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My Chemical Romance releases 'Prelude to the End' short film with Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers

The animated film, directed by Lauren Tsai, features an all-star voice cast and will screen at the band's final Hollywood Bowl shows.

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What to know

  • My Chemical Romance released an animated short film titled "Prelude to the End" featuring an all-star voice cast including Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Hideo Kojima, and John C. McGinley.
  • The film, directed by visual artist Lauren Tsai, incorporates the Black Parade track "The End" and will screen at the band's final two Hollywood Bowl performances on October 30-31.
  • The project represents a creative collaboration between MCR and Tsai, who has been a longtime fan and has previously directed music videos for other artists.

“It has been an honor for him to find inspiration in a world that I've created, in the same way I have always admired the worlds that he has built throughout his career.”

Lauren Tsai, Visual artist and director · Consequence ↗

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My Chemical Romance releases 'Prelude to the End' short film with Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers
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    Lauren Tsai reflects on MCR collaboration as full-circle creative moment

    Tsai, who grew up making animated fan videos for My Chemical Romance songs, described the project as fulfilling a lifelong admiration for the band's creative legacy.

    “It was an absolute dream to work on this project for The Black Parade and The Dying World. I deeply respect MCR and Gerard's creative legacy.”
    — Lauren Tsai

    • Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and more star in My Chemical Romance's short film 'Prelude To The End' https://www. nme.com/news/music/billie-eili sh-phoebe-bridgers-my-chemical-romances-short-film-prelude-to-the-end-3974702?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into NME @ nme-NMEMagazine

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    Film to screen at Hollywood Bowl shows October 30-31

    The short film will premiere at My Chemical Romance's final two nights of their five-night Hollywood Bowl residency, part of the ongoing Black Parade 20th anniversary tour.

    1. 2 outlets Phoebe Bridgers and Billie Eilish Are in My Chemical Romance’s New Short Film

      first by Pitchfork, 14d ago · also Consequence

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    • Watch My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai's Otherworldly Short Film Featuring Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers https://www. rollingstone.com/music/music-n ews/my-chemical-romance-short-film-billie-eilish-phoebe-bridgers-1235650256/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Music News @ music-news-RollingStone

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  3. background

    My Chemical Romance release 'Prelude to the End' short film — The band released an animated short film directed by visual artist Lauren Tsai featuring voice performances by Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Hideo Kojima, and John C. McGinley. The film incorporates the Black Parade track "The End" and follows protagonist Astrid through a surreal boarding school setting.

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