The music icon reflects on his life and early days of his career ahead of his final North American concert.
From his hit-making, chart-topping, whirlwind touring career to his present-day collaborations and mentorships, Sir Elton John is (somehow) still standing. He’s not stopping any time soon — just this week, he was named Time’s 2024 Icon of the Year, 55 years since his debut album, “Empty Sky” — but he is taking a moment to pause and reflect with the new acclaimed documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late,” coming to Disney+ this Friday, Dec. 13. Preparing for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner walks viewers through the highs and lows of his remarkable career, which changed rock with every feathered and bespectacled spectacle. After a limited theatrical run in the United States and across the pond, the Disney original documentary comes to Disney+ on Friday,...
From his hit-making, chart-topping, whirlwind touring career to his present-day collaborations and mentorships, Sir Elton John is (somehow) still standing. He’s not stopping any time soon — just this week, he was named Time’s 2024 Icon of the Year, 55 years since his debut album, “Empty Sky” — but he is taking a moment to pause and reflect with the new acclaimed documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late,” coming to Disney+ this Friday, Dec. 13. Preparing for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner walks viewers through the highs and lows of his remarkable career, which changed rock with every feathered and bespectacled spectacle. After a limited theatrical run in the United States and across the pond, the Disney original documentary comes to Disney+ on Friday,...
- 12/13/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Celebrity documentaries are commanding lofty price tags at the moment, even though “star power” itself seems to be losing its sizzle.
The facts are nasty: Superstar endorsements carried zero clout in the presidential elections. Further, studios have lost their zeal for the once pivotal pre-opening star interview circuit. Superstar vehicles like Wolfs (George Clooney and Brad Pitt) drifted before audiences with limited exposure to blurbdom. Sequel numbers carry greater weight than festival fervor.
Defying this algorithmic blur, Apple TV still felt its Billie Eilish caper was worth $27 million, and Disney forked out $32 million for Elton John: Never Too Late. Disney also paid handsomely for a new/old doc titled Beatles ’64 from Paul McCartney, premiering this week. Could Taylor Swift be far behind?
Intriguingly, audiences still register an appetite for docs about past legends like Humphrey Bogart as well as semi-present ones like Bob Dylan — even litigating about their validity.
The facts are nasty: Superstar endorsements carried zero clout in the presidential elections. Further, studios have lost their zeal for the once pivotal pre-opening star interview circuit. Superstar vehicles like Wolfs (George Clooney and Brad Pitt) drifted before audiences with limited exposure to blurbdom. Sequel numbers carry greater weight than festival fervor.
Defying this algorithmic blur, Apple TV still felt its Billie Eilish caper was worth $27 million, and Disney forked out $32 million for Elton John: Never Too Late. Disney also paid handsomely for a new/old doc titled Beatles ’64 from Paul McCartney, premiering this week. Could Taylor Swift be far behind?
Intriguingly, audiences still register an appetite for docs about past legends like Humphrey Bogart as well as semi-present ones like Bob Dylan — even litigating about their validity.
- 12/12/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
“Civil War,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez” and “Furiosa” have been nominated for Best Edited Feature Film (Drama) by the American Cinema Editors, which announced the nominees for the 75th annual Ace Eddie Awards on Wednesday.
The contenders for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) are “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Real Pain,” “The Substance” and “Wicked.” Both “Anora” and “The Substance” were edited or co-edited by their directors, Sean Baker and Coralie Fargeat.
In the drama category, the most surprising omission is “The Brutalist,” the epic drama which was passed over in favor of spring and summer action pictures “Civil War” and “Furiosa.” Also missing from the final cut was award hopefuls such as “Gladiator II,” “September 5,” “Nosferatu,” and “Nickel Boys.” Nominated editors Margaret Sixel (“Furiosa”) and Joe Walker (“Dune: Part Two”) both won Oscars for their work in the previous franchise installments (“Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Dune.”)
The Ace...
The contenders for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) are “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Real Pain,” “The Substance” and “Wicked.” Both “Anora” and “The Substance” were edited or co-edited by their directors, Sean Baker and Coralie Fargeat.
