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Here's all the Archived News items for November & December, 2007. Back to Current News.
17/12/07
How do you feel about censorship in general and has your view of censorship changed since you had kids?
Name something you've heard about women that tends to be true?
As "Spike" you were asked to do a little bit of everything - from comedy to high drama. What do you find more difficult - comedy or drama and why?
While most of your songs speak of emotions, there are also a few like "Lou" and "Button Down Vandals" which are simple narrative. How does the connection differ with the audience when you perform both types of songs and which do you find more satisfying creatively?
What has been the most significant period in your life so far--the time that made you what you are today?
My brother-in-law says Eric Clapton is a guitar god. Who is your guitar god?
What is your ancestry?
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17/12/07
HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM JAMES [12-15-07] The winter festival has always been about hope in the face of oncoming winter and the possibility of death. I think this would be a good year to gather your loved ones around, make them something or buy them something, wrap it beautifully and have a good day with them. If you don’t have somebody then get a little green tree, buy yourself a little something or see a good movie and love yourself. You never know, guys - this next year might be historically wonderful and the beginning of everything good. Wishing you all a happy winter festival. Love, James
17/12/07
STEVE RECAPS EXCITING NIGHT [12-10-07] It was a really wonderful, exciting night for James at the premiere of PS I Love You. The premiere was held at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. James arrived in a limo provided by the studio and proceeded to walk down the red carpet and do about 45 minutes of interviews. The press all wanted to know more about his upcoming role in Dragonball! He met up with his fellow cast mates (Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon) and they all took a cast photo before heading in to watch the movie. The movie (in my opinion) is a really well made, beautiful love story. I was really proud every time James’ character came on screen. When the movie let out, James was headed to the limo to go to the after party when he spotted a group of familiar faces (fans) waiting on the side and he ran over to say hello. He then headed off to the party to join everyone in celebrating the launch of the movie. He looked like a million bucks wearing a really sharp all black suit and shirt (no tie) - hard to imagine no jeans and t-shirt. - Steve
17/12/07
JAMES MARSTERS ("Spike" of Buffy and Angel fame)
HEADLINES GRAND SLAM CONVENTION
We're very happy to announce that JAMES MARSTERS, one of our favorite stars, will be headlining The 2008 GRAND SLAM: THE SCI-FI SUMMIT Convention coming to Burbank California's Airport Marriott Hotel on April 11-13, 2008. The incredibly busy actor has recently been cast as the villainous Piccolo in the eagerly awaited feature film DRAGONBALL Z which will be released next August. James' convention and concert appearances are always amazing and along with his stage time he will be signing autographs and doing photo ops (a couple of cool samples within this message). CLICK HERE to visit the GRAND SLAM site and pick up your JAMES MARSTERS' concert and autograph tickets and photo ops! James will be on hand SATURDAY and SUNDAY of the convention as well performing a musical concert on SATURDAY Evening at 8:30 pm. See you in April! Your friends at Creation Entertainment
17/12/07
Dragon Ball Z Starts Shooting January 7, 2008!
DBZ is just weeks away before director James Wong yells action in Durango, Mexico! Our “socio” (buddy/partner) that goes by code name “ El Cabron de Durango” sends us this tidbit. Buenas Roberto, Just wanted to tell your readers that director James Wong’s Dragonball Z will officially go into production starting January 7th in my town of Durango, Mexico. This is a pretty big production and there are actually four large movie sets that are built throughout the city. We are very excited that 20th Century Fox hsd chosen our city to shoot this movie. Susana Elósegui Cross the director of tourism and film said the news this week. Sorry my English is not perfect. I will send mas information pronto. Gracias, El Cabron de Durango As a Latino (I’m Cuban B!) I am happy to see Hollywood has decided to go South of the border instead of North on this production. Our Mexican neighbors to the South are very hard working and have a great crew, remember Titanic? That was shot in Baja California. And now that the US Dollar has absolutely no value in Canada, this is no surprise. Plus the food is a whole lot better! To our Durango readers, your scoops, spy pics, footage is more than welcomed and would be greatly appreciated! Send it my way at Robert@iesb.net. The IESB will spotlight your wonderful city of Durango, Mexico.
