As night falls on the city of Rhy'Din on January 10th, 2014, the Shanachie Theater is lit up in sparkling brilliance to welcome the universal premiere of a new film. Swan Song, the Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated dark horse of the year, is a collaboration between noted screenplay writer Edward Prentiss and director Stephen McCabe. Released over the same weekend on Earth and in Rhy'Din, it is notable for the outstanding performances of its stars, both well known names on Rhy'Din itself.
Following a diagnosis of terminal cancer, highly successful but arrogant lawyer Joseph James (Jonathan Granger) tries to muscle back in on his former fiancee, Daisy Lloyd's (Mataya De Luca) life, wanting to prove to himself he can win her back before he runs out of time. Though she has already moved on with her life, Daisy is drawn to Joseph despite his unpleasantness, and only when he crosses an indefinable line, does she turn her back on him for good. A story of love and friendship won and lost, and the lessons learned when time finally runs out, Swan Song is the startling success story of the awards' race, expected to be among the nominated when the Oscars hopefuls are announced on 16th January.
It has been some time since Mataya De Luca appeared on our screens, and critics have offered some rave reviews of her unexpectedly powerful performance, which has earned her a Best Actress nomination in the Golden Globes. Likewise, Jonathan Granger, long recognized for his talent and technique, has finally been recognized by his peers for his work on Swan Song, garnering not simply a nomination in the Globes, but also a BAFTA nomination for his moving portrayal of a man at the end of his life, finally learning the lesson that money truly does not buy you happiness. The film has also earned itself a place in the running for Best Motion Picture in both sets of award nominations, and is set to repeat its success in the Oscars.
The curtain will rise at seven o'clock for the premiere of Swan Song, after which the citizens of Rhy'Din are invited to the Shanachie Theater to celebrate the movie's release with cast and crew in an after-party that is open to all.
((Please note, folks, the premiere and after-party are NOT live events, unfortunately. Anyone who would like to is welcome to add themselves to this thread, with an emphasis on no violence please. The thread will stay open for a week, closing on January 17th. Have fun!))
Following a diagnosis of terminal cancer, highly successful but arrogant lawyer Joseph James (Jonathan Granger) tries to muscle back in on his former fiancee, Daisy Lloyd's (Mataya De Luca) life, wanting to prove to himself he can win her back before he runs out of time. Though she has already moved on with her life, Daisy is drawn to Joseph despite his unpleasantness, and only when he crosses an indefinable line, does she turn her back on him for good. A story of love and friendship won and lost, and the lessons learned when time finally runs out, Swan Song is the startling success story of the awards' race, expected to be among the nominated when the Oscars hopefuls are announced on 16th January.
It has been some time since Mataya De Luca appeared on our screens, and critics have offered some rave reviews of her unexpectedly powerful performance, which has earned her a Best Actress nomination in the Golden Globes. Likewise, Jonathan Granger, long recognized for his talent and technique, has finally been recognized by his peers for his work on Swan Song, garnering not simply a nomination in the Globes, but also a BAFTA nomination for his moving portrayal of a man at the end of his life, finally learning the lesson that money truly does not buy you happiness. The film has also earned itself a place in the running for Best Motion Picture in both sets of award nominations, and is set to repeat its success in the Oscars.
The curtain will rise at seven o'clock for the premiere of Swan Song, after which the citizens of Rhy'Din are invited to the Shanachie Theater to celebrate the movie's release with cast and crew in an after-party that is open to all.
((Please note, folks, the premiere and after-party are NOT live events, unfortunately. Anyone who would like to is welcome to add themselves to this thread, with an emphasis on no violence please. The thread will stay open for a week, closing on January 17th. Have fun!))