Better Man

Ladies, thank you for kind wishes! Very appreciate you! I so did liked this video editing - well done. --- Great 30-sec TV advert. Have you watched this one during last weekend? bR-OxIuqnXE --- Some other videos 7xDHOlpMpes n4hEg169yrI IPfdGPTMVXo

Yes, changed the thread's title. Here is the links for whom haven't ordered the OST yet: - The digital version will be released on December 27, 2024. https://betterman.robbiewilliams.com/collections/music - While CD version will be released on January 17, 2024. https://hmv.com/store/music/cd/better-man-(1) If I understand the OCC rules right, already its digital version will be charted, so since December 17th we can follow to its destiny on charts. By the way, the album should be on Official Album Chart, not the Compilations Chart because it's not a compilation album of diffirent artists like Wicked, for example. Anyway, I suppose on a week of its release on December 27th it will be difficult to take Number 1 because of Ed Sheeran Live album releasing on the same day and week. But Better Man's CD release on January 17 has a rather good chance for taking Number 1. At least now this week doesn't look very impressive on big releases. Gracie Abrams will have re-release. So, Friday 27th December Ed Sheeran - +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live) Robbie Williams - Better Man (OST) [DOWNLOAD] --- Friday 17th January David Gray – Dear Life [17th January] Gracie Abrams - The Secret Of Us (Deluxe) [CD] [17th January] Kele - The Singing Winds Pt. 3 [17th January] Livingston - A Hometown Odyssey [17th January] Mac Miller - Balloonerism [17th January] Robbie Williams - Better Man (OST) [CD] [17th January] Rose Gray - Louder Please [17th January]

Still haven't seen this movie but it's in my schedule - it's a festival movie style, not for cinema so need to find out the right mood and time for its wathcing.

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Dec 8, 2024 11:39am PT Finalists for Visual Effects Oscar Revealed Ahead of Shortlist Voting: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Mufasa’ and More (EXCLUSIVE) Update (1:42 p.m. PT): Sources have confirmed to Variety that David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy,” an adaptation of the classic television series with Ryan Gosling is among the visual effects finalists. As the Oscars shortlist voting period looms, the race for the coveted best visual effects category is heating up. The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch notified the artisans of the 20 films advancing to the next round just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Through multiple sources, Variety has confirmed 18 of the finalists that are still in the running. Shortlist voting runs from Monday, Dec. 9, to Friday, Dec. 13, and the field reflects an overwhelming amount of IP and dazzling technological achievements. From the expansive deserts of “Dune: Part Two” to the chaotic multiverse of “Deadpool and Wolverine,” the finalists exemplify the artistry and innovation that define modern artisans. “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios) “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Warner Bros.) “Better Man” (Paramount Pictures) “Civil War” (A24) “Deadpool and Wolverine” (Marvel Studios) “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) “The Fall Guy” (Universal Pictures) “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Warner Bros.) “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (Sony Pictures) “Gladiator II” (Paramount Pictures) “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (Warner Bros.) “Here” (Sony Pictures) “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (20th Century Studios) “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Walt Disney Pictures) “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount Pictures) “Spaceman” (Netflix) “Twisters” (Universal Pictures) “Wicked” (Universal Pictures) Paramount Pictures has three films vying for consideration with Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, “Gladiator II,” Michael Sarnoski’s horror prequel “A Quiet Place: Day One” and Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man,” where the British musician is portrayed by a CGI Monkey in a motion capture performance by Jonno Davies. https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/oscars...024-1236242249/

https://www.tvguide.co.uk/schedule/64a76a68...-christmas-show Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show The comedian presents an hour of festive entertainment. Jamie Oliver cooks up a storm in the iamspamspamami demonstrating how to make the ultimate leftovers sandwich, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll) drops in to give her take on the big day, and there's a VT of Robbie Williams surprising unsuspecting Christmas shoppers with an unforgettable performance. Plus, further fun with Rob Brydon, Michelle Keegan and Barbara Windsor, and music from jazz star Jamie Cullum. Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show airs on Comedy Central HD at 11:00 PM, Monday 9 December.

