Rush: Time Stand Still (Press Release)

Rush.com Press Release, October 5, 2016

The documentary Rush | Time Stand Still is coming to theatres in US & Canada on November 3. The DVD/BluRay will be released November 18.

In a second Rolling Stone exclusive clip released this morning, Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson share stories from their mid-Seventies tour with Kiss in the documentary Rush | Time Stand Still. Longtime lighting director Howard Ungerleider recalls that while on the road, Lifeson used to put a paper bag on his head and put his hands through his pants to entertain his bandmates and Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley. He called his character “The Bag.”

“Bring the Bag over here,” Lifeson says in a clip, doing an impression of Frehley in a high-pitched voice. “Howie, where’s the Bag?” Lee echoes, referring to the band’s lighting director. They would fool around, much to the consternation of Kiss’ Gene Simmons. “Gene was very, very upset with the Bag,” Lifeson recalls, “and that made Ace even happier.”

This special theatre event of RUSH| Time Stand Still, narrated by Paul Rudd, is a night for our passionate and loyal fans to watch together and provides an intimate look into the band’s sold-out “R40” tour and the unique relationship we have with you all.

In addition to the documentary, fans will also get first viewing exclusive extras including Rush | A Salute to Kings – a 20-minute in-depth discussion with Gene Simmons (KISS), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy), and the band’s producer Nick Raskulinecz as they share their unique stories about Rush over the last 40 years.

In partnership with Concord Music Group and ole, Fathom Events are set to bring an epic one-night premiere event Rush | Time Stand Still to over 430 theaters nationwide on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Tickets for “Rush | Time Stand Still” can be purchased beginning Friday, October 7, online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 430 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

In partnership with Anthem, ole and Univerasl Music Canada, the documentary will run at select Cineplex theatres starting November 3rd for the entire week. The general on-sale will begin this Friday, October 7 with more details to follow.

Please check the microsite for all updates http://www.rushtimestandstill.com/

RushCon16 presents the Canadian premiere screening party for the new documentary Rush| Time Stand Still. As you know, we love that the good people running RushCon have put together RushCon16 which will see a special screening in Toronto as part of their events.

This special RushCon screening will take place at 7:30 PM on November 3rd, at Cineplex in Dundas Square, Toronto. RushCon is presenting the Canadian premier party, with the filmmakers in person for an after-show Q&A. RushCon attendees will end the night at an exclusive VIP after-party and their Movie ticket is included in RushCon admission. To be a part of RushCon16 please visit www.rushcon.org