May 2003

May 29, 2003

 Subject: Info on The Hollow
Source: [upcominghorrormovies.com]
Thanks: Frackzinha
The movie is about Ian Cranston, the great-great-grandson of Ichabod Crane, who returns to Sleepy Hollow unaware of his significant lineage. Ian’s return stirs the vengeful spirit of the Headless Horseman, and a slaughter ensues. Ian, the newcomer, must save his town by confronting the Horseman and settling an old score. Added many to the cast including, *sigh*, Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter, who plays a high school jock and captain of the football team. This is a modern-day Sleepy Hollow story written by Hans (SAINT SINNER) Rodionoff, who has also worked on the upcoming TORTURED SOULS, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT and MAN THING projects. This film is being produced by Dan Levin, Platform Entertainment and Seed Productions, with creature and severed head FX provided by Gabe Bartalos. Shooting begins in May. Erkiletian talked with Fango saying.. " Hans has written a script that is both contemporary and incredibly faithful to the original ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ story. He and I both felt that while Tim Burton’s SLEEPY HOLLOW is a masterful film, it was more of a murder mystery than a scary ghost story. Our goal is to put the fright back into the tale and make a straight-up horror movie. "
CAST
Nick Carter
Kaley Cuoco
Nick Turturro
Judge Reinhold
Kevin Zegers
Joseph Masiello
Eileen Brennan
Stacy Keach
Melissa Schuman

Subject: Captive Hearts
Source: [esmas.com]
Thanks: Angela
Mexico City - May 25, 2003- American singer Nick Carter, member of the pop group Backstreet Boys, filled the Metropolitan Theater on Sunday during his solo concert that he did to promote his new album. The youngest member once again showed, without the support of his bandmates, that he is able to please his thousands of followers, who met in the Hostorical Center for the concert, which sold out in its first week of sales. At 7 pm, the blond came onstage in a white shirt and army pants, and greeted the fans with "Whats up mexico, thank you for coming". He started his show with the songs "Girls in the USA" and "My Confession", from his new album Now or Never. The public, which consisted of mostly girls, gave off the same unconditional love from the first few minutes, until the end of his show. During the hour and a half concert, the concertgoers applauded, sang, and flattered the singer, who promised (in Spanish) to have better communication with his Mexican fans. Accompanied by 5 musicians, Carter voiced the different melodies that are integrated on his album, such as "I Got You", "Miss America", and "Who Needs the World", as well as his new world single "Do I Have to Cry for You". During the whole show, flourescent lights illuminated the stage with shapes, such as hearts, fishes, and circles. Groups of girls even held up posters that formed his name, and messages like "love" and "México". At about 7:45, the poppy sound that started the concert turned into a more rockish sound, and the young 23 year old sipped a little water and spit it onto the fans, wetting the fans with it, and he also poured some on his head. He also played his electric guitar when he performed "Blow Your Mind", "Shout", and "Forever Rebel" Later, in tribute to the pop group that introduced him to the musical scene, and the group that he has recently taken a break from, he performed the songs "Shape of My Heart" and "I Want it That Way" before his screaming, emotional fans, who listened more closely to this section than the parts where he sang his own music. The fans showed their affection the same way as they did during his two shows in March, by throwing intimate articles of clothing at him. He thanked the fans who threw things and told them that they were very pretty and that he would keep them as something special. Despite the small stage, more than three thousand fans attended, and enjoyed Carter's version of "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams, who Nick has admitted to admiring. Finally, Nicholas Gene Cater, his full name, ended the show shortly after 8:30 after saying,, "I love you", he raised his arms in the air, and then left the stage.

