Do YOU want to see Shaun kick some zombie ass again?! Then behold,
#ShaunoftheDead
will return to the big screen later this year, remastered in Dolby Vision and Atmos where available, to celebrate its 20th anniversary! More info on release dates to come! 2/4
This is not a drill! This is happening!
After much musing over the years about there being potential for an anime adaptation of ‘Scott Pilgrim’, I’m thrilled to say one is IMMINENT, with the whole cast back together and… you are going to lose your minds.
The first time I went to Seoul in 2017 Bong Joon Ho hosted my Q&A and took me on a epic night out in various boozy vinyl record bars. Frankly it’s outrageous he didn’t get an Oscar for that. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
RIP Ian Holm, a genius actor who brought considerable presence to parts funny, heartbreaking & terrifying. Thanks for Bilbo, Napoleon (twice), Sweet Hereafter, Big Night, Brazil and, of course the iconic Ash. "I can't lie to you about your chances, but... you have my sympathies."
You cannot nuke a hurricane for obvious reasons. The resulting shockwaves could reverberate into space, shatter the Phantom Zone and release galactic criminals into our atmosphere who may then try to invade Earth. I can’t believe this is even a discussion.
10 years ago today
#ScottPilgrimVsTheWorld
was released. Looking back on this magical voyage, I'm even more grateful to have made a crazy movie with Universal with THIS cast & crew. To thank all the fans this last decade, I give you the epicness of these behind the scenes photos.
On July 9th, the Scott Pilgrim Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Expanded Edition will be available on all digital music services! It includes demos from Beck & more music from the film including Brie Larson’s performance of “Black Sheep". Stream it now!
Loved 'Parasite', but haven't seen much other Korean cinema? Here's some suggestions to dive into another cinematic world. First up, earlier masterpieces by Bong Joon Ho: Memories Of Murder, The Host, Mother, Snowpiercer (unjustly buried by Weinstein) & Okja.
I'm sad to report that when 'Hot Fuzz' leaves Netflix on August 1st, it will no longer be available in any form. Aside from on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray, HD DVD, Itunes, Amazon and ITV 2 on an hourly basis. (Also 4K edition out soon x)
I've been dreaming of this film for a while, but soon will be the time for it to haunt you too. I'll see you in the dark of the cinema this October for
#LastNightInSoho
.
20 years ago to this very day, our movie came out in UK cinemas and changed my life forever. Eternal thanks go to everyone who helped make it and everyone who saw it and made it a hit. But, wait there’s MORE! ... 👀 1/4
Only Taika Waititi could make a coming of age film about a Nazi Youth in which he stars as a imaginary Hitler and it somehow be the feel good comedy of the year that every kid should see. Speaking of which, ‘JoJo Rabbit’ also features the best ‘fuck’ in a PG 13 in recent memory.
I love Brussels Sprouts. Mr
@kumailn
does not. Last year I said he and
@emilyvgordon
would be nominated for Original Screenplay at the 2018 Oscars and that if I was right he had to eat a bowl of sprouts. So last night we celebrated with that classic combo: champagne and sprouts.
The living room set rolls out and the school corridor set is underneath. No green screen at all. If you hear the raw production sound it sounds like the whole earth moving outside the bathroom.
To talk about something other than the Oscars slap, it still sticks in my craw that most winners had far less time than presenters (does everyone need to do banter?). I didn't like seeing Ryusuke Hamaguchi played off three times. And call me old fashioned but... 1/2
#shaunofthedead
came out 15 years ago in the UK today. It totally changed my life. I can’t thank anyone enough who had any part in making it - big or small. I’ll get you a pint in the Winchester next time I see you x
Today marks the 20th anniversary of
@Channel4
's 'SPACED'. To say it changed my universe would be an understatement; I've made friends for life in the cast & crew. So let me to salute the baby Jessica Hynes and Simon Pegg dreamed up with an epic thread of photos from the shoot.
One
@rianjohnson
just sent me this photo ‘sent with love’ from my friends at the pre Oscars luncheon. Can I ask
@TheAcademy
to take away their nominations please. Thank you x
It’s finally here. Prepare your brain for the mind-melting anime extravaganza that is
#ScottPilgrimTakesOff
! All episodes of the show are streaming on
@Netflix
NOW!
It’s a truly magnificent piece of work.
So please ENJOY and don’t spoil it for others! Viva Scott Pilgrim x
Paddy Considine is one of our finest working actors, but his greatest performance? It’s not in ‘Hot Fuzz’, but is in the making of documentary where he remained in character as DC Andy Wainwright. See here where he talks about what he thinks of the esteemed ensemble cast..
