all his scenes. Now I don’t want to go into plot at all, so just one last thing... Paul F Tomkin’s speech about Satan at the very end is absolutely CLASSIC. After the film we head over to the after party at the Roosevelt Hotel across the street. I’m rolling with Kyle’s lady friend Nissa. We’re what feels like the only two non-industry people in the room. The after party is in a giant three section ballroom. We walk in the door and the place is packed. People are everywhere. Ben Stiller is just over my shoulder, Liam Lynch and Dave Grohl are hanging out in the corner, and Ronnie James Dio is making the rounds with his 8 ft gorilla bodyguard. Even young JB is hanging out. I make my way to the back of the room and discover the open bar, I am a happy man. We grab many a drink and are then brought over to Kyle’s private booth. Andy Dick is sitting just across the table from me. The tables are covered with tarot cards. In true nerd fan style I pocket a couple for the old D collection. I get a few more drinks in me and then start making the rounds. By the end of the night I was completely ripped and had met more celebrities then in my entire life combined. Coolest person of the night hands down… Ronnie James Dio. We bumped into him and started talking and he ended up being the friendliest, most gracious guy ever. We snapped a couple pictures with him and he was just really super cool. At the end of the night security pushed everyone to the front door, and we all stumbled out into the street. By this time I was so blitzed I couldn’t even tell my cabby where my hotel was, a friend ended up having to help me out. She told me the next day all I kept telling him was “it’s by the hotdog place!” over and over again. This was by far my coolest experience with the D. I have literally been waiting for this movie for over five years, and it lived up to everything I’d hoped for. When I’d first heard the D had a movie in the works, I hadn’t even been to a show. I hadn’t met the band. I don’t think I even knew any fellow fans at the time. I was just a nerdy college freshman with way too much time on his hands. And yet somehow five years later I ended up being flown out to the premiere personally by Kyle Gass himself. It’s still kind of blowing my mind. It’s been a trip. I don’t know what else to say other than a very special thank you to KG, as well as all the fellow fans that have made this experience so fucking amazing. November 16, 2006 - After much delay my premier photos are finally posted! It was seriously an amazing time and the movie was efffing great, a review will be coming soon! - The Pick of Destiny Soundtrack is now on sale, get a copy already holmes! Click HERE. - You can watch the first 6 minutes of the Pick of Destiny movie over at youtube, click HERE to check it out. - Watch the D's appearance on Conan last night by clicking HERE. - Oh, and don't forget Letterman too... LINK. - I know I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff right now, but fuck it, see all you midwesterners at the Chicago show next week! November 1, 2006 - HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT! I am being flown to Los Angeles by the D for the premier of the Pick of Destiny... I don't know what else to say! HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT! I'll report as much as I can. - There's a TON of new D merch available over at kungfunation.com including a totally sweet deluxe edition package of the D's new album. Check it out now! - The second video off the D's new album is now online.... check out "Classico" HERE. - You can listen to a lot the new album HERE. The password is: thed2 - I've got my hands on an advance copy of the Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny book. Only problem is I can't read it! After turning a few pages I realized i was going to totally ruin the movie for myself, so I put it down. For now all I can say is check it out... its like a comic book version of the movie... very cool! Check it out HERE. October 26, 2006 Holy shit this is a lot of updates…. the Pick of Desitny is almost upon us people. Less than one month till D-day! - The release date of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny has been moved to Wednesday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Weekend). The official premier of the film will happen at Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Thursday, November 9th. - HEAVY.com is hosting a Tenacious D-Cup Divas contest. Make a video with your hottie explaining your love of the D and score some sweet gear… check it out HERE. …Another Pick of Destiny Contest HERE. …And another HERE. - You can Pre-order a limited edition boxed set of the new D album over at Amazon… there’s also an exclusive clip of the D performing Master Exploder from the movie there too. Click HERE to check it out. - The video for Pick of Destiny, the title track from the D’s upcoming album is now online, check it out HERE. - There’s a great thread on the new album posted at the new fan run Tenacious D forum HERE. - Tenacious D the Book? Yup, you read that correctly. There’s gonna be an illustrated book version of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny hitting stores November 6th… more details to come! - Tenacious D is in the November 20Q feature in Playboy magazine… you can read a lot of it HERE. - And last but not least, the official site of the Tenacious D movie has been completely revamped… if you haven’t checked it out yet, get your ass over there! www.tenaciousdmovie.com September 4, 2006 - I just got word that John K. (the creator of Ren and Stimpy, as well as the D's video for Fuck Her Gently) is creating: 1) an animated opening for the Tenacious D movie, 2) a brand new Tenacious D music video... AND 3) a line of Tenacious D toys to go along with the release of the movie. There's an article on it HERE, some cool D sketches in John K's blog HERE, and pictures of the Kage