THE WES ANDERSON FILM FESTIVAL 2011 At the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds 19-24TH DECEMBER 2011 INFORMATION/BIO BOOKLET
An information guide about The Wes Anderson Film Festival: 19-24th December 2011, at The Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Between the 19th24th December 2011, The Hyde Park Picture House proudly presents the films of renowned American Art House Director, Wes Anderson to celebrate fifteen years of feature filmsfrom the acclaimed ‘Bottle Rocket’ to the hugely successful adaption of British Novelist Roald Dahl’s 1970’s classic tale, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’. Book seats early to avoid potential disappointment.
THE FILMS THE FILMS TO BE SCREENED INCLUDE: BOTTLE ROCKET (1996, followed after 1994 ‘Bottle Rocket’)
RUSHMORE (1998)
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001) THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004)
THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007, followed after 2007 ‘Hotel Chevalier)
FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009) 3
THE TIMES BOTTLE ROCKET (15) & BOTTLE ROCKET ‘94
21:00 running time approx 99 mins RUSHMORE (15)
21:00 running time approx 89 mins 4
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (15)
THE DARJEELING LIMITED (15)
THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (15) 21:00 running
FANTASTIC MR. FOX (PG) 21:00 running
21:00 running time approx 123 minutes
time approx 114 mins
21:00 running time approx 100 mins
time approx 83 mins
Please note: All films in the Festival start promptly at 21:00 as the films shown are recommended for an adult audience. All film certificates are found alongside the screening times (left), and due to screening guidelines, these are imposed strict rules upon attendance to the Festival. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment.
All prices for film screenings can be seen below (right). Prices apply to each individual film in the Festival- every film at same cost price per person/viewing. For information, details, advice, or booking information please contact The Hyde Park Picture House admin/ box office on: E: admin@hydepark picturehouse.co.uk T: 0113 275 2045
THE PRICES FILM PRICES (INCLUDES CHOICE OF STALLS OR BALCONY) CONC BALCONY CONC FHPPH STALLS/ BALCONY CONC STUDENT STALLS CONC SENIOR STALLS CONC DISABLED STALLS CONC LEEDS CARD STALLS ADULT STALLS/BALCONY CONC CHILD STALLS/BALCONY
£5.50 £4.00 £4.50 £4.50 £4.50 £4.50 £5.80/£6.30 £4.00/£4.00
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THE VENUE In August 1914, during the outbreak of War, the Hyde Park Picture House was built in preparation for it’s opening night on 7th November 1914, named as “The Cosiest in Leeds”-the reputation it still lives up to today. The Grade II listed single-screen cinema seats 275 with both stall and balcony seating is situated in the vibrant student area of Leeds’ city centreHyde Park.
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now owned by Leeds City Council as part of the Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Limited. This independent company within the council is dedicated to preserving, and securing the future In 1989, The Hyde of three of Leeds most Park Picture House historically and culturally was threatened with significant venues, the closure (due to the Leeds Grand Theatre popularisation of home and Opera House, The video and cinema chains), but was saved by City Varieties and the Hyde Park Picture House. the Leeds City Council. The Board of Trustees, The Picture House is
Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd. The Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity (charity no 500408). It is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The Board of Trustees comprises five elected members of Leeds City Council, one of whom is Chair of the Board, and two independent
THE VENUE trustees. Two further independent trustees are being recruited. Despite the dawn of multiplex cinemas, and mainstream blockbuster movies, the independent picture house is still a
thriving landmark of the local community- now proudly showcasing a variety of genres and styles of film- from art house foreign language, Future Shorts Film Festivals and Pixar’s award-winning, globally
acclaimed animation‘Toy Story 3’ in 3D. Events and specialist film nights also include: - Creature of the Night, 11PM Screening - Bring Your Own Baby, £4, Baby gets in for free!
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Notable points of interest/visual guides when travelling from Leeds City Centre (train station) to The Hyde Park Picture House:
THE MAP Within your mailshot pack, you will find enclosed a pocket-sized fold-out map to help guide your way to Wes Anderson Film Festival at The Hyde Park Picture House. The map contains all information necessary about making your way to Leeds by foot, car, rail or air as well as both an illustrative map and written directions, so you can ensure that your journey is travelled with ease.
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For more information and/or direction, please ring/email the admin/ box office staff at The Picture House on: E: admin@hydepark picturehouse.co.uk T: 0113 275 2045
- Leeds Town Hall - Leeds Metropolitan Broadcasting Tower - Leeds University Parkinson Building - Leeds College of Art -Hyde Park -Hyde Park Corner -Makkah Masjid Mosque
Often lovingly referred to as “Little London” and “The Knightsbridge of the North” Leeds has plenty to offer for both it’s residents and visitors alike. When attending the Film Festival why not spend some time in the city to enjoy the shopping, culture and eccentricities of the North with a fantastic range of leisure activities and events available every day.
THE CITY With twenty-one major hotels to choose from, including Malmaison, Travelodge, Ibis and Hilton you can attend the Film Festival with a good night’s rest. The vast majority of the hotels will be
within walking distance from the city centre and the train station, and the Picture House itselfmany will also offer a private and secure car parking service/facility. Ensure that you book hotels well in advance to
avoid disappointment in booking availability, and research the local area and specific locations with care.
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THE BIO Born and educated in Texas, USA, Wes studied Philosophy at the University of Texas, however, it was when enrolling onto a play writing course that his true talents were discovered. Meeting English undergraduate, future life long friend and collaborator, Owen Wilson, in these lessons their career began with a short 1994 film ‘Bottle Rocket’, also featuring Wilson’s brother and actor, Luke Wilson.
