January 19, 2002
Conventry

The Iris Soundtrack. According to Tracksounds James Horner's Iris is a "must have" and you will find it an "irresistible treat to play over and over".

The Iris Soundtrack

'Elegy for Iris' by John Bayley. This book featuring the Iris movie poster is available for a limitted time only making it "great for collecting".

'Elegy for Iris' Movie Poster Edition

All movies end up having several premieres before it is all said and done. This is the place for the fans! Get up close and personal with Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, and other celebrities in a way you never could in person. We'll bring you the locale, the special guests, the most photos, and all those little details you love.

We know you can't always attend personally so sit back and enjoy these premieres from the privacy of your own home. We don't even care what you wear - you can come in your pajamas!

The Official Poster

When - February 12, 2002.

Location - Berlinale Palast, Berlin.

Iris will be competing in the competition at the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) for one of their prestigious Golden Bears.

Screenings

Tuesday, 12. February, 2002 12:30 pm Berlinale-Palast

Tuesday, 12. February, 2002 7:30 pm Berlinale-Palast

Wednesday, 13. February, 2002 12:00 pm Royal Palast

Wednesday, 13. February, 2002 8:00 pm International

Wednesday, 13. February, 2002 11:30 pm Royal Palast

Speculated Attendees

There have been speculations about all of the cast attending the event. But none as fest as those we heard last year before Kate Winslet attended the festival.

The Curzon Cinema Notice the Quills poster!

Location - Curzon Cinama, Mayfair (in London).

The Curzon Cinema in Mayfair is located a few blocks from Buckingham Palace and The Thames and is located in London's West End. Other films which have premiered at the Curzon Cinema include: Before Night Falls, Russell Crowe's The Insider, 51st State, and Ralph Fiennes' The End of the Affair.

Credit - Our thanks go out to Robin who tracked down the locale of this star-studded upcoming premiere.

The Iris premiere at the Curzon Mayfair was a private event. Only those with invitations were able to see the film.

Attendees

John Bayley, Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Bonneville, Richard Eyre, and Joss Winslet. Kate Winslet took her 21-year-old brother Joss as her date. Weakest Link host Ann Robinson - whose mother had Alzheimer's - was also there. Robinson is vice president of the Alzheimer's Association. The Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Blair, and son Euan were also at the London premiere, along with TV chef Nigella Lawson. Vanessa Redgrave was also among the celebrities who attended the film premiere.

BBC's Video Report     Sky News Video Report

Photos

[More details on the London Premiere Page.]

When - February 1, 2002 at 6:30 pm.

Location - Cameo Theatre, Edinburgh.

The Cameo is an old style filmhouse from the outside, but don't let that fool you. The inside has large comfortable seating and a bar which allows patrons to take their drinks into the theatre! This theatre is used by the Edinburgh Film Festival each year and has seen the premieres of The War Zone, attended by Tim Roth, Return to Me, attended by David Duchovny, and Dreaming of Joseph Lees, attended by Samantha Morton.

Charity Event

The proceeds from this event will be given to Alzheimer’s Scotland - Action on Dementia. [Read more here.]

Speculated Attendees

The organizers are hopeful that at least one of the stars will be able to attend the Iris premiere.

The Paris Theatre

Location - Paris Theatre, New York.

Attendees

Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Bonneville, and Richard Eyre attended the event. In addition celebrities Glen Close, Liam Neeson, and Laura Linney also attended the premiere.

Photos