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Scott Pilgrim Fan-Friendly Events Scheduled

Did reading Aaron’s (read it here) coverage of the big L.A. Scott Pilgrim event make you wish that you had been there?  If it did, then relax because you are about to get another shot of being a part of that experience yourself!  The cast and crew of Scott Pilgrim are throwing a party in several cities and all of you are invited!

They will be signing autographs and offering free screenings of the movie and there will also be a Q&A session with well-known moderators as well.  If you loved the movie or any of the cast and crew or both, then start making your plans to attend one of these events:

EPIC FAN EVENTS FOR AN EPIC MOVIE:

FANS CAN CELEBRATE THE BLU-RAY & DVD RELEASE OF
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
AT SPECIAL EVENTS WITH THE MOVIE’S FILMMAKERS & CAST
IN LOS ANGELES, TORONTO, BOSTON & NEW YORK

To celebrate the upcoming release of the action-comedy Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, the filmmakers and cast will make several exclusive appearances as part of a 4-city promotional tour. “To say thank you to the fans who have supported us, I am very excited to bring special screenings and autograph signing events with me and the cast to Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and New York.” said filmmaker Edgar Wright.

In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Edgar Wright brings Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hugely popular graphic novel series to life with gravity-defying action and videogame-inspired graphics. Joining lead actor Michael Cera is one of the coolest ensemble casts ever to share the big screen including Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Academy Award® nominee Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong . Scott Pilgrim vs. the World also boasts an awesome soundtrack featuring original music by Beck and performances by Broken Social Scene, Metric and more.

FANS OF THE FILM ARE ENCOURAGED TO LINE-UP EARLY FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH – TORONTO FAN SIGNING AT HMV TORONTO SUPERSTORE

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and actress Ellen Wong
• WHERE: HMV Toronto Superstore, 333 Yonge Street, Toronto
• TIME: 12:30-3:00 pm
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First 75 people in line will receive a double pass to the free fan screening and Q&A at Bloor Cinema plus a coupon to save $10 off the purchase of the Blu-ray (or $5 off the DVD).

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH – TORONTO FREE FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD WITH Q&A

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and actress Ellen Wong will participate in a Q&A moderated by Don McKellar following the screening.
• WHERE: Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto
• TIME: Doors Open at 6:00 pm (but it’s first come, first served, so line up early!). Screening starts at 7:00 pm. Q&A following the movie.
• TICKETS:  ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

o   For guaranteed ticket, fans can try their luck at any of the following:
o   Be one of the first 75 people in line for the HMV signing (they will also receive a coupon for $10 off the Blu-ray or $5 off the DVD)
o   Visit The  Beguiling comic stores’ website and enter: www.beguiling.com
o   Visit SPACE  TV’s website and enter: http://www.spacecast.com/shows/pilgrimbloor.aspx

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH – BOSTON FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD & WITH Q&A

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright will participate in an Q&A moderated by The Brattle Theatre Creative Director Ned Hinkle following screening.
• WHERE: The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.
• TIME: Doors open at 7:00pm. Screening starts at 7:30 pm.
• TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets are sold-out, however, a limited number of tickets will be sold day of – so line-up early!!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH – NEW YORK FAN SCREENING OF SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD & Q&A

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright and cinematographer Bill Pope will participate in a Q&A following the screening moderated by journalist Elvis Mitchell.
• WHERE: City Cinemas Village East, 181-189 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
• TIME: 8:00pm
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-sale  tickets are sold-out – contact theatre for stand-by line policy.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th – AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT BEST BUY UNION SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright and actor Kieran Culkin will be on-hand to sign Blu-ray/DVD copies of the film.
• WHERE: Best Buy Union Square – One Union Square South at the corner of 14th  Street and 4th Avenue
• TIME: 7:00pm – get in line early!
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The first 300 fans to purchase the Blu-ray/DVD will receive a wristband for entrance into this very special event.  Fans can also line-up for their chance to participate in the signing.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th – AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT AMOEBA MUSIC IN HOLLYWOOD, CA

• WHO: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, comic book creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and actors Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jason Schwartzman, Brandon Routh, Anna Kendrick, Satya Bhabha, Johnny Simmons and Mark Webber will be on-hand to sign Blu-ray/DVD copies of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
• WHERE: Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA  90028
• TIME: 6:30pm – get in line early!
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The first 200 fans to purchase the Blu-ray/DVD (starting Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30am) will receive a special pass for the signing.  Fans may also come and join the “wait-list” to participate in the signing if time permits. Full info. http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/hollywood/2010-november-11/edgar-wright-dvd-signing-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-/artist.html>

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