Author Topic: Please help The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus find distributors! (Read 194555 times)

christie wood · « **Reply #240 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 04:33 AM »

I voted

keren_b · « **Reply #241 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 05:35 AM »

Thank you Christie! Do you think you could post it maybe on your livejournal page?

christie wood · « **Reply #242 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 07:36 AM »

Quote from: keren_b on Sep 02, 2009, 05:35 AM

Thank you Christie! Do you think you could post it maybe on your livejournal page?

I can certainly do that, no problem

chameau · « **Reply #243 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 07:40 AM »

Voted!

theresa · « **Reply #244 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 05:04 PM »

You guys are beautiful!

hpv · « **Reply #245 on:** Sep 02, 2009, 11:40 PM »

Done.

keren_b · « **Reply #246 on:** Sep 06, 2009, 09:51 AM »

FREE DOWNLOAD - Make Your Own Dr. Parnassus For The Masses T-Shirt

Here is a great way to show your support and advertise the movie!!

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/05/free-download-make-your-own-dr-parnassus-for-the-masses-t-shirt/

keren_b · « **Reply #247 on:** Sep 06, 2009, 01:00 PM »

USA Members & Visitors - Request Advance Tickets To Dr. Parnassus

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/06/usa-members-visitors-request-advance-tickets-to-dr-parnassus/

PLEASE POST OR LINK TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT EVERYWHERE THAT YOU CAN REACH US FANS OF DR. PARNASSUS, YOUR MYSPACE, YOUR LIVEJOURNAL, YOUR FACEBOOK, YOUR BLOGS AND PLEASE TWEET THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND RE-TWEET IT.

keren_b · « **Reply #248 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 09:16 AM »

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY SONY PICTURES CLASSIC - THEY WILL DISTRIBUTE DR. PARNASSUS WITH DEC. 25, SELECTED THEATER RELEASE!!

**While we're all very happy that US finally have a release date, the fact that it's going to be "selected theater release" is not good, and here is Theresa's explanation as to what it means: "They’ll be big cities Los Angeles, New York, possibly Chicago. It’s going to be up to the fans to get it out of LA and NY and get it around the country. That’s the reason we are starting our US campaign and gathering information now so that we can make it known that there is an audience and fans out there for this film in the USA and they want to see it all over the country in their hometowns. This is the reason we are asking you guys to request pre-ordered tickets. If you do, even though they aren’t selling tickets for the film yet, a report of these requests and what cities they are from will go to Sony Pictures Classics. It’s very very important for fans to do this."

theresa · « **Reply #249 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 09:32 AM »

Quote from: keren_b on Sep 08, 2009, 09:16 AM

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY SONY PICTURES CLASSIC - THEY WILL DISTRIBUTE DR. PARNASSUS WITH DEC. 25, SELECTED THEATER RELEASE!!

**While we're all very happy that US finally have a release date, the fact that it's going to be "selected theater release" is not good, and here is Theresa's explanation as to what it means: "They’ll be big cities Los Angeles, New York, possibly Chicago. It’s going to be up to the fans to get it out of LA and NY and get it around the country. That’s the reason we are starting our US campaign and gathering information now so that we can make it known that there is an audience and fans out there for this film in the USA and they want to see it all over the country in their hometowns. This is the reason we are asking you guys to request pre-ordered tickets. If you do, even though they aren’t selling tickets for the film yet, a report of these requests and what cities they are from will go to Sony Pictures Classics. It’s very very important for fans to do this."

This is a selected theater only release which means the big cities, NYC, LA maybe Chicago. We are going to have to work as fans to get it out of these cities and out to the rest of the country.

keren_b · « **Reply #250 on:** Sep 10, 2009, 02:20 AM »

Verne Troyer joined our photo campaign!! Yeepee!!!

He's been so wonderful all along, you're all welcome to thank him here:

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/09/verne-troyer-los-angeles-fan-cant-wait-to-see-dr-parnassus-in-every-state-of-the-usa/

keren_b · « **Reply #251 on:** Sep 10, 2009, 02:26 AM »

VOTE! For Dr. Parnassus As Movie You Want To See Most At TIFF!

Come on people, this is another great opportunity to show our support!

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/09/vote-for-dr-parnassus-as-movie-you-want-to-see-most-at-tiff/

LauraLovesLedger · « **Reply #252 on:** Sep 10, 2009, 12:08 PM »

Quote from: keren_b on Sep 10, 2009, 02:20 AM

Verne Troyer joined our photo campaign!! Yeepee!!!