May 21, 2003

 Subject: Sunfest 2003: A Plethora Of Musical Talent and Art
Source: [vteens.org]
Thanks: Angela
Saturday was a day filled with cute-male musicians and a plethora of talent. At 2:00 pm, Nick Carter took the stage to perform music from his new solo project, Now or Never. I will admit that I was not sure what to expect. I was, however, tremendously surprised by his great performance and will confess to buying his C.D. after the show. The first thing I noticed about Nick was how much passion he put into his music and what a natural performer he was. His sound is definitely more rock than what we have seen from the Backstreet Boys, but it suited him extremely well. Not only does he still have those signature dance moves, but wowed the crowd with his meticulous guitar playing. He sang about 8 songs from his recent C.D. including Help Me, Girls in the U.S.A. and My Confession, and much to the crowd's contentment Shape of My Heart, Quit Playing Games (With My Heart), and I Want It That Way (from the Backstreet Boys' Discography). - Johanna Kandel

Subject: Nick Carter sets feature debut
Source: [reuters.com]
Thanks: Angela
CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - Backstreet Boy Nick Carter is making the jump to the big screen, signing on to star in the "Sleepy Hollow"-inspired horror thriller "Hollow." The indie project also will mark the feature debut of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" star Kaley Cuoco. Budgeted at less than $5 million, "Hollow" is described as a present-day retelling of "Sleepy Hollow" set in a small New England town where a group of high school seniors learn that they are the direct descendants of those responsible for a tragic event that begins to replay itself. No director is set for the film. Carter, who said he has spent a lot of time searching for the right film part, plays a high school jock and captain of the football team in a role that he describes as a "hormonal brute with a bit of a 'tude." "It couldn't have been more perfect for what I was looking to achieve in making the move into acting," Carter said. "I didn't want it to be something that felt fake or just not right. The role itself is perfect. It's not too much; it's just enough to show people that I can do it." Rounding out the cast alongside Carter and Cuoco are Nick Turturro, Judge Reinhold, Kevin Zegers, Joseph Masiello, Eileen Brennan, Stacy Keach and Melissa Schuman, the latter having had a brush with pop fame as part of the girl group Dream.

Subject: Nick to possibly play Heart of Illinois Fair
Source: DLS
Thanks: Jaime
I called the Fair # today and talked to a lady. Here is what I found out: I said that there were rumors circulating that Nick would be performing on July 12th and she said that's right. She is just waiting for him to send her the signed contract back and that they said it should be no problem. I then asked when she thought the contract would be signed and she said she doesn't really know but she has already signed it and he should be sending it to her. So it LOOKS like that is a confirmed date. Also here is more information about it. All grandstand shows (except Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday) will require a separate $10 general admission grandstand ticket for admittance. Sunday and Wednesday shows are free and Thursday's show is $5.00. All shows start at 8:00 p.m., except where noted. All tickets are general admission and seating is not reserved. No advance grandstand tickets will be sold. Tickets available at the Fair entrance gates and the Grandstand gate. Admission Charges $5.00 for adults before 4:00 p.m., $7.00 for adults after 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for children and kids under six are free Tuesday, July 15 is Senior Citizen Day. All Senior Citizens admitted for $3.00. Advance Tickets Available after June 1st On Sale thru July 10 at any area Kroger store. I'm gonna call the lady back in a week or so to see if its been confirmed.

