hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Premise of "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny" The funniest two-guy band in history relay their own history, which centers around a guitar pick that will seal their fate as, yes, the funnieset two-guy band in history. " |
Its Tenacious D time!!6/14/2006 10:42:06 AM |
EmptyFriend All American 3686 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/
[Edited on June 14, 2006 at 10:49 AM. Reason : i can spell] 6/14/2006 10:48:24 AM |
Woodfoot All American 60354 Posts user info edit post |
i'm not sure tenacious d is funnier than the smothers brothers 6/14/2006 11:04:57 AM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
Holy fuck.
Woodfoot FTFW. 6/14/2006 11:08:02 AM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148450 Posts user info edit post |
thats like comparing yo-yo's and jack black
oh wait 6/14/2006 11:20:03 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
Are they getting ready to release a new CD with the movie, or will they wait and make it like a sound track afterwords?
6/14/2006 11:29:59 AM |
xplosivo All American 1966 Posts user info edit post |
CD will drop around the same time as the movie. 6/14/2006 1:26:34 PM |
Thorsten All American 1809 Posts user info edit post |
It honestly doesn't get a whole lot better than Tenacious D. 6/14/2006 1:34:19 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
<--- agrees with n00bs
no it really doesnt
6/14/2006 1:40:25 PM |
skankinande All American 28213 Posts user info edit post |
HELL YES 6/14/2006 2:33:07 PM |
Woodfoot All American 60354 Posts user info edit post |
ok
some of the best writing TV has ever seen
vs
jack black singing songs about fucking softly 6/14/2006 3:20:35 PM |
sarijoul All American 14208 Posts user info edit post |
hbo show was better than their albums (at least from what i've heard of their albums) 6/14/2006 3:26:36 PM |
Woodfoot All American 60354 Posts user info edit post |
as someone who has the series on dvd (the complete masterworks)
i'd rather watch their stage show 6/14/2006 3:35:42 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
^ the cosmic shame is the best live song,
but the skit Greatest song in the world was my favorite 6/14/2006 3:43:31 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51911 Posts user info edit post |
hunterb2003 said:
Quote : | "but the skit Greatest song in the world was my favorite" |
You're the guy who calls for "Werewolves of London" at Warren Zevon concerts.6/14/2006 4:14:11 PM |
Woodfoot All American 60354 Posts user info edit post |
ahhh-ooooooooooooooooh 6/14/2006 4:17:07 PM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
^^ You're the guy who would call for "Werewolves of London" at Warren Zevon concerts if Warren Zevon weren't dead and was touring. 6/14/2006 4:26:26 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51911 Posts user info edit post |
Listen, it's an apt comparison with no adequate analogue in this day and age, and I'm not going to let death stop me from using it. 6/14/2006 4:28:16 PM |
Woodfoot All American 60354 Posts user info edit post |
ah ooooooooooooh 6/14/2006 4:32:25 PM |
parsonsb All American 13206 Posts user info edit post |
double team ftw 6/15/2006 2:46:22 AM |
Sousapickle All American 3027 Posts user info edit post |
^ 6/15/2006 3:03:42 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
I dont even know what the hell that is talking about 6/15/2006 7:32:27 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
I watched the Complete Master Works again this weekend
much laughter indeed 6/19/2006 10:01:02 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Tenacious D In-depth Biography
Rightfully hailed as "the greatest band on Earth," the super-sized acoustic metal/comedy duo Tenacious D was an unlikely success story. Actually, Tenacious D was probably so successful precisely because they were so unlikely: few people would imagine that two chunky guys bashing on acoustic guitars, singing songs like a tribute to the greatest song in the world (because they forgot how the greatest song in the world went after conquering the Devil with it) became one of the biggest cult bands of the late '90s and 2000s. But the sheer charisma, humor, and energy -- not to mention inspired songwriting -- of singers/guitarists/actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass (aka JB, Jables, KG, and Kage, among other aliases) took them from L.A.'s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and a major-label album deal.
