Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Morrissey DVD to be screened in North America

Morrissey's upcoming Hollywood High DVD release is reportedly going to be screened in theaters in North America according to a Facebook post by Sam Esty Raynor (aka Morrissey's nephew).  Read Raynor's post below (via Morrissey News). 

"So the film of the Morrissey show at The Hollywood High School will be shown at 47 cinema across the United States of America, you lucky bastards. Available in IMAX 3D."

UPDATE IV (June 27): Official trailer for Morrissey 25: Live is posted below (via Roberto Ferdenzi & Morrissey News)



Additionally some info on the release was posted on More 2 Screen about the release which is going to be available for screening at theaters worldwide beginning August 26:

"Morrissey 25: LIVE is a legacy concert film marking 25 years of the solo career of one of the world's most iconic and enigmatic performers. Shot during Morrissey's most intimate gig in decades at the Hollywood High School in Los Angeles on 2 March 2013, the film opens with fans talking about their unwavering devotion to the singer and the unique appeal of this unusual venue -- a striking contrast to the sold out arena concert at the Staples Centre on the previous night."

Check out the full listing over at More 2 Screen via Roberto Ferdenzi.

UPDATE III (June 23): True To You has announced Morrissey 25: Live will be shown in theaters WORLDWIDE in August, plus a great pic of Moz was also posted.

UPDATE II (June 21): A press release is circulating confirming August screening and title: Morrissey 25: Live From Hollywood High . The statement also reveals a montage of fan tributes will be featured at the beginning of the DVD. FYI, no screening dates were listed in the press release.

UPDATE (June 21): According to a report in today's Express the screenings are going to take place in August (via the awesome Roberto Ferdenzi).

No official word on the dates, where the screenings will take place, or for that matter, when the DVD will be released.  The concert film is expected to be released on DVD later this year, though an official date has not been announced. 

Morrissey's show at Hollywood High, which sold out in a matter of minutes, took place on March 2nd and was one of Mozzer's final shows in the U.S. before scrapping the tour for medical reasons. Enjoy Morrissey's beautiful version of "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" and his "Speedway"/"Asleep" combo from the show below.

"Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" (Hollywood High, March 2, 2013)



"Speedway/Asleep" (Hollywood High, March 2, 2013)