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Day for Night launches distribution arm with first two UK theatrical releases

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Day for Night is delighted to announce the launch of its distribution arm with its first two theatrical titles HI-SO (Aditya Assarat, Thailand) and THURSDAY TILL SUNDAY(Dominga Sotomayor, Chile).

 

The second film from award-winning Bangkok based Thai-American director Aditya Assarat (Wonderful Town) HI-SO had its world premiere at Busan International Film Festival and European premiere at Berlinale (Forum). HI-SO premieres in the UK on 1 March 2013 at Curzon Renoir. Set against the backdrop of a post-tsunami Thailand, Aditya Assarat’s second film features Thai film star Ananda Everingham in a bittersweet tale of love, memories and belonging. Day for Night is pleased to welcome director Aditya Assarat for a Q&A following the UK premiere as well as for a second screening on 2 March 2013 at Hackney Picturehouse. Both screenings will be followed by receptions sponsored by Chang Beer.

Ananda Everingham in HI-SO (Aditya Assarat, Thailand)

 

Day for night’s second release comes in April 2013 with much talked about Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor‘s debut feature THURSDAY TILL SUNDAY which won the prestigious Tiger Award at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012 and has since been selected for more than 60 film festivals worldwide, including London Film Festival 2012.

 

 

Day for Night founder Sonali Joshi said:

 

“We’re really excited about this new venture into distribution which has evolved as a natural extension of our film curatorial activities. Our aim is to develop a slate of films that represents some of the freshest and most distinctive titles from around the world – a curated library of films with a particular focus on outstanding up-and-coming filmmakers.

 

“We’re delighted to present Aditya Assarat’s second feature, HI-SO as our first title – a film that is reminiscent of François Truffaut’s classic, DAY FOR NIGHT, hence it seemed a natural choice to launch our distribution activities with this beautifully atmospheric film.”

 

HI-SO is released in the UK on 1 March 2013. THURSDAY TILL SUNDAY is released in the UK on 5 April 2013.

LANA DEL REY RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘BURNING DESIRE’

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SONG ALSO SET TO APPEAR AS SOUNDTRACK FOR NEW SHORT FILM BY JAGUAR AND RIDLEY SCOTT ASSOCIATES

Frost Magazine favourite, Lana Del Rey is back with a new song. Known for her brilliant music videos, this one does not disappoint.

Brit and Ivor Novello award winner Lana Del Rey today released the video for ‘Burning Desire’. It was written and composed by the singer songwriter and will feature as the title track to a special film called ‘Desire’ starring Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, which has been created by Jaguar and the award winning producers Ridley Scott Associates.

The ‘Burning Desire’ music video was filmed on location in South East London at the infamous Rivoli Ballroom, a Grade II listed former cinema that was transformed in the 1950’s and is the only remaining intact ballroom from its period in London.

The distinctive venue’s eclectic mix of neo-classical, deco style perfectly complements Lana’s original style. In the video she is seen wearing a vintage Ghost floor length silk dress as she performs the track.

Lana Del Rey said:

“Film has always been so precious to me and I’m so proud to be a part of what Jaguar have envisioned for their new car with Damian Lewis. Making art means making tough decisions. I do believe you create your own life path and that you will be rewarded for following your passions – and sticking to it. It’s just good to know now, with people like Jaguar and working with them, that I’m not the only one out there with such strident, creative beliefs.”

Lana Del Rey’s collaboration with the luxury car brand was first announced last September, with the singer performing the song for the first and only time to an exclusive and intimate audience at Paris’s Musee Rodin at the global reveal of the F-TYPE. The F-TYPE is the first two-seater sports car from Jaguar since the iconic E-type was launched 50 years ago.

The film that features the track tells the story of Clark (Damian Lewis), who delivers cars for a living, running into trouble after a chance encounter with a mysterious, young woman (Shannyn Sossamon) in the middle of a lawless desert. Directed by Adam Smith, this is a story of betrayal, retribution, passion and greed. The film will be released in Spring 2013.

To view exclusive content from the Desire film set, be sure to visit http://F-TYPE.com.

Uggie, Hollywood Canine Superstar, releases “My Story”.

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On the 30th of October 2012 Uggie attended his book launch at the London Kensington Waterstone bookstore.

‘My Story’ is a must read book, autobiography of ‘The Artist’ Oscar winning film canine star Uggie which went from originally abandoned and later adopted dog to spoiled celebrity Hollywood Icon.

 

Credit: Tenee Attoh


Uggie, recently retired from movies work, is the first dog in history that had his own paws put in cement at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, planting him next to the handprints of Hollywood’s royalty.

 

Uggie – adopted by animal trainer Omar von Muller, which is also Uggie’s manager -wrote his book with the human help of, English celebrity biographer, Wendy Holden.

 

Credit Simone Lezzi

The book, published by HarperCollins, has been sold to America, France, England (where it can be found in Waterstones and WH Smiths bookshops) and, in 2013, will be published also in Italian.

 

Since Uggie was adopted and became a star, he wants to let people know they should

adopt a dog rather than buying one. Even if the dog will not became a big star on the

screen, he will still be a big star in the house, within the family. If you need to buy, buy a book, Uggie says!


Find out more about the book writer at: www.wendyholden.com/

Find out more about Omar von Muller at: www.miamioffleash.com

 

Article written by Paola Berta
Photography by Simone Lezzi and Tenee Attoh