I'm really happy: the premiere of Better Man in Russia, Moscow will be on Dec 21, a few days before official release. The premiere is in the best cinema theater but not in the main hall. Thanks to Paramount and producers for that. --- The last time I watched there a premiere of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. 7 years ago!! But the best experience has been with a retrospective screening of Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini. The hall is huuuuge (1500 persons) and I was happy to see a sold out for that old classics.

I think there are three reasons: - Big cinema release will be in the end of December 2024 around the World - Lion King: Mufasa. Nobody beat it during holiday season. No chances at all. So, Jan-10 as a slightly later looks really fine date: it's slughtly before Golden Globes and slightly before Oscar nominations. - There are few Paramount films will be released around these dates: September 5 movie will start its screening on January 17, so they decided to push Better Man earlier (shifted from Jan17 to Jan10). In my opinion, because Paramount are feeling more potential for Better Man than for September 5. So it's another good sign. - Oscar rule: for a possibility to get any nominations you must release your movie in cinema before January 31, even with limited q-ty of screens. An then you can extend it any later moment.

Interview before his premiere in Rome yesterday: Tj9Fet7AzOY bJiW5eu_E9c And some short videos from red carpet Hq6JSqfhZ_M umIoFHEquXs QlEZZPKa1Do

On 22 November 2024, Williams released the single "Forbidden Road", taken from the film's soundtrack; it peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singl.../20241129/7000/

Sorry for off-topic: Always wanted to hear any duet in any form between Will and Robbie... Yes, Mr Young is a great artist and very undarrated. Still his favourite song and video: hR4kZ8-qrFI

There are some really great posters have been released for December releases. 'Better Man' is in a good company. My faves are for 'Nosferatu', maybe because I'm waiting for this movie so much - this is my fave of movie season. The font makes sense. https://thefilmstage.com/posterized-december-2024/ Posterized December 2024: Nosferatu, The Brutalist, The End & More Jared Mobarak○December 6, 2024 Wild concept for the film aside (a biopic about Robbie Williams where he’s played by a motion-captured, CGI chimpanzee), Better Man’s (limited, December 25; wide, January 10) marketing campaign is effectively simple. The subject is a pop star who’s made a career in the spotlight of magazine covers and paparazzi photos, so why not lean into that experience while trying to humanize the tuxedoed primate filling his shoes? BOND pretty much creates a mock-up Rolling Stone cover for the first poster while The Refinery gives us an “in the wild” shot of Chimp Williams glaring through a sea of media types at what appears to be a red-carpet event. The latter is fun in its juxtaposition (including the tagline “Fame makes moneys of us all” despite chimpanzees being apes), but I’m a big fan of the former for its dedication to the bit. Here is your icon legitimized by a mainstream publication. What more do you need?

Or maybe we will change the thread's name to Better Man OST? ;) I suppose it has more chances to be active. --- Anyway, I can't hear Adam on this Angels track! :o Only Robbie. What's wrong with me?

I don't know what's next for Lufthaus project: maybe Visions Vol 2 will be released, maybe not. But it's still here and some other news could come. For example for yesterday news about releasing of the new remix no need to open the special thread, so let's use the overall thread about Lufthaus then. ----- EEzMeDybBG0 Pb7MdvYfHvM yKoQjPQnq_w Frankly speaking I liked the original (without Lufthaus) song more: 8kWnaR5zlyc