He's been so wonderful all along, you're all welcome to thank him here:

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/09/verne-troyer-los-angeles-fan-cant-wait-to-see-dr-parnassus-in-every-state-of-the-usa/

Ohmigosh, Keren!!!!! That is more fantastic than can be conveyed. How awesome of Verne.

You should be proud as punch, Keren hon. My appreciation and gratitude toward you know no bounds, truly.

*Goes off to thank Verne*

keren_b · « **Reply #253 on:** Sep 12, 2009, 03:41 AM »

Thank you Laura! I'm really pleased, first Terry and now Verne... This campaign had more success than I imagined! and we've collected 125 photos so far.

keren_b · « **Reply #254 on:** Sep 12, 2009, 03:44 AM »

New contest on the Parnassus Support Site!!!

I'm so excited, I LOVE the idea of this contest and I'm already on it!

http://imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/blog/2009/09/12/new-contest-win-authentic-autographed-photos-from-dr-parnassus-terry-gilliam-verne-troyer/

keren_b · « **Reply #255 on:** Sep 15, 2009, 07:25 AM »

Contact Your Local News Papers/Magazines Around The Globe

Below is a letter that we encourage you to send to your local or national newspapers and magazines around the world. Please translate it into your native language and share it with your news media in your country to draw further attention to the movie around the world and to our site and goals. I have left blanks for dates, name of the newspaper or magazine, the release date and country you are from and your email address. It is preferable if you email the letter as they receive it much more quickly. This is a very important and helpful project for everyone around the world to do to help the film.

REMEMBER JUST BECAUSE YOUR COUNTRY HAS DISTRIBUTION DOES NOT MEAN YOU WILL SEE THE FILM. IT JUST MEANS THE FILM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THEATER OWNERS IN YOUR COUNTRY TO SHOW. YOU MUST LET THOSE THEATER OWNERS KNOW THEY HAVE AN AUDIENCE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO BUY THE RIGHTS TO SHOW THE MOVIE IN LOCAL THEATERS!!!!

Here's a link to the letter: http://www.imaginariumofdrparnassus.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=969&p=11339#p11280

keren_b · « **Reply #256 on:** Sep 15, 2009, 09:46 AM »

US Dr. Parnassus Fans - Tell Us What Theater You Want To See The Film In!

USA Fans! Help us help you see The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus in your hometown. I think fans are under the impression that the December 25th release date for the film means that it is going to be released like most films they’re used to, all over the country, but this is not the case. On December 25th fans should expect it to open in the large major cities such as New York, Los Angeles and maybe a some others such as Chicago. That being the case fans need to make it known WHERE they want to see this movie if they want to see it in their own hometown. If you do not create that demand, if you do not show exhibitors (your theaters) that they have an audience, you well may find that the movie may not make it to your hometown. It is imperative that this movie get out of the big cities and around the country. That is going to mostly be up to the fans. We are here to help you be heard, but you must help us do that.

Please email us with the following information to the following email address:

1. Your city and state or your zip code.

2. The name of the theater or theaters where you want to see the movie in your hometown.

3. The contact information for that theater. If they have a website, please send us the email address for the theater that shows on their “contact us” button.

We will be gathering this information through October 9, 2009. Please participate and spread the word anywhere you can that we need this information.

Email this information to us at doctorparnassus@rocketmail.com.

After the information is gathered, we will make you aware of the fan campaign to help the USA obtain as wide of distribution of this movie as we possibly can. Seeing this movie, more than any in years, is going to depend on you, the fans.

Thank you

theresa · « **Reply #257 on:** Sep 15, 2009, 10:10 AM »

Hi my wonderful Heath friends! Sending tons of love and appreciation your way!

I have something to share with you that I hope makes you really proud and makes you realize how very important your participation has been and continues to be in supporting Dr. P. Sony Picture Classics has done something pretty much unheard of in the industry and given us a great honor. Instead of making their own official "For More Information" page for their official Dr. Parnassus website page, they have chosen The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus Support Site as their official "go to" page. When you go to their official page on their website for Dr. P and click the "for more information" button, it takes you straight to our site. You are being heard. Now we have to keep up the momentum. We have gotten past the distributors but it is now the most critical part of our journey, exhibitors.

You have all been so amazing. If I were to live a hundred years, I could never express my gratitude to you and to ennisjack. I just know Heath is up in heaven with that lopsided little grin saying, "will you just look at that!".

Without all of you, we are nothing but one more website. Thank you all so much.

