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The NTTD Premiere/Press Tour Thread
Time to kick this off...looks like we may find out the date of the London World Premiere next week:
(Ideally this thread should be for all discussions pertaining to the red carpet premieres and press events/junkets/interviews!)
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Schedule to date:
between March 30 - April 1 TBC - World Premiere, London
April 7 - Monaco Premiere
(Ideally this thread should be for all discussions pertaining to the red carpet premieres and press events/junkets/interviews!)
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Schedule to date:
between March 30 - April 1 TBC - World Premiere, London
April 7 - Monaco Premiere
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It would explain the promotion. Also, if I remeber correctly BBC got an exclusive interview with Sam Smith on Radio 1 as part of the reveal he was doing Spectre.
I'd think they'd run a giveaway like this on the UK's biggest radio station regardless of that, and R1 would jump at the chance to be associated with Bond/get access to the talent for interviews.
Basically there's two ways for a fan to take part in the premiere experience:
1. Actually *attend*, walk the red carpet, see the film at the Royal Albert Hall (will be shocked if it's not there this time) introduced by the stars and of course the Royals...
A few tickets for the Skyfall one were made available to the public, for SP since the UK release was the same night they didn't. But if your goal is to meet Craig and co and get photos and autographs etc, unless you manage to nab an after-party ticket - and even then as there'll be so many attending there's no doubt a talent only area where the big names will exclusively be - you'll be out of luck.
2. Experience it with fans/mere mortals by hanging by the red carpet, where the talent will be signing autographs, taking pictures etc.. in the past one could just rock up a few hours before to get a good spot but now due to health and safety and security concerns it's a bit more complex. For Spectre, you had to show up to the RAH before 8am on the day to get a wristband, which then guarantees you a spot in the viewing areas (which will be cordoned off from pedestrians). You'd then be asked to come back at around 2-4pm before the carpet starts. With NTTD there's a chance, because there will be loads of people there for Rami, that wristbands will be given out day before instead of morning of.
Competitions such as the Radio 1 one offer a mix of both - there's usually a special competition winner viewing area on the carpet, and then those people are let into the venue to see the film.
Hope this makes sense!
I actually went to the SF premiere and this wasn't' my experience.
You get to walk the red carpet and talk to the actors and crew. I walked alongside Michael G Wilson and Roger Deakins and spoke to both.
then at the entrance, everyone huddles together giving press interviews before going in to see the film. I met pretty much everyone up there, Thomas Newman, Gary Barber (in fact, I was awkwardly standing next to the head of MGM amost of this time), Naomie Harris, Jany Temine and Judi Dench. The man himself stuck around to the last minute takng selfies with fans and we were all ushered in as Prince Charles was coming.....
To be honest, watching the film was the more arduous part of the night. The Albert Hall isn't built for film premieres. Too many people, body odour and way too high up (I have vertigo).
You can see me here. I'm the guy with glasses and the shaved sides on the right:
I had a pretty amazing time at the Spectre press screening - sitting behind Mark Kermode! One day I'll tell the story of how I got that ticket. But no one will believe me.
Pretty awesome you managed to get to do that on SF tho!
Btw, is there a system regarding the wristbands they hand out? I.e. Do they assign people into a specific viewing area (based on earliness/capacity/randomness) or is there room to choose?
I did it my way. And I'm sure @RC7 remember very well. :D
Usually there's a different colour band for a specific area of the carpet, obviously the earlier you get there for the wristband collection the more choice you have.
Good to know. Can I ask how early in the morning you ended up queuing for your wristband?
I didn't do it for Spectre but for Dunkirk I was there around 2 hours before they started giving them out. For this,. especially if you don't mind where you are, you may be fine just turning up half hour or less before whichever stated time they announce.
I would not be surprised if akin to Spectre, they do opening night 'previews' nationwide then simultaneous with the premiere, ahead of general release on Thursday the 2nd. Like what will be happening for the US release on the 10th - Thursday night previews on the 9th.
Week before. As noted on the invite @Pierce2Daniel posted, the SP one was Wednesday 21st Oct, so here I'd guess around March 25.
Thanks for that.
I figured it would be something like this, so we should get a flavour of this by then for those that choose to read the reviews.
I think the capacity would put a stop to that. The new refurbished Odeon seats just below 800. Together with the Cineworld (formerly Empire) IMAX next door with 700, we're talking 1,500. While RAH for the last two premieres could fit at least twice that - around 4,000 people.
Due to this issue there have been many large-scale premieres that have moved away from Leicester Square altogether.
Shame. Bond and the Odeon has had a long, illustrious history.
I can confirm @marketto007 is the king of the red carpet in this regard! Nobody does it better.
in the meantime, Cornucopia Events (another one of those VIP concierge companies charging thousands for tickets) has it down for Monday, March 30. In any case, the Royal Albert Hall schedule appears free from the 29th to the 2nd...
Hopefully we get something tomorrow from the Radio 1 stuff on this.
Monaco Premiere - April 7, Grimaldi Forum.
https://www.grimaldiforum.com/uploads/files/EVENTS 17V2compressed.pdf
https://pgfusa.org/bond-countdown-clock/
https://pgfusa.org/007tickets/
Spectre tickets were expensive due to it being a charity event. Well over £200 each.
I'm not sure if any were sold to the public but there were definitely alot of vacant seats to the sides where the view of the screen wasn't so good.
Remember that Spectre actually had its first public screenings across the UK simultaneous with the premiere, which is why the more expensive charity option.
Yes correct. I know Skyfall was alot cheaper than Spectre for the reason you specify.
If you are liable to fainting in cramped spaces I wouldn't recommend it. Make sure you are well fed beforehand! Oh, and you won't be able to get out until it's over with so do make sure you have your tinkle too as you could be standing for hours (from what I remember we were there for around 4 hours right at the front, pushed against the railing guards - I'm small and had bruises all under my arms the next day).
It's also less glamorous than you think. It's quite organised and plastic as all the stars have a set predetermined time that they arrive at. The PR person is usually ushering them along - it's quite a surreal experience/bit of a culture shock if you've not experienced it beyond looking at it on TV before. If you get lucky, you get a selfie (I got a couple!) but you're a lot more likely (especially at a busy premiere) to say "Hey" and get a quick squiggle on something (which of course is also awesome!)
Overall, an interesting experience but I wouldn't do Bond because I have a feeling it would probably be 100x worse/more intense than what I experienced! I've thought and thought about it but I really don't want to go through it again.