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A week ago I was sent an e-mail detailing the Che release plan and passed it along. Most of the information was correct but the part about Guerilla (i.e., part 2) being released on 2.20.09 wasn't. If IFC had simply launched a Che website all ambiguity would be removed. If such a site exists it's a well-kept secret. In any event here's the correct info:
The full-length roadshow version Che (composed of Che, Part 1:The Argentine and Che, Part 2: Guerilla) will be released as a special one-week event on 12.12.08 in New York City at the Ziegfeld Theater and in Los Angeles at The Landmark. (Had that right.) Che will re-open on January 9th in New York and Los Angeles as two separate admissions. A national rollout will follow to the top 25 markets on January 16th and 22nd with further expansions planned. The two parts will be released simultaneously in each market.
On January 21, IFC will also make the separate parts available on IFC In Theaters, its video-on-demand platform. The two parts will be available in 50 million homes nationwide on all major cable and satellite providers in both standard and high definition versions.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on November 17, 2008 at 10:10 AM
comment #1
Sabina E
says ...
that makes no sense.
o_O
Posted by Sabina E
at November 17, 2008 10:43 AM
comment #2
Chase Kahn
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So, in theory, I should be able to go to my theater on the 16th and buy a ticket to both The Argentine and Guerilla... That would be great.
It's essentially like watching it all in one sitting with an intermission, so I'm happy.
Posted by Chase Kahn
at November 17, 2008 10:45 AM
comment #3
p.Vice
says ...
Hmmm... so a 4-hour movie will turn away audiences, but paying twice to see a whole movie will rope 'em in? Brilliant!
Posted by p.Vice
at November 17, 2008 12:36 PM
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rr3333
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I know how much Jeff loved this movie, but this flick wont make a nickel.
Home video by March.
Posted by rr3333
at November 17, 2008 12:42 PM
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ASD
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It really is 2 separate and distinctly different films. Now one is going to feel ripped off by paying to see each part on 2 different days. In fact I'd argue it'll play much better that way. Argentine is the more exciting film; you definitely have a contact high afterward so WoM would likely boost Guerrilla.
Posted by ASD
at November 17, 2008 1:36 PM
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diesel
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any word on international release dates? sweden?
Posted by diesel
at November 17, 2008 1:38 PM
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Josh Massey
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Has the Academy said anything about this? I can't imagine them rewarding anything to a film that only played in two theaters for seven days.
Posted by Josh Massey
at November 17, 2008 7:38 PM
comment #8
janee
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Best regards,Jane, CEO of high availability cluster
Posted by janee
at May 19, 2011 1:31 AM