Relatively quiet week in comparison to the onslaught last week.  THE LOST CITY OF Z: Seriously, gore and graphic scenes gives you a 15 rating in the UK.  I swear I see more gore and graphic scenes on the evening news. However, the US has now downgraded to PG-13 after some re-editing, and thanks to the Film Stage we know it’s only deleted about 1 second of footage during a war scene. Curious to know what version we will get in Australia though. Studio Canal Australia has now added the film to their website, although no release has been confirmed. Singapore has a distributor and an April 2017 release date as does Russia. I had confirmation that Robert is currently confirmed for the press conference and red carpet at Berlinale. You should all find out by Tuesday what date that is. Italy has finally made a decision re their release and pushed it back from April to June 2017. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Get ready Poland, the DVD/Bluray is coming soon. Ireland should pencil in 6 April 2017 for a screening at Carrick Cineplex. DIOR:  A new movie is coming – apparently.  With Robert in that polo | turtle neck I hope. IN OTHER NEWS:  I came across an interesting interview from Sean Price Williams, the cinematographer for Good Time.  He doesn’t talk GT, but he does discuss his methods.   I tweeted links for 2 competitions here and here to win a copy of The Childhood of a Leader on DVD in anticipation of its UK release.  Michelle’s continued keeping us up to date with Robert’s films on FOXTEL. COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  We will find out the date for the premiere of The Lost City of Z at Berlinale.  The Childhood of a Leader will be released on DVD in the UK tomorrow, 30 January 2017 and you can see the film at Chicago on 1 February 2017 and Ireland on 2 February 2017.  See you next week.

THE LOST CITY OF Z

Release Dates, Special Screenings & Film Festivals:  Singapore | Italy | Russia

RELEASE UPDATE:  The Lost City of Z Given a “15” Rating by the British Board of Film Classification

RELEASE UPDATE:  The Lost City of Z Edited to Gain PG-13 Rating by the MPAA (US)

Hello January.  The Lost City of Z promo is in full swing.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Mama those stills. Beardy Robert is my weakness even when it’s extreme beard. The UK is gearing up with promo – first I found that the release was “saturation” meaning it will be seen in a lot of cinemas and then Studio Canal UK unleashes a new trailer.  Not to mention they finally updated their release schedule and confirmed the 24 March date. There’s also the chance that London will have a red carpet premiere. Germany is definitely having a premiere, but whether Robert attends Berlinale this year remains to be seen.  The prospect of Promo Rob though is exciting.  Social media is in full swing with German and UK official sites.  More trailers are being unleashed and potential dates confirmed. Meanwhile, the US has an interesting selection of films in which the trailer may be played before. Spain finally has a release date albeit all the way in July. GALAS & PARTIES:  Robert surprised us with an appearance in Paris at a New Year’s celebration on Friday 13 Jan. I love these photos and he is definitely adored by Dior. And then we had another surprises – again from Paris by the look of it – either in 2016 or this year *shrugs* – I don’t mind when it is because that Pascal-Pascale is one lucky doll. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  I love that the UK still has screenings of this film. Speaking of which – Australia – not only do you get a distributor, but you are also getting screenings in selected cinemas in March and eventual DVD release. I’m so thrilled about that. The Australian Classification Board also gave it a PG rating.  So we’re all set.  Now for the confirmed date – stay tuned. IFFR posted a video showing behind the scenes of how closing night with Codarts Symphony came about. The Old Theatre in Lublin, Poland, is also having a screening tomorrow. QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  I feel like the US has been waiting an eternity to see Robert’s TE Lawrence. Now just to lock in the exact date.  I also wonder which cut of the film will be released. DAMSEL:  I guess you never know who your driver might be.  They usually make for interesting conversations.  IN OTHER NEWS: How great when Cannes Cosmopolis photos turn up. I updated the “Anticipated Lists” post. Norman Jean Roy is having a laugh at our expense I’m sure. Japan is promoting Queen of the Desert in cinemas. I saw Variety’s review of Person to Person and noticed that David Zellner, Josh & Ben Safdie and Buddy Duress are all in it. Adds to films to see. COMING UP NEXT WEEK: The Old Theatre in Lublin, Poland, is also having a screening tomorrow.  See you next week.

