What’s been happening this week in the career of Robert Pattinson?  THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Continuing to update the UK Cinema screenings and the reviews.  Japan has unleashed the cinemas that will screen “Secrets of Monster” but not the date as yet.  GOBLET OF FIRE: Roadshow have provided us with a bit more info in relation to the limited re-release of the Harry Potter films on DVD in Australia. DAMSEL:  Slowly cast are being revealed.  I don’t expect there to be a huge list of castmates so I’m happy for the slow burn. I’m also happy that there is a saloon piano player because that means that guitar over Robert’s shoulder may give us a ditty! QUEEN OF THE DESERT: You can now own the film on DVD in Thailand. HIGH LIFE: Now listed on IMDbPro as a 2018 release. GOOD TIME:  Also listed on IMDbPro as a 2017 release. THE ROVER:  Filmink decided to compose a list of its favourite 100 Aussie films from the New Millennium and The Rover is no. 58. As Carmel mentioned, it’s a little higher on my list, but I’ll take the recognition. IN OTHER NEWS:  I tweeted an interesting Werner Herzog interview - I’m always intrigued about how that man thinks.  Vodafone Portugal shared a subtitled The Global Goals “We The People” video as part of Global Goals week. The  NYFF shared trailers for their upcoming films in the festival including some footage of Robert (it’s the first time the scenes have been shown officially, but we’ve seen them in that leaked footage earlier in April).  Robert’s Dior Homme campaign was featured in Amica Magazine (Italy) which is always a treat seeing DiorRob and thanks to Posh for the HQ.  Patrick Wachsberger (Co Chairman of Lionsgate) mentioned Robert and Twilight – don’t think I can say anything more than what I said in the post.  Coming up next week - the UK can see The Childhood of a Leader at Ultimate Picture Palace (Oxford), The David Lean Cinema (London), The Courtyard (Heresford) and the US can enjoy it at Cinematheque (Wisconsin).  I’m hoping we find out that the film will also screen at the Tokyo International Film Festival (that’s my hunch on why the November date is still a mystery).  Riga International Film Festival will be releasing single tickets on Tuesday so we should at least know the dates for that festival and the Ukraine will finally get to watch TCOAL.  Queen of the Desert will be released in cinemas in Russia and the Ukraine and Aussies will be able to own it on Bluray/DVD. Don’t forget that BAM will be screening Cosmopolis and Map to the Stars on Wednesday too as part of their Pattinson x Cronenberg.  Looking forward to seeing what we are spoilt with next week.  Until then …

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UK Cinema Screenings Updated: Plymouth Arts Centre | The Plough Arts Cinema | Macrobert Arts Centre

Movie Review Ronndup Updated 21 September

Japan:  List of Cinemas to Screen Film

 

It seemed to be a slow start to the week and then … KAPOW – we had some intriguing updates. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  I love how many film festivals have screened this film.  We can now add Cologne and Helsinki to the mix.  There are still plenty of UK cinemas adding screenings so check out our UK guide to keep you up to date. Lucky Swedes can now rent the film at TriArt. Ukranian fans will get to see the film on 29 September instead of 22 – which will keep them busy as it is the release day as Queen of the Desert.  I’ve added  a few more reviews to our international roundup post. THE LOST CITY OF Z:  NYFF are currently going to have six screenings – wonder if they will add more.  Exciting for those attending – 3 of the screenings are available for purchase and I understand the other 3 have standby available.  Still no news on which “talent” will be appearing at the premiere.  I know we are all hoping Robert will attend, but I do understand that it is Charlie’s film (even Bleeker Street is pushing that) which if we’re honest it is fair enough.  IDOL’S EYE:  During TIFF Oliver Assayas mentioned a film shut down that may be back on track – Idol’s Eye anyone. QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  I saw a mention from Cassian Elwes that the US would be seeing the film at the end of this year and that they now have a new distributor.  Interesting.  Thanks to Rhonda for finding out that interesting info.  Bulgaria will also get to see the film in December – finally. GOBLET OF FIRE: Imagine my surprise when I came across a “new” limited edition bluray/dvd for preorder.  I’m in. IN OTHER NEWS:  Collider did a great write up on Claire Denis films and they are stoked waiting for High Life.  You’re not alone there Brian – not alone. Michelle teasing us again with her October choices for 12 months of Rob – it was a no brainer for me but still not an easy choice.  For those wondering about what happened to Robert’s GO Campaign birthday page – thanks to Posh we know it was a glitch with the launch of their website.  All is back on track now – so donate if you can.  The Style Council Paris posted a few Dior Rob pics on their instagram calling Robert iconic (well that’s how I read it ha!).  What’s coming up next week – if you’re in the UK you can see The Childhood of a Leader at Ultimate Picture Palace, The Duke Lancaster, Prince Charles Cinema, Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, Barn Cinema and The Courtyard (Hereford) – so plenty of  opportunities to see a screening.  Can’t wait to see what next week brings …

