Muse’s Reality-Defying Live Musical Experience, Simulation Theory, To Be Released Across Multiple Media Platforms Beginning August 17

MUSE’S REALITY-DEFYING LIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, SIMULATION THEORY, TO BE RELEASED ACROSS MULTIPLE MEDIA PLATFORMS BEGINNING AUGUST 17

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR “MUSE – SIMULATION THEORY: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE” FOR SELECT IMAX THEATERS WORLDWIDE STARTING AUGUST 17th

ITUNES, AMAZON AND GOOGLE PLAY FOR  BUY OR RENT  AUGUST 21st

TWO DELUXE AUDIO AND BLU-RAY BOX SETS  RELEASED DECEMBER 11th 

TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE MUSE TEAMED WITH MARVEL COMICS TO CREATE AND INCLUDE IN DELUXE RELEASE  A UNIQUE CUSTOM SIMULATION THEORY COMIC BOOK AND LIMITED EDITION POSTER

CROSS-PLATFORM VIRTUAL REALITY CONCERT EXPERIENCE RELEASED VIA STAGEVERSE LATER THIS YEAR

From February to October of 2019 MUSE took their Simulation Theory Tour to over 28 countries and played in front of more than 1 MILLION people.  Now fans will be able to experience the spectacle and more,  beginning August 17th when “MUSE – Simulation Theory: The IMAX Experience” will be available exclusively in select IMAX Theaters around the world and  August 21st when the Simulation Theory movie will be available for rent or download on Itunes, Amazon and Google Play (distribution will be via Eagle Rock Entertainment). For more information please go to http://film.muse.mu

Conceived and filmed at London’s O2 Arena in September 2019 the film directed by Lance Drake, (who also directed all the promo videos for Simulation Theory album) and Produced by Muse, Pulse Films, Lance Drake, Jesse-Lee Stout, and Matthew Bellamy, follows a team of scientists as they investigate the source of a paranormal anomaly appearing around the world. Blurring the lines between narrative and concert film, virtual and reality, Muse’s most theatrical tour to date launches the viewer through a supernatural spectacle, questioning the world around us.

Says Drake, “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.”

See the film trailer here:
https://youtu.be/EYdFLiXarHU

Fans can pre-order tickets for the IMAX showings www.imax.com/muse

The film has also undergone IMAX’s cutting-edge proprietary Digital Media Re-Mastering (DMR) and sound mixing process to take advantage of the stunning visuals and precision audio of the IMAX® Experience. In IMAX, MUSE fans will be immersed in a cinematic world of unmatched scope and clarity, surrounded by next-generation precision audio that delivers pitch-perfect tuning and pin-point accuracy in custom-designed IMAX theatres.

Theater safety measures will comply with governmental and exhibitor guidelines. Examples of typical measures taken may include but are not limited to use of masks by employees, social distancing and capacity constraints, as well as increased sanitation efforts. Please contact your local exhibitor for more information on their specific precautions.

Available for pre-order on the same day will be 2 different limited-edition deluxe box sets which will be available via muse.mu and physical retail. To celebrate the release of the Deluxe box sets, MUSE also teamed up with Marvel Comics to create and release a custom Simulation Theory comic book and limited-edition poster.

Simulation Theory Deluxe Film Box Set*
MUSE brings their Simulation Theory tour to life in this limited edition 80s-inspired Simulation Theory deluxe film box set. The box set includes a pink/blue marbled LP with selections from the band’s September 2019 performance at London’s O2 Arena housed  in a gatefold jacket, a VHS-like box containing a HD 5.1 DTS Master Audio Blu-Ray of the film, a fluorescent pink cassette of the film score written by Matt Bellamy, a Marvel Simulation Theory comic book and an 11×17 Marvel Muse poster. Each box will have metallic foil packaging.

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Simulation Theory Super Deluxe Film Box Set: (Only available at Muse.mu)*

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MUSE brings their Simulation Theory tour to life in this limited edition 80s-inspired D2C exclusive Simulation Theory super deluxe film box set. This version includes a clear/pink nucleus LP with selections from the band’s September 2019 performance at London’s O2 Arena housed in a gatefold jacket, a VHS-like box containing an HD 5.1 DTS Master AudioBlu-Ray of the film, a fluorescent pink cassette of the film score written by Matt Bellamy, a Marvel Simulation Theory comic book and an 11×17 Marvel Muse poster. Each box will have metallic foil packaging.

In addition, this box includes a separate, specially designed, box containing an embroidered Murph Moto Jacket, MUSE Wood Sunglasses, and Murph Face Mask and will ONLY be available in this box set*.

The Murph Moto Jacket is a custom cut and sewn matte and gloss satin, featuring a large embroidered Murph across the back, custom MUSE zipper pull on a right arm pocket, band logo neck print, and matching trim details along the collar, wrists, and waist*.

The Muse Wood Sunglasses are made from recycled bamboo wood and feature the band logo across the left frame arm*.

*Item designs/colors are subject to change.

Also debuting this Fall,  the band’s performance from July 26, 2019 at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitiano Stadium will be released via Stageverse in a spectacular cross-platform virtual concert experience. “Muse’s Simulation Theory: Virtual Experience”  will enable fans to connect with fellow attendees as avatars through a series of live eventized broadcasts. The band’s ground-breaking live show and visuals will be brought to life in a mixed-reality experience blending a game-engine powered 3D virtual concert venue, 360 video footage shot in 6K, multiple viewpoints, interactive toys, and exclusive virtual merchandise.

About Muse:
Muse is Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme. Their last album, Simulation Theory, debuted at #1 and marked the band’s sixth straight album to debut in the U.K top spot. Their previous studio album, Drones, went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, the band’s second, in February 2016. Since forming in 1994, Muse have released eight studio albums, selling over 20 million albums worldwide. Widely recognized as one of the best live bands in the world, Muse have won numerous music awards including two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, five MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, eleven NME Awards and seven Q Awards, amongst others.

About Eagle Rock Entertainment
Eagle Rock Entertainment is the world-leading producer and distributor of music documentary and concert films. Founded in 1997, the multi-award-winning company releases over 50 productions a year and controls the distribution of over 2,000 hours of music programming.

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX Corporation, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX Corporation is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2020, there were 1,616 IMAX theatre systems (1,526 commercial multiplexes, 14 commercial destinations, 76 institutional) operating in 81 countries and territories. On October 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970.”

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About Pulse Films
Pulse Films is an award-winning, next generation studio encompassing the development, production, financing and distribution of content across all platforms and for audiences worldwide. Dedicated to creating moments of culture through storytelling, Pulse Films operates globally under the following divisions: Scripted, Non-Fiction and Commercials & Music Videos. Pulse Film is behind culturally defining and award winning music films which includes Beyoncé’s Emmy nominated and Peabody Award winning film LEMONADE, Nick Cave’s BAFTA nominated 20,000 DAYS ON EARTH, LCD Soundsystem’s SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS and London Film Festival hit RUDEBOY: THE STORY OF TROJAN RECORDS.

About Stage, Inc
Stage, Inc. is an entertainment technology company and creator of Stageverse, a mobile-first cross-platform network of virtual spaces for digital experiences at the intersection of entertainment, gaming and retail. Stageverse is in private beta for iOS and Android. Visit Stageverse.com for more details and to join the waitlist. Designed to be the most accessible destination for interactive, social, and immersive experiences, Stageverse will roll out to other devices in the coming months — including Oculus Quest VR Headsets and desktop.

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