THE LOST CITY OF Z

Release Dates, Special Screenings and Film Festivals:  Spain | UK | Berlinale | Austria

Social Media:   The Lost City of Z (UK) | Die Versunkene Stadtz Z

Trailer Roundup:   UK | German (Dubbed) | Australia | NZ  | French (Subtitled) | Portuguese (Subtitled)

*NEW* 3 UHQ Stills of Henry Costin

UK:  Release Will Be “Saturation” on 24 March 2017

January is becoming my favourite month purely because we seem to be blessed with new Dior.  THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Fil Rouge is getting ready to release the film in Italy and confirmed there is a special screening in Milan on Sunday 15 January with Brady Corbet attending after the screening via SKYPE. Other special screenings are in Ireland on 2 February at St John’s Central College and Minneapolis for members of the Walker Art Centre of IFP MN on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Hong Kong is about to get the movie on DVD|Bluray t00. DIOR.  Holy Moly – I knew there must have been shots of Robert in that polo/turtle neck.  For those with instagram make sure you follow the new Dior Homme instagram.  GOOD TIME:  Loved Brandon Harris is most excited about this film.  He’s not alone.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Stills now in UHQ my fave three letters. Thanks Posh. And we got a new interview on the NYFF red carpet – how I’ve missed Robert’s dulcet tones. The Lincoln Centre has also now added to their website. The UK may have a release date – I’m always wary until I see it on the distributor’s actual site. The US sticks to its “R” rating with Gray and the producers losing their appeal to downgrade and the official twitter & Facebook reminds us that “It is your destiny. The journey to the #LostCityOfZ begins in three months”. I hope us Aussies don’t have to wait longer than that. Our date is yet to be confirmed *sadpanda*. THE TRAP: I realise this interview is from back in September 2016, but I still have high hopes that we will see uzi wielding Max *lookstoheavens*. IDOL’S EYE:  Didn’t think I would be interested in a replacement for DeNiro but I was wrong. IN OTHER NEWS:  We know Studio Olafur Eliasson is involved with the artwork for High Life so I wonder if this is a little bit of research and possibly this.  Also Nicholas Bell (Ioncinema) lists High Life as No. 2 of 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2018 and mentions that Michelle Williams was almost in the film rather than Patricia Arquette. Not sure how I feel about that since I love Michelle and Patricia. Collider included The Lost City of Z in 33 films most anticipated in 2017.  I especially like this quote “The long journey of The Lost City of Z is more than worth the wait. [Chris Cabin] called it “a masterpiece”.  Lol Crawley has been nominated for a Spirit Award by the American Society of Cinematographers for The Childhood of a Leader – deservedly so. Thanks Maria for the heads up. Movie Pilot did a write up about Robert’s upcoming films and had a poll at the end to see which film you were most looking forward to.  I didn’t do the poll because there wasn’t a link for “All of them”, but I did love the fact that they used 2 of Jules film edits in their post.  Smart people. Vice (Greece) included Damsel as one of the 10 films they hope to see this year (thanks Posh). Germany, you can watch Queen of the Desert on SkyCinema from 16 January to 15 March 2017. COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Queen of the Desert is finally being released in Japan on 21 January 2017 and if you are in Hong Kong you can own The Childhood of a Leader on DVD|Bluray from 20 January 2017.  Looking forward to some news next week.  See you then.

THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER

ITALY: Fil Rouge Media Posts The Childhood of a Leader in Cinemas Soon | Subtitled Teaser Trailer

Release Dates, Distributors & Special Screenings:  Milan | Ireland | Minneapolis (US) | Hong Kong (DVD)

This week has been so good to us with film updates and those stills.  GOOD TIME:  IDMbPro confirming Robert’s character name is a great start to 2017.  Cahiers du Cinema has also included the film in most anticipated lists thanks to Josh Safdie sending them that photo. The article also mentioned that Benny Safdie was playing Robert’s brother … interesting, but I think I’ll wait for more confirmation on that. I posted on Friday that it looked like Josh Safdie was hinting that Oneohtrix Point Nothing is doing the score for the film. I wake up Saturday morning to Elara Pictures and OPN both confirming on their instagrams that it’s true. Looks like we’re getting even closer to the film being finished. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Netflix Latin America have come to the party. The film is still being listed in lots of 2016 Best of lists. The DVD is now available in Russia.  I updated the Movie Reviews with a DVD review that claimed Robert was hardly in the film and didn’t utilise his talent.  Don’t you just love reading comments like that. It took some years but finally there are a lot more people on the same page as us. DAMSEL:  I did love reading that the film is coming out in 2017. Just when it’s coming out is still a mystery. LIFE:  If you subscribe to Fox Movies Premium (Asia) then you’re in luck.  HIGH LIFE: Possibly shooting later this year – time will tell.  IDOL’s EYE:  We already knew Robert was playing John Mendell but I like to dot my i’s and cross my t’s. THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Wow those 4 new stills – beautiful. I also found that the release date for the Czech Republic has been pushed back from February to April 2017. IN OTHER NEWS:  I’ve compiled a roundup of “Anticipated” and “Looking Foward To” lists in 2017 which I’ll add to as I come across more.  I posted 2 gorgeous black and white portraits from the Cosmopolis promo in Berlin. Thanks Posh for that heads up. Thanks to Posh I tweeted a great article on how Brad Pitt’s Plan Discover Bold Films.  Queen of the Desert has been given a PG-13 rating in the US prior to its release.  No date confirmed as yet.  Not much happening in terms of screenings next week, so am curious to see what transpires from tomorrow.  See you next Sunday.

