Utopia is set to release — in conjunction with Portobello Electric — a remastered version of 2009’s “Anvil! The Story of Anvil”This fall in theatres and digitally later this year.
Sacha Gervasi (ex-Anvil roadie) is the director. “Anvil! The Story of Anvil”Steve is the guitarist “Lips”Robb Reiner and Kudlow, drummer of Canadian heavy metal band Heavy Metal Canada, were the founding members. Their 1982 album was also recorded by them. “Metal on Metal.” The documentary features appearances by Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Motorhead’s Lemmy, Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Slayer’s Tom Araya.
The re-release celebrates the documentary’s 13-year anniversary, and includes an epilogue interview with Gervasi and Anvil’s Kudlow and Reiner, moderated by former MTV host Matt Pinfield.
“If you’d told me all those years ago at Sundance, when we had no buyers, that this movie would be released into theatres for the second time 13 years later I never would have believed you, but here we are. It truly is a miracle.” Gervasi said. “This is all thanks to Robert and his extraordinary team at Utopia. They’re brilliant to work with because they’re filmmakers themselves, and their support and passion are unmatched. All Anvil and I can say is thank you!”
The public screening will be at the Saban Theatre, Los Angeles, Sept. 22, in collaboration with Beyond Fest. The event will include a live performance by Anvil; special appearances by several other musical guests; and a Q&A session with Kudlow, Reiner, producer Rebecca Yeldham and Gervasi.
The film was produced and directed by Yeldham, with executive production by Gervasi and Rick Krim. Danielle DiGiacomo was responsible for Utopia, and Jeff Springer was representing the Anvil. Gervasi is represented in the United States by CAA, Kaplan / Perrone Entertainment, and Lichter Grossman.