In the drama category, the most surprising omission is “The Brutalist,” the epic drama which was passed over in favor of spring and summer action pictures “Civil War” and “Furiosa.” Also missing from the final cut was award hopefuls such as “Gladiator II,” “September 5,” “Nosferatu,” and “Nickel Boys.” Nominated editors Margaret Sixel (“Furiosa”) and Joe Walker (“Dune: Part Two”) both won Oscars for their work in the previous franchise installments (“Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Dune.”)
The Ace...
- 12/11/2024
- by Joe McGovern
- The Wrap
Civil War, The Substance, Flow and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story are among the feature nominees announced by American Cinema Editors (Ace) on Wednesday.
Winners will be announced at the 75th Annual Ace Eddie Awards on January 18 in Los Angeles.
As previously announced, Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, and Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch will receive career achievement awards.
The full list of feature nominees and select television nominees appears below:
Best Edited Feature Film
Civil War
Jake Roberts, Ace
Conclave
Nick Emerson
Dune: Part Two
Joe Walker,...
Winners will be announced at the 75th Annual Ace Eddie Awards on January 18 in Los Angeles.
As previously announced, Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, and Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch will receive career achievement awards.
The full list of feature nominees and select television nominees appears below:
Best Edited Feature Film
Civil War
Jake Roberts, Ace
Conclave
Nick Emerson
Dune: Part Two
Joe Walker,...
- 12/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
(L-r) George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lenon, and Paul Mccartney arriving at JFK airport in Beatles 64′. Photo Courtesy of Apple Corps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The Beatles left an indelible mark on both music and television, shaping culture in ways that still resonate today. Their arrival in the United States in February 1964 sparked what became known as “Beatlemania,” a movement that not only redefined the music world but also influenced the broader cultural landscape. The documentary Beatles ’64 offers a fascinating glimpse into this groundbreaking era. Featuring rarely-seen archival footage and heartfelt interviews, the film dives deep into the band’s ascent to superstardom. It covers their electrifying first visit to America, the hysteria they inspired, and the unique bond shared by the four young men who captivated millions. Paul McCartney recalled this incredible time with vivid detail, reflecting on the band’s unforgettable appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
- 12/6/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Restoration of ‘Beatles ’64’ Brings the Most Iconic Moment in Rock ‘n’ Roll History Back to Life
In February 1964, as America was still reeling from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, The Beatles arrived in the U.S. for the first time and took the country by storm. Their debut appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” drew more than 73 million viewers, and they created a media frenzy everywhere they went, a situation playfully recreated in Richard Lester‘s classic musical comedy “A Hard Day’s Night,” which went into production right after The Beatles returned to England after their two week trip.
Before Lester’s film, however, legendary documentarians Albert and David Maysles — then at the beginning of their careers — documented the Beatles’ U.S. sojourn in footage that has barely been seen since it was shot due to a variety of clearance issues (not to mention the fact that United Artists didn’t really want the material in general release where it could dilute the appeal...
Before Lester’s film, however, legendary documentarians Albert and David Maysles — then at the beginning of their careers — documented the Beatles’ U.S. sojourn in footage that has barely been seen since it was shot due to a variety of clearance issues (not to mention the fact that United Artists didn’t really want the material in general release where it could dilute the appeal...
- 12/5/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Beatlemania is once again sweeping the country. Well, sweeping Disney+ anyway, thanks to an intimate new documentary, “Beatles ’64.” Directed by Emmy nominee David Tedeschi and produced by Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, the film features footage from the 1964 TV documentary “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the USA,” new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and archival contributions of John Lennon and George Harrison. It chronicles the days before and after the Fab Four’s first trip to America, including their appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” It’s a defining moment in popular culture, one that changed not just the Beatles’ trajectory, but the course of music history forever.
Now, you might be thinking to yourself: How many Beatles films and documentaries can one culture produce? How many is too many? At this juncture, it appears to be impossible to say. We don’t seem to have reached the saturation point yet,...
Now, you might be thinking to yourself: How many Beatles films and documentaries can one culture produce? How many is too many? At this juncture, it appears to be impossible to say. We don’t seem to have reached the saturation point yet,...
