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Last evening Adam Gregorich and I had the opportunity to attend a press event in honor of the Blu-ray and DVD launch of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. On hand were the film's director, creator and cast who took part in a Q&A session which was preceded by a look at the special content created for the Blu-ray and DVD. Director Edgar Wright (Hott Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) took us through various features that touched upon the extensive effects work that had been created for the film as well as the exhaustive stunt work that was required of its actors.
Following this panel session we were treated to a screening of the film at the famous Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. Seeing this film for the first time was an extremely enjoyable experience. This highly stylish, inventive, visually rich film is told in comic book fashion with rock band music and a throwback to video gaming. While some of the in-jokes relating to video gaming may go over the heads of some, the laughs and visual ploys never seem to cease to the point where the movie becomes rapid-fire entertainment.
Below are some pictures from the press event. These will be followed up by video clips later today. Adam Gregorich will also be adding additional photos from the event and the film's screening at the Egyptian Theater which was Moderated by Guillermo del Toro.
Director Edgar Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Cera and creator Bryan Lee O'Malley
Michael Cera
Director Edgar Wright
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Cera
Brian Lee O'Malley explains bringing the graphic novel to film
Director Edgar Wright talks about the films extensive CGI work
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COMING TOBLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
NOVEMBER 9, 2010 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Win one of 5 prize packs!
(1) Grand Prize =1 BD Combo Pack + Signed Vinyl Soundtrack (signed by Aubrey Plaza) + Collectible Backstage Pass
(4) Runners Up = 4 BD Combo Pack + 4 Collectible Backstage Pass Item (each runner up would get 1 BD + 1 Backstage Pass)
TO ENTER JUST POST IN THIS THREAD
Blu-ray combo packs courtesy of Universal Home VIdeo; soundtrack courtesy of ABKCO Records and is available for purchase on Amazon
More photos (videos coming soon) from the press event:
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) and creator Bryan Lee O'Malley discuss the special features on the Scott Pilgrim Blu-ray.
Director Edgar Wright and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers) discuss the special features on the Scott Pilgrim Blu-ray.
Director Edgar Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) discuss the special features on the Scott Pilgrim Blu-ray.
(L to R) Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, director Edgar Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim)
Guillermo Del Toro (a huge fan of the film) leads a discussion with director Edgar Wright, creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) discuss the film after a screening.
Thanks for the coverage. This is probably my most anticipated BD release still upcoming for 2010. It's strange to see Mary Elizabeth Winstead without the full Ramona get up; here you can see a more polished Lucy McClane, whereas she's pretty much unrecognizable as Ramona. Beautiful either way, and an interesting contrast next to the wiry Michael Cera. It's too late now, but I'm definitely going to be back tomorrow to check out those panel clips with Guillermo del Toro. What an unexpected choice to lead the discussion.
Sure, I'd like to enter (if people from outside the US are eligible to join). I'm a big comics fan, and an Edgar Wright fan as well (Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz are hilarious) and I'd like to see if he can hold his own without the writing help of Simon Pegg. I'm sure he will.
I never read the comic and I could care less about video games but this movie was a lot of fun and I'm sure it'll be discovered by more people on video.
FANS OF THE FILM ARE ENCOURAGED TO LINE-UP EARLY FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH – TORONTO FAN SIGNING AT HMV TORONTO SUPERSTORE
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and actress Ellen Wong
• WHERE: HMV Toronto Superstore, 333 Yonge Street, Toronto
• TIME: 12:30-3:00 pm
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First 75 people in line will receive a double pass to the free fan screening and Q&A at Bloor Cinema plus a coupon to save $10 off the purchase of the Blu-ray (or $5 off the DVD).
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH – TORONTO FREE FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD WITH Q&A
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and actress Ellen Wong will participate in a Q&A moderated by Don McKellar following the screening.
• WHERE: Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto
• TIME: Doors Open at 6:00 pm (but it’s first come, first served, so line up early!). Screening starts at 7:00 pm. Q&A following the movie.
• TICKETS: ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
o For guaranteed ticket, fans can try their luck at any of the following:
o Be one of the first 75 people in line for the HMV signing (they will also receive a coupon for $10 off the Blu-ray or $5 off the DVD)
o Visit The Beguiling comic stores’ website and enter: www.beguiling.com
o Visit SPACE TV’s website and enter: http://www.spacecast.com/shows/pilgrimbloor.aspx
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH – BOSTON FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD & WITH Q&A
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright will participate in an Q&A moderated by The Brattle Theatre Creative Director Ned Hinkle following screening.
• WHERE: The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.
• TIME: Doors open at 7:00pm. Screening starts at 7:30 pm.
• TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets are sold-out, however, a limited number of tickets will be sold day of - so line-up early!!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH – NEW YORK FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD & Q&A
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright and cinematographer Bill Pope will participate in a Q&A following the screening moderated by journalist Elvis Mitchell.
• WHERE: City Cinemas Village East, 181-189 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
• TIME: 8:00pm
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-sale tickets are sold-out – contact theatre for stand-by line policy.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th – AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT BEST BUY UNION SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright and actor Kieran Culkin will be on-hand to sign Blu-ray/DVD copies of the film.
• WHERE: Best Buy Union Square – One Union Square South at the corner of 14th Street and 4th Avenue
• TIME: 7:00pm – get in line early!
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The first 300 fans to purchase the Blu-ray/DVD will receive a wristband for entrance into this very special event. Fans can also line-up for their chance to participate in the signing.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th – AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT AMOEBA MUSIC IN HOLLYWOOD, CA
• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and actors Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jason Schwartzman, Brandon Routh, Anna Kendrick, Satya Bhabha, Johnny Simmons and Mark Webber will be on-hand to sign Blu-ray/DVD copies of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
• WHERE: Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
• TIME: 6:30pm – get in line early!
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The first 200 fans to purchase the Blu-ray/DVD (starting Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30am) will receive a special pass for the signing. Fans may also come and join the “wait-list” to participate in the signing if time permits. Full info.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: Synopsis
Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the critically acclaimed, action-comedy coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD November 9th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for totally average garage band Sex Bob-Omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker’s quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It’s getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart’s ass—and now is back in town—to the teenage distraction he’s trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn’t been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor. As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues’ gallery from her past—from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsomely identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.
Great coverage! Wish I was there! Saw Scott Pilgrim in the theatre twice and my friends and I really enjoyed it. It's so different and unlike any other films, not the same old junk. When another friend asked what it was about, it was very hard to define it. I said it's a Sci- fi, Rock And Roll, Romantic Comedy. I'd really like to own the Blu-Ray and play it on my home theatre system, this would be great so I could show my friends who didn't get to see it at the theatre. I really hope I can win a copy. If not, I'll probably buy it. Thank you!
This was one of my favorite films of 2010... and to my surprise, it was one of my wife's favorite movies as well. HTF's coverage of the press event is fantastic... thanks for posting it.
The blu-ray release has really crept up on me. This is a must-own disc.
Lastly, and this may not be a topic suitable for a thread about the Press Event surrounding the release of the BD, but it needs to be raised. Much coverage of the BD I've read elsewhere online has downgraded the BD's PQ rating based on what is considered an overly muted color palette. However, I have a really strong memory of what I saw in the theater, and 'Speed Racer' this *wasn't.* The muted, low-fi indie aesthetic was entirely intentional and, with the exception of a few really dazzling standouts (hair color and a few of the fight effects being the prominent ones), stayed pretty consistent throughout. I think the colorful directing and the snappy pace of the film left some people with a false impression that 'Scott Pilgrim's theatrical presentation was a candy colored confection. Simply not true.
This was one of my favorite films of 2010... and to my surprise, it was one of my wife's favorite movies as well. HTF's coverage of the press event is fantastic... thanks for posting it.
The blu-ray release has really crept up on me. This is a must-own disc.
Lastly, and this may not be a topic suitable for a thread about the Press Event surrounding the release of the BD, but it needs to be raised. Much coverage of the BD I've read elsewhere online has downgraded the BD's PQ rating based on what is considered an overly muted color palette. However, I have a really strong memory of what I saw in the theater, and 'Speed Racer' this *wasn't.* The muted, low-fi indie aesthetic was entirely intentional and, with the exception of a few really dazzling standouts (hair color and a few of the fight effects being the prominent ones), stayed pretty consistent throughout. I think the colorful directing and the snappy pace of the film left some people with a false impression that 'Scott Pilgrim's theatrical presentation was a candy colored confection. Simply not true.
Thanks for your comments. While our official review is still on the way I can say that I watched this on a 120+" screen and I thought it looked fantastic. Is there a muted color palette? Yes, but thats the way its supposed to be. This movie just getts better with repeat viewings.
Here is some additional video clips I shot with my SLR prior to the screening.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) discuss training for their roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Director Edgar Wright discusses if there was a target audience for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers) discusses how physical the filming was.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) are looking forward to the release of Scott Pilgrim vs The World on Blu-ray.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Director Edgar Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) discuss auditions as part of the special features.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Director Edgar Wright, discusses the alternate ending on the Blu-ray.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Director Edgar Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), and Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) discuss how one scene took 30 takes to get right.
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