SHOT: Madina Lake - Brian Thompson, director

artist: Madina Lake
song: "One Last Kiss"
label: Roadrunner
director(s): Brian Thompson
production co: 1171 Production Group

NEW RELEASE: Killswitch Engage "Holy Diver"

While there's no denying that the original Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne on vocals was the definitive version of the band — if not the definitive metal band, period — the years with Ronnie James Dio were fertile enough to warrant its own greatest hits compilation and a reunion tour that's documented on the brand new CD/DVD Heaven & Hell: Live At Radio City Music Hall. Killswitch Engage shows props by resurrecting the solo Dio warhorse "Holy Diver" and matching it with a video that pays homage to  the diminutive metal lord's preferred subject matter of medieval machinations. The Killswitch fellows each shine in their roles — especially drummer  Justin Foley as the King who always has a drumstick in hand and ladies in his wake. That's not the only humorous touch in this fairytale adventure directed by Brian Thompson, who manages the difficult task of keeping the action suitably tongue-in-cheek while never letting it get outright silly. (PS: My friend Doug scolded me for not referencing The Kingdom of Caid. I scolded him for even knowing that link.)  --> watch "Holy Diver" in Quicktime or Windows Media

Killswitch Engage "Holy Diver" (Roadrunner)
Brian Thompson, director | Carolyn Vye, producer | 1171, production co | Jason Hafer, DP | Steve Forner, editor

BOOKED: Trevor Hall - Jarrett Bellucci, director

In support of the Shrek The Third soundtrack...

artist: Trevor Hall
song: "Other Ways"   
label: Geffen   
director(s): Jarrett Bellucci
production co: 1171 Production Group

BOOKED: Killswitch Engage - Brian Thompson, director

artist: Killswitch Engage
song: "Holy Diver"
label: Roadrunner
director(s): Brian Thompson
production co: 1171 Production Group

ps: Bonus points to all readers who knew that this is a Dio cover tune...

BOOKED: US5 - Michael Kahn, director

Pop entrepreneur Lou Pearlman's latest boy band US5 build on their successful European reality show Big In America with this video shoot...

artist: US5
song: "In Da Club"
label: Trans Continental
director(s): Michael Kahn
production co: 1171 Production Group

NEWS: 1171 Signs Brian Thompson

1171 Production Group has announced the signing of director Brian Thompson, whose credits include the World War II period piece video "Just Go" for the band Misdirection, currently featured on IFC Media Lab. Thompson also co-directed the web clip "It Hurts" for Angels And Airwaves.

SHOT: Lumidee - Cousin Mike, director

Although the 2006 FIFA World Cup doesn't kick off (no pun intended) in host country Germany until June 9, a video has already been wrapped for  a Lumidee contribution to the official soundtrack album. Snips from previous World Cups and the international smash film Shaolin Soccer will be mixed with footage of Lumidee performing on a soccer pitch.

artist: Lumidee
song: "Dance"
director(s): Cousin Mike
label: M1/Ministry Of Sound
production co: 1171 Production Group

BOOKED: t.A.T.u. - James Cox, director

t.A.T.u. will be shooting a performance video for "Friend Or Foe" in the canyons just outside of L.A. where the 1960s Batman series and many Westerns were filmed.

artist: t.A.T.u.
song: "Friend Or Foe"
label: 1171 Production Group
director(s): James Cox
production co: 1171
rep: Labuda Management

NEWS: Labuda Management To Rep James Cox

Labuda Management announced a representation deal with director James Cox of The 1171 Production Group. Cox directed the feature Wonderland, which starred Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow and many other well-known actors. His music video reel includes recent work for Flipsyde and Rise Against.

NEW RELEASE: Olivia feat. Lloyd Banks "Twist it"

Olivia feat. Lloyd Banks "Twist it" G Unit/Interscope
50 Cent, director
Billy Parks, producer
1171 Production Group, production co.
Michael Bernard, DP
Description: This performance video is highlighted by a choreographed dance routine that takes place while water comes pouring down on Olivia and her dancers. Lloyd Banks has an introductory performance spot on a green set. 50 Cent and other G Unit members make cameos during Olivia's fashion shoot sequence.

