First Showing Of The Movie "soulboy"

[Guest angf]

First showing of the movie 'Soulboy'

Date:Saturday, 19 June 2010Time:19:30 - 21:30Location:EdinburghInternational Film Festival

Description

For more information https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/whats-on/2010/soulboy

AlsoMr. Russ Winstanley(Original Casino DJ) and cast crew etc., at after film party titled 'WIGAN CASINO REVIVAL'.....somewhere in Edinburgh,TBC and its pay at the door,for the soul night, as far as i'm led to believe LOL. Should be brilliant woohoo!!

[Guest angf]

First showing of the movie 'Soulboy'

Date:Saturday, 19 June 2010Time:19:30 - 21:30Location:EdinburghInternational Film Festival

Description

For more information https://www.edfilmfes...on/2010/soulboy

AlsoMr. Russ Winstanley(Original Casino DJ) and cast crew etc., at after film party titled 'WIGAN CASINO REVIVAL'.....somewhere in Edinburgh,TBC and its pay at the door,for the soul night, as far as i'm led to believe LOL. Should be brilliant woohoo!!

FYI - the comments above are not mine, but a quote from the original posting! Tix go on sale tomorrow online at the EIFF site or by tel 0131 623 8030. It is also being shown the following week, 26 June @ Lothian Road Filmhouse, Edinburgh.

[Julie Moore]

No matter how many times l see this l always get tears in my eyes!!

Pull yourself together man

[Guest wigantojapan]

i'm in bits,mate!

i,m sure soul boy will do for the rare soul scene what quadrophenia did for the mod scene and that is to expose and get more people into it.

the atmosphere at quadrophenia was electric the first time it was shown also at the filhouse in edinburgh

i,m sure there will be lots of people clapping and singing and hopefully dancing in the aisles

lets hope a few new people go along to the dance afterwards and start their journey into the fantastic world of rare/northern soul

[Guest]

Pull yourself together man

Webby tends to do a lot of that these days

Malc Burton

[TOAD]

kerching &

[Guest Gogse]

Just a warning to anybody that is phoning the box office for tickets.

There is another film on at the festival called Soul Boy; this has nothing to do with the soul scene.

So...

The film about the northern soul scene is called SOULBOY.

The film about a boy growing up in Africa is called SOUL BOY.

[Guest]

Just a warning to anybody that is phoning the box office for tickets.

There is another film on at the festival called Soul Boy; this has nothing to do with the soul scene.

So...

The film about the northern soul scene is called SOULBOY.

The film about a boy growing up in Africa is called SOUL BOY.

In order to get the right film , tell them you want the one with Mrs Woods in it ......

Malc Burton

[Kevinkent]

Just a warning to anybody that is phoning the box office for tickets.

There is another film on at the festival called Soul Boy; this has nothing to do with the soul scene.

So...

The film about the northern soul scene is called SOULBOY.

The film about a boy growing up in Africa is called SOUL BOY.

Is it about a young African forced to support his family by working for a pittance on a Cocoa plantation?

They should have called it SOLD OUT to avoid any confusion!

[Agentsmith]

kerching &

careful toad, you might get struck by lightning ( x-men)!!

[Mark S]

Just a warning to anybody that is phoning the box office for tickets.

There is another film on at the festival called Soul Boy; this has nothing to do with the soul scene.

So...

The film about the northern soul scene is called SOULBOY.

The film about a boy growing up in Africa is called SOUL BOY.

For a naff film about NS compare the Soulboy.com

For a good film about Africa compare the Soul Boy.com

The Meerkat made me do it

Right back underground

[Guest proudlove]

No matter how many times l see this l always get tears in my eyes!!

So do I mate.............................but only because of the Stoke at Wembley clippings on the guys bedroom wall.................................................