- 11/30/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
This documentary takes you behind-the-scenes on the Fab Four’s first trip to America.
It is one of the fundamental moments in pop culture history and one of the defining events of an era. In February 1964, the British band known as The Beatles made its way to the United States for the first time jump starting a phenomenon that continues to this day. In the new documentary “Beatles '64” from Disney+ you get to witness never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of the Fab Four on their first-ever visit to the States. You can stream the documentary beginning on Friday, Nov. 29 only with a subscription to Disney+.
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It is one of the fundamental moments in pop culture history and one of the defining events of an era. In February 1964, the British band known as The Beatles made its way to the United States for the first time jump starting a phenomenon that continues to this day. In the new documentary “Beatles '64” from Disney+ you get to witness never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of the Fab Four on their first-ever visit to the States. You can stream the documentary beginning on Friday, Nov. 29 only with a subscription to Disney+.
How to watch ‘Beatles ‘64’ When: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 TV: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+. Sign Up Now $9.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for just $16.99 a month ($14 savings).
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- 11/29/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
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Six decades ago, America got introduced to a new band known as The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. “It was like being in the eye of a hurricane,” John Lennon says of Beatlemania in the new music documentary Beatles ’64. “It was happening to us, but it was hard to see.”
Now streaming on Disney+, Beatles ’64 is produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by David Tedeschi,...
Six decades ago, America got introduced to a new band known as The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. “It was like being in the eye of a hurricane,” John Lennon says of Beatlemania in the new music documentary Beatles ’64. “It was happening to us, but it was hard to see.”
Now streaming on Disney+, Beatles ’64 is produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by David Tedeschi,...
- 11/29/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
“Beatles ’64” is here.
The documentary, which just debuted on Disney+, investigates the cultural impact of the group’s arrival in America. It’s fascinating and frequently entertaining, utilizing footage that documentary legends Albert and David Maysles shot for a 1964 documentary called “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A.,” mixed with other contemporaneous footage (lovingly restored using the same process that Peter Jackson used for “Get Back”) and more recent talking head interviews.
And one of those talking head interviews will surely shock you when, out of nowhere, filmmaker David Lynch pops up to talk about his connection to the band. The last project that Lynch directed was 2017’s brain-breaking “Twin Peaks: The Return.” His last feature was “Inland Empire,” released way back in 2006. And he has been battling, fairly publicly, with crippling emphysema which puts any future project in doubt. It was very nice to see him.
The documentary, which just debuted on Disney+, investigates the cultural impact of the group’s arrival in America. It’s fascinating and frequently entertaining, utilizing footage that documentary legends Albert and David Maysles shot for a 1964 documentary called “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A.,” mixed with other contemporaneous footage (lovingly restored using the same process that Peter Jackson used for “Get Back”) and more recent talking head interviews.
And one of those talking head interviews will surely shock you when, out of nowhere, filmmaker David Lynch pops up to talk about his connection to the band. The last project that Lynch directed was 2017’s brain-breaking “Twin Peaks: The Return.” His last feature was “Inland Empire,” released way back in 2006. And he has been battling, fairly publicly, with crippling emphysema which puts any future project in doubt. It was very nice to see him.
- 11/29/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Beatles ’64 (David Tedeschi)
While Andrei Ujică’s Twst / Things We Said Today, which premiered on the fall festival circuit this year, took a more avant-garde approach to Beatlemania in the United States, the David Tedeschi-directed, Martin Scorsese-produced Beatles ’64 is a far more straightforward and therefore fan-pleasing documentary about the Fab Four. Capturing their February 7, 1964 descent upon NYC, the neatly-assembled, restored archival footage shot by Albert and David Maysles is the finest part of the documentary, while present-day talking heads memories from Paul McCartney (speaking on how their lyrics attempted to make a universal yet personal connection), Ringo Starr, and especially David Lynch provide welcome context. The Mulholland Dr. director remarked about seeing Beatles in a boxing ring, waxing poetic about...
