Hot Tub Cinema

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Hot Tub Cinema is a cinematic experience created in 2012. [1]

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Overview

Created by Asher Charman, [1] the events combine popular films with hot tubs, often in unusual spaces such as rooftops, old factories or abandoned train stations (such as the former Shoreditch tube station, London). [2] In addition to watching a film, cinema-goers have the opportunity to celebrate after the film with a VJ-led party.

In addition to shows in London, Hot Tub Cinema events have been held in New York City, [3] Ibiza, [4] and in several cities around the UK. [5]

Notable screenings

In addition to regular shows, Hot Tub Cinema has also been involved in several film & TV launches, such as a one-off launch screening Spring Breakers which included an appearance from the writer/director Harmony Korine. Held in an abandoned fire station in South London, in addition to the film and afterparty guests could experience recreations of iconic scenes throughout the venue. [6]

They also created an event for a DVD launch of The Walking Dead , which included (real) roast squirrel and a tub full of blood and limbs. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lovely bubbly: take a dip at the Hot Tub Cinema". The Evening Standard. 3 December 2012.
  2. "Hot Tub Cinema goes underground". Time Out Blog. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. "Hot Tub Cinema series makes a splash in Brooklyn". New York Post. 9 May 2014.
  4. "NEWS - Hot Tub Cinema Party at Ibiza Rocks". Ibiza Spotlight.
  5. "Prepare for the sequel: Hot tub cinema is coming back to Bristol". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Spring Breakers - Hot Tub Cinema preview with director Harmony Korine. YouTube .
  7. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.582125798510345.1073741826.161577853898477&type=3 [ user-generated source ]