The Flaming Lips - Christmas on Mars

[GreatAmericanZero]

Just checking out apple.com and see they have the trailer for "Christmas on Mars: The Flaming Lips". I think they were working on this film for decades. Heres the the trailer

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/christmasonmarstheflaminglips/

I hope its as good as "The Forbidden Zone" staring Oingo Boingo (that movie RULES). Whatever this movie is, im a-checking it out!

[paulisded]

A friend saw a screening at a big outdoor festival this past summer. Unfortunately, she doesn't recall much of it.

[mikeyboy]

It has Steve from Blue's Clues in it.

[~Katja~]

It has Steve from Blue's Clues in it.

sure does... would love to see if he can break his phony kids character... though the recent images I saw of him make me believe he does

[PapaBear]

sure does... would love to see if he can break his phony kids character... though the recent images I saw of him make me believe he does
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[~Katja~]

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I know, but that was shortly after Blues Clues and he still looks a lot like "steve"

[~Katja~]

Steve Burns and Steven Drozd

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see, all grown up, at 2:30 he is actually using the fbomb

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[GreatAmericanZero]

the children show hosts of the shows from my youth would never cuss!

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[epo]

I feel like I've been waiting for Christmas on Mars as long as ESD has been waiting for Chinese Democracy!

[paulisded]

I feel like I've been waiting for Christmas on Mars as long as ESD has been waiting for Chinese Democracy!

True, but I guarantee we won't be as disappointed.

[epo]

True, but I guarantee we won't be as disappointed.

Good point. I trust Wayne much more than I trust Axl.

Crazy has actually benefited the man.

[mikeyboy]

I love the Lips, and I don't know if there is a more likable frontman out there than Wayne Coyne, but I'm going to go into this with kind of low expectations. I have a feeling it's going to be kind of a mess. Maybe I'll be surprised.

[paulisded]

I love the Lips, and I don't know if there is a more likable frontman out there than Wayne Coyne, but I'm going to go into this with kind of low expectations. I have a feeling it's going to be kind of a mess. Maybe I'll be surprised.

But it will be an interesting mess.

That's the difference (to me at least) between acts like the Lips and G&R, or Radiohead and Coldplay. When the Lips or Radiohead put out something that may be considered a misstep, it's usually because they're attempting something new or different, and it's fun as a fan to figure out what they're trying to say.

[IamFogHat]

A film? Wow, I thought they have been working on a new album for like four years. Why???

[mikeyboy]

A film? Wow, I thought they have been working on a new album for like four years. Why???

huh? At War with the Mystics came out two years ago. (http://www.amazon.com/At-War-Mystics-Flaming-Lips/dp/B000EGDNCW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1224731707&sr=8-2) They've been working on this movie for a lot longer than that

[RoseBlood]

I love the Lips, and I don't know if there is a more likable frontman out there than Wayne Coyne,

:wub:

[Kublakhan61]

A film? Wow, I thought they have been working on a new album for like four years. Why???

I wish they had worked on that last album for another 4 years ....

Very excited about the movie. It's been at least 6 years since we first heard about it. Happy to finally have more then a few stills.

[celery]

From the way it was covered in "The Fearless Freaks", there wasn't really a script and they were just making it up as they went along. I think that's why it took so long to come out. That, and the fact that the lead (Drozd) was a junkie who they were afraid might die at any point during filming.

Oh, and if you're a Lips fan, see this (http://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Lips-Fearless-Freaks/dp/B0007NN6J2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1224764917&sr=8-1) if you haven't already.

[yojimbo7248]

I read in an interview that Steve was at a Williamsburg party and heard Soft Bulletin for the first time. He was so floored by the album that he immediately packed his stuff and drove to that mecca of acid-fueled art, Oklahoma City, just so he could be involved in the project.

[celery]

I love the Lips, and I don't know if there is a more likable frontman out there than Wayne Coyne, but I'm going to go into this with kind of low expectations. I have a feeling it's going to be kind of a mess. Maybe I'll be surprised.

I always thought Wayne would be a great guest on RnF, and I'd love to hear Ron interview him.

Earl, could you get on that?

[yojimbo7248]

I always thought Wayne would be a great guest on RnF, and I'd love to hear Ron interview him.

Earl, could you get on that?

