While Steven Soderbergh’s Behind The Candelabra will debut on TV in the US (HBO to be precise), in other countries it’s heading for cinemas. In the UK it’ll hit screens on June 7th, and now a trailer for the British release has been released.

Unlike the HBO promos, this one concentrates more of Matt Damon, who plays Scott Thorson in the film, who becomes legendary pianist Liberace’s much younger lover.

Here’s the official UK synopsis: ‘Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was LIBERACE – infamous pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship and extravagance, he lit up every stage he performed on, as bright as his candelabras and with a unique flair that gained him millions of devoted fans across the globe.

‘In the summer of 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into Liberace’s dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. To the outside world Scott was an employee, at most a friend, but behind closed doors his life with Liberace was an intense rollercoaster of hedonistic fun, flamboyance and excess.

‘Starring Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA tells the fascinating true story of their glamorous life together and their tempestuous relationship — from the glitz and glamour of the early days in Las Vegas to their very bitter and public break-up.’

Behind The Candelabra, Steven Soderbergh’s Liberace biopic starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, arrives on HBO in the US at the end of May, with cinema releases shortly afterwards in other parts of the world (it comes to the UK on June 7th).

HBO has now started airing a ‘making of…’ documentary, which has popped up online, and you can watch it above.

The film details Liberace’s (Douglas) relationship with his younger lover, Scotty Thorson (Damon), which saw Liberace publicly saying he was straight, while having his toyboy at home. Things went sour when they broke up and Scott sued the glamorous pianist for alimony.

There’s a lot of interest in Behind The Candelabra – and with good reason. Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh directs, with Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as his young lover, Scott Thorson. How wouldn’t want to watch that?

Now HBO has released a tease for the TV movie. Sadly it doesn’t feature any footage from the film, instead merely letting us know this movie about ‘The Secret Life Of Liberace’ is coming.

Hopefully we’ll get to see a lot more soon. The film is due to debut on HBO in the US in May, and will hopefully arrive in the UK soon afterwards.

If you fancy learning a bit more about the film, including what Matt Damon and Steven Soderbergh had to say about it at a recent press event, click here.

Here’s the official synopsis: ‘Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras, he was a world renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. BEHIND THE CANDELABRA takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship — from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.’