Well, as promised you, I tried to collect all important dates of 'Better Man' movie: first screenings, premieres and some other important dates for Awards season at all. Come on, u know! ----- Festivals: 30.08.2024 - Telluride Film Festival (US) - World premiere 10.09.2024 - Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) (Canada) - Canadian premiere 25.09.2024 - Fantastic Fest (US) 10.10.2024 - Mill Valley Film Festival (US) 16.10.2024 - Santa Fe International Film Festival (US) 22.10.2024 - Chicago International Film Festival (US) 29.10.2024 - SCAD Savannah Film Festival (US) 02.11.2024 - Miami Film Festival GEMS (US) 20.11.2024 - International Film Festival of India (IFFI) (India) - Asian premiere 04.12.2024 - Festival International De Cine De Los Cabos (FICC) (Mexico) - Latin America premiere 08.12.2024 - Whistler Film Festival (Canada) - Western Canadian premiere 14.12.2024 - Red Sea Film Festival (Saudi Arabia) - Middle East premiere 02.01.2025 - Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) (US) Special premieres: 27.09.2024 - UK & European premiere (London, Odeon) 04.12.2024 - Spanish premiere (Madrid) 06.12.2024 - Italian premiere (Rome) 08.12.2024 - German premiere (Cologne) 10.12.2024 - Dutch premiere (Amsterdam) 13.12.2024 - French premiere (Paris, Le Grand Rex) Other dates: 08.10.2024 - AACTA - Members Screening (Australia) 25.10.2024 - Film Independent - Members Screening (US) 16.11.2024 - Deadline Contenders Film (US) 26.12.2024 - Better Man - Worldwide cinema release 10.01.2025 - Better Man - US wide cinema release --------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important the 2025 Movie Awards dates: 09.12.2024 - Nominations announcement for Golden Globes 05.01.2025 - Golden Globes Award 15.01.2025 - Nominations announcement for BAFTA 17.01.2025 - Nominations announcement for Oscar 16.02.2025 - BAFTA 03.03.2025 - Oscar P.S. More dates here: https://www.goldderby.com/feature/2025-osca...s-2-1205955652/ --- If I forgot something, please let me know and we will add it.

Well, while there are no any sales stats, I've prepared some another interesting (I hope) data. Will share it this evening.

Robbie Williams on ‘Better Man,’ Musical Films and Monkeys December 4, 2024 — By Adam Tanswell From “Cabaret” and “A Star is Born” through to “The Lion King” and “Les Misérables,” a mesmerizing array of musical movies have won at the Golden Globe Awards. For close to a century, audiences have been captivated by song-filled stories created by musically-enthused filmmakers – and the 2024 lineup from the genre offers a number of cinematic surprises. This year’s eclectic list of musical movie releases includes a Disney animation, “Moana 2,” and a DC Comics sequel with Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker: Folie À Deux.” There are “Wicked,” a blockbusting behemoth that serves as an eye-popping prequel to “The Wizard Of Oz,” as well as a cartel-centered operatic crime comedy, “Emilia Pérez.” There’s also “Piece By Piece,” a Pharrell Williams biopic told through the medium of a LEGO animation. The list goes on and on. The tumultuous life story of chart-topping British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams is the subject of another musical biopic released in 2024, albeit with a bit of a twist. For “Better Man,” the famed U.K. musician is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee. Yes, it’s the true story of the Take That pop star with a proverbial “performing monkey” in the lead role. If you’re a fan of Robbie Williams, you might be pleased to know that not all of his facial features are hidden on the big screen. “They are my eyes on the monkey,” chuckles the singer, speaking to goldenglobes.com via Zoom from Switzerland. “You know, that’s the magic of cinema. They mapped my face as part of the process. You go into a cage with 150 cameras and you’re asked to pull 120 different facial expressions. It’s incredible.” Why a CGI chimpanzee? “Oh, I just love eccentricity,” enthuses Williams. “I love the surreal, so it made complete sense to me when [‘Better Man’ writer-director-producer] Michael Gracey pitched the idea. I don’t think we’d have had as many people talking about the film had we not had the monkey in it. It’s unusual, and that’s exactly why I love it.” Over the years, a select number of jukebox musical biopics, including Elton John’s “Rocketman” and Freddie Mercury’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” have been criticized for sugarcoating the truth or glossing over some of the finer biographic details of a story. With “Better Man,” Williams is adamant that the R-rated narrative is very true-to-life. “It’s been pointed out to me that it’s very unusual to be so willing to divulge so much about my problematic personality,” the 50-year-old admits during our candid Zoom conversation. “I only realize it’s unusual when people say, ‘Hey, that’s unusual.’ And I go, ‘Is it? Okay.’ Where the other biopics have had to be sanitized because their people fear for their intellectual property, I lean into being problematic. I’m okay about showing you my demons. I’m okay with showing you exactly what they look like. Where authenticity is concerned, my story and my film works. It may not have happened in that order, but that’s certainly how it felt.” Many of the musical movie contenders for the upcoming 82nd Golden Globe Awards feature original songs. For “Moana 2,”Auli’i Cravalho belts out “Beyond.” For “Emilia Pérez,” Selena Gomez sings the intoxicating “Mi Camino,” while Zoe Saldaña rocks out with “El Mal.” For “Better Man,” Williams spent months trying to create a meaningful new track for the movie’s closing credits. “I’d sent a few songs to Michael Gracey over the months and years before the film came out,” reveals the singer. “He would always say to me, ‘No, that’s not it. No, not that one.’ Then I remembered a story about ‘Lose Yourself’ and ‘8 Mile.’ Eminem sent the song to the director of the movie, who told him, ‘It’s not good enough.’ But it ended up being in the movie.” Williams pauses for thought and accidentally nudges his New Kids On The Block baseball cap into frame. He smiles before concluding: “With everything that I was sending over to Michael, I kept thinking, ‘No, he’s got this wrong. What does he know? Stick to making a film and I’ll do the music.’ But then I saw the film and I realized completely what was needed. At the end of the film, you just need a hug. That’s when I set about creating a song that was a massive hug for the audience, along with [co-songwriters] Sacha Skarbek and Freddy Wexler. ‘Forbidden Road’ is the result.” Will an all-new musical win in the Best Movie – Musical Or Comedy category at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards? And who will walk home with the Golden Globe for original song? Find out when the glittering ceremony airs live on CBS on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. ENDS https://goldenglobes.com/articles/robbie-wi...ms-and-monkeys/

