Sony Pictures Invites You To The Global Premiere Movie Webcast From London Of One Direction: This Is Us

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US

One Direction: This Is Us invites One Direction fans to tune in to the global live movie premiere webcast live from London on Tuesday, August 20^th at 9:00am Los Angeles Time / 12:00pm New York Time.

US URL
yahoo.com/1d

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Talent Scheduled to Attend:
James Corden
Dermot O'Leary
Little Mix
McFly
JLS
Diana Vickers
Amelia Lily
Conor Maynard
Loveable Rogues
Jose Mourinho
Clive Owen

See the movie in theaters nationwide on August 30, 2013!

This film has been rated PG by the MPAA for the following reason: mild language.

"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

Directed by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) and produced by Simon Cowell, Adam Milano, Spurlock and Ben Winston.

To learn more about the film and explore the exciting digital engagement campaigns, please visit www.1DThisIsUs-Movie.com. Also be sure to follow @1DThisIsUs on Twitter for exclusive updates about the movie and join in on the conversation using #1DThisIsUs.

About One Direction
One Direction - Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - were discovered by Simon Cowell on the U.K.'s "The X Factor" in 2010. The band quickly gained a following to become one of the competition's all-time most popular acts, finishing in the final three and garnering a gigantic and loyal fanbase along the way. In March 2012, One Direction's debut album, "Up All Night," made U.S. history, as it was the first time a U.K. group's debut album entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. The band has sold over 30 million records worldwide. In November 2012, One Direction released their sophomore album, "Take Me Home," which includes the No. 1 single, "Live While We're Young," and are currently on a sold-out world tour. One Direction's 3D motion picture film This is Us is in theaters nationwide on August 30th and features the new hit single "Best Song Ever."

About Sony Pictures:
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Syco Entertainment:
Syco Entertainment is a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music and is one of the world's leading global music, film and television production companies responsible for some of the world's most successful global TV and music franchises including The X Factor and Got Talent. Syco Entertainment is also the world most successful producer of international talent. Syco Music is the record label home for such diverse international recording artists as Labrinth, One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, Little Mix, and Il Divo as well as other artists discovered through Syco TV series' including Tate Stevens, Emblem3, Fifth Harmony, James Arthur, Ella Henderson, Loveable Rogues and Rebecca Ferguson. Artists discovered by The X Factor format have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 110 number ones, 270 top 10, and 501 top 50 releases. Syco's television assets include the global franchises The X Factor and Got Talent. The X Factor was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia. Local versions of The X Factor are produced in more than 41 territories and the US version of The X Factor airs in over 166 countries. In 2012 Got Talent became the world's biggest selling TV format and is now commissioned in 52 countries as a local format. The US version, America's Got Talent, is NBC's leading summer entertainment format and additionally airs in 152 countries. In 2012 Syco TV formats were responsible for more than 2,000 hours of original television worldwide - equivalent to nearly three months of television viewing. The X Factor is now watched by more than half a billion people around the world.

In 2013 Syco continues to capitalize on the ongoing success of its established global hit TV formats and a number of new projects including new TV series Food Glorious Food and two films - One Direction's 3D movie with Sony Pictures and 'One Chance', a film based on the success story of Britain's Got Talent's first winner, Paul Potts, in association with the Weinstein Company. Syco Entertainment also recently announced its new partnership with You Tube; "The You Generation" channel -- The world's first global talent discovery channel which spans across 26 countries.

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