and Jables toys HERE. - The Trailer for Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny is showing before Talladega Nights and Snakes on a Plane, if you still haven't seen it yet you can check it out HERE. - Tenacious D is going to be touring Eupope later this year, click HERE for details. - KG's band Trainwreck will be touring the midwest and southern states at the end of September. Click HERE for details. July 21, 2006 Alright peeples, it's been WAY to long since I've updated the site (damn working for the man!) but here's what's new... - Jables is officially married to Tanya Haiden. Their first son Samuel Jason Black was born on June 10, 2006 - Kyle's kickass side project Trainwreck is currently touring the country. Click HERE to check them out. - Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny is slated for release on November 17th. - Word has it the D is re-working the ending of the movie, for which they are writting a new song titled "Rock Off with the Devil". Other songs in the movie will include: Kickapoo, Master Exploder, The Government Totally Sucks, Dude I Totally Miss You, The Pick of Destiny, Shells, and I'm Roasted. - There's some totally sweet production photos from the movie HERE. - Tenacious D makes me feel... soapy? I'm not sure what exactly this is from, but it's a pretty funny TD movie promo with Jack & Kyle, as well as Amy Poehler and Tim Robbins... click HERE to watch. January 16, 2006 JABLES GETTING MARRIED?!?! I haven't had a chance to officially confirm this yet, but rumor has it Jack is getting married to his girlfriend animator/musician Tanya Haden. December 13, 2005 KONG CONTEST! Alright peeples, In honor of the opening of King Kong, one of JB’s biggest films yet, we’re gonna be having a new contest. To enter send in a Tenacious D/ King Kong themed drawing. And don’t worry, artistic skills are not necessary, as evidenced by my beautiful example entry HERE. Whoever sends in the funniest picture wins a Kong Pack, which will include an official Kong t-shirt, hat, poster and soundtrack. Send entries to tenaciousjoes@yahoo.com November 19, 2005 KONG IS COMING! Peter Jackon's remake of the classic flick starring our very own JB will be hitting theaters on December 14th. There'll be a Kong Contest coming to Tenacious Joe's very soon. In the meantime, cllick below for the trailer or check out KongIsKing.net. TEASER TRAILER: small | medium | large FULL TRAILER: small | medium | large October 23, 2005 The first ever review of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny is up over at Aintitcoolnews.com and from the looks of it this flick is gonna RAWK! Also if you haven't seen it yet, there's another edition of the Hell O'clock news posted over at tenaciousdmovie.com. July 30, 2005 There's a very good, and very indepth, article on the D movie over at Ain't It Cool News. Click HERE to check it out. July 21, 2005 "The time draws nigh, when two nights shall rise, from the depths of hell, to rock your very soul." ......In other words, THE OFFICIAL TENACIOUS D MOVIE SITE IS HERE!!! Click HERE to check it out my fellow D-ciples! June 17, 2005 The first behind the scenes footage of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny has emerged! Click HERE to check it out!!! June 2, 2005 The first trailer for JB's upcoming film King Kong is now online. Click HERE to check it out!!! April 3, 2005 Excellent news D-ciples! After *numerous* delays the Tenacious D movie is finally getting underway!!! The film's production office is up and running and filming is expected to begin in the near future! To find out more about Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, click HERE. January 20, 2005 Want access to exclusive Tenacious D and Trainwreck bootlegs? Have a question you want answered? Or just want to chat it up with fellow fans? Join up over at the TW message board and we'll sort you out! Click HERE to check it out!!! December 13, 2004 There's a good interview discussing the D's upcoming movie posted HERE. Also, here's a link to an oldy but goodie from the D's appearance on the Andy Dick Show... click HERE for Hellacious A! November 22, 2004 There is an excellent article on the D movie posted HERE. November 13, 2004 I just posted a brand new interview with KG over at the Trainwreck site. Click HERE to check it out. Also, don't miss the Wreck at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on December 11th! November 13, 2004 With Jack already in New Zealand filming King Kong, the D's decided to tour both New Zealand and Australia next month! Rumor has it that on Jack's next break from filming he's gonna be heading back to Los Angeles and going into the recording studio with Kage to record several BRAND NEW SONGS for the upcoming D movie! November 12, 2004 There are a ton of D television appearances coming up. Jack and Kyle will both be making guest appearances on the series premier of the animated show "Tom Goes To The Mayor" which airs on the Cartoon Network during Adult Swim on Sunday Nov. 14. Kyle is also appearing on the Independat Film Channel's special "Spinal Tap Goes To 20" which airs every Saturday night this month. And last but not least, KG and Lee just filmed an episode of the upcoming WB sitcom "Shacking Up". There's no word on an air date, but keep your eyes peeled. October 10, 2004 There are a bunch of new behind the scenes clips of Jables on the set of King Kong in New Zealand available courtesy of KongIsKing.net. Click HERE to check 'em out! Oh, and special note people, numerous sources have verified that after this flick, Tenacious D the movie is next on the table! June 16, 2004 The TRAINWRECK FAN OF THE MONTH CONTEST is back! Simply email a photo of yourself and the reason why you should be Trainwreck's fan of the month to fotm@twreck.net. Winners will receive a FREE TRAINWRECK T-SHIRT! ______________________________________________ |
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