Leicester Square London

November 17 2023

Napoleon UK Premiere

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Sir Ridley Scott’s newest monumental masterpiece, Napoleon, had the UK premiere yesterday (16 November) at Odeon Lux Cinema, Leicester Square.

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Sir Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby All Attended

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I must confess, I had the fear that the rain might ruin the premiere of Napoleon yesterday, but luckily the weather was kind to us, and the rain stopped just before the start of the premiere.

Napoleon movie will be in theatres in the UK from 22 November 2023 and its red carpet event was taken place yesterday at Odeon Lux Cinema, Leicester Square London.

The premiere couldn’t have started better. Sir Ridley Scott was the first who stepped on the red, white and blue carpet. He was then followed by Vanessa Kirby, who is portraying Napoleon’s beloved wife, Josephine and Joaquin Phoenix (Napoleon). Supporting actors, such as Edouard Philipponnat, Youssef Kerkour and Paul Rhys also attended along with producers, costume designers and visual effect producers.

Joaquin Phoenix was the last who arrived at the premier at around 7pm. He, Vanessa Kirby and Ridley Scott then posed for photos together before they went to meet their fans and give interviews.

Got a signature from Joaquin Phoenix

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“Joaquin looks like Napoleon.” – Ridley Scott said when asked why he had chosen Joaquin to play Napoleon. “When you’re doing a film with Joaquin, he comes alive. I casted Joaquin because of his passion” – he added.

Joaquin Phoenix reunited with director Sir Ridley Scott for the first time after the Gladiator movie in 2000.

This is how Vanessa Kirby described how it was working with Joaquin: “Scenes with him just felt authentic.” She said there was a brutal and intense relationship between Napoleon and Josephine, and they (Kirby and Phoenix) often made fun to help each other getting along with the difficult scenes.

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Napoleon Bonaparte, later known as Napoleon I, was a Corsican-born French military commander and political leader. He became famous for his successful campaigns during the French Revolution.

Napoleon movie depicts Napoleon’s military successes and political career as well as his intense, controversial and dysfunctional relationship with his first wife, Josephine.

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July 6 2023

Indiana Jones Statue Joined the ‘Scenes in the Square’ in Leicester Square

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New bronze statue has joined the iconic A-listers in Leicester Square. A life-size Indiana Jones statue was revealed during the UK premiere of the fifth (and most likely the final) Indiana Jones movie, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.

Did you know that there is another hidden gem in Leicester Square related to Harrison Ford?

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The Indiana Jones statue is made by Fred Tucker, and it took over three months to finish. The sculptor, who met Harrison Ford during the movie premiere, used reference imaginary provided by the filmmakers to recreate Indy’s iconic pose we all know from the first movie, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’.

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‘Indiana and the Dial of Destiny’ UK Premiere

The statue has been placed on the North terrace of Leicester Square and can be seen during this Summer along with other iconic characters as part of the ‘Scenes in the Square’ trail of statues.

‘Scenes in the Square’

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‘Scenes in the Square’ was launched in 2020 in Leicester Square with the aim to celebrate the most-loved iconic characters in the movie history. It showcases a trail of interactive bronze statues all over the square from Batman to Mary Poppins to Bugs Bunny.

By scanning the QR code next to the statues, visitors will be guided through a walking tour narrated by Alex Zane to learn more about each character.

Time Capsule Laid by Harrison Ford

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So, the new Indiana Jones statue is not the only one Harrison Ford related thing in Leicester Square.

Back in 1993, Harrison Ford laid a time capsule right next Vue Cinema to commemorate the completion of the building. The time capsule was laid on the 3^rd September in 1993 and it’s not to be reopened until 2093.

The content of the capsule is a secret. What do you think, what’s inside?

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June 25 2022

New Streaming Site Has Taken Over London’s West End – Paramount+

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Brand new streaming service, Paramount+ has taken over London’s West End to celebrate their launch in the UK.

Expect movie-themed pop-up experience in Piccadilly Circus, Walk of Stars with illuminated stars floating above the West End’s busiest streets, an extraordinary HALO installation, pop-ups, AR experiences and much more from the 20^thJune to 17^th July 2022.

All the experiences are FREE!

Movie Memorabilia and Stunt Experience in Piccadilly Circus

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In the centrepiece of the Paramount+ Experience is the movie pop-up in Piccadilly Circus. This experience gives visitors a chance to immerse themselves into their favourite movies through memorabilia and replica sets from Paramount+ originals such as Star Trek: Discovery.

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Visitors also have the opportunity to recreate the iconic scene from Mission Impossible when Tom Cruise descended into the CIA server room.

You can become the hero of your own western short movie and even hologram yourself, so be prepared for an amazing experience.

Book your time slot on Eventbrite.

Watch video of the experiences here.

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“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”

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SpongeBob Squarepants has set up his pineapple house and transformed the iconic Leicester Square into Bikini Bottom. Krabby Patties (sssh, don’t tell the secret formula to Plankton) and other surprises are being served for a limited time only.

Walk of Stars

Walk of Stars – Paramount+ Experience

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Similarly to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, stars are honouring Paramount movie legends’ names on London’s West End busiest streets. 42 illuminated stars are floating above the streets with the name of stars like Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson, and Kevin Costner.

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Irving Street has a Wild Wes makeover to advertises some of the shows, such as 1883 and Yellowstone.

AR Experience

Each pop-up and experience are connected by AR, giving the opportunity for visitors to interact with the installations. So, make sure you have your smart phone ready!

The pop-up experiences start on the 20^th June and will be there to enjoy until 17^th July. Paramount+ is launching on 22^nd June in the UK.

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