Beatles ’64 (David Tedeschi)
While Andrei Ujică’s Twst / Things We Said Today, which premiered on the fall festival circuit this year, took a more avant-garde approach to Beatlemania in the United States, the David Tedeschi-directed, Martin Scorsese-produced Beatles ’64 is a far more straightforward and therefore fan-pleasing documentary about the Fab Four. Capturing their February 7, 1964 descent upon NYC, the neatly-assembled, restored archival footage shot by Albert and David Maysles is the finest part of the documentary, while present-day talking heads memories from Paul McCartney (speaking on how their lyrics attempted to make a universal yet personal connection), Ringo Starr, and especially David Lynch provide welcome context. The Mulholland Dr. director remarked about seeing Beatles in a boxing ring, waxing poetic about...
- 11/29/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
(L-r) George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lenon, and Paul Mccartney arriving at JFK airport in Beatles 64′. Photo Courtesy of Apple Corps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2024 Apple Corps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The new Beatles documentary, Beatles ’64, transports viewers back to the band’s electrifying arrival in America in 1964. Produced by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, the film captures not only their historic performances on The Ed Sullivan Show but also the profound cultural impact of Beatlemania on a nation eager for change. Beatles ’64 reveals the innocence and boundless creativity that fueled the band’s early success, offering a poignant reflection on the enduring power of youth and artistic passion. Scorsese himself emphasizes the documentary’s deeper exploration. (Click on the media bar below to hear Martin Scorsese.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Marin_Scorcese_Beatles_64_.mp3
Beatles ’64 is now streaming on Disney+.
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Beatles ’64 is now streaming on Disney+.
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- 11/29/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“Beatles ‘64” wants to hold your hand.
The latest Beatles documentary specifically focuses on the 1964 arrival of the lovely lads from Liverpool in America. This includes their zeitgeist-capturing performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and their first live concert in the United States, held at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C.
But how can you watch the latest documentary on the Fab Four? Read on to find out.
When does “Beatles ‘64” come out?
“Beatles ‘64” premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Nov. 29.
Is “Beatles ‘64” streaming or in theaters?
The new documentary is only available on Disney+. Sure, it would be pretty fun to watch “Beatles ‘64” in a crowded movie theater, with people reacting to the band today like they had back then. But alas, it is impossible.
Who is in “Beatles ’64?”
There are new interviews with surviving Beatles members Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney; there are...
The latest Beatles documentary specifically focuses on the 1964 arrival of the lovely lads from Liverpool in America. This includes their zeitgeist-capturing performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and their first live concert in the United States, held at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C.
But how can you watch the latest documentary on the Fab Four? Read on to find out.
When does “Beatles ‘64” come out?
“Beatles ‘64” premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Nov. 29.
Is “Beatles ‘64” streaming or in theaters?
The new documentary is only available on Disney+. Sure, it would be pretty fun to watch “Beatles ‘64” in a crowded movie theater, with people reacting to the band today like they had back then. But alas, it is impossible.
Who is in “Beatles ’64?”
There are new interviews with surviving Beatles members Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney; there are...
- 11/28/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker for Wbgr-fm on November 27th, reviewing “Beatles ’64,” a new doc on the coming-to-America of the Fab Four. Streaming on Disney+ beginning November 29th.
This is the story of The Beatles’ exquisite timing in coming to America in February of 1964, which they also timed to their first Number One hit in America with “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” Yes, this doc contains archival interviews with John and George, and contemporary interviews with Paul and Ringo, who must be very sick of talking about this all, but the lads still provide some insight. The rest of the story is from background players, with interviews of musicians of the era and social observers, in addition to the Beatlemaniac fans of the era. including many of their ardent females fans in New York City before and after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show,...
This is the story of The Beatles’ exquisite timing in coming to America in February of 1964, which they also timed to their first Number One hit in America with “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” Yes, this doc contains archival interviews with John and George, and contemporary interviews with Paul and Ringo, who must be very sick of talking about this all, but the lads still provide some insight. The rest of the story is from background players, with interviews of musicians of the era and social observers, in addition to the Beatlemaniac fans of the era. including many of their ardent females fans in New York City before and after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show,...
- 11/28/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Ringo Starr has commented on reports that Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) will play him in an upcoming biopic about The Beatles. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer discussed the speculation in a recent interview with “Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier.
