Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage.

Jako8

It's made by the same guys who made Flight 666 and Metal: A Headbanger's Journey.

I can't wait to see it. Rush are pretty private people so hopefully this documentary will provide insights into their lives and what not.

Some info here.

JBnaglfar

I would love if this (somehow) got a cinema release in Ireland. I'd say it will definately be one to pick up on DVD tho

peter1892

JBnaglfar wrote: »

I would love if this (somehow) got a cinema release in Ireland. I'd say it will definately be one to pick up on DVD tho

Maybe they could put it into one of the film festivals (next years Dublin Film Festival for example).

Mushy

The fact they announced US dates only today...and playing Moving Picures in full. And last date on my birthday....who wants to contribute to the 'me going to Rush n Florida' fund?

galwayrush

First of the new Tour dates announced, here's hoping for a return to Europe on the next leg.:cool: Time Machine Tour.:cool:
Some of my friends made it into the movie, i narrowly missed out being interviewed LOL

rednik

Just a heads up. I recently bought R30 on blu ray which I originally thought was region locked but I can confirm it is region free and a good upgrade from the dvd.

PeterIanStaker

Looks good, really enjoyed Flight 666 so if its the same people + Rush then bring it on!!

Jako8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk8hbSxY0sE

Trailer!

Looks brilliant.

RayCon

One of the greatest bands ever .... can't wait for this movie. Fingers, Toes, Arms, Legs , Eyes and Balls crossed they come to Ireland as part of their European Tour in 2011 ... if not , it'll be back to the UK for me.

rednik

RayCon wrote: »

One of the greatest bands ever .... can't wait for this movie. Fingers, Toes, Arms, Legs , Eyes and Balls crossed they come to Ireland as part of their European Tour in 2011 ... if not , it'll be back to the UK for me.

I reckon there are enough fans here for them to play a gig here. Have promoters ever tried to get them or do the band have an issue about playing here?

RayCon

rednik wrote: »

I reckon there are enough fans here for them to play a gig here. Have promoters ever tried to get them or do the band have an issue about playing here?

It was rumoured that they looked at Ireland during the planning stages of the S&A tour but needed 2 dates to make it pay .... would 1 in Dublin , 1 in Belfast sell out though

rednik

Ray as I said I just wonder have any of our promoters ever attempted to bring the band here. The 02 can hold close to 14,000 surely if they play in the UK they would not lose money by playing even just one night in Dublin.

galwayrush

4 of my TNMS friends are on that trailer, front row SnA tour Glasgow show, i had a front row ticket for that show, but passed it on as i opted for the 2 London shows, Birmingham and Manchester and the 2 Rotterdam shows on that tour.:)

galwayrush

rednik wrote: »

Ray as I said I just wonder have any of our promoters ever attempted to bring the band here. The 02 can hold close to 14,000 surely if they play in the UK they would not lose money by playing even just one night in Dublin.

They did consider Dublin last tour according to Howard, their light show engineer, but as was said above, it would have needed 2 dates in Ireland to make it break even and the Point was closed at the time, it's a very expensive stage show. Don't rule out 2011 though;)

mike65

Matt Cooper is a big Rush-head, need to get him onboard!

galwayrush

mike65 wrote: »

Matt Cooper is a big Rush-head, need to get him onboard!

I e-mailed him when we had a Rush weekend in Galway in 08, he didn't show up though LOL

Jako8

galwayrush wrote: »

I e-mailed him when we had a Rush weekend in Galway in 08, he didn't show up though LOL

Did he reply?

galwayrush

Jako8 wrote: »

Did he reply?

Nope, i e-mailed him through a link on The Last Word site, but got no reply.

rednik

galwayrush wrote: »

They did consider Dublin last tour according to Howard, their light show engineer, but as was said above, it would have needed 2 dates in Ireland to make it break even and the Point was closed at the time, it's a very expensive stage show. Don't rule out 2011 though;)

Lets hope so, what was the most memorable concert for you?. I haven't seen them and will go abroad this time if I have to.

galwayrush

rednik wrote: »

Lets hope so, what was the most memorable concert for you?. I haven't seen them and will go abroad this time if I have to.

Toronto, 2008, their home town, that was extra special.:cool:
Manchester's MEN Arena is amazing though, don't miss that one if they come to Europe next year.:cool:

RayCon

Ive only seen them twice ... the R30 Tour in the NEC Birmingham , and then again for Snakes and Arrows in the NEC ... both were mindblowing, outstanding shows. If you get a chance to see Rush ANYWHERE - do it (even better if it's in our backyard of the O2 Dublin ;-) )

rednik

galwayrush wrote: »

Toronto, 2008, their home town, that was extra special.:cool:
Manchester's MEN Arena is amazing though, don't miss that one if they come to Europe next year.:cool:

Cheers for that Galway and Ray. I will travel to see them this time.

RayCon

We usually go to Birmingham cos it's usually dirt cheap to fly into with Ryanair and the NEC is located very near the airport. Book at hotel around the NEC or Airport and you're sorted. Top Tip though - don't mistakingly book a City Centre hotel, it's miles away and an expensive Taxi trip !!!!!!.

langerdan2112

Can`t wait to see the movie too. Going to Molson and Air Canada Centre gigs. 15 rows from the front at both shows! Seen them in Toronto in 2002 on the Vapor Trails tour. Seen almost every tour since Roll the Bones (had a ticket for the NEC in 88 but my folks wouldn`t let me go as I was on 15 at the time!). Simply the greatest band of all time. Seen them 11 times so far. Hoping to double that total by the time they hit Europe next year

Baggio1

ahh class trailor the ULTIMATE band their just different class...really looking forward to getting this and of course the tour etc

rush on amigos....Baggio....

peter1892

galwayrush wrote: »

Manchester's MEN Arena is amazing though, don't miss that one if they come to Europe next year.:cool:

That was brilliant - my only Rush show so far was the gig in Macnhester in 2007, honestly the best gig I've ever seen.