Subject:Hasbro Signs Pop Music Sensations and Siblings Nick and Aaron Carter to Launch New TWISTER MOVES
Source: [stockhouse.com]
Thanks: Angela
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., May 20, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro Inc. (NYSE: HAS) announced today that Jive Recording artists Aaron Carter and Nick Carter will lend their voices and moves to the launch of Milton Bradley's TWISTER MOVES(TM) game, a dance version of the classic TWISTER game to be launched this June. TWISTER MOVES is sure to get players on their feet and moving, as they follow the more than 100 dance commands called out by two recorded DJs on three CDs. This exciting agreement between Hasbro Games, Jive Records and the Carters will result in an exclusive TWISTER MOVES-compatible music track featuring performances by Nick and Aaron Carter on a CD that will be packaged with the game. This will be only the third time that the siblings have performed on the same recording. In addition to the recording, the Carters will be on hand to host a major TWISTER MOVES launch event this fall, featuring performances by the artists and a larger-than-life 'play-along'TWISTER MOVES session led by Nick and Aaron. The Carters will also be featured in television and print advertising for TWISTER MOVES. 'Nick and Aaron are thrilled to work together on the music track and launch for the TWISTER MOVES game,'said Julia Lipari, senior vice president, Special Projects / Marketing of JIVE Records. 'This is a unique opportunity for them to reach everyone from kids, who like the dance component of the new game, to adults, who remember the classic TWISTER game.' 'TWISTER MOVES is all about music and movement, and both Nick and Aaron Carter have the music and the moves that appeal to kids,'said Mark Stark, vice president of marketing Hasbro Games. 'We're excited to have Nick and Aaron on board to launch this terrific new game.' The multi-tiered marketing partnership was developed and brokered by Alliance, an award-winning entertainment development and strategic alliance firm and partner company of Grey Global Group. The TWISTER MOVES game comes complete with three CDs, each with 60 minutes of dance-style music, and mats. The DJs (a male who directs the left side and a female who directs the right) engage in comedic banter as they provide over 100 dance move directions to the players. First players listen for the dance sequence as called out by the DJs, then they follow the moves with their feet on the TWISTER MOVES mat. Miss a move and you're out! To personalize the experience and increase the challenge, at the beginning of each CD, players are allowed to make up their own special moves to incorporate into the game. Each CD increases in challenge and at the end of each there are three to six Super Sessions, where players have to successfully complete four sets of moves together as one sequence. TWISTER MOVES, for ages 8 and older, will be available in June 2003 wherever toys and games are sold for approximately $19.99.

May 19, 2003

 Subject: Tommy Lee a role model?
Source: [starmagazine.com]
Thanks: NControlKaos
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter is getting tips from Tommy Lee. Nick took the raunchy rocker out to dinner at Koi in L.A. so they could talk about collaborating on a project. When he asked Tommy how he could rough up his too-sweet image, talk turned to tattoos. Tommy showed off some of his skin art, and Nick took his chopsticks and fed Tommy a taste of his entree. Newsflash, Nick: That's NOT what a tough guy does!

Subject: Mexico Dates Update
Source: [Nickcarter.com]
Thanks: Angela, Patty
Please note that according to the official schedule, Nick will be performing on May 24, not May 23 as first reported.
May 24 :: Acafest 2003, Acapulco
May 25 :: Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City

May 13, 2003

 Subject: Nick a dork?
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Thanks: Sandy, Angela
The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (May 16, 2003 coverdate) has online reviews of all the performers who've appeared on American Dreams. On Nick, they had the following to say: Nick Carter as Jay of Jay and the Americans "Come A Little Bit Closer." It may seem impossible, but Carter is even dorkier than the '60s crooner. Grade: C.

May 3, 2003

 Subject: Tampa canceled
Source: [nickcarter.com]
Thanks: Kayla
Due to scheduling conflicts, Nick's Tampa concert, scheduled for May 4th, has been canceled.

Subject: Nick to star in low-budget horror flick
Source: [Melissa Schuman.com]
Thanks: Everyone
Melissa Schuman, formerly of the girl group Dream, got a role in an independent movie. She will play a girl named Amber and the movie is called, "The Hollow." Basically the movie is a modern version of "The Sleepy Hollow." They are still casting for the movie, but Nick Carter of BSB fame will also be in the movie. He starts shooting on May 12th and is said to be very excited about it. No further details given at this time.

Subject: The Acapulco Fest wants Stars
Source: JUAN CARLOS GARCÍA / Grupo Reforma
Thanks: Paola
Mexico City (2 May 2003) - Neither Shakira, Luis Miguel, nor Ricky Martin will not be among the stellar celebrities of Acapulco Fest 2003 as had been speculated because they don't offer their concerts for crowds of less than 20 thousand people, and because of this, the festival staff were left with Alejandro Fernández, Jon Secada, Nick Carter, Papa Roach, El TRI y OV7. Luis de Llano Macedo y Marco Flavio Cruz, producers of the festival which will be held from May 20 - 24 in the port of Guerrero, said at a press conference that although they extended an invitation to Shakira, Ricky and Luis Miguel, they didn't receive a positive response. "They will not be attending because they don't perform for a crowd of less than 20 thousand people... even though Ricky will be in Mexico the week before the festival promoting his new CD, unfortunately he will be with us," said De Llano Macedo.

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