“I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons,” he said. “I hope not too many!” When asked if he had any advice for the actor, Starr showed off his basic drumming tutorial and added, “I’m not asking you to play like me, but you have to have the movement to do this stuff. A lot of people come to the gigs we’re doing and say, ‘My son is taking drum lessons,’ and I say, ‘Not too many I hope.’ You’ve got to let them get their own feel.”
It’s been 60 years since The Beatles first landed in the United States and Beatlemania is still going strong.
“I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons,” he said. “I hope not too many!” When asked if he had any advice for the actor, Starr showed off his basic drumming tutorial and added, “I’m not asking you to play like me, but you have to have the movement to do this stuff. A lot of people come to the gigs we’re doing and say, ‘My son is taking drum lessons,’ and I say, ‘Not too many I hope.’ You’ve got to let them get their own feel.”
It’s been 60 years since The Beatles first landed in the United States and Beatlemania is still going strong.
- 11/27/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Update: It appears that Ringo Starr has confirmed that Barry Keoghan will be playing him in Sam Mendes’ series of Beatles biopics! When Entertainment Tonight asked Starr what he thinks of the idea of Keoghan taking on the role, Starr replied, “Well, I think it’s great. I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.” Meanwhile, World of Reel reports that Joseph Quinn of Stranger Things may be the top choice to play George Harrison, surpassing the previously rumored Charlie Rowe.
Our original article on the casting rumors, which we posted back in June, follows:
It was announced earlier this year that Sam Mendes was undertaking an ambitious project involving one of the biggest bands in history: The Beatles. Instead of just one movie, Mendes is set to direct four movies, each telling the story from the point of view of a different member of the Beatles.
Our original article on the casting rumors, which we posted back in June, follows:
It was announced earlier this year that Sam Mendes was undertaking an ambitious project involving one of the biggest bands in history: The Beatles. Instead of just one movie, Mendes is set to direct four movies, each telling the story from the point of view of a different member of the Beatles.
- 11/27/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The world needs another Beatles documentary like it needs a live-action remake of “Moana,” but Disney has never met a well it didn’t want to suck dry.
And so, not long after Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” became the must-stream event of Thanksgiving 2021 — a second hyper-restored look back at the band will hit Disney+. This one is called “Beatles ’64,” it’s directed by frequent Martin Scorsese collaborator and “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” editor David Tedeschi (with a technological assist from Jackson’s WingNut Films), and though it’s much shorter than the three-episode miniseries everyone gorged on three years ago, Tedeschi’s 106-minute film operates on much the same principle: It never feels the least bit new or necessary, and yet almost every second of it sparks the joy of a genuine revelation.
Similar to “Get Back,” “Beatles ’64” puts a formative moment from...
And so, not long after Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” became the must-stream event of Thanksgiving 2021 — a second hyper-restored look back at the band will hit Disney+. This one is called “Beatles ’64,” it’s directed by frequent Martin Scorsese collaborator and “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” editor David Tedeschi (with a technological assist from Jackson’s WingNut Films), and though it’s much shorter than the three-episode miniseries everyone gorged on three years ago, Tedeschi’s 106-minute film operates on much the same principle: It never feels the least bit new or necessary, and yet almost every second of it sparks the joy of a genuine revelation.
Similar to “Get Back,” “Beatles ’64” puts a formative moment from...
- 11/26/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
The Beatles landed in New York City in February 1964 — their first time setting foot on the American soil that they’d spent their lives dreaming about in Liverpool. Even as the plane was landing, they were wondering out loud why the U.S. would care about an English rock & roll band. But when they played The Ed Sullivan Show, for a TV audience of 73 million viewers, they did more than just invade America. They founded a new kind of daydream nation: the United States of Beatlemania.
The excellent new doc...
The excellent new doc...
