The group released its debut album in July and disbanded in Their former name is a reference to actress Natalie Portman 's physical appearance in the film V for Vendetta. The group expanded to a four piece before playing their first major gig, at the grand opening of the Seattle writing center and Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company. England's sister, a New York City resident, met the actress once, and relayed to her the history and story of the band. Signing an autograph for them, she said in response to the story, "Oh, that's cool.