17/12/07
[12-7-07] As many of you noticed, the www.jamesmarsterslive.com site has had a beautiful makeover. Many thanks to our web mistress for all the hard work. We will also be revamping the www.jamesmarsters.com site very shortly (have to get through the holidays). These two sites are sister sites and the only two official sites for confirmed, accurate information.
17/12/07
Review-Torchwood Series 2 Episode 1-'Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang'
Episode 1-Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Jack Harkness is missing. The rift under Cardiff is more unpredictable than ever. A blowfish with a fondness for fast cars and an unusual respect for the highway code is loose on the city's streets and only Torchwood Cardiff stand in his way. But why is he there? What does he want? Where's Jack? And who is the mysterious figure who steps through a Rift storm with a message for Jack? Torchwood is back. so fasten your seatbelts... Chris Chibnall, the head writer on the series, hands in his first of four scripts this season and it's not only his best work for the series to date, but arguably the best episode the series has produced to date. From the opening gag (And the blowfish is a magnificently incongruous and beautifully realised special effect) on, there's not a single line wasted, not a single pause for breath. Where last year the series defined itself against its stable mate by ramping up the violence, swearing and sex, this year it looks set to define itself as Doctor Who with the brakes off. The adult content is still there, make no mistake (The Blowfish, I'm spoiling very little revealing, suffers a distinctly violent fate) but it feels much more integrated, much more natural to the content of the show. The producers have talked on several occasions about the fact that the first series was produced under tremendous time pressure and the extra time, and new time slot, given to them for this series has obviously paid dividends. There's no massive reboot, no seismic change, the same elements are in place but they feel far more cohesive, far more unique. Chibnall even slips in several well placed, and very funny, acknowledgements of last year's problems including a great evolution of the 'Damn you Jack, you man of mystery!' style bickering and Ianto Jones' finest hour in which his stopwatch not only returns, but saves the day. Sort of. The cast likewise seem far more comfortable with their roles and there's a lovely, very underplayed, moment early on where Jack is watching his team work. Each one is far more confident, far more assured in their roles and each one has a natural authority that makes the fantastic elements of their job a lot more plausible. Eve Myles is particularly good in this episode, effortlessly taking on the role of team leader and remaining, if not one step ahead of Jack, then certainly on the same page with him throughout. Everyone else gets their moment in the sun too, with Burn Gorman's Owen getting an oddly endearing speech, Naoko Mori's Tosh proving instrumental to solving the central problem of the episode and Gareth David-Lloyd's wonderfully calm, understated Ianto Jones not only finding himself working in the field but excelling there. Each one is interesting, well-rounded and real and every cast member turns in some excellent work. If there is a major change in any of the characters, it's in Barrowman's Captain Jack. Chibnall's script neatly combines Jack's new found peace with himself (After all, he did find 'his Doctor') with a growing realisation that his past, and his future, are things he can't run from. There's a real sense of danger to Jack for the first time, a real sense that this is a man who has done far, far worse things than we've ever previously considered and that his conscious efforts to reign himself in, to be a better man, are part of an ongoing struggle he has yet to convincingly win. Balanced against this is the character's gentler side, and a wonderful scene between him and Ianto in an office not only makes their relationship overt but positions it front and centre as a core point of the series. Both actors play it honestly and with an unforced sweetness and this looks set to be one of the series' most interesting ongoing relationships. Finally, in James Marsters, the series has found a truly spectacular guest star. Swaggering out of the rift like an escapee from a glam-rock convention, his Captain John is Jack with no moral compunctions, an utterly charming, utterly ruthless sociopath who is more concerned with keeping himself amused than doing the right thing. He sparks off every team member fantastically well (The confrontation between him and Ianto is a particular standout) and his cocky, swaggering delivery really helps with the episode's breakneck pace. Chibnall has said that John is something of a statement of intent for the series and based on this appearance, that bodes very well for the future. Torchwood Series 2 launches on both sides of the Atlantic in the new year and, based on this episode, we're in for a hell of a ride. Frantically paced, very funny and crammed with some genuinely impressive character beats this is one of the strongest scripts the Who franchise has seen since its return. Unreservedly recommended.