[Guest Mike The Bike]

Just watched the trailer WOW looks good cant wait hope they nailed it the feelgood factor alone should be worth the price of admission lets hope it inspires another generation so that Northern dont fade away with ours

[Guest]

The cast misheard the director when he said "action WIGAN" . They thought he said " WIG ON". :-s

[Guest SoulBoythefilm]

KEEP THE FAITH WITH A NORTHERN SOUL PARTY

Saturday 19th June

Venue: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge St, Edinburgh

Time: 9.30pm to 1am

Legendary Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanley will be in Edinburgh to host a night of classic grooves in celebration of the World Premiere of SoulBoy, a film that goes to the heart of the Northern Soul movement.

Destined to be a party to remember with guests from the cast, tickets are on sale now at the Traverse Theatre (www.traverse.co.uk) - £5 in advance or £8 on the door. Limited tickets available from the box office on 0131 228 1404 and online at https://purchase.tick...&event_val=1378

SoulBoy is the highly anticipated new film set against the backdrop of the Northern Soul music and dance movement that took Britain by storm in the early 1970s. Starring Martin Compston (The Disappearance of Alice Creed), Nichola Burley (StreetDance 3D), Felicity Jones (Cemetery Junction) and Alfie Allen (Flashbacks of a Fool), SoulBoy will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Saturday 19th June with a second screening on Saturday, 26th June.

SoulBoy opens nationwide on August 27th.

www.soulboythefilm.com

[zmpromo]

ALTERNATIVE after show party of oldies northern soul music being held at the MERLIN,morningside road, edinburgh..8.00 till 1.00

djs zander..billy marr....benny daly....great venue...great oldies music......no russ winstanly(mr double cross).................................

for a great nite hopefully after a great film...see you there.....love zander.......

[Little-stevie]

KEEP THE FAITH WITH A NORTHERN SOUL PARTY

Saturday 19th June

Venue: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge St, Edinburgh

Time: 9.30pm to 1am

Legendary Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanley will be in Edinburgh to host a night of classic grooves in celebration of the World Premiere of SoulBoy, a film that goes to the heart of the Northern Soul movement.

Destined to be a party to remember with guests from the cast, tickets are on sale now at the Traverse Theatre (www.traverse.co.uk) - £5 in advance or £8 on the door. Limited tickets available from the box office on 0131 228 1404 and online at https://purchase.tick...&event_val=1378

SoulBoy is the highly anticipated new film set against the backdrop of the Northern Soul music and dance movement that took Britain by storm in the early 1970s. Starring Martin Compston (The Disappearance of Alice Creed), Nichola Burley (StreetDance 3D), Felicity Jones (Cemetery Junction) and Alfie Allen (Flashbacks of a Fool), SoulBoy will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Saturday 19th June with a second screening on Saturday, 26th June.

SoulBoy opens nationwide on August 27th.

www.soulboythefilm.com

Can we have a members introduction please if you aint already done it soulboythefilm, its your 1st post i see....

Can we keep this topic on topic please..

Is it gonna be another epic as we have the official keep the faith party with Mr Winstanley and the un-official with Scottish djs that have nothing to do with the film it seems??? maybe the alternate oldies night would want to start a topic in events?? good way to plug your night there and keep this topic from turning into another of those tit for tat posts...

[Roddy]

Can we have a members introduction please if you aint already done it soulboythefilm, its your 1st post i see....

Can we keep this topic on topic please..

Is it gonna be another epic as we have the official keep the faith party with Mr Winstanley and the un-official with Scottish djs that have nothing to do with the film it seems??? maybe the alternate oldies night would want to start a topic in events?? good way to plug your night there and keep this topic from turning into another of those tit for tat posts...

[Roddy]

Can anyone tell us from the film promotion group or Soulboyspromo why there are two after show parties or has the usual happend with Mr R.W I am intrigued both as a Northern fan and as a regular film goer. I was looking forward to talking to the people that made the film and to the actors but that seams very unlikely now as most of the EDINBURGH CROWD WILL BE AT THE MERLIN AND NOT THE TRAVERSE CAN ANYONE TELL US WHATS GOING ON ?

[Guest angf]

Can anyone tell us from the film promotion group or Soulboyspromo why there are two after show parties or has the usual happend with Mr R.W I am intrigued both as a Northern fan and as a regular film goer. I was looking forward to talking to the people that made the film and to the actors but that seams very unlikely now as most of the EDINBURGH CROWD WILL BE AT THE MERLIN AND NOT THE TRAVERSE CAN ANYONE TELL US WHATS GOING ON ?

