‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+.
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports.
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On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports.
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The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after.
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Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split,
it "very much darkened the perception of
the film" when it was originally released.
But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on
'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated
to allow the re-release of his own film.
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Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well.
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AI tools will be used to remaster audio.
Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.".
The two projects support
and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.'
, Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.'
, Peter Jackson, via statement.
Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly
helpful and gracious while I made
'Get Back' and it’s only right that
his original movie has the last
word...looking and sounding
far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement
'Inside Out 2' just hit a major box office milestone and made history! The Pixar and Disney film has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in record time for an animated film after playing a major role in reviving the summer box office. The movie achieved the feat on Sunday, its 19th day in release. That's faster than any animated film in history.
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Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan.
Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan.
Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
From that point on, Gov. DeSantis seemed to do whatever he could to make it difficult for Disney to operate and expand in Florida.
But the two parties have finally reached an agreement to end their feud, Reuters reports. .
The Walt Disney World Resort will
be allowed to continue development in
the Orlando area for the next 15 years.
The company said it would shell
out at least $8 billion over 10 years, .
and $17 billion over the next 10 to 20 years. .
Disney will also grow its affordable housing
initiative and make sure that at least half of its spending for the project goes to Florida businesses.
Additionally, the company will
be allowed to build another theme park,
add more retail and office spaces...
and expand its hotel rooms by about 14,000.
Disney President Jeff Vahle issued a statement.
This new development agreement
paves the way for us to invest billions
of dollars in Walt Disney World Resort, , Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement .
... supporting the growth of this global
destination, fueling the Florida economy, and
allowing us to deliver even more memorable
and extraordinary experiences for our guests, Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement
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The debut of 'The Acolyte' brought in big numbers for Disney+. The streamer says that the 'Star Wars' series recorded the best opening for a show on Disney+ so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views worldwide over five days. 'The Acolyte' fell somewhat shy of the premiere of fellow 'Star Wars' series 'Ahsoka,' which drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023.
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Disney is making a splash and dropping the first trailer for 'Moana 2!' Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are back in action for the sequel film which centers on Moana voiced by Cravalho heading out on an unexpected adventure in long-lost waters after receiving a call from her trailblazing ancestors. Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui.
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Marvel is resurrecting Vision once again for his own TV series. The character will be at the center of the studio's first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+. Terry Matalas of 'Star Trek: Picard' is set to be the showrunner. A writer's room for the series opened this week. Paul Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the Disney+ series 'WandaVision.' (As well as the voice work he did on the three 'Iron Man' movies.)
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The Beatles Biopics , Have Reportedly Been Cast.
In February, it was revealed that director
Sam Mendes is working on four Beatles biopics. .
I’m honored to be telling the story of
the greatest rock band of all time, and
excited to challenge the notion of
what constitutes a trip to the movies, Sam Mendes, via statement.
Each movie is slated to premiere in 2027.
According to Stereogum, there are unconfirmed reports that the films have been cast.
ScreenRant reports that John Lennon
will be played by Harris Dickinson.
ScreenRant reports that John Lennon
will be played by Harris Dickinson.
Paul McCartney will reportedly
be played by Paul Mescal.
Paul McCartney will reportedly
be played by Paul Mescal.
Charlie Rowe is said to be
portraying George Harrison.
Charlie Rowe is said to be
portraying George Harrison.
Barry Keoghan will reportedly be Ringo Starr.
Barry Keoghan will reportedly be Ringo Starr.
All four of the actors range in age from
27 to 31, which is close to the same ages the Beatles were when they broke up, Stereogum reports
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John Lennon’s ‘Help!’ Guitar , Auctioned for Nearly $2.9 Million.
Lennon's Framus 12-string
Hootenanny acoustic guitar has been
sold by Julien's Auctions for $2,857,500.
According to 'Rolling Stone,'
that is "a new record for the
highest-selling guitar at auction
in the Beatles‘ history.".
Lennon's Gibson J160E, which was sold for
$2.4 million in 2015, previously held the record.
We are absolutely thrilled and
honored to have set a new world
record with the sale of John
Lennon’s lost Hootenanny guitar, David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
This guitar is not only a piece of
music history but a symbol of
John Lennon’s enduring legacy. , David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
Today’s unprecedented sale is
a testament to the timeless
appeal and reverence of the
Beatles’ music and John Lennon, David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
The Hootenanny acoustic guitar was played by both Lennon and George Harrison while making 'Help!' and 'Rubber Soul.'.
It later fell into the hands of Scottish singer-songwriter Gordon Waller who
gifted it to one of his road managers.
50 years later, the guitar was found in
an attic in Britain, and the original guitar
case was rescued from the trash.
Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, referred
to the discovery as "the greatest find of a Beatles guitar
since Paul McCartney’s lost 1961 Höfner bass guitar." .
Finding this remarkable instrument
is like finding a lost Rembrandt or
Picasso, and it still looks and plays like
a dream after having been preserved
in an attic for more than 50 years. , Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
To awaken this sleeping
beauty is a sacred honor, Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, via statement
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