Word: throwback
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...Jurassic, with their throwback beats and battle rhymes, break into a demographic that generally prefers rock and alternative music? Fans like Joy S. Hurd ’06, who doesn’t listen primarily to rap music, say that Jurassic’s appeal is in their lyrics...
...almost like a throwback to the old Hollywood system where studios would have their own players, a stable of talent," says trend tracker Paul Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations Co. "These are stars that are already in the fold. They are already part of a studio product line. So why not bring these stars up from TV to the big screen and hope that the kids who love them on TV will follow them...
...What's great about the kids today," Ross says, "is that they can act exactly the age they are. That's the throwback to Mickey and Judy putting on a show. Today kids put on a show every day, and millions come to watch." Ross is referring to Nick and the Disney Channel, two of cable's major revenue and talent streams. But he and others are convinced that the stars--and, more important, their fans--can meet in the movie theaters. "Those are people who are likely to leave their house and go and buy tickets," says Stan Rogow...
What's the big attraction? "The materials, the colors are just a little different, a little special," says rapper Fabolous, whose album Street Dreams debuted at No. 3 in March and includes a track, Throwback, dedicated to M&N. Fabolous adds, "If I wear a Dr. J jersey at a show in Philly or a Jerry West joint in L.A., I know the crowd will go crazy...
...suddenly had a face: a charming, energetic, unassuming African American whom the stars could trust and in whom they could confide. One recent afternoon, Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Jermaine O'Neal--who owns 150 throwback jerseys and says acquiring the hottest model is a "competitive sport" among teammates--huddled with Harley in front of the M&N store and pondered not just his wardrobe but his future. He discussed the possibility of playing next year in sunny Miami or with close friend Tracy McGrady in Orlando. "Reuben's just a cool guy, and he delivers what you need...