Coldplay's Live 2012 concert film to get a special one-night-only release in cinemas
Live 2012 - Coldplay's first live concert film for nine years, is to get a special one-night-only release in cinemas around the world, it has now been confirmed on the official site. More than 50 countries will screen the full feature length film on Tuesday, 13 November. Confirmed listings and links to book tickets can be found at coldplay.com/cinema now.
Discussion: Are you going to a screening at your local cinema? Please post details of your story in the Coldplay forum - MX DVD premiere thread now [thanks to all who have contributed so far - more comments after the jump!]
The JA Digital production for EMI/Parlophone, is directed by Paul Dugdale, previously responsible for Adele’s Live at the Royal Albert Hall and The Prodigy's World's On Fire concert films. The film documents Coldplay's acclaimed Mylo Xyloto world tour, which has been seen by more than three million people since it began in June 2011. Live 2012 includes footage from Coldplay’s shows at Paris's Stade de France, Montreal’s Bell Centre and last year’s triumphant Pyramid Stage headline performance at Glastonbury Festival. Several trailers for the film, including full videos for Yellow, Charlie Brown, The Scientist and Don't Let It Break Your Heart can be seen here.
The countries currently confirmed to show the film are as follows: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and UK. More countries are expected to be added soon.
Chris Martin said of the film: "The Mylo Xyloto tour has been the most fun we’ve ever had as a band. It’s felt very uplifting right from the start; partly because we are proud of the music, the LED wristbands, the pyrotechnics, the lasers and all of that stuff, but mainly because of the amazing audiences that we’ve been playing for. Over the years, our crowd has become more and more a part of the concert itself. They’re loud, diverse, full of soul, and make the songs sound much better than we can on our own. We wanted to try to bottle the incredible feeling that they give us, and hence our concert film."
Director Paul Dugdale added: "Seeing this film on the big screen highlights the epic scale of the concerts, and I’m thrilled that fans can experience Coldplay Live 2012 in fantastic visual quality with incredible sound, in cinemas full of fans. With insight from the band and a glimpse of what life on the road with Coldplay is like, this is a unique opportunity to witness Coldplay in all its cinematic glory on the big screen."
Stefan Demetriou, VP Visual Content Strategy and Acquisition at EMI Music, said "We’re delighted that we can bring the full-length version of Coldplay Live 2012 to selected cinemas around the world. The Mylo Xyloto tour is such a visual spectacle that seeing and hearing it on the big screen, and being part of this one-night-only experience along with the most passionate Coldplay fans around the world, is the next best thing to being there."
Your comments in the Coldplay forum about the cinema screenings (28th October onwards):
This is exciting! I'm so torn, though. The ticket is so pricey, costs around the same as the dvd which I've ordered. However little I want to, I can't help getting stings of suspicion that they're finding every possible way to make money... The cartoons, the dvd, the cinema screenings... It's expensive to be a hardcore Coldplayer. I did see Coldplay live on this tour, which is the top experience. On the other hand, this is once in a life time and probably a stunning experience. Are any Danes here going to watch it in Aarhus? [thanks Clocks In My Place (Denmark)]
I bought my ticket the minute sales opened up at the box office, so I was the very first in my city (I bet in the whole country too ). As it was not yet confirmed by the management, I interrogated the poor ticket lady about returns. Other than that, no fuss, ticket cost me $12 as opposed to regular $8. [thanks la.cri.mosa (Lithuania)]
I just emailed the cinema company, because their website says 'Tickets on sale on Monday, 29th October 2012! Stay tuned!' but nothing happened at all today.
