‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’ Premieres In Hollywood
Michael Cera was joined by co-stars and celeb friends at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA last night for the Hollywood premiere of his new film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Adapted from the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley, this new film tells the tale of a 23-year old Canadian slacker who falls in love with a girl and must battle her 7 evil ex-boyfriends in order to win her heart. To be honest, I only had a passing awareness of the graphic novel series but I absolutely fell in love with the movie when I saw the first movie trailer earlier this year. Here are a few photos from the red carpet arrivals at last night’s movie premiere event:
I’ll be the first to admit that Michael Cera tends to bug the HELL out of me … but I was won over so entirely by the movie trailer that I am willing to overlook that fact and give the movie a chance. The film utilizes elements from comic books and video games to heighten the experience of the movie … it just looks really damn cool. I’ve since checked out some of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels and I’ve determined I like them very much. The animation in the books is very simple but effective … I really like the cuteness of the books. I’m hoping the film will be as fun as the trailer makes it seem. After the jump, check out the video trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World to see what I’m talking about …
LOL … it’s cute, right? I am really anxious to see this movie. Are any of y’all Scott Pilgrim fans? Should I be reading the graphic novels or what? Irregardless, I’m a bit worried that this film might make me like Michael Cera a bit more … and that’s a scary prospect. Still, I think I’ll risk it. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World opens on August 13.
[Photo credit: Splash News]
Tags: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World', Anna Kendrick, Clare Grant, Courtney Ford, Jason Schwartzman, Michael Cera, Seth Green, Thomas Jane
July 28th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I am super excited about this movie!!! I can’t stand Michael Cera either, but his casting in this film is perfect. As a fan of the books, I always pictured Cera playing Scott. And from all I’ve seen so far, the film is a nearly frame-for-frame tribute to Brian Lee O’Malley’s source material. Edgar Wright’s (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) attention to detail has always been crazy. You should definately check put the books before seeing the movie. They’re a fun, quick read.
/nerd freakout
July 28th, 2010 at 11:50 am
‘Lesbians?’ Haha, that cracked me up!
I’m looking forward to this, yay!
July 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
it’s gonna be sooo goood!
July 28th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Anna Kendrick is so gorgeous! I am pumped for this movie.
July 28th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
So, I think its really weird that I know someone named Scott Pilgrim who I’ve always said looks JUST like Michael Cera and now Michael Cera is playing Scott Pilgrim. WTF! When I found this out I thought two universes collided. HAHA
July 28th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I’m so excited to see this movie for a few reasons. One – the graphic novels are a lot of fun, a quick read and highly entertaining! Pick them up if you haven’t yet because you’ll definitely like them. Two – I was an extra in the movie and (even though I had my doubts as well), Michael Cera does a surprisingly good job as Scott! With the exception of the ending and a few smaller details, the movie is being quite faithful to the books, so if you like them you should enjoy the film.
July 28th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Langley – I heard Edgar Wright filmed/edited 2 endings, and now we’ll be seeing O’Malley’s Finest Hour ending rather than what Edgar was planning. Of course, that means I have a very long wait to see the “original ending” when the DVD comes out.
Where are you in the movie? One of the parties?
July 28th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
That’d be nice, but I’d be surprised (based on trailers) if the ending was the same as the book. Or at least, the final scene.
I was at a good will store where Scott and Knives were shopping, and also on a bus that Scott gets onto / one Knives comes onto in another scene. I had friends as well who were at some of the party scenes and also in bars like Lee’s Palace.
July 28th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
I saw this at an advanced screening at the Arclight. As much as I love Christopher Nolan and Inception, this was my favorite movie this summer! SO FUNNY! The visuals were incredible and the fight scenes gave me goosebumps.
July 28th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
saw the movie tonight. trent, you will love it.
July 28th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
who’s the guy with the cigar? he looks hot.
July 28th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
The hot guy with the cigar would be Thomas Jane. If you think he’s hot in that pic check out his show on HBO called Hung. And yes it is what you probably are thinking about. It’s one of me and my roomies new favorite shows and the second season just started.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:03 am
I guess I’ll be the odd one out and say I am the complete opposite of excited for this. I think the casting is really poorly done. Scott is supposed to be puppy dog clueless, yes, but also weirdly cocky. He’s supposed to be cute and sort of pop punky, and Michael Cera doesn’t have the looks for the part.
Ramona is one of the very few graphic novel characters (besides any book Ross Campbell has illustrated) who was not only badass, but she was chubby. Why the hell did they cast such a skinny actress for her part, and what is UP with her hair? I guess that’s what happens when movie stylists are asked to do sexy alternative hair?
Amazing book series, terrible looking film :(
July 29th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
I actually saw it last night at a special Creative Screenwriting magazine screening, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer, co-writer and O’Malley! It really didn’t disappoint! And I was sooo over Cera before this, but he was really hilarious and awesome in this film. There are some definite plot holes, and I was totally bored by the female lead, but the mix of live action and animation alone is worth it!
July 31st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
how can a graphic novel have animation?
do you mean art style?