I love Wayne but he might be a bit too out there for RnF. I'm thinking how David Lynch was on the show with that spacey meditation talk and it fell flat. Wayne might be similar. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong and Ron and Wayne would hit it off. Now that Fez is back, he might have some weird connection with WC.

[celery]

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/10/nbc-chime-in-ca.html

[paulisded]

I love Wayne but he might be a bit too out there for RnF. I'm thinking how David Lynch was on the show with that spacey meditation talk and it fell flat. Wayne might be similar. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong and Ron and Wayne would hit it off. Now that Fez is back, he might have some weird connection with WC.

Wayne isn't as "off" as his music and onstage demeanor implies. He's smart, down-to-earth, and well-versed in R&R history. In other words, a perfect guest for R&F.

[paulisded]

I wish they had worked on that last album for another 4 years ....

Very excited about the movie. It's been at least 6 years since we first heard about it. Happy to finally have more then a few stills.

It's an Abe sighting! Stick around, my friend.

[burrben]

i cant wait

[mikeyboy]

Available for pre-order now. (http://www.flaminglips.com/christmassplash/?eml=102008/LipsXmas/preorder/email1)

Mega Deluxe Edition $39.99

- Christmas on Mars DVD
- Christmas on Mars CD featuring the film's score
- Exclusive Christmas on Mars t-Shirt
- Collectible Christmas on Mars movie ticket
- Trading Card Set featuring Christmas on Mars character still shots
- Eat Your Own Spaceship sticker
- Eat Your Own Spaceship popcorn box


Deluxe Edition $24.99

- Christmas on Mars DVD
- Christmas on Mars CD
- featuring the film's score

[GreatAmericanZero]

Available for pre-order now. (http://www.flaminglips.com/christmassplash/?eml=102008/LipsXmas/preorder/email1)

Mega Deluxe Edition $39.99

- Christmas on Mars DVD
- Christmas on Mars CD featuring the film's score
- Exclusive Christmas on Mars t-Shirt
- Collectible Christmas on Mars movie ticket
- Trading Card Set featuring Christmas on Mars character still shots
- Eat Your Own Spaceship sticker
- Eat Your Own Spaceship popcorn box



i want that!

[paulisded]

i want that!

I'll be buying it.

[paulisded]

http://assets1.pitchforkmedia.com/images/original/146924.xmasonmarsdeluxe.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tA_TzRbEKo

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From Pitchfork: (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/146924-flaming-lips-unveil-mega-deluxe-mars-package)

Phew! Okay, let's recap. As that genial weirdo up there-- Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne, as you know-- noted, his Lips will offer up a "mega deluxe Christmas on Mars package" through their webstore for a limited time. In addition to the DVD of the long-awaited film and a CD of its score, those who opt for the fancy package will receive a popcorn box with "real Flaming Lips popcorn stuffed inside of it," an "Eat Your Own Spaceship" bumper sticker, a replica of the tickets from the screenings of the film earlier this year, trading cards of the band's members, and a t-shirt. [Via Wired's Listening Post]

The first 1,000 such sets will get their popcorn box autographed by the band, and packaged at random in ten of those initial 1,000 will be a golden ticket that will get you VIP admission to the band's New Year's Eve gig in Oklahoma City. And with that, I believe we now have our dictionary definition of "mega deluxe".

In addition to the standard and mega deluxe editions of Christmas on Mars, there's also a vinyl version coming our way. In addition to the film, you'll get the score on a Martian green LP, plus a white 7" sporting some seasonally-appropriate selections and the band's take on Spacemen 3's "Lord Can You Hear Me" (later recorded by Spiritualized as well). All incarnations of Christmas on Mars are due November 11 from Warner Bros.

In other news, the Lips led their March of 1,000 Flaming Skeletons through the streets of Oklahoma City over the weekend, and, naturally, it was amazing. The band also interpreted NBC's tri-chime theme for a forthcoming series of promos. And they're apparently playing a hometown show on New Year's Eve, if that silly bearded fellow up there is to be believed.

Christmas on Mars vinyl edition bonus 7":

A1 Silent Night
A2 Lord Can You Hear Me
B1 It's Christmas Time Again

[paulisded]

I pre-ordered hoping for the autographed copy and/or the tickets to the big New Year's Eve show.

[celery]

So has anyone seen this yet? I haven't heard much about it. Thoughts?