- 11/26/2024
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
If there’s any chapter of the Beatles’ saga that Beatles fans the world over feel they know in their bones, it’s the early months of 1964, when the Beatles first came to America — a happening that shook the world, and that changed it profoundly. “Beatles ’64” is a documentary that chronicles the three weeks the Beatles spent in the U.S. starting in February of that year. They came to New York to perform on “The Ed Sullivan Show” (their first appearance on the show was Feb. 9). They then took a train to Washington, D.C., to give a concert at the Washington Coliseum, then flew to Miami Beach, where they did their second “Ed Sullivan” appearance.
“Beatles ’64” opens with an extended sequence devoted to the early-’60s reign of John F. Kennedy — because, as has been noted so often, JFK was assassinated just a little over two months before their arrival,...
“Beatles ’64” opens with an extended sequence devoted to the early-’60s reign of John F. Kennedy — because, as has been noted so often, JFK was assassinated just a little over two months before their arrival,...
- 11/25/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
A clip in Beatles ’64 features Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan making a salient observation: “The chances of your understanding anything going on in your own time are very small, except through the means provided by artists. Artists are people who enjoy living in the present.” That perspective is both supported and disproven by the film’s candid access to John, Paul, George and Ringo — surnames not required — on the cusp of global superstardom during their first visit to America in 1964.
The band members are by no means oblivious to the seismic momentum of Beatlemania, becoming virtual prisoners at New York’s Plaza Hotel as it’s surrounded by a mob of screaming fans. And yet they remain at that time disarmingly innocent, almost incredulous — fundamentally still four goofy working-class lads from Liverpool with mop-top haircuts who appear to view the hysteria mostly as a lark. Only in interviews years...
The band members are by no means oblivious to the seismic momentum of Beatlemania, becoming virtual prisoners at New York’s Plaza Hotel as it’s surrounded by a mob of screaming fans. And yet they remain at that time disarmingly innocent, almost incredulous — fundamentally still four goofy working-class lads from Liverpool with mop-top haircuts who appear to view the hysteria mostly as a lark. Only in interviews years...
- 11/25/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ the’ first visit to the USA in February 1964, Martin Scorsese has put the band back together, so to speak. Scorsese produces along with others including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, and Sean Ono Lennon this wildly entertaining and smartly conceived new documentary that liberally mixes footage from the iconic 1964 documentary chronicling the Fab Four’s visit, which was the result of unprecedented access given to directors Albert and David Maysles (Gimme Shelter), plus new interviews including Paul and Ringo, remixed musical tracks and the Ed Sullivan Show appearance and much more.
Beatles ’64 will begin streaming on Friday November 29 on Disney +, which no doubt is trying to replicate its success with Peter Jackson’s landmark 2021 miniseries The Beatles: Get Back, which won five Emmys.
That film chronicled the recording of their legendary 1969 album Let It Be with rare...
Beatles ’64 will begin streaming on Friday November 29 on Disney +, which no doubt is trying to replicate its success with Peter Jackson’s landmark 2021 miniseries The Beatles: Get Back, which won five Emmys.
That film chronicled the recording of their legendary 1969 album Let It Be with rare...
- 11/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
In an interview with music producer Danny Bennett in David Tedeschi’s documentary “Beatles ’64,” we see that the Beatles have always been a marketing juggernaut. Bennett shows us Beatles nylons, a Beatles dress, Beatles sneakers, and perhaps the most bizarre item upon which to slap the Fab Four’s faces, Beatles talcum powder.
While it’s easy to be cynical about “Beatles ’64” as just another thing to sell that repackages the iconic group, it’s important to remember that just because there are a lot of Beatles products, that doesn’t mean all products are created equal or that they instantly cheapen the band’s music.
Thankfully, “Beatles ’64” is far more worthwhile than Beatles talcum powder.
Working off footage shot by legendary documentarians Albert and David Maysles, “Beatles ’64” focuses on the Beatles’ first trip to America in February 1964. That two-week tour included the group’s unforgettable debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show,...
While it’s easy to be cynical about “Beatles ’64” as just another thing to sell that repackages the iconic group, it’s important to remember that just because there are a lot of Beatles products, that doesn’t mean all products are created equal or that they instantly cheapen the band’s music.
Thankfully, “Beatles ’64” is far more worthwhile than Beatles talcum powder.
