John A. Davis News


John A. Davis News

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Superdrag, Knoxville's perennial underdogs of power pop, blasted through a short set of three-and-a-half-minute pop nuggets during their powerful set at Pangaea. The "ultra lounge" with bottle service appeared to be one of the most unlikely places to catch a... ... Full Article

Century Fox has landed screen rights to the 1938 children's book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" reports Variety . The story follows Mr. Popper, a house painter whose dreams of Arctic exploration prompt him to write letters to real explorers. ... Full Article

Well, we're all pretty excited here at NPR Music these days. Earlier this week, we learned that we've been nominated for an Emmy, specifically for our Project Song feature. ... Full Article

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The guy/girl power-pop duo seems to be a relatively recent development (see Mates of State, Quasi). But Georgie James, the band name of ex-Q and not U drummer John Davis and singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn, look further back then recent indie... ... Full Article

New at BOP: Daily Box Office Analysis Review: Bottleshock How to Spend $20 Movie of the Day: Traitor Monday Morning Quarterback Hindsight: Titanic Part I TiVoPlex Review: Pineapple Express Share & Save del.icio.us This CGI-animated film is based on the ... Full Article

John A. Davis won an unexpected Oscar nomination for his family hit animated feature Jimmy Neutron, and the director returns with a richer, more layered and complex feature cartoon, The Ant Bully. ... Full Article

How did Superdrag stand out when it first got started? John Davis: It was around 1992 in Knoxville and there were an awful lot of little Rage Against the Machines and Smashing Pumpkins Jr.'s running around. ... Full Article

Fans of melodic, British invasion styled rock are likely to recall '90s band Superdrag known primarily for the hit "Sucked Out" and an appearance on the Dude Where's My Car? soundtrack. ... Full Article

The story, co-written by director John A. Davis and Steve Oedekerk ("Kung Pow: Enter the Fist") has big-headed hero Jimmy Neutron (voice by Debi Derryberry) going on a rescue mission to save the parents of earth from certain doom on ... Full Article

John Davis hopes that his first stab at feature animation - the ultra cute Jimmy Neutron - is Oscar bound when the Academy recognizes feature animation next year, even when competing with fellow Texan entry Waking Life. ... Full Article

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