Tomorrow is the actual 10th anniversary of
#ScottPilgrimVsTheWorld
and I'll be sharing some rare behind the scenes photos, linking to new articles and maybe share a little OST news (!). In the meantime though, how about a metric tonne of photos from before we even shot a frame?
As a Halloween treat for the 1st anniversary of
@lastnightinsoho
, check out this side by side of the Cafe De Paris single shot dance with 2 witness camera angles detailing the amazing choreography & camerawork. A scene like this doesn’t work without a great crew working together.
Not quite true! We wrote the scene and thought it would be funny to have a famous actress in the part but to never take off the mask. We had heard Cate Blanchett liked 'Shaun Of The Dead' so we asked her. She said yes, shot for a day and gave her fee to charity. An Aussie legend.
Cate Blanchett’s cameo in Hot Fuzz (2007) came about as she loved Shaun Of The Dead (2004) and asked Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg if she could be in their next picture. Fearing her level of fame may overshadow the film (and thinking it would be funny), they hid her behind a mask.
If you see the wonderful 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' do look out for this rather tantalizing parallel-universe billboard in Times Square...
#SpiderVerse
#ShaunVerse
@RuthGotian
@Scientits
I have told this story before, but I was sent a script for an advert years ago that was to be shot ‘in the style of Spaced’, the TV show that I directed every episode of. I lost out to another director and did not get the job of ripping myself off.
Max Von Sydow, such an iconic presence in cinema for seven decades, it seemed like he'd always be with us. He changed the face of international film with Bergman, played Christ, fought the devil, pressed the HOT HAIL button & was Oscar nominated for a silent performance. A god.
Please enjoy this rough pre-vis for the Scott Pilgrim Jumps Out Of A Window gag, with me as Wallace,
@chrismark2X
as jumping Scott & his brother James as the other Scott in the b/g. Brad Allan on the camera!
#ScottPilgrimIs10
Good luck tomorrow America. Do vote. I cannot. Even if I could I’d never reveal my political leanings, but let’s say I would love to mute the ALL CAPS Dorito foghorn cunt, his son, Ellis from Die Hard, his son in law, evil doll Brahms, & his policy advisor from Salem’s Lot.
#vote
If anyone thought Hot Fuzz was far fetched; may I present my home town (ahem ‘smallest city in England’) of Wells, Somerset. This looks like the final boss level of the non-existent side scrolling beat ‘em up video game version of the film.
'Baby Driver' was released one year ago today. Had a wild ride with it in the last 365 days. so I thank you for all your beautiful responses, it means everything. And who knows, maybe he could get back on the road soon...
This meme turns up with alarming frequency. It's worth pointing out that on one hand, Shaun's Winchester idea ends with most of his party dying, but on the other hand he tried, he did something. So, that counts.
I've bought
@empiremagazine
since issue 2 (I read 1 in WH Smith), so it's thrill to write for them on a subject I'm so passionate about: the magic of cinema going. I've curated stories from stars, directors and most importantly, you guys! Can't wait for you to read. Out Jan 21st!
Looking through old photos I found this one from the 2009 shoot of Scott Pilgrim of Micheal Cera, Allison Pill, Kieran Culkin,
@BenLewisHere
& a sound asleep
@likemark
. Aww.
My least favourite thing about choosing to go to the cinema for the big screen experience... are the long ads trying to sell me on going to the cinema for a big screen experience. Please, I am already here. I’m the literally the last person you need to sell. Now put the film on.
I wanted to buy a lighter at an Albertsons checkout. The cashier said ‘I have one left, but it has a taco on it’. Behold: the first amazing purchase of 2020.
‘Shaun Of The Dead’ was released in the UK this weekend in 2004. I couldn’t have dreamed back then how much it would change my life nor that it would become a documentary some 16 years later. Thanks to everyone who went to see it way back when x
I was passed over for a TV commercial that was to be done in the style of ‘Spaced’, even though I was the actual director of ‘Spaced’.
#ShareYourRejections
I'd have liked to see Samuel L Jackson and Liv Ullmann get more than just a cursory mention for their lifetime achievements, let alone Elaine May & Danny Glover who got nothing. I hope I'm not alone in wanting a show with more context and celebration of nominees and winners. 2/3
Some news - my new film
@lastnightinsoho
will now be coming out later in the year. I know some of you may be disappointed, but my hope is more of you will be able to experience it as we intended; in the dark, on a big screen, with an audience. See you at the movies...10/22/21
So
@JamesGunn
is clearly having too much fun with ‘The Suicide Squad’, my fav comic book movie in many a moon. I really admire his go for broke nuttiness in this, but it’s all anchored in a crisp style that feels like you’re ripping through a 6 issue limited series. Hats off JG x