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from the OLD John-Lydon.Com site

Please note this part of the news archive comes from the previous John-Lydon.Com site. Therefore it will have a different appearance and style to the current site.

Although all images should load fine, given the age of the features and info, maybe not all external links will work. If you spot anything that you think can be fixed just let us know...

 

June 27th, 2001

According to dotmusic.com,

John will be treating fans to a webchat this week after a documentary about the band is broadcast on British television Saturday June 30th at 10:00pm (BST) and the webchat will follow at 11.45pm at www.filmfour.com/chat. Visit their site for more info and be sure to watch F&F (if you live there) and then join in on the chat Saturday night! FYI, subtract 5 hours for EST. They also have a related article at the bottom about a Sex Pistols play that they can't find an actor to play Rotten for!

"Lizard" writes in alerting us to the following quote by John about Courteney Love...

"It's hard for us to make money when no one wants us anymore. Courtney is just looking for something to bring in the bread. If I really wanted the money that bad, I could just go get some of Sid's ashes."
- Quoted in the THE STATE Newspaper in Columbia, SC - Friday, June 22nd.

A couple new images are online in the images section. A Schlitz Beer ad John did and a picture of John and Nora. Both are from the March 1992 issue of Q Magazine that we finally scanned.

Lastly, don't anyone miss the annual 4th of July message from John on the main page! Enjoy!



June 4th, 2001

SPY REPORT...

An inside source has confirmed that the long-rumored film based on John Lydon's autobiography has now been written and approved. As we reported in May 1999, the movie - based on the book 'No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs' - is being put together by Rhino Films in association with John Lydon.

We have spoken to an insider who has seen the script, which is doing the rounds in London and L.A. We understand that the script has been written by Jeremy Drysdale, an English writer, and that a director is soon to be appointed. The cast still has to be chosen.

We hope to provide more details as this project progresses, and ask that you send us one thing you would like to ask those 'in the know' if you had the chance (relating to this current project). This could be anything ranging from what the film should be called (currently: 'Rotten'), suggestions for cast members, or even what events should be included. We'll see if we can get the questions to someone involved in the production of the movie.

We'll bring you more as it happens!



May 15th, 2001

E! Online is reporting that the WB Network's fall schedule will include a midseason entry which co-stars Lydon as the main character's father. Here's the good stuff...

Kate Hudson's bro, Oliver Hudson, stars in 'A Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star', based on the British comedy series about an aspiring rock star who lays out his goals for world domination. But viewers should tune in if for no other reason than to see John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) playing Hudson's dad.
Two new TV shows in the works now, it seems.
- Thanks to Sarah for the link!

John recently spoke to Mao Magazine. Here's a bit of what he had to say...

"Yeah, there are similarities, but I give him (Eminem) more kudos than Sid."
He also talks about touring again.

- Thanks to Paul, Tom and Joan for the link!



May 6th, 2001

Screen captures from the Independent Film Channel's recent Cult Film Festival are now online. From what we watched of it, he was introducing each film in what appeared to be very brief pre-taped segments with short commentary. We've been told that the other John that was with him is his old friend Rambo.



April 20th, 2001

John has possibly been cast as the Grim Reaper in an upcoming FX Network television show titled "Bad News, Mr. Swanson". Here are the few details we know about this 'in-the-works' cable show...

FX is ramping up its original programming with a development slate of over 40 projects including scripted, filmed comedies, one-hour dramas, reality series and original movies announced Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment for FX.

Bad News, Mr. Swanson, is an outrageous comedy about a man who finally begins to live his life on the day he finds out he's dying. It is written by Daryl Rowland and Lisa DeBenedectis, who worked on the HBO series Dream On.

FX Loads Up Varied Slate

FX has good news for "Bad News, Mr. Swanson" and more than 40 other projects the cable network is developing for next season. The slate includes comedies, hour dramas, reality series and original movies, according to Kevin Reilly, president of entertainment for FX. Along with "Bad News," a comedy about a man who decides to live when he finds out he is dying, two half-hour comedy series are in the pilot stage.

Finally, we know that casting calls for supporting roles were completed in January and February. FX is a fledgling (we finally got to use that word!) cable/satellite channel featuring Howard Stern's "Son of the Beach" as its flagship comedy programming. More on this new show as it develops. Send us info (above), if you have it.



April 9th, 2001

Valarie writes in alerting us that John will be hosting the upcoming Independent Film Channel Cult Film Festival April 16-22. Should be fun!



March 31st, 2001

In perfect character, Lydon was his usual entertaining self this week on Politically Incorrect.

Reports are already coming in about his UK Channel 4 show tonight. It was a hit! Again, anyone that can make a RealVideo or screen captures, please e-mail us using the link above.