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''Whitney'' was released in cinemas in the United States, United Kingdom and [[Ireland]] on 6 July 2018, by (UK) Altitude and (US) Roadside Attractions. It was released in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] on 26 July 2018.<ref>[https://www.whitneyhouston.com/roadside-attractions-miramax-release-whitney-highly-anticipated-documentary-film-whitney-houston-u-s-july-6-2018/ ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS AND MIRAMAX TO RELEASE WHITNEY], IN THE U.S. ON JULY 6, 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.altitudefilment.com/film/sales/36 WHITNEY - Altitude Films] - UK - Altitude - 6th July 2018, USA - Roadside Attractions - 6th July 2018, Australia/New Zealand - 26th July 2018</ref> |
''Whitney'' was released in cinemas in the United States, United Kingdom and [[Ireland]] on 6 July 2018, by (UK) Altitude and (US) Roadside Attractions. It was released in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] on 26 July 2018.<ref>[https://www.whitneyhouston.com/roadside-attractions-miramax-release-whitney-highly-anticipated-documentary-film-whitney-houston-u-s-july-6-2018/ ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS AND MIRAMAX TO RELEASE WHITNEY], IN THE U.S. ON JULY 6, 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.altitudefilment.com/film/sales/36 WHITNEY - Altitude Films] - UK - Altitude - 6th July 2018, USA - Roadside Attractions - 6th July 2018, Australia/New Zealand - 26th July 2018</ref> |
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The world premiere for the film was on the 16 May 2018 at the Cannes Film Festival.<ref>[https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/films/whitney Whitney] - Cannes Film Festival.</ref><ref>[https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/whitney-review-cannes-whitney-houston-1202812198/amp/ 'Whitney': The Soaring Life and Haunting Death of Whitney Houston] - Variety</ref> |
The world premiere for the film was on the 16 May 2018 at the Cannes Film Festival.<ref>[https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/films/whitney Whitney] - Cannes Film Festival.</ref><ref>[https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/whitney-review-cannes-whitney-houston-1202812198/amp/ 'Whitney': The Soaring Life and Haunting Death of Whitney Houston] - Variety</ref> |
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Screenings also took place at the [[Edinburgh International Film Festival|Edinburgh]] and [[Sydney Film Festival]]’s.<ref>[https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/2018/whitney Edinburgh International Film Festival] Whitney Premiere</ref><ref>https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/whitney Whitney] - Sydney Film Festival</ref> |
Screenings also took place at the [[Edinburgh International Film Festival|Edinburgh]] and [[Sydney Film Festival]]’s.<ref>[https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/2018/whitney Edinburgh International Film Festival] Whitney Premiere</ref><ref>https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/whitney Whitney] - Sydney Film Festival</ref> |
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It was released in [[widescreen]] by [[digital distribution|digital download]] on 2 October and [[DVD]]/[[Blu-ray]] on 16 October 2018.<ref>[https://www.whitneyhouston.com/news/whitney-documentary-to-be-released-digitally-on-dvd-blu-ray-october-2018/ WHITNEY’ Documentary] - To Be Released Digitally & On DVD/Blu-ray October 2018</ref><ref name="Fulwell73" /> The DVD and Blu-ray releases include audio commentary from director Kevin Macdonald.<ref>[https://www.entertainment-focus.com/film-section/film-reviews/dvd-blu-ray/whitney-blu-ray-review/ Whitney Blu-ray review]</ref> |
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The film debuted at #1 on 4 November 2018, staying at that position for two weeks on the UK [[Official Charts Company|Official Music Video Chart]], based on sales of DVDs and other physical formats.<ref>[https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/music-video-chart/20181104/13/ Official Music Video Chart] Top 50 | 4 November 2018 – 10 November 2018</ref> |
The film debuted at #1 on 4 November 2018, staying at that position for two weeks on the UK [[Official Charts Company|Official Music Video Chart]], based on sales of DVDs and other physical formats.<ref>[https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/music-video-chart/20181104/13/ Official Music Video Chart] Top 50 | 4 November 2018 – 10 November 2018</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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Directed by | Kevin Macdonald |
Written by | Kevin Macdonald |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Nelson Hume |
Edited by | Sam Rice-Edwards |
Music by | Adam Wiltzie |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
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Language | English |
Box office | $4.7 million[1] |
Whitney is a 2018 documentary film about the American singer and actress Whitney Houston. The film is a joint British-American venture produced by Altitude Film Distribution, with Roadside Attractions, Altitude Film Entertainment (UK) and Miramax serving as distributors.[2] Directed by Kevin Macdonald, and produced by Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn and Lisa Erspamer. Whitney was screened out of competition at the world premiere as part of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May 2018 with a cinema release on 6 July 2018.[3][4][5][6]
The film was also released on home media were it debuted at #1 on the UK Official Music Video Chart.[7] In December 2018, Whitney was nominated at the 61st Grammy Awards for Best Music Film.[8]
Premise
A look at the life and career of Whitney Houston, who broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history and became the only artist to have seven consecutive U.S. number one singles. Friends, family and colleagues talk about her lifestyle both in front of and behind the cameras, in a life marred with scandals, struggles and eventual tragedy with her death at the age of 48.
