Additional U.S. theatrical screenings have been confirmed for the acclaimed rock documentary "Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch." On top of already-announced dates in New York, Austin, Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta, the film will make theatrical runs in Los Angeles, CA (Laemmle's Sunset 5, opening 1/21), San Francisco (The Roxie, 2/1-2), Long Beach, CA (The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 1/15 one-night-only), Milwaukee, WI (Times Cinema, 1/17-20), Nashville, TN (Belcourt Theatre, 1/23-24), San Antonio, TX (Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes, 1/26 one-night-only), and Chicago (The Music Box Theatre, exact date to be determined). In addition, Cinema Village in New York moved up the film's opening one week to 1/21. Additional dates and cities are forthcoming.
The DVD, a-two disc set packed with more than 4 hours of bonus features, will be released Feb. 15 and will be available for digital download and on BluRay. Filmed over more than three years, and directed by Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski, "LEMMY" features appearances by artists spanning the musical spectrum, from Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Slash to Henry Rollins, Peter Hook (New Order/Joy Division), Mick Jones (The Clash) and Jarvis Cocker. Reviewing the film at the Sydney Film Festival in June, Variety Magazine remarked, simply: "'Lemmy' rocks!"
In addition, Motφrhead is currently celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Grammy-winning band will release its new album, "The Wφrld is Yours," on Feb. 8, and kicks off its 2011 North American tour on Jan. 25 in Anaheim, California.
For a full listing of U.S. screenings (including bookings in Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, and Austin) check out: http://www.lemmymovie.com/