Yes, they have to deal with a super impatient fan. [thanks m@r@ (Luxembourg)]
Well uh I went to my local theatre where the film is supposed to be shown, but they don't even know that the film exists. [thanks Millla (Finland)]
They're coming to my city, and the cinema is just 10 minutes from my home! Tickets are not avalaible yet, but I'm going to the cinema this afternoon to ask them. Thank you, Coldplay! [thanks Karmen (Spain)]
I just bought and printed out my ticket! Btw I just realized that my parents won't be there that night so I'll have to find a way to get back home! But I don't care, because I'm gonna see some big parts of the concert I went to in a fucking huge screen!!!! OHMYGOD I'M GONNA SEE CHRIS SINGING TO ME, ON A FUCKING HUGE CINEMA SCREEN! [thanks Coeurli (France)]
Gladly surprised Peru is on the list. Doesnt mather is just one cinema and that is pretty far away from my home. Im going FO SHO! [thanks JM-SP2 (Peru)]
YAY!!!!! So happy Coldplay announced this Unfortunatly, there is no cinema anywhere in Florida playing except one that is 7 hours away and one that is about an hour and a half away BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO) Hope everyone enjoys this special engagement! [thanks MartinFan (USA)]
I just checked all the theaters in the Netherlands: only ONE is sold out (Pathé de Kuip), all the other ones have lots and lots of free space..... I am hoping for a theater full of CP fans, all wearing the Xylo Bands and somethimes singing along ... YESSS. [thanks BarbaMama (Netherlands)]
It's happening here in Portugal! There's already a reference to it on the cinema's website. But I just phoned in and it's impossible to buy tickets yet and the woman I spoke with doesn't know when they are going to be available either. Guess I'm going to have to phone everyday :P [thanks lili_pt (Portugal)]
I'm confuseeed. Pathe de Kuip in Rotterdam is sold out online, at least, that's what the website says. I already bought tickets on Friday, when the site was in the air for like 2 hours, and the lady from Customer Service said they are valid (although she sounded like she was 15 and had NO clue what she was talking about). Is there anybody else with tickets already? If so, does your tickets say 'vrije plaatskeuze' or do you have certain specified seats? Cause the other cinemas that DO have tickets available, all give you the option to select yr own seats. I didn't get that on Friday.. [thanks PrincessofChina (Netherlands)]
Coldplay are no doubt going to be rich after this. £10 a ticket, plus cost of the blu-rays AND tour tickets! I think I've spent £100 + on coldplay this year! [thanks Taz1853 (England)]
I just went to Schauburg Cinemas (in Karlsruhe,Germany), but they were closed their openning hours are 14:30- 20:00 it was 2 degrees outside, and i walked 10 mins to go there. never give up! i'll go there 2 hours later of course! [thanks jeremyy (Germany)]
For those in France, you can reserve your tickets NOW through FNAC. I just got my tickets for Gaumont Champs-Elysees! [thanks lunar1126 (France)]
More Coldplayer comments to follow...!
The official online Parlophone poster advertising the one-night-only cinema screenings
New photos of Chris Martin in Los Angeles this week - various sources (late October 2012):
Don't forget to check out your tour discussion thread if you are getting Coldplay tickets or just getting excited for the European & North American 2012 shows and other forthcoming appearances:
FEBRUARY 2012
8 Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia (iHeartRadio) [discussion]
9 Los Angeles, CA @ Jimmy Kimmel Live [discussion]
10 Los Angeles, CA @ GRAMMY Week MusiCares Person of the Year tribute [discussion]
12 Los Angeles, CA @ 54th Grammy Awards, Staples Center [discussion]
16 Sydney, Australia @ 2DayFM, Mobile Live Set (intimate show) [discussion] [CANCELLED]
17 Sydney, Australia @ Sunrise (intimate show) [discussion] [CANCELLED]
21 London @ Brit Awards 2012, O2 Arena [discussion]
MARCH 2012
2 New York, NY @ Good Morning America [discussion]
4 New York, NY @ The Secret Policeman's Ball, Radio City Music Hall (Amnesty International) [discussion]
APRIL 2012
17 Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place [discussion]
18 Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome [discussion]
20 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena [discussion]
21 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena [discussion]
24 Portland, OR @ Rose Garden Arena [discussion]
25 Seattle, WA @ KeyArena [discussion]
27 San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion At San Jose [discussion]
28 San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion At San Jose [discussion]
MAY 2012
1 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl [discussion]