17/12/07
Press Releases Torchwood premieres on BBC Two in New Year
Category: TV Drama; BBC Two; Wales
Torchwood, the award-winning drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies, bursts back on our screens in mid-January 2008, this time premiering on BBC Two. And this time it's bigger and bolder with more fun, adventure and excitement for the alien-fighting team... Captain Jack Harness (John Barrowman), Gwen (Eve Myles), Owen (Burn Gorman), Toshiko (Naoko Mori) and Ianto (Gareth Lloyd-Davies) return as the investigators delving into the alien underworld of modern day Cardiff. In response to audience demand, younger fans will now have the opportunity of watching a specially edited pre-watershed repeat. Roly Keating, Controller BBC Two, says: "We're delighted that Torchwood is joining BBC Two. "We know from the success and popularity of Heroes that there's a growing appetite for smart, high-quality, sci-fi drama on the channel so Torchwood is a perfect fit. "I'm also pleased to announce that, due to popular demand from families and younger viewers, we will be showing a special pre-watershed repeat so everyone can enjoy the new series." Making a special guest appearance in the first episode is James Marsters as Captain John. He starred as Spike, the punk-goth vampire in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. Captain John and Captain Jack go way back and have "history". When he appears through the Rift under Cardiff looking for Captain Jack not only does he disrupt Captain Jack's homecoming but the whole team, city and world are suddenly placed in danger. The new series promises an exhilarating mixture of adventure, heartbreak, humour and surprise and pushes the team's resolve and friendships as never before. Firmly rooted in urban life of 21st century Cardiff, Torchwood's investigations into alien activity give the team glimpses of the 51st Century and the First World War. They encounter alien sleeper cells; save a stranded creature from human exploitation; meet a tragic soldier from the First World War; and encounter a memory thief who exposes long-forgotten secrets among the entire team. During the run Alan Dale (Ugly Betty, The O.C, Lost and The West Wing) makes a star appearance. Another familiar face among the special guest stars is Doctor Who's companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) who appears half way through the series. Richard Briers, Nerys Hughes and Ruth Jones (Gavin And Stacey) also appear in various roles. Russell T Davies says: "This series pushes the Torchwood team further than ever before. They are joined by some incredible guest stars who are really going to cause waves. It's adventurous, thrilling and packed full of surprises." Torchwood, which was shot in HD and will also be shown on the BBC HD channel, is filmed in and around Cardiff by BBC Wales. BBC Wales Controller Menna Richards says: "The first series of Torchwood was a huge hit with audiences. We're extremely proud that it's produced in Wales. "And its success is a reflection of the huge wealth of talent and creativity that exists here. "We're delighted that it's returning to our screens for another series full of action, humour and excitement." The 13-part series is written by Chris Chibnall, Phil Ford, Peter J Hammond, Matt Jones, Joseph Lidster, James Moran, Helen Raynor, Catherine Tregenna and JC Wilsher. Created by Davies, with Chris Chibnall as co-producer and lead writer, the first series which aired on BBC Three last year achieved the channel's highest ratings in 2006, with an audience of 2.5 million for the first episode, and peaking at 2.8 million. There will be a new exciting online reality game and exclusive behind the scenes footage on bbc.co.uk/torchwood. Torchwood is executive produced by Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales. The producer is Richard Stokes.
17/12/07
December 02 2007 An advent gift from James Marsters. James Marsters' UK site has a nifty advent calendar on the front page. Each day from now till December 25th a new link will go live . Treats so far include a high resolution wallpaper and a never before seen photograph of the man himself . debw | Cast&Crew | 12:19 CET | 5 comments total (4 new) | tags: james marsters
17/12/07
26 November 2007 There is a new section on JMLive for keeping up to date with his latest film, television and other projects.