The crazed, wide-ranging sense of humor and intensity that Black brought to Tenacious D also made him a sought-after character actor, appearing in films like Bob Roberts, The Cable Guy, and Saving Silverman; Gass' film career includes supporting roles in Jacob's Ladder, Idle Hands, and Evolution. Similarly, the D's act showcased Black's theatrical, versatile vocals and Gass' deft support on the guitar in seemingly stream-of-consciousness songs about smoking pot, the duo's musical and sexual prowess, and subjects straight out of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as in equally absurd and inventive sketches.
The duo met at an acting class and began playing together in 1994, making their live debut later that year at Al's Bar, playing just one number, the aforementioned homage to the world's greatest song, "Tribute." In the audience that night was comedian/actor David Cross, who invited Black and Gass to appear with him and other like-minded performers such as Ben Stiller and Janeane Garofalo in a series of alternative comedy shows. The D soon headlined shows at venues like Pedro's and Largo, planting the seeds of a die-hard cult following; not even their inauspicious film debut in 1996's Bio-Dome slowed their momentum. The following year, their appearances on Bob Odenkirk and Cross' brilliant HBO sketch comedy program Mr. Show With Bob and David and a 1998 performance of "Sex Supreme" -- which sang the praises of a ménage à trois with KG and JB -- on Saturday Night Live hinted at the duo's just-beneath-the surface popularity, which began to rise into the mainstream with the group's 1999 HBO series. Though it lasted just three episodes, Tenacious D included, among other adventures, the group's search for "Inspirato," the cosmic creative force; the love triangle between Black, Gass, and a heavily pierced, Satanic clog dancer who threatened to destroy the group; and the discovery of Lee, Tenacious D's biggest fan. More of the D's brilliantly dumb songs debuted on the show, and fans began trading and auctioning video and audiotapes of Tenacious D. The duo also played opening gigs for friends like Beck, Pearl Jam, and the Foo Fighters and embarked on their first full-fledged tour; Epic won a bidding war to sign the group. In 2000, Black's popularity and prominence as an actor grew with roles in films like Jesus' Son and, especially, High Fidelity, where his turn as the larger-than-life record store clerk Barry made him a bona-fide star. Meanwhile, the group worked on a self-titled debut album with the Dust Brothers, Dave Grohl, Phish's Page McConnell, Redd Kross' Steve McDonald, and other friends.
In 2001, the D's momentum hit critical mass: The group set out on their second nationwide tour, playing significantly larger venues than before and selling out many of their dates. And, despite an attempt to recall Tenacious D at the last moment because of its back cover, which depicted two babies chained to an altar, their debut entered the charts at a surprisingly strong number 33. Meanwhile, Spumco, the production company of Ren & Stimpy mastermind John K., crafted an appropriately witty and raunchy video for the single "Fuck Her Gently," and, last but not least, the duo continued work on a Tenacious D movie. " |
[Edited on July 6, 2006 at 12:54 PM. Reason : >.<]7/6/2006 12:53:28 PM |
MunkeyMuck All American 4427 Posts user info edit post |
I approve this topic 7/6/2006 8:40:34 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
Writing credits (WGA) Jack Black (written by) & Kyle Gass (written by) & Liam Lynch (written by)
Cast (in credits order) Jack Black .... JB Kyle Gass .... KG Jason Reed .... Lee Tim Robbins .... The Stranger Ben Stiller .... Guitar Store Dude Colin Hanks .... Drunk Frat Dude David Krumholtz .... Frat Boy 2 Jason Segel .... Frat Boy 1 Melissa-Anne Davenport .... Stacy - Girl 3 Lara Everly .... Kelly - Girl 1 Brittany Eldridge .... Amy - Girl 2 Amy Poehler .... Truck Stop Waitress David Koechner .... Surplus Store Clerk Meat Loaf .... Jack's Father Paul F. Tompkins .... Open Mic Host Troy Gentile .... Little JB Ronnie James Dio .... Ronnie James Dio Fred Armisen Cynthia Ettinger .... Jack's Mother Michael Rivkin .... Poops Millard Ned Bellamy .... Security Guard 1 Neil Hamburger .... Comedian Evie Peck .... K.G.'s Mother Molly Bryant .... Ecstatic Woman Derek Mears .... Demon Norm O'Neill .... Motorist on bridge Hans Raith .... Bar Thug Erik Walker .... Bully #1 Dean Marchiano .... Bully #2 Kirk Ward V.J. Foster .... Gang Member #3 Mason Knight .... Young KG Steve Moramarco .... Floor Polisher rest of cast listed alphabetically: Tenacious D .... Themselves Douglas Stewart .... Man in guitar store (uncredited) Doug Stewart .... Man in guitar store (uncredited)
Produced by Stuart Cornfeld .... producer Elaine Dysinger .... line producer: additional photography Georgia Kacandes .... executive producer Steve Moramarco .... associate producer Ben Stiller .... executive producer 7/12/2006 7:44:22 AM |
dakota_man All American 26584 Posts user info edit post |
7/12/2006 8:09:01 AM |
dakota_man All American 26584 Posts user info edit post |
7/12/2006 8:10:25 AM |
phishbfm All American 4715 Posts user info edit post |
DIO 7/12/2006 10:40:26 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
yeah, its pretty sweet they got him in their movie....