2 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl [discussion]
3 Los Angeles, CA @ American Idol show [discussion]
4 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl [discussion]
5 Los Angeles, CA @ KROQ's Weenie Roast y Fiesta [discussion]
18 Porto, Portugal @ Dragao Stadium [discussion]
20 Madrid, Spain @ Estadio Vicente Calderón [discussion]
22 Nice, France @ Stade Charles Herman / Nikaia [discussion]
24 Turin, Italy @ Olympic Stadium [discussion]
26 Zurich, Switzerland @ Letzigrund [discussion]
29 Coventry, UK @ Ricoh Stadium [discussion]
JUNE 2012
1 London, UK @ the Emirates Stadium [discussion]
2 London, UK @ the Emirates Stadium [discussion]
4 London, UK @ the Emirates Stadium [discussion]
7 Sunderland, UK @ the Stadium of Light [discussion]
9 London, UK @ Wembley Stadium (Capital FM's Summertime Ball 2012) [discussion]
9 Manchester, UK @ the Etihad Stadium [discussion]
10 Manchester, UK @ the Etihad Stadium [discussion]
22 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center [discussion]
23 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center [discussion]
25 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center [discussion]
26 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center [discussion]
28 Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum [discussion]
29 Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena [discussion]
JULY 2012
2 Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena [discussion]
3 Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena [discussion]
5 Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center [discussion]
6 Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center [discussion]
8 Washington, DC @ Verizon Center [discussion]
9 Washington, DC @ Verizon Center [discussion]
23 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre [discussion]
24 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre [discussion]
26 Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre [discussion]
27 Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre [discussion]
29 Boston, MA @ TD Garden [discussion]
30 Boston, MA @ TD Garden [discussion]
AUGUST 2012
1 Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills [discussion]
3 East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center [discussion]
4 East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center [discussion]
7 Chicago, IL @ United Center [discussion]
8 Chicago, IL @ United Center [discussion]
10 St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center [discussion]
11 St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center [discussion]
28 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Parken Stadium [discussion]
30 Stockholm, Sweden @ Olympic Stadium [discussion]
SEPTEMBER 2012
2 Paris, France @ Stade de France [discussion]
4 Cologne, Germany @ Rheinenergie Stadium [discussion]
6 The Hague, Netherlands @ Malieveld [discussion]
7 Los Angeles, US @ Shrine Auditorium (Stand Up To Cancer) [discussion]
9 London, UK @ Paralympics Closing Ceremony [discussion]
12 Munich, Germany @ Olympiastadion [discussion]
14 Leipzig, Germany @ Red Bull Stadium [discussion]
16 Prague, Czech Republic @ Slavia Eden Stadium [discussion]
19 Warsaw, Poland @ National Stadium [discussion]
22 Hannover, Germany @ AWD Arena [discussion]
NOVEMBER 2012
10 Auckland, New Zealand @ Mt Smart Stadium [discussion]
12 Sydney, Australia @ MAX TV intimate show [discussion] [NEW!]
13 Melbourne, Australia @ Etihad Stadium [discussion]
17 Sydney, Australia @ Allianz Stadium [discussion]
18 Sydney, Australia @ Allianz Stadium [discussion]
21 Brisbane, Australia @ Suncorp Stadium [discussion]
Read also: European Stadium Tour announced! (general discussion thread for the Europe tour)
Read also: North America Tour announced! (general discussion thread for the US/Canada tour)
Read also: 2012: Live Appearances - Easy Thread Finder (last updated - 12th January 2012)
Read also: 2012 tour date rumours (please post dates for ALL countries in here)
Kit yourself up for the forthcoming MX tour and get spotted with Coldplaying's new range of merchandise! [click on the items for the full shop]
The new range of Coldplaying merchanise (unofficial of course to the official shop) has hit our stores, with our biggest range of goods so far. Prices are as low as they can be for a Cafepress shop so more people will be able to afford them. We don't take any profits for the sale of the merchandise as a result. Take a browse in one of the online stores nearest to you: UK | US | Canada | Australia | European (shipping is worldwide, but you can choose what currency to pay in) - simply alter the country dropdown menu at the top of the shop page. [thanks to TracieMorgan and zzz]
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