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On it’s release, it was highly praisedperhaps none more so than Director Martin Scorcese’s compliment in Esquire Magazine, claiming Anderson to be “The next Martin Scorsese.”
Through the following fifteen years, Anderson has continued to reflect on life and experience within his films, attracting audiences with his heartfelt scripts, revolutionary cinematography and balance of style and substance. Anderson now lives in New York, where it is said that he indulges in his love of theatre culture.
Wes Anderson is perhaps best known for his collaboration with certain actors within his films- starting in 1994 with his ‘Bottle Rocket’ collaboration with Owen Wilson, he has gone on to work with many great names including Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston and Jason Schwartzman, to name a few, many of whom have gone on to make repeat appearances.
THE STARS ERIC CHASE ANDERSON (BROTHER) ANJELICA HUSTON BILL MURRAY JASON SCHWARTZMAN OWEN WILSON
The table above notes the collaborations that Wes Anderson has undertaken with
various actors, and the number of collaborations throughout their filmmaking history-
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documenting the most repeated and/or notable partnerships.
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THE SHOTS Along with stunning soundtracks, wonderful acting collaborations, and a key sense of style- one of the cinematic features that Wes Anderson is most recognised for is his use of rostrum shot photographic angles (such as the image featured on his page). The downward-facing, animation rig-like angle provides a unique cut away- often used to highlight important documents within the films-such as the
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title sequence of ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ where upon the book it aspires to be is withdrawn from a library; or the nostalgic look at Ned Plimpton’s letter he wrote to personal hero, (and, at a later date,
a Father figure) Steve Zissou, as a child. This cinematic device is used consistently throughout Wes’ work and provides not only for a unique and rare opportunity within film to see an object glorified or highlighted in such a way, but also to distinguish each of the film as a Wes Anderson film- to notice and recognise the auteur qualities he portrays throughout his filmic body of work.
Wes Anderson is well-known for his love and application of the typeface Futura within his films- often compared to legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, etc) for his addition of the Futura family within sets and integral shots in the film(s). However, no director utilises Futura to the extent that Wes does-
THE TYPE For example, in the case of Wes Anderson’s latest feature film, the animation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, Futura is seen 149 times with the 83 minute film- an average of the typeface being utilised
every 33.51 seconds. The typeface is also used for defining characters and families as found, for example, in ‘The Royal Tenenbaumswhere upon the Tenenbaum family are distinguished by varying
weights of Futura (Bold , Medium, Italic) whereas outside characters, (such as accountant and love interest Henry Sherman) are often represented by Helvetica.
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THE MUSIC An as an auteur director (a director of consistent and distinctive style, taste, visual and conceptual consistency throughout films, etc, Wes Anderson is well known for his distinctive and memorable soundtracks used for seminal moments within his films- whether it be the reunion of estranged brother and sister Margot and Richie in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ to Nico’s ‘These Days’, or a pirate attack played along to Iggy Pop & The Stooges
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‘Search and Destroy’ in ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zisssou’. The high-impact, powerful, and considered soundtracks of Wes’ films receive global acclaim, admiration, and approval.
British Rock music also plays a huge influence in his films- The Rolling Stones being a firm fixture throughout. Aside from two films in his filmography, ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ and ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ New Wave musician and lead singer of popular 1980’s band ‘Devo’, Mark Mothersbaugh, has been a consistent collaborator and composer of the soundtracks in Wes’ films.
On US chat show ‘Charlie Rose’, Wes Anderson once described the typical fan of his films to be “outsiders”, like himself, “...people that feel like misfits”. A recent survey of twenty self-proclaimed Wes Anderson fans has provided an insight into the statistics and data information of the average Wes Anderson film fan.
THE FANS GRADUATES DEGREE/ CAREER AVERAGE: ENGLISH LITERATURE/WRITING
9 FEMALE/11 MALE
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19/21/21/21/21/21/ 21/21/22/22/22/23/ 23/25/26/27/27/30/32/35 AGES: 19-35/AVERAGE: 24
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FANS: USA:12 CANADA: 1 UK:1 SWEDEN:1
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A brief summary of just a select few of the peaks and notable achievements of Wes Anderson’s career and filmmaking history.
THE FACTS HIS FIVE FEATURE FILMS POST ‘BOTTLE ROCKET’ (1996- DATA NOT FOUND) TOOK A COMBINED TOTAL OF £3,224,279 AT THE UK BOX OFFICE ON OPENING WEEKENDS.
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DURING HIS SHORT CAREER SPANNING FIFTEEN YEARS, (THROUGH SIX FEATURE FILMS, AND TWO SHORT FILMS) WES HAS RECEIVED THIRTY SEVEN FILM AWARD NOMINATIONS.
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AFTER READING THE SCRIPT FOR WES ANDERSON’S ‘RUSHMORE’ (1998) FOR THE FIRST TIME, BILL MURRAY OFFERED TO PLAY THE SUPPORTING ROLE OF HERMAN BLUME FOR FREE BECAUSE “HE WANTED TO DO IT SO BADLY.”
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IN 2009 WES WAS NOMINATED IN THE OSCAR’S BEST ANIMATION CATEGORY FOR HIS FIRST VENTURE IN STOP MOTION, ‘FANTASTIC MR. FOX’ONLY TO BE BEATEN BY PIXAR’S ‘UP’.
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