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The Movie Channel
Sunday, December 6
11:10pm EST (110 min)
Basquiat

Rated R - 1996, Drama: Based on the story of Jean Michel Basquiat, a noted New York artist whose career was cut short by a heroin overdose. Dir: Julian Schnabel, Starring:Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper.

Additional Air Dates:

12/09/98 9:40AM EST on TMC 2 12/09/98 6:00PM EST on TMC 2 12/09/98 3:25AM EST on TMC 2 12/15/98 11:15AM EST on TMC 2 12/15/98 5:15PM EST on TMC 2 12/15/98 3:25AM EST on TMC 2 12/19/98 1:20PM EST on TMC 2 12/19/98 4:00AM EST on TMC 2 12/22/98 6:40AM EST on TMC 12/28/98 11:50AM EST on TMC 2 12/28/98 6:45PM EST on TMC 2 12/28/98 3:00AM EST on TMC 2 12/30/98 9:00AM EST on TMC

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VH1
Thursday, December 10
9:00pm EST (60 min)
Legends "David Bowie"

VH-1 will be re-running David Bowie's 'LEGENDS' show on December 10th at 9:00 PM EST as part of their 'Legends' Week - December 7-11.

(Profile) From cult stardom in the 1970s to superstar status in the 1980s and 1990s, David Bowie established an enduring name for himself as a musician and artist.

Notes From Leonardo

Here is a quote from Leonardo Pieraccioni, one of David's co-stars in "My West" (Picture above features David with Leonardo and Harvey Keitel)

At Campocatino a certain David Bowie also fell out of the sky. He arrived one Thursday morning. I was introduced to him while I was being made up. He flashed me his elegant smile and said something in English. I pretended to understand and nodded exaggeratedly whereupon the smile died away. I shall never know what he said to me. In the mirror I caught sight of the assistant producer who was pointing at me and saying something along the lines of "In Italy he is the highest earning actor of all". Bowie looked at me and replied "Are you sure?" David Bowie does not talk, he sings. Everything he said had a perfect rhythm. He is one of those people whom one should meet at least once every three months to achieve a sense of total inner calm and peace.

One afternoon they took the photo of us for the film poster. Keitel and Bowie were talking to one another. As usual I was pretending to understand. At one point the photographer said something like "Come closer together!" Then he took a Polaroid. I stole the photo. Standing between those two, I looked like a fan who has been lucky enough to get a photograph with the two greats. It was a bit like when you go to Spain and get your name stamped on posters beside that of famous bull-fighters. On the last day of filming, we said goodbye just like gunmen in the Far West, slapping one another on the back like old friends making improbable promises to meet up for dinner in New York. Maybe I shall never see them again. It does not really matter. It is all there, in the film. I was lucky enough to be involved in something great. I was lucky enough to go back to childhood when you shoot at Indians with your thumb and forefinger. I have discovered that the Western village in Garfagnana has always existed. All you have to do is believe. And that is what we did.

-Leonardo Pieraccioni

Back To Visconti

Bowies' sometime producer, co-producer and long time friend, Tony Visconti is releasing his enigmatic 'Inventory ' C.D. at long last. Says Tony: "Inventory is a 13 track album recorded around the time of Bowie's Heroes, in 1977. I used many production techniques from that period so you will detect a sonic similarity. Just before I mastered it Bowie and Iggy Pop listened to it and gave me sage advice about which tracks should stay on and which shouldn't. The total running time of this CD is over 70 minutes!"

Two delightful surprises are songs that Mick Ronson played guitar on and were never before heard by the general public (I only realized that fact after I included them in this compilation). They are "Skinny Rose", a goofy song of mine and "Clorissa", a heavy rock tune played by Mick and members of Hype, who backed David Bowie in 1971 and eventually became the Spiders from Mars (after I left)." The album will only be available on Tonys' site at http://www.tonyvisconti.com/inventory.html

"i Love New York" Exhibition

As promised, here are the remaining drawings created by the collaborative team of David Bowie and Laurie Anderson.

For more details on these drawings, have a look at David's October 16th journal.

New Bowie Postage Stamp??

A David Bowie postage stamp (pictured above in the 12/04/98 news) is reportedly issued out of Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo). We don't know what this is all about but we shall find out for you and let you know.

Journal Update

Here are some more pieces from the current "Bowie" show at the Rupert Goldsworthy Gallery. For more details on the Goldsworthy Gallery Exibition, have a look at David's October 16th journal.