Unfinished Monkey Business In my opinion, in could be a great album name for current moment and being a Robbie Williams album because it's his albums names style. But. Ian Brown already had this, unfortunately :)

Tess, thanks for opening the thread. -- Forbidden Road (from "Better Man" soundtrack) I walked along a forbidden road I had to know Where does it go Like birds that fly into the sun I had to run I'm not the only one Why do you look at me that way I'm not a problem that needs solving The truth is still evolving Life is the choices that we make We're the masters of our own fate The painter and the paint You need to lose your mind To get back to the light sometimes I walked along a forbidden road I had to know Where does it go Like birds that fly into the sun I had to run I'm not the only one Maybe I'm never satisfied I made a lot of poor decisions Yeah I'd make some revisions And I'm still trying to get it right I'm a living contradiction The cure and the affliction You need to lose your mind To get back to the light sometimes I walked along a forbidden road I had to know Where does it go Like birds that fly into the sun I had to run I'm not the only one So do you love me now Or did I let you down You said you wanted all my secrets So I showed you all my demons Do you love me now I walked along a forbidden road I had to know Where does it go Like birds that fly into the sun I had to run I'm not the only one

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Another activity in USA for Robbie what should be admitted.

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Also I really enjoyed of charts race in 2019 when all three albums - Rob's, Rod Stewart's and Coldplay's have got Number 1 album status during their battle in Q4. Really cool moment if you remember it :)

Vibe, what's your faves? --- Sometimes I think he is specially keeping this album in a low profile to use another right time to do that when it will be difficult to be creative a starting to be a Buble-style artist. But sometimes I just think he is losing opportunity don't release one song per year. Sooooo many great song on it! And I'm talking this not because I'm Rob's fan. There could be a great tradition of one song releasing per each Xmas like The Killers did during 10 years or so. Anyway, I'm he will be back with that album one day. My faves: One Last Christmas, Rudolph, Bad Sharon, Idlewild. And thanks for Not Christmas reminding...wow I absolutely forgot about that song because it's a bonus song.

Yes for Guy! :) It's great to see there at one of the most important day for Robbie. Very important they have shared this day together!