17/12/07
CHRISTMAS CD ORDERS Please place European and international orders for Like A Waterfall and Civilised Man by December 6 to guarantee CD deliveries for Christmas. The final date for UK orders for Christmas is December 11. Orders received after these dates are likely to delivered in the New Year. Go directly to the online shop
17/12/07
Torchwood Returns with a "Life-changing Event" When John Barrowman's time-traveling, bisexual, alien-fighting Captain Jack Harkness returns on Jan. 26 for a second season of Torchwood, look for what BBCA calls "a life-changing event for one of the team." James Marsters of Buffy/Angel fame, who most recently did his sci-fi thing on Smallville (and is expected to return in a January episode) is due to guest-star on BBCA's highest-rated series, as is Alan Dale (Ugly Betty) and Doctor Who's Freema Agyeman. Marsters, who says he wrote five songs for his new solo CD Like a Waterfall while filming in Wales, tells us he plays a time-agent criminal "with a lower-class English accent" who's not that unlike his sexy bloodsucking Spike "before the wheelchair. He goes around in different times killing people with no remorse at all." Marsters says he had a "fabulous" time doing the Who spin-off. "They're a randy bunch over there," he says approvingly. In other good news for fans, Torchwood: The Complete First Season goes on sale Jan. 22, with a seven-disc set that includes six hours of bonus features. — Ileane Rudolph
16/11/07
November
If you were in the Mississippi Delta and were down at the Crossroads (no soul selling involved), would you ask to be the greatest guitarist or actor?
In the movie House on Haunted Hill when the elevator appeared to be free falling, was it in the script to jump up and down or did they just type in something to the effect of interviewer/cameraman: "panic" and you improvised that action yourself?
Which do you personally find more difficult: to apologize or to forgive and why?
Have you ever spent like a THOUSAND HOURS working on a song all night, finally got to sleep, then wake up the next morning and think it sounds like s**t?
I was listening to NPR the other day and they said that Quentin Tarantino believes he was Shakespeare in a previous life. Any thoughts on that? I think it's hilarious.
Why do you think "Angel" ended the way it did?
When you are singing or acting on stage, does the emotion in a piece or song ever become almost too much to bear? Or does that enhance the performance, from your perspective?
Either/Or:
Stuffing cooked inside the turkey or on the side as dressing?
Are you a handy man or someone who can barely change a light bulb?
Next session: December 15
16/11/07
'Dragonball' comes to bigscreen
Twentieth Century Fox is bringing the Japanese manga phenomenon "Dragonball" to the bigscreen. Justin Chatwin will star as Goku, a powerful warrior who protects the Earth from an endless stream of rogues bent on dominating the universe and controlling the mystical objects from which the film takes its name. James Marsters is onboard as the film's villain Piccolo. Actor-director-writer Stephen Chow ("Kung Fu Hustle") is producing. "Final Destination" helmer James Wong will direct from a script he penned. Ben Ramsey wrote an earlier draft. Story is based on Akira Toriyama's popular manga that has spawned graphic novels, a long-running TV series and more than 25 videogames, which have sold more than 10 million units since May 2002. The Jump Comics division of Tokyo-based Shueisha published the "Dragonball" manga. With shooting scheduled to begin later this month, Fox will bow the sci-fi/adventure worldwide Aug. 15. Chatwin has already begun training with 87Eleven, the stunt performance company behind the action sequences in "The Matrix," "The Bourne Supremacy," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "300." Chatwin's credits include Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Marsters is best known for his role as the evil vampire Spike on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel." Wong was an executive producer-writer on "The X-Files," "Millennium" and "Space: Above and Beyond." He co-wrote and directed "Final Destination" and "Final Destination 3."
16/11/07
JAMES TO STAR IN DRAGONBALL MOVIE James has been cast in Twentieth Century Fox's live-action adaptation of the hugely popular manga Dragonball. Justin Chatwin is starring as the hero while James Marsters will play the villain in the sci-fi adventure, which will be directed by James Wong. The movie has been penciled in for a worldwide release date of Aug. 15, 2008. Further information : HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
14/11/07
JAMES TO RECORD FIFTH DRESDEN [11-6-07] James has been contracted to read his fifth book on tape in the Dresden Files book series. Although Death Masks is the next book in sequence, he will be recording Small Favor, which is the most recent in the series and, according to the Dresden Files website, due for release April, 2008. James will be in the studio later this month to begin the project. A new publishing company, Penguin Audio, has been hired to release the book. More details to be posted when available.
