U.S. and U.K. Theatrical Release Dates Announced for New Music Documentary:
YOSHIKI: Under The Sky
Directed by International Rock Star and Composer YOSHIKI and featuring Sarah Brightman, The Chainsmokers, Nicole Scherzinger, St. Vincent, and More
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY, Film assets (for media use): HERE.
Directed by YOSHIKI – composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars – the project is the artist’s first feature film as director and was conceived during the pandemic when musicians could not connect with their fans.
Among YOSHIKI’s long list of accolades in music, fashion, and film, he has composed a concerto for the Emperor of Japan; was the first Japanese man on the cover of Vogue Japan magazine; was chosen to be the first living person to have a Hello Kitty doll named after him, called “yoshikitty,” and has received international recognition for his continued philanthropic efforts.
The film UNDER THE SKY is produced by Emmy award-winning Sid Ganis (Iron Man, Akeelah and the Bee, The Making of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’), Emmy award-winning Mark Ritchie (Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, The Big Steppers Tour: Live from Paris), VMA nominated Doug Kluthe (Tasmin Archer: Sleeping Satellite, Selena: Dreaming of You), Emmy-winning Aaron Latham-James (Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact, My Next Guest Needs No introduction with David Letterman: Zachary Galifianakis, Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now) and Consulting Producer Stephen Kijak (We Are X, Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man). Abramorama is handling global distribution.
“When I first began working on this project, I didn’t know when we would all be able to gather in the same place and share the joy of music,” says YOSHIKI. “Coming together with these great artists from around the world, we were able to create a theatrical experience that I’m very proud of. I’m so grateful for everyone who joined us on this journey and I’m incredibly excited to be releasing the film in UK cinemas this December.”
The critically-acclaimed documentary film about the YOSHIKI’s band X Japan – We Are X – was released in 2016 in 30 countries, winning awards at the SXSW and Sundance Film Festivals.
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Theatrical Release
U.S. –Tickets Available Now: TCL Chinese Theatre
U.K. – Starting 1st December, tickets: ODEON Cinemas
U.K. Special Event: YOSHIKI Live Q&A – 5th December: ODEON Covent Garden
*More international dates to be announced soon.
Following are still photos from music doc film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY:
The Chainsmokers.
St Vincent.
Scorpions
HYDE
Sarah Brightman
Lindsey Stiring
Jane Zhang
Nicole Scherzinger
SixTONES
SUGIZO
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