Earlier in the thread I mentioned that maybe one of the film festivals could show the movie - well maybe a few emails could go to the Dublin Film Festival to see if they'd show it next year (wouldn't be til Feb 2011).

I mean, it wouldn't be the first time they've shown a documentary about a band - they screened the Anvil movie last year (and Anvil were there, did a 3 song gig afterwards).

Maybe they could persuade Geddy & Alex to come over for a Q&A session, or even get all 3 of them over for a short set....(disappears off into daydream-land at the though of Rush doing an intimate show in Cineworld next febraury...)

langerdan2112

I agree totally. I was there too! The sound in the MEN is stunning! If you can only go to one gig in the UK for any band this is THE venue to go to.

mike65

Matt Cooper just said "how do I get Rush to play in Ireland?" mentioning the tour, Peter Aiken came the reply from Stuart Whatshisface of Hot Press.

RayCon

Anybody know if there's plans for a limited run in the cinema here for this ... somewhere like the IFI , Lighthouse of Cineworld ?

galwayrush

RayCon wrote: »

Anybody know if there's plans for a limited run in the cinema here for this ... somewhere like the IFI , Lighthouse of Cineworld ?

I'm trying to get it into the Galway Film Fleah ,but that is in july. They had the European premier of Anvil's documentary a few years back, so i live in hope.

peter1892

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galwayrush

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peter1892

Cineworld in Dublin are showing the movie on June 7th

tickets are on sale now - www.cineworld.ie

RayCon

peter1892 wrote: »

Cineworld in Dublin are showing the movie on June 7th

tickets are on sale now - www.cineworld.ie

Im f**kin there .....

o1s1n

peter1892 wrote: »

Cineworld in Dublin are showing the movie on June 7th

tickets are on sale now - www.cineworld.ie

Excellent!

Can't miss this.

I now face a dilemma though...book tickets now and pay using a credit card or wait to get them on the night and use my unlimited card, but face it being sold out.

argh!

Test For Echo

galwayrush wrote: »

Toronto, 2008, their home town, that was extra special.:cool:
Manchester's MEN Arena is amazing though, don't miss that one if they come to Europe next year.:cool:

Yay, I was at the Toronto 2008 gig as well . Brilliant venue, brilliant weather, brilliant show - a lifelong dream come true. MEN is a cracking venue for a gig - seen Rush twice there.

Going to see them in Kansas on 1st July, not gonna make the showing of the movie in Dublin but will definitely pick up the blu-ray in the states.

greendom

Fantastic news - really looking forward to this

delbertgrady

o1s1n wrote: »

I now face a dilemma though...book tickets now and pay using a credit card or wait to get them on the night and use my unlimited card, but face it being sold out. Argh!

I've the same problem. It's got to be the most ridiculous rule ever that you can't pre-book with the Unlimited Card. I think I'll buy a ticket today. I'd rather have the ticket than run the risk of turning up on Monday only to see the film name displayed in red on their screen. Nooooooooo!

LD 50

Have my ticket already. Bring on bank holiday Monday!

flickarius

Does anybody know when it will be released on dvd?

Test For Echo

flickarius wrote: »

Does anybody know when it will be released on dvd?

UK DVD/Blu-ray release date is July 5th.

Mushy

Just booked my tickets there. Just blasting out Rush today. Should be good!

Cormac2791

Wish they would come to Ireland. Saw them in Sheffield a few years ago. unbelievable.

galwayrush

Hearing fantastic reports about the movie screened tonight. FFS, 3 multiplex's and an arts cinema in Galway and not a single screen showing it.

grimm2005

Was at the cineworld screening, was very good and now I wanna see them live more then ever! If they don't hit ireland when touring the next album I think i'll be making the trip across the pond to see em (presuming they play the UK)

LD 50

I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was pretty good.

So, which one of you was it that was shouting "**** Rush. We want more ads!"

RayCon

Was at Cineworld too last night ... excellent documentary - totally enjoyed it. Laughed out loud at so many moments. Looking forward to the DVD release :cool:

o1s1n

That was great! Loved seeing some of that really really early footage. Tempted to go over and see them again in the UK now. Fingers crossed they play here...but I would imagine it's highly unlikely as usual

RayCon

To be honest , Im more optimistic about a first ever Irish date for Rush on the next tour. The fact that the O2 is a "Live Nation" venue , and capacity has been increased from the old Point might mean that Rush would no longer need 2 dates in Ireland to make it financially viable (as was rumoured about the Snakes and Arrows tour).

peter1892

Really enjoyed it. The missus, who wouldn't be a major Rush fan, enjoyed it so much that she's now demanding my copy of 'Hemispheres' and wants to go see them live!

And there were a lot of laugh out loud moments. Whether it was a goofy comment by Lerxst, a dodgy photo from the 70's or either Jack Black or Sebastian Bach coming across as utter obsessed loons. Great stuff!

damonjewel

I saw it last night too and really enjoyed it, there are plenty of laughs, and some great early footage. Liefson and Lee come across as 2 really funny, sincere and likable guys.