GOOD TIME

FILM UPDATE: IMDbPro Adds Robert Pattinson Character Name for Safdie Bros “Good Time”

MAGAZINE: Safdie Bros “Good Time” Featured in Cahiers du Cinéma “Anticipated Films of 2017”

FILM UPDATE:  Josh Safdie Hints Oneohtrix Point Never Scoring “Good Time”?

 

Happy New Year!  I won’t say much here because I’ve said enough in the 2016 Year That Was post, but let’s see what this week brought us.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  The canoe still in UHQ – is an amazing bonus just before New Year.  Thanks Posh. Chantier Films posted the teaser trailer with Turkish subtitles and hints that the film will be seen soon in Turkish theatres and Beyazperde has the release listed as 21 April 2017. eOne Spain also posted a subtitled trailer. Still can’t believe there’s no mention of Robert in the Empire UK interview with James Gray. Signature Reads posted their wrap up from NYFF – nothing really new but it was great to reread about the conditions they all endured to bring us the film. QUEEN OF THE DESERT: Wish I knew what Vogue Japan was saying about this film. COSMOPOLIS:  I never tire of seeing stills for this film – not even 4 years after it was released.  IN OTHER NEWS:   Indiewire asked 35 Directors to pick their fave films of 2016 and some included The Childhood of a Leader.  I like that they also asked Brady about his fave films. Sam McCosh from AnOnline Universe included The Childhood of a Leader in their 20 fave films of 2016 – no. 19 to be exact.  Michelle kept us up to date on what Robert films we can see on FOXTEL in January. I tweeted on Tuesday how great that the LCOZ teaser had over 1,770,000 hits, on Thursday it had 2,122,787 and today 2,139,744. I cannot wait to see what 2017 brings especially with 3 of Robert’s films being released – The Lost City of Z, Good Time and Damsel.  We know Robert’s filming High Life and possibly The Trap and Idol’s Eye although I will believe those two when I see them. But seeing as we’re starting off the new year I’m just going to put this out there – I would love it if one of Robert’s films was at the Sydney Film Festival again #hinthint.  For those new to the site, don’t forget to check out our Masterposts for all events, Dior for all your Dior needs and Films page for comprehensive information for each of Robert’s film – past, present and future. Hope you have had a fun start to the year. See you next week.

THE LOST CITY OF Z

Release Dates, Distributors & Film Festivals:  Turkey

*NEW* The Lost City of Z Canoe Still Now in UHQ

TURKEY:  Chantier Films Subtitled Teaser Trailer | Coming Soon to Cinemas

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone who celebrates. How spoilt have we been this week – the answer is VERY.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Just like a game of chess – dates advance forward and sometimes retreat for  Brazil, Germany & Switzerland. Slovakia has added a date.  Hungary also is on board for the distribution of the film.  And a little interesting tidbit thanks to Posh – The Budapest Film Orchestra recorded music for the film this year. The Independent wrote a great article on filmmakers and their focus on explorers who never return.  It was a very interesting read. We got our first official stills – albeit one with a huge Entertainment Weekly tag, but it’s still official *punintended*.  Thanks to Posh for the HQ.  And after I tweeted to Bleecker Street that it would be great to have a trailer before Christmas #nopressure, I got a tweet from Posh 12 hours later giving us the teaser trailer. No pressure indeed. Also, there is now an official website, Twitter and Facebook – make sure you’re following.  Although I’ll also make sure you are all kept in the loop. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Keeps making end of year lists so I thought I’d put together a media roundup. Gorgeous shot of Robert in that new still – thankfully it was used in that great interview. Fabulous read.  PHOTOSHOOTS: Norman Jean Roy you have been holding out on us. Can’t wait to see more from this new photoshoot.  12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Hope you are enjoying the daily treats. And we can’t thank Jules enough for putting together our 12 Months of Robert calendar for those who love to print and save.  IN OTHER NEWS:   How beautiful are those Austin Hargrave outtakes.  Sometimes it pays to follow photographers on social media. But I should have been following Norman Jean Roy – mistake rectified. Posh tweeted a small mention of High Life in Cinemania Enero 2017. Indiewire did a great write up about Arthouse Box Office.  COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  NovaCinemaHD (Greece) will be screening Queen of the Desert on Wednesday 28 December 2016.  As we head towards the pointy end of 2016, looking forward to seeing how we will end the year.  Until next Sunday when we say goodbye to 2016 and hello 2017 …

THE LOST CITY OF Z

Distributors, Release Dates & Film Festivals:  Germany | Swiss CHF & CHD | Hungary | Slovakia | Brazil

Print:  The Independent (UK) “Without A Trace” – Percy Fawcett, James Gray and The Lost City of Z

*NEW* First Official Still | Opens LA & New York 14 April 2017 *Updated – now 2 Stills*

*NEW* Teaser Trailer with new scene