Working off footage shot by legendary documentarians Albert and David Maysles, “Beatles ’64” focuses on the Beatles’ first trip to America in February 1964. That two-week tour included the group’s unforgettable debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show,...
- 11/25/2024
- by Matt Goldberg
- The Wrap
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly breakdown of What’s on Streaming.
With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 11/23/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Starting November 22 and continuing into December, celebrate the all-new “Beatles ’64” documentary and relive the electrifying moment of the band’s first visit to America on The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18).
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Tune in to The Beatles Channel for special programming and exclusive content spotlighting the exciting year when Beatlemania swept the U.S. for the first time, as seen in the all-new “Beatles ’64” documentary (out November 29 on Disney+).
“Beatles ’64” Specials – Broadcast Schedule
Listen to The Beatles Channel on satellite channel 18 at the times below, or stream the specials anytime with the SiriusXM app after their on-air premiere.
Fab Fourum
The Beatles Channel’s weekly live talk show hosted by Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione presents a very special edition this week as they welcome “Beatles ’64” director David Tedeschi to celebrate the film’s release.
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Tune in to The Beatles Channel for special programming and exclusive content spotlighting the exciting year when Beatlemania swept the U.S. for the first time, as seen in the all-new “Beatles ’64” documentary (out November 29 on Disney+).
“Beatles ’64” Specials – Broadcast Schedule
Listen to The Beatles Channel on satellite channel 18 at the times below, or stream the specials anytime with the SiriusXM app after their on-air premiere.
Fab Fourum
The Beatles Channel’s weekly live talk show hosted by Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione presents a very special edition this week as they welcome “Beatles ’64” director David Tedeschi to celebrate the film’s release.
- 11/21/2024
- by Jackie Kolgraf
- SiriusXM
Altitude has released the trailer for the visionary documentary ‘2073’ from Academy Award®-winning and BAFTA-winning director Asif Kapadia.
The doc blends compelling archive footage and commentary with sci-fi drama in this vital cinematic warning from a dystopian future to tackle the biggest challenges endangering our present day and the existence of humanity.
It’s the year 2073 where the worst fears of modern life have been realised. Surveillance drones fill the burnt orange skies and militarised police roam the wrecked streets, while humans hide away underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful existence. In this ingenious mixture of visionary science fiction and nonfiction, Kapadia transports us to a future foreshadowed by the terrifying realities of our present.
Academy Award®-nominee Samantha Morton (Minority Report) plays a survivor besieged by nightmare visions of the past—a past that happens to be our present, visualised through contemporary footage interconnecting today’s global crises of authoritarianism,...
The doc blends compelling archive footage and commentary with sci-fi drama in this vital cinematic warning from a dystopian future to tackle the biggest challenges endangering our present day and the existence of humanity.
It’s the year 2073 where the worst fears of modern life have been realised. Surveillance drones fill the burnt orange skies and militarised police roam the wrecked streets, while humans hide away underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful existence. In this ingenious mixture of visionary science fiction and nonfiction, Kapadia transports us to a future foreshadowed by the terrifying realities of our present.
Academy Award®-nominee Samantha Morton (Minority Report) plays a survivor besieged by nightmare visions of the past—a past that happens to be our present, visualised through contemporary footage interconnecting today’s global crises of authoritarianism,...
- 11/19/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Netflix has debuted the teaser trailer for the limited series Apple Cider Vinegar, a true-ish story based on a lie about the rise and fall of a wellness empire, the culture that built it up, and the people who tore it down.
Set at the birth of Instagram, the series follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way. All of which would be incredibly inspiring if it were all true.
Directed by Jeffrey Walker, the cast includes Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey Aisha Dee, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Ashley Zukerman (Succession), Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin).
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Set at the birth of Instagram, the series follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way. All of which would be incredibly inspiring if it were all true.
Directed by Jeffrey Walker, the cast includes Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey Aisha Dee, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Ashley Zukerman (Succession), Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin).
