Directed by Alex Ross Perry and Tobias Forge, Rite Here Rite Now, the debut feature film by GHOST will hit cinemas in June.
Trafalgar Releasing today announced worldwide theatrical distribution plans for RITE HERE RITE NOW. The unique feature-length film combines never-before-seen 2023 concert footage of GRAMMY award-winning rock band, GHOST, with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running webisode series. Directed by GHOST’s Tobias Forge, and Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell), the film will launch in cinemas globally on June 20 & 22 only.
Full trailer launch and cinema tickets will be available beginning Thursday, May 9. Details of worldwide screenings and ticketing information will be disclosed on ritehereritenow.com at 2 pm BST / 9 am EDT / 6 am PDT. Fans are invited to register for more details.
ABOUT THE FILM
Shot over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ hallowed Kia Forum, RITE HERE RITE NOW fully immerses viewers in the technicolor melodrama of the vaunted live ritual that has helped to propel Sweden’s foremost theatrical rock export to GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping, arena-headlining status the world over.
The film is, however, so much more than a concert movie. GHOST’s debut feature film combines live performance from the two-night finale of the band’s RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023 with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running Chapters series. The result is an utterly unique phantasmagorical blend: Flesh and bone renditions of favorites from all five of GHOST’s albums. In addition to the RIAA platinum-certified “Mary On A Cross,” the film features the cinematic debuts of several characters well-known to the band’s numerous fans. The characters all engage covertly with GHOST’s Papa Emeritus IV, whose destiny and future are shaped by the Ministry.
ARE YOU A DEVOTED DISCIPLE?
Whether you’re a devoted disciple looking to relive treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or among the curious uninitiated, the movie will put you right there: putting your phones down and living in the moment—as a shadow of uncertainty looms—completely spellbound and in the thrall of this bombastic yet intimate cinematic portrait of GHOST.
Loma Vista Recordings will release the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for the movie. The pre-order launch and further details will coincide with the film’s cinema release date on May 9.
TOBIAS FORGE
Tobias Forge explained:
“Over a decade ago when GHOST got signed to Loma Vista, Tom Whalley (owner and CEO) asked what the story of the band was. He felt telling a story was vital in order to get new fans engaged. I said that because we were a new ‘baby’ band and more importantly we were an ANONYMOUS baby band, there wasn’t really a compelling story to tell. Not yet anyway. But I told him that if he wanted a story, I could come up with one. This film is the fruit of that conversation.”
ALEX ROSS PERRY
Director Alex Ross Perry said:
“Collaborating with Tobias to expand the saga of GHOST into a feature film has been a wicked delight. This movie allowed us to be inspired by everything from silent horror to The Great Rock n’ Roll Swindle, from Ralph Bakshi to KISS Alive II. The influences were many, but above all, the ultimate goal was to make a one-of-a-kind feast not only for GHOST fans, but all lovers of the cinematic alchemy between rock spectacle and spooky delights.”
KYMBERLI FRUEH
Kymberli Frueh, SVP of Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing, adds:
“The mystery, mystique, and musical style of GHOST has created such a dedicated allegiance to the band. Our cinemas provide the perfect immersive experience to unite fans as a community and experience GHOST’s elaborate performances with big screens and big sound.”
RITE HERE RITE NOW is a production of Popecorn Cinematic Pictures. Producers include Kristen Mulderig, Rick Sales, Craig Butta and Jonas Åkerlund.
PLEASE NOTE
Exact screening dates may vary between territories. The screenings are scheduled for June 20 and 23 in Sweden and Denmark, respectively. In France, however, there is only one screening set for June 23. Full screening information will be available at ritehereritenow.com from May 9.
Check the website from May 9th for further details about screening information.
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