Simulation Theory Film (live)
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| Name | Simulation Theory Film |
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| Total length | 1h35 |
| Recorded | 2019/09/14 and 15 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy et al |
| Producer | Muse, Pulse Films, Lance Drake & Jesse Lee Stout |
| Art work | Metaform Studio |
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| Catalogue № | Unknown |
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| Chart position | Unknown |
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Information
An upcoming live film, based around the latest album, Simulation Theory, is set to be released in select IMAX cinemas on August 17th with digital downloads from Amazon, Google Play and iTunes planned on releasing on August 21st with a deluxe box-set set to be released on 11th December. (to be released on 11th December), featuring a 5.1 DTS Master Audio Blu-Ray, together with an LP, both with audio from the film, paired with a Casette of the film score, which was written by Bellamy himself.
Muse started teasing with film's content in late spring of 2020 with a couple of GIFs from the film (see right), which could be found on Giphy. Muse also teased the film on Spotify with extracts from the film used as so called "Canvases" on Starlight, Uprising and Supermassive Black Hole. The film was later officially revealed by Muse on August 12th, 2020.
The film will differ to other live films in that it includes a movie-like story, directed once again by Lance Drake based around the live show with Muse Dancers acting out certain scenes. The trailer for the movie can be seen here.
The film was shot in 2019 at the O² Arena concerts, on 14th and the 15th September 2019.
The posters for the film were designed to look like a slightly worn out VHS box sleeve insert.
Deluxe Box-Set
Alongside the cinema and digital releases, a physical copy will also be released as a deluxe box-set in December of 2020. The box-set will feature a Blu-Ray with 5.1 DTS Master audio, packed in an VHS-inspired box, and an LP, both with audio from the film. The box set will also feature a cassette of the film score, written by Matt Bellamy, featuring songs that also appeared during the tour's live shows.
The box set also includes a Simulation Theory comic and a limited edition poster, both made by Marvel in collaboration with Muse.
It is available for pre-order on the muse.mu website here.
Stageverse VR Experience
In fall of 2020, Muse and Stageverse are planning on releasing the live footage from the gig at Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano stadium, shot on July 26th, 2019, in a 360-degree 6K video format. Allthough it is not going to feature the movie aspects or footage from the show in London, the release is still considered as part of the Simulation Theory film.
The experience is designed to be an interactive online event with users being able to sign up with custom avatars and meet up with other atendees and buy virtual merch. The Simulation Theory VR Experience is set to be the first virtual event of this kind.
The virtual experience is planned to release in fall of 2020 on the Stageverse app for iOS and Android and will also launch on Oculus Quest later in the year. The VR Experience trailer can be seen here.
Storyline
The movie follows a team of scientists investigating the source of an unknown paranormal anomaly, spreading across the globe. The center of the anomaly is in London, and appears to be at Muse's stage. The story is being narrated through movie clips and songs themselves. Director Lance Drake said that "the goal for Simulation Theory was to capture the scale of the electrifying live show and to expand upon its connection to the DNA of the world we built for the past three years in music videos for Muse. In a strange turn, the film’s alternate reality eerily started to mirror our own."
The film story will also be available in a comic book format, created by Marvel Comics which teamed up with the band. The comic will be available to buy via the deluxe box set, accompanied with Marvel Comics' limited edition poster. (see Spread Gallery below for pictures)
Track listing
Cinema
- Algorithm (Alternate Reality Version shortened)
- Pressure
- Drill Sergeant (robot voice) + Psycho
- Break It to Me
- Pray (shortened)
- The Dark Side
- Supermassive Black Hole
- Thought Contagion
- Uprising (extended)
- Propaganda (full band on B-stage)
- Madness
- The Void
- Dig Down (Acoustic Gospel Version)
- Mercy
- Take a Bow
- Prelude
- Starlight
- Algorithm
- Stockholm Syndrome (shortened)
- The Handler (shortened)
- Assassin (intro)
- New Born (shortened)
Blu-Ray
Vinyl
Side A
- Algorithm (Alternate Reality Version)
- Pressure (Film Edit)
- Break It to Me
- The Dark Side
- Thought Contagion
- Dig Down (Acoustic Gospel Version)
Side B
- Propaganda (Acoustic Version)
- Algorithm
- Metal Medley
Cassette
Side A
Side B
Cast and Crew
Crew
- Director - Lance Drake
- Producers - Muse, Pulse Films, Jesse Lee Stout
- Executive Producers - Sam Bridget, Marisa Clifford, Thomas Benski, Isabell Davis, Julia Connor
- Editor - Jeremiah Mayhew
- Mixing - Alex Von Korff and Marc Carolan
- Costume Design - Christina Acevedo
Cast
- Matt Bellamy As Himself
- Murphy - Graham Butler
- Female Reporter - Thandi Puren
- Thomas Williams (V1 Anchor) - Paul Hamilton
- Lead NPC - Sofia Greenacre
- Hazmat Scientists - Niall Murphy, Kevin Glynn, James Elmes, Leyon Stolz-
Hunter, Mark Pettiti
Spread Gallery
Deluxe Box Set
