LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 7 FEBRUARY 2020 – Warner Bros. Pictures UK have partnered with NME for the cinematic release of Birds of Prey, with a standalone free print issue dedicated to the film that is arriving in cinemas today (Friday, 7 February 2020).
The 36-page dedicated issue will introduce the film’s unlikely, anarchic girl gang and includes interviews with soundtrack stars Maisie Peters and Sofi Tukker, the NME’s top picks of 50 female creators set to rule 2020, Birds of Prey Top Trumps and more! Of course, it’s the NME, so expect the special edition print mag to deliver exclusive music news and hot takes from the riotous editorial team.
Complementing the print issue is a series of online articles and an ‘instazine’ that will also share in the excitement around release.
Holly Bishop, UK Country Director for BandLab Technologies said of the partnership, “Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey are iconic for a reason, and we’re thrilled to be part of this much anticipated release featuring every girl’s (and guy’s!) favourite anti-heroes. We love the film and Cathy’s unapologetic, fun vision chimes perfectly with the spirit of NME. With a film and soundtrack this iconic, this immersive partnership was a natural fit. It allows our worlds to cross over, and bringing print back in such a fun, fearless way for this one-off issue – our first in 2020 – is sure to get audiences talking.”
Martin Gough, Deputy Marketing Director for Film at Warner Bros. Pictures UK, said: “NME’s place as a stalwart in the music scene, coupled with their support for female creators and an irreverent, provocative attitude made them the ideal partner for this campaign. Music is a huge part of the film. Birds of Prey features not only the hottest line up of female leads, but also the hottest female music artists around right now. With the soundtrack releasing on the same day as this print exclusive, it’s a double whammy for music and film lovers.”
Grab your issue at tube and mainline stations, plus some HMV and Forbidden Planet stores across the UK on February 7. For a list of locations visit nme.com/Birdsofprey
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About the Movie
In Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” Margot Robbie (“I, Tonya”) returns as Harley Quinn, alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“10 Cloverfield Lane,” TV’s “Fargo”) as Huntress; Jurnee Smollett-Bell (HBO’s “True Blood”) as Black Canary; Rosie Perez (“Fearless,” “Pitch Perfect 2”) as Renee Montoya; Chris Messina (“Argo,” TV’s “Sharp Objects”) as Victor Zsasz; and Ewan McGregor (upcoming the “Trainspotting” films) as Roman Sionis. Newcomer Ella Jay Basco also stars as Cassandra “Cass” Cain in her feature film debut.
Directed by Cathy Yan (“Dead Pig”) from a script by Christina Hodson (“Bumblebee”), the film is based on characters from DC. Robbie also produced, alongside Bryan Unkeless and Sue Kroll. The film’s executive producers are Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman, Geoff Johns, David Ayer and Hans Ritter.
Joining Yan behind the scenes was a creative team comprised of director of photography Matthew Libatique (“A Star Is Born,” “Venom”); production designer K.K. Barrett (“Her”); editor Jay Cassidy (“American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) and editor Evan Schiff (“John Wick Chapters 2 & 3”); and costume designer Erin Benach (“A Star Is Born”). The music is by Daniel Pemberton (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”).
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a LuckyChap/Clubhouse Production, a Kroll & Co. Entertainment Production, “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).” Opening in cinemas beginning on 7 February 2020, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
https://www.warnerbros.co.uk/movies/birds-prey
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