Release
Whitney was released in cinemas in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland on 6 July 2018, by (UK) Altitude and (US) Roadside Attractions. It was released in Australia and New Zealand on 26 July 2018.[9][10] The world premiere for the film was on the 16 May 2018 at the Cannes Film Festival.[11][12] Screenings also took place at the Edinburgh and Sydney Film Festival’s.[13][14] On 3 July 2018, the British Board of Film Classification announced that the film would receive a 15 certificate rating.[15]
Home media
It was released in widescreen by digital download on 2 October and DVD/Blu-ray on 16 October 2018.[16][17] The DVD and Blu-ray releases include audio commentary from director Kevin Macdonald.[18] The film debuted at #1 on 4 November 2018, staying at that position for two weeks on the UK Official Music Video Chart, based on sales of DVDs and other physical formats.[19]
Reception
Box office
Whitney began its release on 6 July 2018. During its opening weekend it grossed $1.3 million from 452 theaters, finishing 11th at the box office. 65% of its audience was female, with 35% being between the age of 25-49.[20]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 87% based on 134 reviews, and an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Whitney shifts from soaring highs to heartbreaking lows with palpable emotion and grace befitting its singular subject."[21] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[22] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[20] Terri White for Empire gave it 4/5, calling it: "A sobering, haunting but completely fresh look at Whitney’s life and death that will reframe everything you think you know about the singer."[23]
Awards and nominations
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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61st Grammy Awards | 10 February 2019 | Best Music Film | Whitney | Nominated | [24] |
Detroit Film Critics Society | 3 December 2018 | Best Documentary | Whitney | Nominated | [25] |
Edinburgh Film Festival | 28 June 2018 | Best Documentary Feature Film | Whitney | Nominated | [26] |
Critics' Circle Film Awards | 20 January 2019 | Documentary of the Year | Whitney | Nominated | [27] |
Charts and certifications
Charts
Charts (2018) | Peak position |
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Irish Music DVD Chart (IRMA) | 3 | [28] |
UK Official Music Video Chart (OCC) | 1 | [29] |
See also
References
- ^ "Whitney (2018)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ WHITNEY - Altitude
- ^ WHITNEY - Festival de Cannes
- ^ Rooney, David (16 May 2018). "'Whitney': Film Review Cannes 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ Miller, Julie (16 May 2018). "Whitney Houston's Dark Family Secret Uncovered in New Documentary". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ WHITNEY - Altitude
- ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 | 4 November 2018 – 10 November 2018
- ^ "2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List". Grammy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS AND MIRAMAX TO RELEASE WHITNEY, IN THE U.S. ON JULY 6, 2018
- ^ WHITNEY - Altitude Films - UK - Altitude - 6th July 2018, USA - Roadside Attractions - 6th July 2018, Australia/New Zealand - 26th July 2018
- ^ Whitney - Cannes Film Festival.
- ^ 'Whitney': The Soaring Life and Haunting Death of Whitney Houston - Variety
- ^ Edinburgh International Film Festival Whitney Premiere
- ^ https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/whitney Whitney] - Sydney Film Festival
- ^ Whitney (2018) - British Board of Film Classification
- ^ WHITNEY’ Documentary - To Be Released Digitally & On DVD/Blu-ray October 2018
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Whitney Blu-ray review
- ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 | 4 November 2018 – 10 November 2018
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (8 July 2018). "'Ant-Man And The Wasp' Shrinks A Tick To $76M+ Opening, But Still 34% Bigger Than Original – Early Sunday Read". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Whitney (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Whitney Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ Whitney Review Empire online
- ^ "2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List". Grammy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ The 2018 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards - BEST DOCUMENTARY
- ^ Award Winners | 72nd Edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival
- ^ THE FAVOURITE LEADS NOMINEES FOR CC FILM AWARDS - 18 December 2018
- ^ Irish Recorded Music Association - Press CHARTS, then Music DVD, scroll to - 16 November 2018
- ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 - 4 November 2018 – 10 November 2018