Ofili Prediction

As predicted by Bowie in his journal entry from October 29th, 1998, painter Chris Ofili has won this years prestigious Turner Prize.

Do You Speak French?

December issue of Rock & Folk Magazine features an exclusive interview with DB for their 'Special Glam' issue. Available in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and Reunion. It's probably available at good international newspaper/magazine stores in the US.

Changes Cover

Bowie's classic song Changes has been covered for potential use in Robert Rodriguez' upcoming horror film "The Faculty". The track was done by Atlanta based folksinger Shawn Mullins. The soundtrack for the film will be out later this month.

Labyrinth Of Jareth Ball

12/01/98 NEWS: LABYRINTH OF JARETH BALL The second annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball (a Sypher Publications Productions) will take place on Thursday, December 3rd at the historic Abbey in downtown San Diego. Tickets are $25 a piece, or 2 for $42. Doors open at 9 p.m. Costumes and/or masks are mandatory.

The artists of Sypher Publications will also be holding a special gallery exhibit within the Abbey, featuring new works by Adam Gastelum, Virgil Simpelo, Shawn Strider, Sandra Chang and more!

More On Minis

Updating the story from 10/27/98 on David Bowie's Mini design at the 1998 British International Motor Show, the Mini will be officially installed in the London Design Museum in Febuary. David talks more about this Mini project in his 8.31.98 journal entry.

We Can Be "heroes"

The aim of The Heroes Project is to influence SOCIAL ATTITUDE. All proceeds from the sale of this recording will contribute to the staging of events to encourage the social integration of disabled people into mainstream society.

ONLY available by direct mail order. Check out The Heroes ProjectThe Heroes Project Website for more details.

Bowie Day On Vh1 (uk)

Here are the details on David Bowie Day on VH1 (UK) on Thursday, December 3rd:
08.30 - Planet Rock Profiles / Greatest Hits Of Bowie
17.30 - Planet Rock Profiles
17.00 - Bowie Live At The Beat Club (Bremen '78)
20.00 - Planet Rock Profiles
22.00 - David Bowie And Friends (Birthday Show)

Also on VH1 UK Saturday 5th December:

18.00 - Planet Rock Profiles
18.30 - The Greatest Hits Of David Bowie

Goldie Documentary

The one hour documentary/film When Saturn Returnz about Goldie (dubbed "Godfather of Brit Jungle" by db ) is part of Channel 4's (UK) The Ba Ba Zee series, directed by David Lawson from the Black Audio Film Collective.

The documentary, featuring footage of David Bowie and Goldie at the Chiswick House Art Gallery will be aired on Monday, December 14th at 11pm on Channel 4 (UK). David reviews his experience filming this documentary in his September 12th Journal

We Can Be "heroes"

A unique charity cover version of the DAVID BOWIE classic anthem "HEROES" is released on 1st December 1998.

Performed by "THE HEROES" who are the actual people who will benefit directly from proceeds raised. COMMUNITY LEISURE PROJECTS is dedicated to helping over 1,600 local children and young people with special needs. With various disabilities, ranging from physical to learning difficulties - they are all special people each with a special need. Released on the RAW FISH label (cat no. RSR CDS1). The CD single is available in all HMV Record stores in the North West of England.

John Reid Collection

The hearts filthy lesson, a fantastic painting by David is being sold at a Christies auction in London as part of the John Reid Collection on Friday the 18th December 1998. John Reid is a great admirer of David's and the painting hung in his New York living Room. The painting is estimated at 7000 - 10,000 pounds sterling, but with all the interest will certainly achieve it's top estimate.

And why is John Reid suddenly selling 691 lots of furniture, paintings, objets and sculpture from his collection? He explains: "I am extremely sentimental about people, but less so about things - I like the thrill of the chase, but I am at heart a chameleon"

China Girl

James Greatest Hits album to include a live recording of the David Bowie song China Girl, originally recorded by 'James' for a BBC Tribute to Iggy Pop.

Bravo Profiles David Bowie

BRAVO Channel "Profile" Series features David Bowie this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. EST (check local listings). This one hour special includes concert and studio footage, as well as exclusive interviews with Bowie.

Also be on the look out for the up-coming "David Bowie Day" on the UK version of VH-1. (Details to come)

Happy Thanksgiving

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