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The White Stripes are to appear in a new film that will premier this autumn.

Based on its ridiculous trailer (below), Mutant Swinger From Mars looks like it accomplished what Tim Burton's infamous 1996 spoof Mars Attacks! tried to pull off, at a fraction of the cost. And, instead of nutbar cameos courtesy of everyone from Jack Nicholson to Jim Brown, it features a brief appearance from a young Jack White (highlighted above), who plays the wisecracking Mikey.

According to a White Stripes fan site, the movie wrapped in 1998, and an in-progress screening was held in 2003. But Mutant Swinger From Mars is finally ready for its official close-up at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which packs in the nerds July 23-26. (Via TwentyFourBit.)

Web rumors say Jack may have filmed a new intro to be shown at the premiere, but there's no official word from his reps at press time. Trailer after the jump:

Jack White's new band The Dead Weather played a special gig at Glastonbury this afternoon (June 26), taking to the Park Stage at 6.45pm (BST).

The Dead Weather have announced they will play the 2009 Glastonbury festival.

UPDATE: It's Over! Hope you enjoyed it. We'll keep you posted if the performance is archived.

At 4 p.m. Eastern time today-- that's right now, pretty much-- Jack White's new band the Dead Weather will play their first European show. "From the Basement", Nigel Godrich's web TV show, is hosting the performance, and we've got it here for you as well. Enjoy!

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and The White Stripes' Jack White have hit out at the popular 'Guitar Hero' video game.

Jack White's band The Dead Weather have announced that they will play an intimate club show at the Boston Music Room in Tufnell Park, London on Tuesday (June 23).

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and The White Stripes frontman Jack White discussed their involvement in the forthcoming documentary, 'It Might Get Loud', at a press conference in Los Angeles this morning (June 19).

Jack White's new band The Dead Weather made their Los Angeles debut at an intimate, star-studded show at the Roxy Theatre last night (June 17).

Jack White's new band The Dead Weather are set to make their UK debut at a secret London gig next week.