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Targeting 'Darjeeling' with borrowed Ray gun

Director Wes Anderson's wildly eclectic musical tastes, found throughout his filmography, expanded in his latest "The Darjeeling Limited," in which he boldly borrows original music from a handful of classic Indian films, KEVIN CASSIDY writes. Read column

A rage in 'Berkeley' as war scars generations

When filmmaker Bobby Roth started producing the 1960s set "Berkeley," which follows the experiences of a middle-class college student, it was fortunate he met musician-activist Tom Morello, pictured, to co-star, TAMARA CONNIFF writes. Read column

Vedder was best man for Penn's 'Wild' film

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, pictured, wrote nine tracks that appear on the soundtrack of Sean Penn-directed drama "Into the Wild," which makes it not just a companion for the film but like a Vedder solo acoustic album, TAMARA CONNIFF writes. Read column

Music offers scores of options at Lionsgate

At indie movie company Lionsgate, the emphasis is not just film -- music is also a top priority, as evidenced by "Good Luck Chuck," which features new music from acts like the Dandy Warhols and the Flaming Lips, pictured. Read column

'Viva' song and dance: Showrunners toss dice

The producers of CBS' upcoming "Viva Laughlin" are going for broke with a series that mixes glitzy casinos, intrigue and characters that break out in song, all of which has TAMARA CONNIFF wondering if U.S. audiences ready for a singing protagonist on network TV? Read column

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From TV to ringtones, it's a whole new biz

Artists continue to find creative ways of making money outside of traditional album sales. Touring, mobile partnerships and writing for film and TV are only a few ways acts are cashing in, TAMARA CONNIFF writes. Read column

New soundtrack math: 4 episodes, 8 tracks

When the music used in Showtime's new series "Californication," which stars David Duchovny, goes on sale, ABKCO Records tracks will be exclusive to iTunes and can only be purchased in installments of eight-song "track packs," TAMARA CONNIFF writes. Read column

Character-based 'Once' charms as its grooves

The musical skills of acting neophytes Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard provide the magic found in Fox Searchlight's "Once," which has grossed more than $7 million in limited release since its May bow, KEVIN CASSIDY writes. Read column

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