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Release Dates, Special Screenings & Film Festivals:  Cologne FF | Helsinki FF | Ukraine

UK Cinemas screening The Childhood Of A Leader *Updated* (Chichester Cinema At New Park, The Station Cinema & Prince Charles Cinema, Ultimate Picture Palace, The Duke Lancaster and Bideford Cinema (North Devon) added)

Sweden:  Rent The Childhood of a Leader at TriArt

Movie Reviews Updated *17 September 2016*

THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER: Great to see more cinemas screening the film, we’ve updated both the UK & US cinema roundup posts.  Hope all who are close can make it to a screening or even 2!  The Riga International Film Festival have updated their site with ticket info & a date for sales, September 27.  No screening date is known for TCOAL as yet but can’t be too far away.  Great news for the UK too with the news from Amazon UK that not only do we know the film’s release date on DVD but we can also pre-order, talk about exciting.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  More great news this week re: US distribution for the film, Amazon teaming with Bleecker Street to release the film theatrically – how exciting.  Tickets for the New York Film Festival also went on sale as of today (11 September New York time) to the general public. Enjoy all the lucky ones who see the film. The New Yorker Festival is also holding an amazing event ‘James Gray Talks With David Grann’ what a treat.   IN OTHER NEWS:  The Playlist tweeted an interview with Werner Herzog from 2014 where naturally, he had some lovely things to say about Rob. We of course posted this extract about Rob back in 2014, but it’s always great to read again. Vertigo treated us to some golden Rob interviews, love your choices. Like you said Vertigo, so easy to get lost in the old vids & don’t we love it.  Maria treated us to some gorgeous crops & FOXTEL keep on spoiling us with Rob’s films, adding several more dates/times to their September screenings.  That’s all for now, until next week…

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Distributors, Release Dates & Film Festivals: LATVIA: Robert Pattinson ‘The Childhood Of A Leader’ At Riga International Film Festival *Updated 7 September* | UK DVD Release Date 2 January 2017 Plus Pre-order link

UK Cinemas Screening The Childhood of a Leader  -*Updated* – (Regal Picturehouse – Henley, Chapter, Genesis Cinema)

US Cinemas Screening The Childhood Of A Leader – *Updated* – (The Frida Cinema)

THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  We posted last week that Italy had a distributor, but what we didn’t know then that Fil Rouge Media not only had full media rights, but would also distribute in Switzerland (Italian speaking of course). Cinesky Pictures will release the film in November for In Flight Entertainment on airlines.  Also, Riga International Film Festival announced their lineup this week which includes the film, lucky people.  DAMSEL: We posted last week that the film had officially wrapped & now IMDbPro has the film listed as being in ‘Post-production’  One step closer, cannot wait.  THE LOST CITY OF Z: This week we learnt via The Hollywood Reporter of the film acquiring North American distribution at Amazon Studios, such great news.  And The Film Stage included The Lost City of Z as one of the films most anticipated at Film Festivals. THE TRAP:  Still a little bit of chatter that this film may eventually be made.  Fingers crossed. IN OTHER NEWS: Jules treated us to a wonderful edit of Rey from The Rover, we took some walks down memory lane with some old faves & updated everyone on where we can pre-order Queen Of The Desert Blu-ray/DVD here in Australia.  September 29 is just around the corner now.  FOXTEL are also treating us again this month with a selection of Rob’s movies – love it.  Until next week…

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Distributors, Release Dates & Film Festivals:  Switzerland (Italian) | In Flight Entertainment (Cinesky Pictures) | Riga International Film Festival

