I'll feel better when we hear something.

This is listed on Darius' imdb for some reason

 

 

19 August 2009

Takashi Shimizu Belts Out New Horror

About a haunted song! No, really!

Source: Variety

 

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We’ve all, at some point in our lives, been haunted by a song; the infernal earworm that lodges in our heads and refuses – despite official eviction notices and burly bailiffs – to leave. Today’s Empire earworm, for reasons far beyond our ken, is Travis’ Writing To Reach You. bast*rd bloody Travis, GET OUT OF OUR HEADS!

 

Anyway, Japanese director Takashi Shimizu – the guy who made us all jump with his haunted house flick, Ju-On (aka The Grudge) – has lined up his next film, and it takes the concept of an earworm to its logical conclusion: what if a song could actually haunt you?

 

The untitled English-language movie, written by Chris Philpott, concerns a song so haunting that it drives all who listen to it to suicide. Which means it’s not a million miles away from the haunted lullaby in Chuck Palahniuk’s, erm, Lullaby, and maybe even closer to Monty Python’s legendary killer joke. And closer still to Colourblind, by Darius Danesh.

 

It’ll be interesting to see how much tension Shimizu can wring out of this premise – after all, it should be fairly easy to turn off the song… unless, of course, it becomes incredibly powerful. And we’re also keen to see how he’ll tackle the thorny problem of playing the song in the movie – we recommend getting Nick Cave on it, stat.

 

The idea came from Shimizu and his producing partner, Taka Ichise. Ichise will produce the movie, along with Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer and Brad Fischer. Shimizu will move onto the film after he puts the finishing touches to his latest movie, The Shock Labyrinth, which has the honour of being Japan’s first 3D live-action movie.

 

So, readers – looking forward to this? After all, Shimizu can manipulate mood and a sense of dread like few other directors… but is a haunted song too cheesy for words? Vent below.

 

 

Chris Hewitt

Edited September 9, 200915 yr by megham

We're not the only ones who have no idea where he is. This was on his facebook

 

 

Taraneh Banoo Hi Darius, Can you please get in touch with me regarding a concert with Andy (Persian Star) who recently did a song with Bon Jovi? Been trying to reach you but haven't been successful! Thanks!

It's all too confusing

I would guess the Taraneh Banoo post is merely someone trying to piggy-back their way to fame. Otherwise they

would have gone through the normal agent's route.

As to the imdb entry, someone has obviously slipped up. Entries like this tend to undermine the authenticity of the rest.

I wouldn't be surprised if they'd tried 19 and are now getting desperate.

Confused and desperate. Sounds about right! ;) Sue

quote Bramley - I would guess the Taraneh Banoo post is merely someone trying to piggy-back their way to fame. Otherwise they

would have gone through the normal agent's route.

 

Perhaps he hasnt got an agent - one could be forgiven for thinking that is the case in view of his appearances - joking.

I know things sent to 19 don't always get dealt with. It's really frustrating.

Frustration and Darius go hand in hand. Sue

Especially in the last year and a half.

Hi

 

I don't know if you have seen these but there are pictures of Darius and Natasha's house here:-

 

http://www.latimes.com/classified/realesta...17.photogallery

 

I hope we get some news of Darius's next project soon

Thanks - I've seen some but not all. I'/m curious about where they're living now - but aware that it's none of my business. I'd wonder about anyone i know who has moved.

It's probably somewhere very special if those photos are anything to go by. Thanks FeralCat. Sue

It looks like 19 are going to be very busy this coming year. I see that Nigel lythgoe is returning to the UK to produce with Simon fuller and judge the british version of So you think you can dance. Auditions start in October next. I have watched the american version of this with Nigel as a judge, he was the one who said on Popstars Darius will do what Darius has to do, and the american version was tremendous. Dont know whether the standard here can reach them, not ballroom although it may be incorporated in short snaps, but modern, tap, ballet and every other dance going. A feather in the cap for the BBC who will be showing it.

It doesn't appeal to me at the moment but I am in that kind of mood.

Perhaps this will appeal Meg. has anyone seen the clip trailor for the show Doc martin on ITV 1. anyway it is accompanied by a short sung clip of lets face the music and dance which D sang on pop idol. I thought the clip sounded verymuch like him singing . Hope someone else can catch it and say what they think.I have woke early during the night so caught it three times and to me its close.

Maybe that'll get me to watch it. Mum loves it but a badtempered person with a behaviour problem doesn't hold my attention for long.

That's interesting Preston. Will listen out for it now. Sue

Its only on the trailor Meg which is very short, dont know if it will be used for the actual show.