As a follow-up to the story which we first broke here on the blog last Friday morning, our reader, Carol, reached out directly to Emerging Pictures/Ballet in Cinema for an update on the live transmission of the Bolshoi's Lost Illusions. Here is their message:
Circumstances beyond our control have led to these developments – Big Cinemas 59’s closure was news to us as well; and Emerging Pictures is no longer the US rights holder and distributor of the Bolshoi Ballet, so booking the Bolshoi program into any theatres no longer fall under our purview.
I sincerely apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment – we too think it’s a shame if these productions are not shown in NYC.
Best.
Emerging Pictures
While the explanation is appreciated, one has to wonder if the closing was really as much of a surprise to EP as it was to us. EP normally lists the transmissions and dates on their website several weeks ahead of time; so, they must have been aware that there was a problem weeks ago. They could have made an announcement at that time. Also, their website, Ballet in Cinema, gives no hint of a loss of distributorship and continues to advertise Bolshoi screenings across the country. Basically, we're not getting the full story from them.
12 responses to “From Emerging Pictures –
Why Manhattan lost Lost Illusions”
Very odd considering that when I emailed them this fall about losing the Royal Ballet they said they needed to choose between broadcasting the Bolshoi and the Royal–what is going on?? Seems fishy, and I’m glad that Fathom Events is still there for the Royal; it always seems much more organized.
Very odd considering that when I emailed them this fall about losing the Royal Ballet they said they needed to choose between broadcasting the Bolshoi and the Royal–what is going on?? Seems fishy, and I’m glad that Fathom Events is still there for the Royal; it always seems much more organized.
Hi, K. It is odd how Emerging Pictures continues to advertise showings in other cities, has made no comment on its website to the effect that it is no longer distributor, AND Pathé indicates on its own website that Emerging Pictures is still its partner for U.S. distribution.
We’re not getting the whole story from EP.
Hi, K. It is odd how Emerging Pictures continues to advertise showings in other cities, has made no comment on its website to the effect that it is no longer distributor, AND Pathé indicates on its own website that Emerging Pictures is still its partner for U.S. distribution.
We’re not getting the whole story from EP.
Pathe Live, who has the worldwide rights to the Bolshoi Ballet will continue to serve US venues with live broadcasts and screenings of the Bolshoi Ballet, which is a wonderful thing. A new Manhattan venue will be announced very soon for the upcoming Lost Illusions. It may not be live, but it will definitely be in New York City!
Pathe Live, who has the worldwide rights to the Bolshoi Ballet will continue to serve US venues with live broadcasts and screenings of the Bolshoi Ballet, which is a wonderful thing. A new Manhattan venue will be announced very soon for the upcoming Lost Illusions. It may not be live, but it will definitely be in New York City!
Thanks, moviegirl. This is good news! Did you hear this directly from Pathe Live or another reliable source?
Thanks, moviegirl. This is good news! Did you hear this directly from Pathe Live or another reliable source?
From Pathe Live directly! They are the most reliable source since they have the Bolshoi.
From Pathe Live directly! They are the most reliable source since they have the Bolshoi.
Thanks much. We’ll look forward to Pathe Live’s announcement.
Thanks much. We’ll look forward to Pathe Live’s announcement.