Archive for the ‘Films’ Category
Scorsese’s George Harrison film to air on HBO and BBC
Written by admin on July 14, 2011 – 6:17 pm -| Martin Scorsese’s much anticipated three-hour documentary on George Harrison will debut on HBO over two nights on October 5 and 6. It will also air in the UK on BBC2 in November to coincide with the 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death. |
Tags: George Harrison, George Harrison - Living in the Material World, George Harrison documentary, Martin Scorsese, The Beatles
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Springsteen’s “The Promise: The Making of Darkness On The Edge of Town” on DVD and Blu-ray
Written by admin on May 4, 2011 – 7:09 pm - |
This week saw the release of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Promise: The Making of Darkness On The Edge of Town” on DVD/Blu-ray. The award-winning, 90-minute documentary was an integral part of last year’s six disc “The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story” box set. |
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“Produced by George Martin” – documentary
Written by admin on April 23, 2011 – 6:21 am - |
A 90-minute profile of record producer Sir George Martin will air on UK television on Monday. |
Tags: George Martin, Produced by George Martin, The Beatles
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Disney pulls plug on “Yellow Submarine” remake
Written by admin on March 17, 2011 – 5:48 pm -Plans to remake The Beatles’ 1968 animated film “Yellow Submarine” have been dropped by Disney.
“Back to the Future” director Robert Zemeckis was scheduled to direct the remake, which would utilise motion-capture and 3D technology, and feature 16 original Beatles’ songs. The Beatles were to be played by Dean Lennox Kelly (John Lennon), Peter Serafinowicz (Paul McCartney), Cary Elwes (George Harrison) and Adam Campbell (Ringo Starr).
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Freddie Mercury biopic in progress
Written by admin on January 12, 2011 – 10:42 am - |
Guitar legend Brian May has confirmed that work is underway on the biopic based on the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, with shooting expected to commence later in the year. |
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