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Saturday, April 20, 2024

'Queen Rock Montreal' Headed To Disney+ In May

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on Disney+ on May 15.

Queen Rock Montreal will be the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS.

The concert will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films.

Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the iconic rock band at the peak of their live powers.

Queen Rock Montreal presents the most exciting and exhilarating performances by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon over two consecutive nights in November 1981.

The original Queen concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, were filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The film was restored for IMAX by Mercury Studios.

Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

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The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Documentary Headed To Disney+

Disney+ announced that "Let It Be," director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on the streaming service on May 8, 2024. This will be the first time the film is available in over 50 years.

Disney+ announced that "Let It Be," director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on the streaming service on May 8, 2024.

This will be the first time the film is available in over 50 years.

Let It Be was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and was restored by Peter Jackson, who recently combed through 60 hours of footage to create the now-classic docuseries "Get Back."

Let It Be contains footage not featured in the "Get Back" docuseries, bringing viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps' London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write and record their Grammy Award-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group.

"I'm absolutely thrilled that Michael's movie, 'Let It Be,' has been restored and is finally being re-released after being unavailable for decades," says Jackson. "I was so lucky to have access to Michael's outtakes for 'Get Back,' and I've always thought that 'Let It Be' is needed to complete the 'Get Back' story."

"Over three parts, we showed Michael and The Beatles filming a groundbreaking new documentary, and 'Let It Be' is that documentary - the movie they released in 1970. I now think of it all as one epic story, finally completed after five decades," he added. "The two projects support and enhance each other: 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' 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."

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Paul McCartney, John Lennon's Sons Share New Song 'Primrose Hill'

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul McCartney's son James McCartney, recently released a new song, "Primrose Hill." Sean and James co-wrote "Primrose Hill," which marks the first collaboration from the duo.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul McCartney's son James McCartney, recently released a new song, "Primrose Hill."

Sean and James co-wrote "Primrose Hill," which marks the first collaboration from the duo.

"Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend [Sean Ono Lennon]," James wrote on social media. "With the release of this song it feels like we're really getting the ball rolling and I am so excited to continue to share music with you."

"I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summers day," McCartney said of the song. "Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind's eye. 'Primrose Hill' is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person."

Paul McCartney also posted a note on social media about the song. "My son James has a new song out called 'Primrose Hill' - check it out!" he wrote. "And lots of love to Sean Ono Lennon who co-wrote the song."

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