Over 20 years ago, the world was taken by storm by yet another creative music video bypop duoDaft Punk. In anime style, the video promoted the group’s single “One More Time,” which went on to become one of Daft Punk’s most famous songs. At the time, however, most people had no idea that the music videowas actually a small fraction of a visual companionthat Daft Punk set up with Japanese directorKazuhisa Takenouchito promote their new albumDiscovery. This year, Daft Punk andanime fanswill have the chance to experienceInterstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystemin cinemas. The movie will be exhibited across the world in a 4K remastered version, and tickets are already rolling out for a one-night only December 12 screening. A new trailer was also unveiled to promote the event, and you’re able to check it out on this article.
When they say “across the world,” it really feels likeDaft Punk isn’t messing around.Interstella 5555is so far listed for screenings in more than 800 movie theaters in more than 40 countries — Australia, Argentina, Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand and Guatemala are just a few that have been listed on the official website set up for the event. The release was made possible through a partnership with Trafalgar Releasing.
Daft Punk also announced that theInterstella 5555celebration won’t stop there. On December 13 — one day after the special screening — the duo is releasing a limited physical edition of theDiscovery: INTERSTELLA 5555 Editionalbum.Daft Punk fansand collectors will be glad to know that the edition includes the original Japanese edition artwork, stickers and Daft Club card. The Daft Club was created by the duo in 2001, also to promote their album. The new version of the album will come in three editions: the 5555 gold vinyl, 5555 numbered CDs, and 25,000 black vinyl. A limited-edition plushie of The Crescendolls (the band in the movie) has also been announced.
What Is The Daft Punk Movie ‘Interstella 5555’ About?
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystemcenters around the pop band The Crescendolls, blue-skinned musical alien beings that get abducted so that their songs can be played on other planets. The twist is,they are abducted by a record producer from Earth, who sees their potential and decides to profit off their music. The producer erases their memory and disguises them as humans to play at concerts. It was written by Daft Punk andCédric Hervet(Electroma).
“One More Time” was the most successful track ofDiscovery, and the studio album ended up becoming one of the most influential releases in the world of pop music. To this day,Discoveryis still regarded asone of the greatest albums of all timeand its marketing strategy withthe visual companionis still considered a reference.
Interstella 5555will be screened across the world on December 12. You can find your local screeningon the movie’s website.