FlwrChild · « **Reply #258 on:** Sep 15, 2009, 04:24 PM »

Theresa, that description of Heath just got me all teary. :\'(

I could actually picture him exactly as you described. I can't thank you and Keren and all the people who have worked so hard on this enough. Truly.

I've been out of the country so out of the loop for a while but I'll get right on those e-mails with the theater information and the petitions to the newspapers. It's amazing that Sony has chosen to use the support site as a main reference. If anyone ever doubted what one person, and then one more, and then one more, could do when they're really determined and devoted, the proof is here. And I'm so proud of all of you!

keren_b · « **Reply #259 on:** Sep 17, 2009, 01:14 PM »

Thank you Barb, and thank you so much for helping out. We need as much help as we can get if we want to bring this film to Michigan, and the rest of the States.

I'm really itching to get more publicity for it in Israel, I already translated the letter to the press to Hebrew and I'm going to send it to the two biggest Israeli newspapers, both by mail and by email. And I'll send it to them every week until I get a response!!

theresa · « **Reply #260 on:** Sep 17, 2009, 06:43 PM »

Quote from: FlwrChild on Sep 15, 2009, 04:24 PM

Theresa, that description of Heath just got me all teary. :\'( I could actually picture him exactly as you described. I can't thank you and Keren and all the people who have worked so hard on this enough. Truly.

I've been out of the country so out of the loop for a while but I'll get right on those e-mails with the theater information and the petitions to the newspapers. It's amazing that Sony has chosen to use the support site as a main reference. If anyone ever doubted what one person, and then one more, and then one more, could do when they're really determined and devoted, the proof is here. And I'm so proud of all of you!

Thank you so much.

We are getting ready to have another wonderful, exclusive adventure thanks to the Gilliams tomorrow. I am sending a representative of the support site to be their guest at the gala, red carpet and after party. There will be pictures and a story and everything we can manage. It's just another lovely thank you from the Gilliam family. We are just crazy about them and so appreciate their support of us. it's become quite a lovely mutual admiration society.

christie wood · « **Reply #261 on:** Sep 18, 2009, 03:54 AM »

Quote from: theresa on Sep 15, 2009, 10:10 AM

Hi my wonderful Heath friends! Sending tons of love and appreciation your way!

I have something to share with you that I hope makes you really proud and makes you realize how very important your participation has been and continues to be in supporting Dr. P. Sony Picture Classics has done something pretty much unheard of in the industry and given us a great honor. Instead of making their own official "For More Information" page for their official Dr. Parnassus website page, they have chosen The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus Support Site as their official "go to" page. When you go to their official page on their website for Dr. P and click the "for more information" button, it takes you straight to our site. You are being heard. Now we have to keep up the momentum. We have gotten past the distributors but it is now the most critical part of our journey, exhibitors.

You have all been so amazing. If I were to live a hundred years, I could never express my gratitude to you and to ennisjack. I just know Heath is up in heaven with that lopsided little grin saying, "will you just look at that!".

Without all of you, we are nothing but one more website. Thank you all so much.

Wow thats amazing Theresa!!!!!

LauraLovesLedger · « **Reply #262 on:** Sep 19, 2009, 12:13 AM »

Quote from: theresa on Sep 15, 2009, 10:10 AM

Hi my wonderful Heath friends! Sending tons of love and appreciation your way!

I have something to share with you that I hope makes you really proud and makes you realize how very important your participation has been and continues to be in supporting Dr. P. Sony Picture Classics has done something pretty much unheard of in the industry and given us a great honor. Instead of making their own official "For More Information" page for their official Dr. Parnassus website page, they have chosen The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus Support Site as their official "go to" page. When you go to their official page on their website for Dr. P and click the "for more information" button, it takes you straight to our site. You are being heard. Now we have to keep up the momentum. We have gotten past the distributors but it is now the most critical part of our journey, exhibitors.

You have all been so amazing. If I were to live a hundred years, I could never express my gratitude to you and to ennisjack. I just know Heath is up in heaven with that lopsided little grin saying, "will you just look at that!".

Without all of you, we are nothing but one more website. Thank you all so much.

That is so wonderful, Theresa!!!!!!! If I were the one to live to a hundred, I couldn't express my admiration to YOU, friend. You've done us, and Heath, proud - you and everyone who has supported the Dr. P site.

While I haven't really done so much posting since the trouble with my account, I nevertheless visit a lot, try and bump up that hit counter as much as possible. But I really do want to start posting like mad again, especially with the release dates inching ever closer...