Roddy

Pm'd ya!

Ang

[Liljimmycrank]

What a shame they dragged Russ in to DJ. He had sweet FA to do with the film and whatever his reasons for agreeing to DJ, for me it sets the tone off wrong for the launch of the film.

Guys like Dave Evison were advisors to the film on occasion, plus plenty of other people who they could've got and still recreated the oldies feel and had a great launch party.

BIG own goal i reckon, and potential for the credibility of the film to be tinged somewhat.

[Guest SoulBoythefilm]

ok. i am from the film and we felt it was right and fitting that the person who started it all RW should be the first DJ for the films release. we love dave evison too.

we're all going to have a great night on saturday, the films starting to pick up some great buzz. the actors are looking forward to it. the directors flying from ireland on friday and everyone from the film is going to the Traverse party to just relax and enjoy. everyone who is going to the other party is also welcome at the Traverse party and can get in with their other ticket (providing there is space). it was and still is the whole point of us having the party in the first place!

[Roddy]

ok. i am from the film and we felt it was right and fitting that the person who started it all RW should be the first DJ for the films release. we love dave evison too.

we're all going to have a great night on saturday, the films starting to pick up some great buzz. the actors are looking forward to it. the directors flying from ireland on friday and everyone from the film is going to the Traverse party to just relax and enjoy. everyone who is going to the other party is also welcome at the Traverse party and can get in with their other ticket (providing there is space). it was and still is the whole point of us having the party in the first place!

[Roddy]

Interesting !

[Guest Malcolm Jackson]

ok. i am from the film and we felt it was right and fitting that the person who started it all RW should be the first DJ for the films release. we love dave evison too.

we're all going to have a great night on saturday, the films starting to pick up some great buzz. the actors are looking forward to it. the directors flying from ireland on friday and everyone from the film is going to the Traverse party to just relax and enjoy. everyone who is going to the other party is also welcome at the Traverse party and can get in with their other ticket (providing there is space). it was and still is the whole point of us having the party in the first place!

Will there be an 'after show party' on the night of the second show on 26th June ,which appears to be sold out, or have we to amuse ourselves for the evening.

[Guest proudlove]

ok. i am from the film and we felt it was right and fitting that the person who started it all RW should be the first DJ for the films release. (Quoted from soulboy the film)

Can I just ask......................RW started what all exactly?

Edited June 16, 2010 by proudlove

[Guest SoulBoythefilm]

Northern Soul nights at the Wigan Casino -

the film was inspired by his book.

[Wayoutgirl]

What a shame they dragged Russ in to DJ. He had sweet FA to do with the film and whatever his reasons for agreeing to DJ, for me it sets the tone off wrong for the launch of the film.

Guys like Dave Evison were advisors to the film on occasion, plus plenty of other people who they could've got and still recreated the oldies feel and had a great launch party.

BIG own goal i reckon, and potential for the credibility of the film to be tinged somewhat.

[Jumpinjoan]

Northern Soul nights at the Wigan Casino -

the film was inspired by his book.

Really?

You lot were on here saying it was a film about being young etc with northern soul being used just as a backdrop.

Make your minds up ffs

[Guest SoulBoythefilm]

have you seen the trailer?

[Guest]

Northern Soul nights at the Wigan Casino -

the film was inspired by his book.

There was more fabrication in Dustbin Stanley's book than there was used in building the M62 .

Malc

[jocko]

Northern Soul nights at the Wigan Casino -

the film was inspired by his book.

so are you saying the film is now a history of Wigan? You lot really don't do yourselves any favours do you.

How is JoeyTheLips??