14/11/07
GREETINGS FROM WALES James is back in Wales and busy preparing for the European launch of his new solo CD 'Like A Waterfall'. James, who filmed the opening episode of the new series of Torchwood in Cardiff earlier this year, says: "I'm having a blast in Cardiff finding my way round. Can't wait to see everybody and I promise, this time no flooding. I'm having fun in Cardiff getting into trouble with Gareth - maybe he's going to rock harder than me this time. See you on the 17th." 'Like A Waterfall' will be on sale during the Cardiff concert at The Point in Cardiff Bay on Saturday, November 17. A few tickets are still available from http://www.thepointcardiff.com. To buy the album online go to http://www.jamesmarsterslive.com. James will be meeting fans earlier in the day at a Celtic Blues event at the venue. Popular Torchwood writer Cath Tregenna will be one of the day's guests and will be talking about the making of the Doctor Who spin-off. Cath has written Torchwood episodes 'Out Of Time', which saw a 1950s plane land in modern-day Cardiff, and 'Captain Jack Harkness', which revealed details of Jack's World War II past. Gareth David Lloyd, who plays Ianto Jones in Torchwood, will also be appearing at the event and will be singing with his band Breath Of Blue Fire at the evening concert. Please note all tickets for the day time event are now completely sold out. ** Pre-orders for 'Like A Waterfall' CDs are now being mailed out **
14/11/07
Marsters learns to leave Spike behind
James Marsters is best know for playing Spike on both Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel, where his mix of intensity, wit, and soul (pun intended) earned him a devoted following. He currently has a recurring role on Without A Trace and later this season will return to Smallville for multiple episodes (reprising a role from last year) as well as appearing on the upcoming second season of BBC America's Torchwood. Recently Boston Now talked to him about his acting, his singing, and the part that made him famous.
BN: You've got a lot on your plate these days. Was it a conscious decision to work more or is this just when the jobs came in?
BN: How did you end up on Without A Trace?
BN: That leads into my next question. Reports have been that you are doing four episodes with the potential to turn into more.
BN: That's what's on the Internet.
BN: How is it different doing a series that has been on for six years compared to appearing on a brand new show like Saving Grace?
BN: And you're doing Torchwood, too.
BN: Are you bringing back the accent (much to the shock of many of his fans, Marsters is from California, not England)?
BN: Was it easy to slide into?
BN: Did you know that at the end of last season that you would be coming back to Smallville?
BN: Buffy, Angel, Smallville, Torchwood...there's a lot of science fiction and fantasy in there. Is there something about that genre of storytelling that appeals to you or is it just that those are the good scripts?
What's weird is that all the Buffy writers - I talk to them every once in a while - they're all in hugely popular shows. They're working on CSI, on Grey's Anatomy, 24, you name it, they're all on the big shows, and they all have the same complaints. They say, "God, I'm bored. I want to have a big demon jump out and rip his throat out. I want something big to happen, something special. We're just sitting here talking about nuclear weapons and it's boring." There is something free and liberating about sci-fi and fantasy. To tell you the truth, when Buffy went down, I had wanted to get into a quality procedural cop show because what had frustrated me about Buffy, and television in general, is that when characters reveal themselves they just talk about themselves, usually near a kitchen sink.
BN: There's a lot of expository dialogue.
BN: When you create such an iconic role like Spike, is it hard to pick the next part? How do you follow that up and avoid being typecast?
BN: There are always rumors about spin-off's or movies; do you think you'll ever play Spike again?
BN: Do you keep up with the various comic book incarnations of Buffy and Angel?
BN: Did I read that you're playing Ted Bundy?
BN: Did you do any research?
BN: I know you've got an album that just came available on your web site. What style of music would you tell people to expect?
BN: Thanks for chatting. I look forward to seeing you all over my TV the next few months.
BN: Not sure if you want me to quote you on that.
Published on November 5, 2007
14/11/07
Everything Covered Sunday, November 04, 2007 Titan Magazines have released the cover and content information regarding the very first issue of Torchwood: The Official Magazine. It features both Captain Jack and Martha - hopefully tying into reports that the magazine launches around the same time as season two.
