In quite random order, here are some more clips from the behind-the-scenes people. They're not edited together or anything, and I was wondering whether to ask Alistair or Verve to stitch them together, but then decided that might take a while and you'd probably rather just have the raw footage. I'll see if Verve Pictures can dig out some more later. They've got the poster up and framed in their office right now, and I think they're planning a larger version (is that an 8-sheet?) for the Tube (the underground railway / London metro). Gillian and Danny have kicked off their publicity schedule so there should be some stuff coming out in print in the UK and online, watch out for it. Just 7 weeks to go!
By the way for all of you out there, especially in the Americas, who have been wondering whether Straightheads will be released in their country, here's your answer, as far as I understand: all of Latin America has been sold to Sony Pics, excluding Brazil and Mexico, which were already sold when the Sony deal was done.
The one big thing we all have to keep in mind is that both Sony Pictures and the national distributors around the world will be watching very closely to see how Straightheads performs at the box-office here in the UK on 27-29 April. If crowds of people go to see it here on the opening weekend, the chances of it playing in your local picturehouse in, say, Santiago, will be a lot higher...
Thanks Dan for posting the clips, it's really exciting how it all falls into place slowly, like a puzzle... I really want to see this on a big screen!
Posted by: Michael H. | 03/07/2007 at 09:59 AM
thx for all those clips it's nice to see and hear Gillian :D I can't wait to see this movie.
Posted by: Siven | 03/07/2007 at 10:12 AM
Class clips. Thank you, Dan! I especially loved the Danny interview clip and the second Gillian interview clip (re: the party scene). Funny stuff. And damn, can G and D get anymore bangable!
Posted by: Angelina | 03/07/2007 at 11:55 AM
Amazing videos!! We've been waiting for them so long! Don't forget to put the clips into the dvd :P
Please, can you tell us when the premiere will take place in London? We have to book trip and stay there. Thanks in advance for the reply.
Posted by: sdk | 03/07/2007 at 01:36 PM
Really big Thank You to you Dan! Those videos were fantastic! When you update a Blog you *really* update a Blog don't you? Superb work my friend! Rest assured that all these videos you're posting are being added to my Straightheads Playlist at YouTube. I've been giving all of them the highest rating possible at YouTube of Awesome because they deserve nothing less!
Nice to hear that the publicity wagon seems to have started rolling now and that my fellow Bloggers outside the UK have a real good chance of seeing Straightheads. My fingers are crossed for you guys and girls outside the UK that you'll get to see this movie sooner rather than later.
Thanks again for that extremely impressive update Dan. I look forward to the next one.
Take care.
- Alan.
Posted by: Alan | 03/07/2007 at 01:49 PM
Oh Dan! I hope your movie will be doing an excellent performance there in London... then I have more chances to watch the movie HERE in Buenos Aires!
Thank you for your effort in blog's update
Cheers
Laura
Posted by: Laura | 03/07/2007 at 01:54 PM
Wow! Thanks!!!
I didn't expected to find four new clips (four!). It's very sweet of you.
I really liked the 'behind the scenes' clip. I like that kind of stuff. I like watching people working. :lol:
Thank you again and... yes, don't forget put this clips on the DVD! ;)
Patricia.
Posted by: Patricia_ | 03/07/2007 at 02:37 PM
OMG, I loved the 'Behind The Scenes Footage' video so much!! :D It's so cool to have an insight.. LOL Thank you so much for posting them, Dan!
Posted by: Gillian | 03/07/2007 at 03:48 PM
Thank You, Dan!! Awesome clips. Feel free to post four more tomorrow.
Posted by: Cath | 03/07/2007 at 05:25 PM
Thanks for all these behind the scenes clips - very welcome! Hopefully Verve will put all these, and more, on the DVD when it is eventually released. But let's see the film on the big screen first :)
Posted by: Norma | 03/07/2007 at 06:09 PM
Wow, I went onto YouTube this morning and *BAM* - four new videos! What a wonderful day!!
*Sara Alice*
Posted by: sara | 03/07/2007 at 11:26 PM
p.s- who on the crew is alicecop21? The person who posts the videos. Just wondering :-)
Posted by: sara | 03/07/2007 at 11:27 PM
Thanks for sharing the videos, great stuff. Have you seen the one on You Tube by the artist Sarah Robinson? It is absolutley amazing and worth watching. Its @ this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi8g7MPc36E
Someone needs to give this talented girl a job and quick. Looking forward to seeing the movie..
Posted by: The Dalai Lana | 03/08/2007 at 12:37 AM
yes, that artist, Sarah, is amazing!
*Sara Alice*
Posted by: sara | 03/08/2007 at 04:49 AM
Thanks for the clips dan!
I don't know how anyone else feels, but Gillian's accent still throws me more than anything. She has a beautiful voice, but I can't quite mesh what I know about her with that accent. split personality? : ) thoughts anyone?
Posted by: Caitlin | 03/08/2007 at 05:43 AM
Oh God!!!This is great!!!
Thanks SO much!!!Really!!!
Again...I can't wait!!!!!
Love the clips!Especially the last one! ;PPPP
Posted by: Ana Carolina | 03/08/2007 at 11:35 AM
Thank you for postint these clips Dan!! I like the "Behind Scenes" Clip, and the Gillian clips, of course ;)
Posted by: Anasyx | 03/08/2007 at 05:33 PM
Woohoo!!! Thank You soooooooooo much for the clips!!! They are awesome! I also loved the behind the scenes one. I love getting glimpses into how movies are made. It's fasinating. :))
I'll be crossing my fingers...and toes and whatever else that all goes well for the opening in London! I reeeeally hope it comes to Newfoundland. :)
~Les
Posted by: Leslie | 03/08/2007 at 10:28 PM
Hey Dan!
Would you be so kind to answer if there will be any premiere and when and if we will be allowed to go?
We are 10 people from Italy who want to come and of course we will see the movie on 27, 28 and 29 too. But we need to know about the premiere coz' we want to be there for it too, and the hotel are already not available. So please let us know soon, coz' otherwise we won't be able to come at all.
PS:I love the clip, exp that one on the set!Thanks!
Posted by: Adry | 03/09/2007 at 03:38 PM
Just letting you know, Sam and I have started a fan community for the film, to try and help hype it up.
http://community.livejournal.com/straightheads/
Posted by: Wendy | 03/09/2007 at 04:01 PM
Love the clips. Please include them and everything else you can on the DVD. Can't wait to see the film. Is there going to be a premiere or something before the release date of the 27th?
Posted by: Bren | 03/09/2007 at 05:59 PM