[Guest POTTERIESPECK]

Nearly all those from Stoke-on-trent who ventured to Wigan and were into the rare Soul scene and indulged in the narcotics side of it were tailed by the author john pye [ Porky ]and his partner Des Lewis [ Stoke DS in the mid 70's ]. They were pretty regular at the Casino, and all those from Stoke who got busted , it was nearly always by these two DS officers. They were'nt bothered about the pot heads as they prefered to bust the Speed freaks of the Rare Soul Scene who were mainly into class A + B dugs and UK produced.These two Stoke DS could probably tell you more about a Soulboy from Stoke in the 70's, and probably know a fair bit about the music, cause like i said they ventured to Wigan REGULARY and also frequented TIFFS [ Newcastle ] ALL-DAYERS on a regular basis, which in them days was once every two weeks. I must say in that period quiet a few from STOKE fell by the wayside and these two STOKE DS officers were left to pick up the pieces of what must have been some very unpleasant expierences for them. Very happy and some very sad time. I can still see then now in their blue Escort van

Edited June 17, 2010 by POTTERIESPECK

[jocko]

have you seen the trailer?

yes and you completely cocked up any credibility with the clapping scene, such a simple thing for you to get wrong, I said the film deserved a chance initially but that and your arrogant publicity has blown your chances for me, you really don't deserve any sort of audience at all.

For those asking about the two nights some intersting stuff on Soulboyspromo forum about it. It reads to me like Winstanley has shafted some of the local guys, surprise surprise. And even more credibility killer for thus film.

[Guest]

yes and you completely cocked up any credibility with the clapping scene, such a simple thing for you to get wrong, I said the film deserved a chance initially but that and your arrogant publicity has blown your chances for me, you really don't deserve any sort of audience at all.

For those asking about the two nights some intersting stuff on Soulboyspromo forum about it. It reads to me like Winstanley has shafted some of the local guys, surprise surprise. And even more credibility killer for thus film.

My late mother used to have a saying when something was farcical ........ " As far fetched as shit from China "

What is now developing with this film , and sadly its' credibilty , is rapidly approaching that .

Malc

[TOAD]

WHAT CREDABILTY ????

ANYWAY THERES ONLY ONE BOOK TO READ ON THE CASINO AND THATS THE ONE BY DAVE SHAW !

SOON THIS FILM WILL ...SINK

SHAME ON THOSE WHO ARE EVEN MILDY INTERESTED IN THIS CHEESE FEST.

[Mike]

ok. i am from the film and we felt it was right and fitting that the person who started it all RW should be the first DJ for the films release. we love dave evison too.

we're all going to have a great night on saturday, the films starting to pick up some great buzz. the actors are looking forward to it. the directors flying from ireland on friday and everyone from the film is going to the Traverse party to just relax and enjoy. everyone who is going to the other party is also welcome at the Traverse party and can get in with their other ticket (providing there is space). it was and still is the whole point of us having the party in the first place!

can you do us a favour and just post up intro with a real id/name and such

just so members know who you are and all that

last thing want is for this thread to go down the road of the past ones

feel a proper intro may help avoid that

thanks

mike

[Little-stevie]

What a shame they dragged Russ in to DJ. He had sweet FA to do with the film and whatever his reasons for agreeing to DJ, for me it sets the tone off wrong for the launch of the film.

Guys like Dave Evison were advisors to the film on occasion, plus plenty of other people who they could've got and still recreated the oldies feel and had a great launch party.

BIG own goal i reckon, and potential for the credibility of the film to be tinged somewhat.

All the time and efforf that goes into a venture like this and they keep scoring own goals on this forum...

One person from the film with a name that all can reply to would really help things i should think, is there not already people attached to the film who are members on here???

[Anais nin Carms]

Well I have just watched the trailer and I think it looks like a great piece of entertainment.

I guess I am fortunate enough in that I don't carry any baggage from that time having never gone to Wigan, nor do i care how factualy acturate this film is or who was involved in an advisory capacity it just looks a like great way to spent an hour of my time. And I would guess most people that arn't dedicated soul fans will see it that way.

I think it will definately spark off interest.

I love the way it has been shot , I have watched on a dongal connection tonight so the images slow down , which has sort of helped in me taking it all in ( love the bit where the guy spins and you see talc dust ) the dancers I think are great ! and they are so young it's briliant to watch the energy in this film.