"YOU KNOW MARTHA, I HATE PUBLICITY STILLS..." The first issue is described as having "interviews with John Barrowman, Freema Agyeman and James Marsters - as well as a sneak-peek on set". As you can see from the above cover, Marsters discusses his roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, as well as his appearences as Captain John in Torchwood year two. Oh, and there's a brand spanking new comic strip too! Torchwood Magazine debuts sometime early 2008 (most likely January). In other news John Barrowman was interviewed by yesterday's Independent newspaper over here in the UK, and the BBC have released a publicity still from Doctor Who's fourth series; which features the return of both Martha Jones and the Sontarans to the show!
14/11/07
FROM JAMES [10-29-07] Great seeing everyone at the album launch. You guys rock! I was super nervous about my broken finger but everyone made it okay and supported “Karaoke” James on stage! Thank you Ryan for saving my ass. I know we were a little off on the timing of the photos and autographs but I really enjoyed spending some time with each of you. It was great not being rushed. Steve tells me that a lot of you are concerned about my finger and I promise I’ll be good and get it taken care of. Next stop Cardiff!! James
14/11/07
Like A Waterfall Check them out @ http://wwwjamesmarsterslive.com/likeawaterfall.shtml
14/11/07
WE'RE OK Many of you have inquired about the safety and well-being of James and Steve in LA. Although the wildfires are a horrendous situation, thankfully they have not put anyone here in any danger. The Los Angeles area is certainly surrounded by the fires but luckily not in the line of any of them. Our best wishes go out to those affected; they are in our prayers.
14/11/07
October
How do you overcome the judges in your head when you want to create?
The biggest lie about your industry is:
Why Macbeth as a person? I understand what attracts you to the play in general, but what attracts you to the character as a person?
What gives you confidence? What takes it away?
What song is currently in your head?
Some people think there's only one true love meant for each person, while others think that any one of a number of different people might turn out to be the One. Transferring that idea to acting, do you think that there's only one best way to play a scene, or that any of a number of choices can be 'best'?
If it didn't mar your chances for a role, what is one tattoo you've either considered or would be interested in getting?
Favorites:
Star Wars movie and why?
Late night snack: I am an actor in Hollywood and there is no such thing as a late night snack. They do not exist - you stop eating at sundown and you get to know your hunger. You'll be spending a lot of time with that bastard and you gotta know how to beat him. The more fat you're burning the louder the voice gets to eat and you have to know how to beat that voice down. It's an act of will every day. Next session: November 15
14/11/07
AIR DATES [10-13-07] James’ first return to Smallville this season is scheduled to air January 3, 2008; however, no set air dates for Without A Trace have been provided at this time. Any changes or additional dates will be added here as soon as they are known.
14/11/07
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF JAMES' NEW ALBUM NOW!
Love, heartbreak and rock 'n' roll are celebrated in new solo album Like A Waterfall.
All the previously unreleased tracks were recorded in Los Angeles with musicians including Blair Sinta, who has drummed for Alanis Morissette, and Five For Fighting bass player Curt Schneider. Copies of the CD will go on sale for the first time at the US launch concert at Busby's Mile High Club in Los Angeles on October 27 and at the European launch concert at The Point, Cardiff Bay on Saturday, November 17. Tickets available from The Point. Tickets for the US concert available from clubloaded.com Pre-orders for Like A Waterfall are now being taken. NOTE: All orders will be sent out shortly after the US launch on October 27. Please allow time for delivery. An announcement will be put up on the website when the orders start to be sent out.
14/11/07
MESSAGE FROM JAMES
10-11-07
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JAMES' NEW ALBUM - LIKE A WATERFALL Pre-order your copy of the long-awaited new James Marsters solo CD 'Like A Waterfall' from https://commerce16.pair.com/timem2/order/jmmerc/merc.html. PLEASE NOTE: All albums will be mailed out as soon as possible following the US launch.
14/11/07
LIKE A WATERFALL Pre-order your copy of the long-awaited new James Marsters solo CD 'Like A Waterfall' from http://www.jamesmarsterslive.com Make sure you're there to see exclusive new photos from James' photo shoot for the new album artwork. Please note: all albums will be mailed out as soon as possible following the US launch.
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