Congrats again, Theresa and friends, for all your fabulous work.

tizi17 · « **Reply #263 on:** Sep 19, 2009, 10:42 AM »

bravo!

keren_b · « **Reply #264 on:** Sep 19, 2009, 12:36 PM »

Hey guys, take a look at my new t-shirt!

christie wood · « **Reply #265 on:** Sep 22, 2009, 07:09 AM »

Quote from: keren_b on Sep 19, 2009, 12:36 PM

Hey guys, take a look at my new t-shirt!

Oh wow Keren thats awesome, I love it!!! And I want one

keren_b · « **Reply #266 on:** Sep 22, 2009, 08:57 AM »

No problem hon, I'll send you a transfer with the design and the instructions. Just promise me you'll wear it when you go to see the movie... and if anybody asks you about it, tell them all about the support site!

christie wood · « **Reply #267 on:** Sep 23, 2009, 04:42 AM »

Quote from: keren_b on Sep 22, 2009, 08:57 AM

No problem hon, I'll send you a transfer with the design and the instructions. Just promise me you'll wear it when you go to see the movie... and if anybody asks you about it, tell them all about the support site!

Oh I will, and I'll be more than happy to tell them about the support site!

keren_b · « **Reply #268 on:** Sep 26, 2009, 07:26 AM »

The Playlist had an interview with Sony Pictures Classics, the US distributor of Dr Parnassus. SPC talked about their method of distribution, and it confirmed what we pretty much knew: the movie will open in a very limited release, meaning NY and LA. it is important in driving home our point that this movie is NOT coming to your hometown unless you help us make that happen. This impression that so many people have had in the US that Dec. 25 means you're going to see it in a theater near you is simply incorrect. It is a fact that only LA and NY are going to see it on Dec. 25 and whether or not and what other cities see it will depend on the numbers there. It will be a slow roll out after that and the size of that roll out is going to completely depend on the fans. It's a platform release and where and whether it goes anywhere else in this country will depend on how it does in Los Angeles and New York AND in the demand you, the fans, create in other markets around the country. IT IS COMPLETELY IN YOUR HANDS.

Another important thing is that the results it gets from release in NY and LA not only determine the other cities, but it will determine the effect on other countries as well. For example, I know for a fact now that Israel is waiting for the US release to see how the movie is doing there before they release it here - I spoke to the distributor and they told me that the film will not be release here until 2010. The success in European countries that are releasing the movie in 2009 is also very important and has it's effect. and it's like that for many other small countries that don't have a release date yet.

The bottom line is, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. The fact that we know about this movie and about the support site doesn't mean that other people know about it. The opening numbers are very important, this is what's going to determine the future of this film and how wide the distribution will eventually be. This is why we want everybody to know about this movie, we want to have them waiting for it and we want them to go and see it as soon as it gets released.

theresa · « **Reply #269 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 01:17 PM »

We have updated our global release date list for the movie:

Release Dates

FILM FESTIVALS

Canada (Vancouver Film Festival) - 2/4 October 2009
USA (Hamptons Film Festival) - 11/12 October 2009
Italy (Rome Film Festival) - 18 October 2009
Mexico (Morelia Int’l Film Festival) - 3/11 October 2009

RELEASE DATES TO PUBLIC THEATERS (In the order the countries announced their dates)

Bulgaria - 16 October 2009
United Kingdom - 16 October 2009
Spain - 23 October 2009
Australia - 29 October 2009
New Zealand - 29 October 2009
Italy - 30 October 2009
Romania - 30 October 2009
Argentina - 5 November 2009
Belgium - 11 November 2009
France – 11 November 2009
Portugal - 19 November 2009
Iceland - 20 November 2009
Greece - 26 November 2009
Slovakia - 3 December 2009
Switzerland - 3 December 2009
Norway - 4 December 2009
Sweden - 4 December 2009
USA - 25 December 2009 *LIMITED RELEASE on Dec. 25, to roll out to other theaters afterward depending on demand for film - The film is expected to release only in NY and LA on Dec. 25 according to the head of Sony Picture Classics
Canada - 25 December 2009
Germany - 7 January 2010
Austria - 8 January 2010
Poland - 8 January 2010
Lithuania - 15 Jan 2010
Czech Republic – 21 January 2010
Russia - 28 January 2010
Japan - 30 January 2010
Netherlands – 11 February 2010
Latvia - 26 Feb 2010
Turkey - 12 March 2010