SHOT: Flii Stylz - Michael Kahn, director

Those who can't get enough of director David LaChapelle's clown dancing film Rize will want to check out this video. The track(s) appear on the Rize soundtrack and the video stars Tommy the Clown. 1171's Michael directed this clip.

artist: Flii Stylz
song: "Rize/Battlezone"
label: Forster Bros.
director(s): Michael Kahn
production co: 1171 Production Group

SHOT: Olivia featuring Lloyd Banks - 50 Cent, director

Rap kingpin 50 Cent directed a video for the G Unit's sultry singer Olivia. Michael Bernard shot the video; Michael Kahn was the assistant director.

artist: Olivia featuring Lloyd Banks
song: "Twist It"
label: G Unit/Interscope
director(s): 50 Cent
production co: 1171 Production Group

SHOT: Def Leppard - John Logsdon, director

Director John Logsdon takes the viewer behind the scenes of a Def Leppard rehearsal for this video in support of the band's cover of the Badfinger song "No Matter What." The video focuses on the pre-production involved in setting things up and then the actual performance. "No Matter What" is featured on Def Leppard's 2-CD 2-CD hits compilation, Rock Of Ages.

artist: Def Leppard
song: "No Matter What"
label: Island Def Jam/Universal Music Enterprises
director(s): John Logsdon
production co: 1171 Production Group

NEW RELEASE: Flipsyde "Someday"

Flipsyde "Someday"  Cherry Tree/Interscope
James Cox, director
Billy Parks, producer
1171 Production Group, production company
Michael Grady, DP
Steve Reese, editor
Description: Hip hop/rock act Flipsyde performs this song about rising up "Someday" while a storyline focuses on people down on their luck. The stars of these vignettes scratch off lottery tickets that instruct them to make a wish. Some of the wishes include a bum who dreams of being gainfully employed by an EMT squad, and a stressed out woman who wishes her husband was home from the army.

SHOT: 3rd Wish - Abdul Malik Abbott, director

Abdul Malik Abbott directed a video for this European boy band on-location in Los Angeles.

artist: 3rd Wish
song: "I Am"
label: Skreem
director(s): Abdul Malik Abbott
production co: 1171 Production Group

SHOT: Patmoe - Abdul Malik Abbott, director

This video for rapper Patmoe incorporates gang members who embody the song title, "Reprezent Yo Hood."

artist: Patmoe
song: "Reprezent Yo Hood"
label: Skreem
director(s): Abdul Malik Abbott
production co: 1171 Production Group

NEW RELEASE: Marjorie Fair "Waves"

Marjorie Fair "Waves" Capitol
Lex Sidon, director
Katie Molenaar, producer
1171 production company
Description: The bulk of this rock video features new band Marjorie Fair performing among some sun-burnt hills. The film has a grainy, hazy sheen that matches the song's vibe.

SHOT: LB Shortbus - Cary Heckman, director

Remember making fun of kids who rode the shortbus to school? Well, you're going to be very jealous when you see what you were missing out on.  This is the debut video from Long Beach Shortbus, which features members of Long Beach Dub Allstars.

artist: Long Beach Shortbus
song: "California Grace"
label:  Skunk 
director(s): Cary Heckman
production co: 1171 Production Group/MNJ Productions

SHOT: Bleed The Sky - Dr. Joe Lynch, director

Metal band Bleed The Sky grant a raging performance on a Hollywood soundstage in their video for "Minion."

artist: Bleed The Sky
song: "Minion"
label: Nuclear Blast
director(s): Dr. Joe Lynch
production co: 1171 Production Group

SHOT: Fear Before The March Of Flames - Mike Kaminsky, director

Mike Kaminsky directed a video for Equal Vision metal band Fear Before The March Of Flames. Performance was shot in a basement as blood floods the room and threatens to drown the band.

artist: Fear Before The March Of Flames
song: "Should have Stayed In The Shallows"
label: Equal Vision
director(s): Mike Kaminsky
production co: 1171 Production Group