Reviews Updated

DAMSEL

Production Status: Robert Pattinson ‘Damsel’ Now In ‘Post-Production’ On IMDbPro

What a great week THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER: I’m not going to do a review update of Scott Walker’s album, mainly because I just didn’t have the time, but Pitchfork’s review is pretty much what people are saying. The Barbican Centre also spoke to Brady Corbet – you can listen to their podcast here. Japan unleashed their subtitled trailer.  The US has given us a release date for the DVD. I know I’m clicking preorder from Amazon since attempts at finding an Australia distributor are fruitless for me at the moment. I’ve updated the reviews a few times. It’s safe to say I will do that whenever it’s released in a different territory. Great article from Indiewire on how summer blockbustres failed and how the studios should take note from the Indie world. Thanks to Sally we know that Italy now has a distributor. Japan has given us another theatrical poster – love their creativity.  I also found their official website and social media – as I said in the post – Happy Days! QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  India is finally getting the DVD.  I’ve added preorder links for Spain and Poland finally has a release date, as does South Africa. THE LOST CITY OF Z: Show times for NYFF now available. Can’t believe I’m going to miss the premiere by a month.  DAMSEL:  Set stalkers be damned. Oh well.  Anyway I’ve posted one not so spoilerish pic and a link to spoilers on the set in Oregon. The film has also now wrapped and it seems there’s a chance we shall see it in early 2017. I live in hope especially since 2017 is shaping up to bring us a lot of Rob on the big screen with several films completed.  IN OTHER NEWS: Michelle keeping us up to date with FOXTEL screenings of Robert’s film.  Posh spoiling us with UHQs and HQs of previous photos like TIFF Portraits from Maps to the Stars and L’Uomo Vogue shots. The Guardian UK included The Childhood of a Leader as No. 2 of 5 Films You Need to See.  Harmony Korine did a Q&A at Miami Cinematheque and Indiewire mentioned “and he is next expected to shoot another Florida-set feature, followed possibly by his long-gestating “The Trap.”  Time will tell I guess, but as I tweeted, I’m not holding my breath. I tweeted a Cedric-Robert article and the second part of Aidan Monaghan’s interview (he’s the stills photographer for LCoZ) – fascinating.  Coming up next week – Sydneysiders can watch Queen of the Desert at Sutherland Shire Movie Day on Wednesday and if you’re in England you can watch The Childhood of a Leader at Bernie Arts Centre.  Looking forward to see what next week brings … see you then.

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Reviews Updated

UK Cinemas Updated:  Scotland:  Inverness, Dundee Contemporary Arts & Eden Court| Barn Cinema (Dartington Hall)

US Cinemas Updated: Fort Worth | South Florida | Santa Fe

Release Dates, Special Screenings and Film Festivals:  US (DVD)

Italy: Fil Rouge Films to distribute

Japan Shares New Theatrical Poster

Japan Launches Official Website and Social Media

Love it when a film is being promoted and they sneak in information of upcoming projects for Robert.  So let’s get to it. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  With the UK release of the film reviews were coming thick and fast as were interviews with Brady Corbet.  Most interviews were positive, so I updated the movie reviews. I tweeted a copy of The Guardian article. In other articles, it was nice to read that Brady Corbet, or Robert for that matter, didn’t have problems with set stalkers. I’m loving the lack of them too because although I get excited when Robert starts a new movie, since The Rover I’ve made sure I don’t get information overload because as they say ignorance is bliss and the full impact of the movie on the cinema screen is so much better going in blind (or as blind as I can – thanks to those who spoilt Childhood for me).  Loved reading about Brady’s love for 35mm – I know Carmel will agree with him there.  Thanks also to Posh for spoiling us and in case you missed it she shared a few of Chris McAndrew’s pics from the latest photoshoot with Robert and Brady. I respected her wish that they not be published. I’ve updated the cinema lists for both US & UK.  Liam Cunningham attended Q&As both in Ireland and Sarajevo.  Check out our timeline for tweets about Liam’s appearances and some more interviews from Brady. THE LOST CITY OF Z: Imagine my surprise when I saw US & UK release dates mentioned on Studio Canal NZ’s release schedule.  Bring it. Stay tuned for an Aussie date. QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  If you live in Athens or Thessaloniki in Greece you can now watch Queen of the Desert on the cinema screen. Epitelos! DAMSEL: Looks like filming has wrapped in Utah - exciting days to come.  I can’t wait to see what this film is all about.  IN OTHER NEWS: Eye for Film gave us something to look forward too – the possibility that Robert may work again with Brady Corbet in his next film and the news that Robert will be working again with Mona Fastvold on her upcoming project “The Bleaching Yard” based on a Norwegian play/novel.  Waiting for more information about that.  Sad news for Metrodome going into adminstration, but luckily Soda has taken over the distribution of The Childhood of a Leader in the UK.  World Photo Day kicked off with Jules sharing her great “LIFE” edit and Film4 also decided to get in on the act.   Little White Lies had a fab cover this week for the release of TCOAL. How about the poor guy who played Cedric in Prisoner of Azkaban. Good news for Robert though.  COMING UP NEXT WEEK: The Childhood of a Leader is screening at Summer International Film Festival (Hong Kong – hope you have tickets because the session is sold out), Sie Center in Denver (US) and at Haifa Cinematheque (Israel) – all screening nfo available at our film page.  Can’t wait to see what next week unfolds.  Till then.

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Movie Reviews Updated *Aug 2016*

PRINT: Brady Corbet Talks Robert Pattinson

UK Cinema Screening List *Updated – Sept dates added*

US Cinema Screenings:  Arizona added and Denver moved forward