Its in post production, but I havent seen a date for release yet 7/12/2006 10:41:29 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
November 17, 2006 7/12/2006 11:25:01 AM |
skankinande All American 28213 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Ronnie James Dio .... Ronnie James Dio " |
AWESOME7/12/2006 11:59:36 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
The movie starts in the religious Black household headed by his father, played by Meat Loaf. A young Jack comes in and rocks the dinner table with a vengeance, causing his mother to pray and his dad to chase him into his rock poster filled room. Meat Loaf comes in to sing against the power of rock, and to tear down the young Jack's posters of The Who and AC/DC. But as he slams the door, young Jack asks his poster of Dio for guidance. The poster comes to life and Dio points Jack towards Hollywood to conquer the streets with his guitar.
Spoilers here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenacious_D_in:_The_Pick_of_Destiny 8/25/2006 11:04:47 AM |
MunkeyMuck All American 4427 Posts user info edit post |
fucking awesome 8/25/2006 2:29:41 PM |
Arab13 Art Vandelay 45180 Posts user info edit post |
am I the only one no longer entertained by jack black's "acting" (like himself) 8/25/2006 2:34:09 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
nah, I still think its funny 8/25/2006 3:45:21 PM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
^^ Even after ten years, no.
It's when he tries to act like someone else that I get tired of him. Nacho Libre FTL. 8/25/2006 6:20:37 PM |
MunkeyMuck All American 4427 Posts user info edit post |
9/16/2006 7:56:46 PM |
synchrony7 All American 4462 Posts user info edit post |
lol, they got Meatloaf for JB's dad 9/18/2006 9:40:55 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
I have my Tenacious D shirt on today haha
so I was surprised to see my thread bttt'd
9/18/2006 10:12:41 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
saw the trailer in the previews before Jackass 2
cant wait 9/26/2006 8:55:55 PM |
Thorsten All American 1809 Posts user info edit post |
just took home the coolest poster ever!
http://www.cinemablend.com/images/news/3416/_1158383805.jpg 9/27/2006 4:37:19 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
9/27/2006 5:28:24 PM |
Thorsten All American 1809 Posts user info edit post |
^yes, thanks
I need to buy a frame for this one 9/28/2006 12:55:11 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
Looks like it could be funny from the previews. 9/28/2006 1:02:02 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
bttt 10/16/2006 10:27:40 AM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
Trailer
Music Video
[Edited on October 20, 2006 at 10:09 PM. Reason : >.<] 10/20/2006 10:07:07 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
New Tenacious D CD out today!!
im heading to Best buy right now to pick it up! 11/14/2006 2:10:24 PM |
Arab13 Art Vandelay 45180 Posts user info edit post |
you do that 11/14/2006 2:16:50 PM |
hunterb2003 All American 14423 Posts user info edit post |
oh i will 11/14/2006 2:21:44 PM |