Also in trailers – See the swinging ’60s in trailer for documentary ‘Beatles ’64’
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- 11/19/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Beatles invaded America in early 1964, and the nation was never the same. Even as their plane was landing in New York, mobs of screaming fans stormed the airport. The night they played The Ed Sullivan Show, on February 9, they blew the minds of 73 million viewers. Beatlemania gripped the whole country. That moment is captured in Beatles ’64, a new documentary produced by Martin Scorsese. It’s directed by David Tedeschi, who has worked on many Scorsese docs, include the great George Harrison bio Living in the Material World.
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- 11/16/2024
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
Disney+ has debuted the trailer for ‘Beatles ’64,’ an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi.
The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most-watched television event of its time. The doc presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind-the-scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles,...
The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most-watched television event of its time. The doc presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind-the-scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles,...
- 11/15/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The trailer and key art for Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, is available now. Beatles ’64 will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
- 11/14/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"We were kinda normal and the rest of the world was crazy." Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for a music history documentary called Beatles '64, about the time they came to America in 1964 and caused an uproar. Journey back to 1964 and experience Beatlemania like never before. From producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, stream Beatles '64 starting at the end of November on Disney+. The doc film captures the band's electrifying 1964 US debut amid chaotic frenzy. With rare behind-the-scenes footage, it chronicles their unprecedented rise to global superstardom after performing on The Ed Sullivan Show (in Feb 1964). The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert & David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles' first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and also their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
- 11/14/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi are showing The Beatles‘ first visit to America like never before in “Beatles ’64,” streaming exclusively on Disney+ on Nov. 29, 2024.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. “Beatles ’64” presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
Walt Disney Studios states film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles’ first American concert at the Washington,...
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. “Beatles ’64” presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
Walt Disney Studios states film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles’ first American concert at the Washington,...
- 11/14/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The trailer and key art for Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, are available now. Beatles ’64 will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024.
The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country.
Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country.
Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
- 11/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Check out Disney+ Hotstar’s lineup for November! ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )
Come November, Disney+ Hotstar will leave you spoilt for choices regarding its varied lineups of exciting content. It is all set to spread the festive magic with its thrilling offerings. Let us look at what Disney+ Hotstar has in store for us in November.
Music by John Williams (November 1) (English)
His unforgettable scores have been an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams’s own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
Endurance (November 3) (English)
In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept his crew alive for over a year despite losing their ship in frigid pack ice. A century later,...
Come November, Disney+ Hotstar will leave you spoilt for choices regarding its varied lineups of exciting content. It is all set to spread the festive magic with its thrilling offerings. Let us look at what Disney+ Hotstar has in store for us in November.
Music by John Williams (November 1) (English)
His unforgettable scores have been an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams’s own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
Endurance (November 3) (English)
In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept his crew alive for over a year despite losing their ship in frigid pack ice. A century later,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Shreshtha Chaudhury
- KoiMoi
Disney+ is bringing an exciting lineup in November 2024, offering a diverse mix of family-friendly entertainment, documentaries, and musicals to cater to all audiences. Early in the month, viewers can look forward to “Music By John Williams” and “Endurance” on November 1, followed by the debut of the adorable “Kindergarten: The Musical” on November 5. November 12 brings “Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life,” adding a heartfelt narrative to the mix. For fans of animated shorts, “SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures” arrives on November 11, along with new episodes of “Me & Mickey” and “Big City Greens” later in the month.
The intense documentary series, “The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth,” drops on November 14, while November 15 presents the heartwarming holiday movie, “An Almost Christmas Story.” November 22 delivers the much-anticipated film adaptation of “Out of My Mind,” and younger viewers can dive into “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” on November 27. The end of the month...
The intense documentary series, “The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth,” drops on November 14, while November 15 presents the heartwarming holiday movie, “An Almost Christmas Story.” November 22 delivers the much-anticipated film adaptation of “Out of My Mind,” and younger viewers can dive into “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” on November 27. The end of the month...
- 10/23/2024
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, about the band’s first visit to America, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29.
The film features never-before-seen footage of the band, including rare footage filmed by documentarians Albert and David Maysles and restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC, Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
The music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.
The synopsis: “On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their...
The film features never-before-seen footage of the band, including rare footage filmed by documentarians Albert and David Maysles and restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC, Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
The music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.
The synopsis: “On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their...
- 10/14/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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