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 “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is the directorial debut of screenwriter Sacha Gervasi (“The Terminal”) and follows Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner and their band, Anvil, which released one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s Metal on Metal. The album influenced an entire musical generation of rock bands, including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, who all went on to sell millions of records. Anvil, on the other hand, took a different path—straight to obscurity. The film is both entertaining and touching as it follows their last-ditch quest for the fame and fortune that has been so elusive to them. “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is a timeless tale of survival and the unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream, year after year.
“The best documentary I’ve seen in years,” - Michael Moore
“Possibly the greatest film yet made about rock and roll” - the London Times
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” contains appearances by an array of heavy metal icons, including Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, former member of Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, and Slayer’s Tom Araya, among others.
ANVIL LIVE! VH1 CLASSIC PRESENTS THE ANVIL EXPERIENCE
Monday April 6
Blender Theatre
New York, NY
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Sunday, April 12
Slim's
San Frnacisco, CA
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Tuesday April 14
El Corazon
Seattle, WA
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Thursday April 16
The Palladium
Worcester, MA
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Friday April 17
Trocadero
Philadelphia, PA
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Tuesday April 21
Crofoot Ballroom
Detroit, MI
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Weds April 22
Metro
Chicago, IL
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Opening in Theaters Across the Country (sans experience):
OPENING APRIL 3
AMC Yonge & Dundas / Toronto, ON / BUY TICKETS
OPENING APRIL 10
Angelica / New York City, NY / BUY TICKETS
AMC Empire 25 / New York City, NY / BUY TICKETS
Nuart / Los Angeles, CA / BUY TICKETS
OPENING APRIL 17
Edwards University Town Center 6 / Irvine, CA / BUY TICKETS
Landmark Varsity / Seattle, WA / BUY TICKETS
Landmark Kendall Square / Cambridge, MA / BUY TICKETS
OPENING APRIL 24
Landmark Shattuck Cinema / Berkeley, CA / BUY TICKETS
Lumire Theater / San Francisco, CA / BUY TICKETS
Opera Plaza / San Francisco, CA / BUY TICKETS
Music Box Theater / Chicago, IL / BUY TICKETS
Ritz at the Bourse / Philadelphia, PA / BUY TICKETS
Tivoli Theater / St. Louis, MO / BUY TICKETS
Main Art Theater / Detroit, MI / BUY TICKETS
Cinema 21 / Portland, OR / BUY TICKETS
OPENING MAY 1
Ken Theater / San Diego, CA / BUY TICKETS
OPENING MAY 22 E Street Cinema / Washington, DC / BUY TICKETS
The Charles Theater / Baltimore, MD / BUY TICKETS
Midtown Art Cinema / Atlanta, GA / BUY TICKETS
The Belcourt / Nashville, TN / BUY TICKETS
VH1 ACQUIRES “ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL”
Network To Create Multi-Platform Promotional Campaign In Support Of April 10, 2009 Theatrical Release
VH1 has acquired the exclusive rights for the critically acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story of Anvil.” VH1 will handle the television and DVD release and distribute the film theatrically in association with Abramorama. The world television premiere on VH1 this summer and the subsequent DVD release of the film follow a network-wide, multi-platform promotional campaign supporting the theatrical film release April 10, 2009 in New York and Los Angeles followed by a national roll-out.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is the directorial debut of screenwriter Sacha Gervasi (“The Terminal”) and follows Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner and their band, Anvil, which released one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s Metal on Metal. The album influenced an entire musical generation of rock bands, including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, who all went on to sell millions of records. Anvil, on the other hand, took a different path—straight to obscurity. The film is both entertaining and touching as it follows their last-ditch quest for the fame and fortune that has been so elusive to them. “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is a timeless tale of survival and the unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream, year after year. Ironically, life is now looking up for the band. After years of playing to empty bars and working dead end jobs, the band is beginning to find the success that evaded them for decades. They have recently been signed by Rick Sales (manager of Slayer) and Steve Strange (Coldplay’s UK booking agent). The band is being welcomed with open arms everywhere they go. Their latest fan, Sarah Brown (wife of the Prime Minister), attended the red carpet premiere of the film in the UK. Now with a U.S. Tour, the support of VH1 and VH1 Classic, a feature documentary, and an immeasurable amount of will and determination, the band is picking up where they left off twenty five years ago.“When I was sixteen Anvil was my favorite band in the world and I couldn't believe my luck when they asked me to tour with them as a roadie. I never forgot Lips and Robb. Twenty years later, it makes me incredibly happy and proud to see the band finally getting the recognition they so richly deserve. Anvil rules!” saidSacha Gervasi, director of the film.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It went on to win the Audience Awards at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival, 2008 Sydney Film Festival, and 2009 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, as well as the Best Documentary Feature Awards at 2008 Galway Film Fleadh, 2008 Calgary Film Festival, 2008 Edmonton Film Festival, and 2009 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. The film is also nominated for the Truer Than Fiction Award at the 2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The film was released in the UK to critical acclaim on February 20, 2009. “This film is so much more than a documentary about the roots of metal. It's a story about the power of perseverance and friendship and the passion that drives them,” said Tom Calderone, President of VH1.“ ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ has a huge heart and will resonate with all of our viewers.This is the type of project that drew me into the VH1 fold and makes me especially proud to work here.”
Praised as “The best documentary I’ve seen in years,” by documentarian Michael Moore, the London Times calls it “Possibly the greatest film yet made about rock and roll;” “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” contains appearances by an array of heavy metal icons, including Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, former member of Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, and Slayer’s Tom Araya, among others. VH1 has thrown the full support of the network behind Anvil, the band’s music and the film on all platforms. The timing of this support from not only VH1 but from the music and film industry coincides with the realization of Anvil’s lifelong dream to “make it.” Timed to the release of the film in April, VH1 Classic will serve as the exclusive presenter for the band’s U.S. tour. “VH1 Classic Presents: The Anvil Experience” will cover 7 markets and upcoming dates, venues and ticket information will be available in the coming weeks on Watch Music Videos From The '70s, '80s & '90s | VH1 Classic. At each tour stop, the film will be played immediately followed by a short performance by the band.
Additional elements include:
In an unprecedented move, for the first time ever the network will run the full length movie trailer of the film like a music video throughout all VH1 video hours – morning, overnights, on VH1 Classic and on TV Shows, Video Clips, Music Video, Lyrics, Photos | TV Schedule | VH1.com and Watch Music Videos From The '70s, '80s & '90s | VH1 Classic.
1) Robb and Lips will be featured on an episode of the original series “My Playlist” as they discuss their influences and favorite Classic Rock songs.
2) VH1 Classic will air an episode of its original talk show “That Metal Show” with Robb and Lips and will center on Anvil’s career, music, upcoming tour and the film.This episode will run timed to the film’s April theatrical release and will then repeat promoting the film’s television premiere on VH1 and the film’s availability on DVD. The DVD release and world television premiere of the film on VH1 and VH1 Classic this summer will be supported by significant on-air promos on VH1 and VH1 Classic and dedicated online promotion on VH1.com. Each telecast will include a customized on-screen graphic supporting the DVD release which will be made available to fans at a later date yet to be announced. Promotional excerpt clips of the film will also be supported and streamed on FVOD, online and wireless.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is directed by Sacha Gervasi and produced by Rebecca Yeldham, with cinematography by Chris Soos, editing by Jeff Renfroe and Andrew Dickler, and music supervision by Dana Sano. VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.
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