Urbanized

DVD Extra: “Requiem for Cabrini-Green”

gary — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:45:08 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek of one of the extras on the Urbanized DVD, from our filming of the demolition of the final tower of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project.

The DVD and Blu-ray will be released February 14, pre-order them here. We’re also taking pre-orders for the last few limited-edition Design Trilogy Box Sets.

Last 250 Design Trilogy box sets on sale

gary — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:54:16 +0000

We’ve created a limited-edition box set of definitive editions of Helvetica, Objectified, and Urbanized (on DVD or Blu-ray disc) in a specially designed slipcover package, with a hardbound art book featuring photos and notes on the making of the three films, guest contributors, and more. Plus some extra surprise goodies. Each copy signed by director Gary Hustwit. Discs are Region 0 (world) and include extra content and English language subtitles. Trilogy Box Sets will ship March 16th.

We’re producing 1,000 copies of this box set, but most of those have already been committed to backers of our Kickstarter campaign last year. There are only 250 copies still available, and they’ll be on sale here February 3rd, starting at 12 noon EST.

Watch Urbanized Online, Now!

gary — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:14:32 +0000

Starting today, you can now watch Urbanized online while it’s still in theaters! If you’ve got iTunes and you’re in the US or Canada, you can watch it via iTunes as a premium rental. If you’re not in those countries, you can rent it directly from our website via Distrify. You can also embed the film in your website or blog and share it with folks you know.

I’ll be honest, watching a film on your computer isn’t exactly the ideal viewing experience. But realistically, we aren’t going to be able to do a special screening event in every one of your cities, and this way we can show the film out to everyone who wants to see it. Now. I know some of you have your computer hooked up to your television with a good sound system, or use Apple TV or other devices to watch streaming video on your home system. That’s awesome. But I would still recommend that if you can, please try to see the film in a proper cinema!

Cheers,
Gary

gary — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:29:22 +0000

Urbanized posits that city dwellers must not only forge an innovative self-reliance, they must imagine higher forms of living. The radical fluctuations of growth and decline happening in modern cities necessitate infinite innovation. Urbanized is an extraordinarily ambitious attempt to make sense of a world flowing into cities. This visually arresting film, like Hustwit’s past work, elegantly conveys the omnipresence of design in daily life. Essential viewing.

Joshua K. Leon, Metropolis

Theatrical update and new events

gary — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:39:07 +0000

Some updates on our theatrical tuns:

- The NYC cinema run at IFC Center has been extended another week, until November 17th.

- Only two more days to see Urbanized on the big screen in Chicago at the Siskel Film Center, and in San Francisco at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Both runs will close on November 10th.

- Urbanized will screen at the Ragtag Cinema in Columbia MO, starting this Friday November 11th, through the 17th.

- Our Montreal theatrical run at Cinéma du Parc is November 19th to 25th.

Cheers!

gary — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:44:27 +0000

A fascinating, idea-packed new documentary. Even viewers with deep knowledge of modern urban planning are likely to learn something from the carefully selected images and thoughtful interviews. It is worth venturing out of your room, climbing on your bike or boarding a low-emissions bus and fighting your way through a crowd to see.

A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Urbanized cinema run expands to Chicago and San Francisco

gary — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:22:09 +0000

As Urbanized continues its run at NYC’s IFC Center, the film is also opening in theaters in two more cities this weekend, Chicago and San Francisco, for one-week runs. Also both theaters are showing special commemorative screenings of Helvetica and Objectified. See the whole trilogy on the big screen!

November 4-10
Chicago IL, USA
Gene Siskel Film Center
A week of screenings at the Siskel Center! With special screenings of Helvetica and Objectified.
Tickets on sale now.

November 4-10
San Francisco CA, USA
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
A week of screenings at the YBCA! With special screenings of Helvetica and Objectified.
Tickets on sale now.

gary — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:14:30 +0000

L to R: Bruce Katz, Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Director; Shaun Donovan, US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Derek Douglas, Special Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs; and filmmaker Gary Hustwit discuss Urbanized after a screening in Washington DC this week.

Urbanized NYC Cinema Run Starts Today

gary — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:53:10 +0000

If you’re in New York, come on down to the IFC Center for our opening weekend screenings. Gary Hustwit and special guests from the film will answer questions after the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening shows at 6:15pm and 8:15pm. Tickets available now. Please spread the word!

Read reviews of Urbanized in The New York Times, The Village Voice, and Time Out New York.

2nd Washington DC show added!

gary — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:44:31 +0000

Our DC preview screening has been sold out for a week, and demand has been high for a second screening, so here it is:

October 31
Washington DC, USA
E-Street Cinema
Special screening with director Gary Hustwit, in association with AIGA DC and IDSA Mid Atlantic.
9pm screening added!
Tickets available now.