I really look forward to seeing it and sharing a tub of ice cream whilst watching browny fill up.

So when do we see it in Manchester ?

Edited June 16, 2010 by Carms

[Steve G]

Well I have just watched the trailer and I think it looks like a great piece of entertainment.

I guess I am fortunate enough in that I don't carry any baggage from that time having never gone to Wigan, nor do i care how factualy acturate this film is or who was involved in an advisory capacity it just looks a like great way to spent an hour of my time. And I would guess most people that arn't dedicated soul fans will see it that way.

I think it will definately spark off interest.

I love the way it has been shot , I have watched on a dongal connection tonight so the images slow down , which has sort of helped in me taking it all in ( love the bit where the guy spins and you see talc dust ) the dancers I think are great ! and they are so young it's briliant to watch the energy in this film.

I really look forward to seeing it and sharing a tub of ice cream whilst watching browny fill up.

So when do we see it in Manchester ?

Hi Carms,

I did go to Wigan, but like you am looking forward to this film with an open mind. Life in the 70s was a bit messy anyway, so "accuracy" is always open to interpretation. As a film fan I'll judge it as a film, rather than a historical documentary

I hope the various soul nights go well, a shame the promotors have booked Russ, but too late to turn back now, What's done is done. I could say they should have smelt the bad aroma that follows this particular DJ about before the poor fella got as far as Junction 26 on the M6, but they didn't. Hey ho. Have fun everyone! Enjoy the film.

[zmpromo]

the reason theirs an alternative after show party at the merlin is because mr winstanley asked soul boys promo to orginise the after show party for them and after finding venue,advertising,selling tickets,orginision pa system and dj,then wanted 100 free tickets & half the door money and didnt want to put any money towards party,as this wasnt feesable they then decided they would put the party on themselfs and put preasure on traverse thearte to deal with them and not soul boys promo...after all the hard work we had put in to this mr winstanley had stabbed us in the back so we are having our own after show party were everybody is wecome....film cast & film makers....so come along and join us for a great nite of northern soul oldies...8.00 till 1.00...at the merlin....hoping this answers your question roddy

[Little-stevie]

" they then decided they would put the party on themselfs and put preasure on traverse thearte to deal with them and not soul boys promo"

Are you saying you were the soul boys promoters and were double crossed by Winstanley alone or Winstanley and others??? is they including the film makers????

Mr Wigan as lost a few more from his xmas card list

Maybe best to just promote the film on this thread

Put the two after show parties in events.... Then folk can decide where they wanna go...

Its says keep the faith party, maybe a title change is needed after all this....

All this aint gonna help promote the film and makes the whole thing look a piss poor.....

Time for my bed....

peace and love

[Guest aaaaa]

So do I mate.............................but only because of the Stoke at Wembley clippings on the guys bedroom wall.................................................

what happend? did the coach take the wrong turn

[Guest Gogse]

Imagine holding the world premier of the film in the capital of Scotland, asking one of the top promoters in the capital to organise the after film party, then stab the promoters in the back.

Beggar's belief!!!

Where do you think the Scottish soulies will go after the film?

I have two tickets for the film.

After the film my wife and I will be going to the Merlin for what I know will be a cracking night, started with the obvious atmosphere that the film will bring.

Looking forward to it.

gogse

[Liljimmycrank]

Seems then the best thing to do would attend the merlin aftershow party!

Keep it with the soulies rather than the money maker.

Having met some of the cast and crew, I know they genuinely like soul music and some continue to attend nights. So for those I'm in contact with, I'll be encouraging them to attend the merlin

Edited June 17, 2010 by LilJimmyCrank

[jocko]

Hi Carms,

I did go to Wigan, but like you am looking forward to this film with an open mind. Life in the 70s was a bit messy anyway, so "accuracy" is always open to interpretation. As a film fan I'll judge it as a film, rather than a historical documentary

Eh that is exactly what I am doing and have always done, in fact you steal my words from my first post, I am judging it based on the fact so far there are 2 glaring stupid errors just on the trailer which doesn't bode well for the film, it is the film chap himself who has now come on saying the film is now based on Winstanley's book which kinda changes the context of the film and if correct makes it a far more ambitious project and in reality one hardly likely to be achievable on screen.

However I am more than a little suspicious, I think the film is sold out for both showings, I am on holiday in Italia so haven't tried to book, so there is no real need for them to publicise it here, other than they are now faced with an empty after show party and you judge if its co-incidence that they only appeared here after the local lads pulled the plug, completely correctly by the looks of it, on their do. Its been fairly typical of the behaviour up to now and its a damn shame when they have something as prestigious as a Saturday night gig at one of the worlds leading film festivals they continue to act like rank amateurs and has been the case all along treat people on here like puppets and with no respect. They have just lied all the all through their dealings on here which is just really quite pathetic for a world wide organisation and just proves like their hero Mr Winstanley they only care about the bottom line, not the product.

I still can't help feeling they only added Northern into the film as they knew they had a captive audience rather than any concern for the subject matter, just a pity they didn't actually take any time to understand their audience which has always been my concern about this, the lack of respect and understanding they have and the fact its a crowd ploy rather than subject matter they love along with their behaviour has me thinking this just wont work, and I use it again, its about getting the right emotions attached to the film which Paul Sadot did so successfully with his play, its not an easy thing, I think the scene and people on it deserve the respect of setting context and concept correctly, then the storyline is an independant beast and can take care of itself and that is the least we deserve,

If you are happy with your 15 minutes of fame, so you can say you were there, at any cost to scenes already dwindling reputation then that is your choice, but for me that is as usual another nail in coffin of any credibility of people around.

[Little-stevie]

Its hard to believe this bunch can get it wrong everytime they post on the forum... Do they not learn from past experience...

History could show that if the film does not really hit the spot with as many people on the soul scene,the spectacular own goals from Ipsfacto when posting on this worldwide forum really turned people against it from the start....

They would always come up against some opposition on here from some people but why cock it up so much that they alienate some who may have really been looking forward to the first ever film on a subject thats been a great part of life..

To treat the soul people of Edinburgh/ Scotland with such an underhand trick a few days before a world premiere is a sure fire way of getting off on the wrong foot.....

They take advice from Mr Winstanley in how to promote the premiere ... Could not anyone tell them that it could backfire as Russ aint seen as the caring and sharing type by many...

[Guest SoulBoythefilm]

i am the producer of the film and the first time i posted on this site was yesterday. i am also a girl rather than a guy.

the writer read russ winstanley's book and then wrote a film where the backdrop was the wigan casino. the film is a drama, the story about a young man finding a scene in which he belongs. it is not a documentary and it doesn't purport to get everything 100% right but we made every effort with limited resources. i only ask that you give the film a go if you like then great and if you dont then i am sorry.

i already gave the reason why we asked russ and i stand by it. whoever we asked would have upset someone.

[Little-stevie]

i am the producer of the film and the first time i posted on this site was yesterday. i am also a girl rather than a guy.

the writer read russ winstanley's book and then wrote a film where the backdrop was the wigan casino. the film is a drama, the story about a young man finding a scene in which he belongs. it is not a documentary and it doesn't purport to get everything 100% right but we made every effort with limited resources. i only ask that you give the film a go if you like then great and if you dont then i am sorry.

i already gave the reason why we asked russ and i stand by it. whoever we asked would have upset someone.

Maybe it would have been best just to turn Winstanleys requests for 100 free Tickets and half the door take ( as said in the post yesterday ) than turn the Scottish crowd against the premiere aftershow party.... You could have had Russ play also if he could moderate his requests.... Thats called a win win.....

That would have been the best course of action maybe and all the cast/ Crew/ punters share a great after show part together..

Thats just me thinking with my promoters head on....

Anyway... Back to the film.... Not long to go and look forward to feedback

[Pete S]

SHAME ON THOSE WHO ARE EVEN MILDY INTERESTED IN THIS CHEESE FEST.

What a f*cking ridiculous statement, I like films set in the 70's, it reminds me of some very happy times, I'm looking forward to seeing this, Christ what could be better than a film with a Northern Soul soundtrack?