Archive for the ‘The Beatles’ Category
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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Footage surfaces of Elton John & John Lennon at MSG
Written by admin on March 12, 2011 – 6:52 pm -Footage has finally emerged of the night in November 1974 when John Lennon joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Seeing the pair perform together is significant enough in itself, but the importance of the footage is heightened by the fact that this was Lennon’s last ever concert appearance.
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The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction
Written by admin on March 9, 2011 – 8:20 am -Bruce Springsteen’s ’57 Chevy Meola is the star lot in the online Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction from GOTTA HAVE IT® Collectibles, Inc. which takes place from March 16-25, 2011.
This was Springsteen’s first owned car, purchased on May 21, 1975. It is expected to fetch $400,000-425,000 at auction.
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Concert For George – 24hr live stream
Written by admin on February 25, 2011 – 10:55 am - |
To mark what would have been George Harrison’s 68th birthday today, the whole of the 2002 tribute show “Concert For George” is being streamed for one day only at ConcertForGeorge.com. |
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McCartney on McCartney – Eight-hour radio documentary
Written by admin on February 25, 2011 – 9:53 am -| The BBC is rebroadcasting its excellent radio documentary series on Paul McCartney, which first appeared on Radio 1 in 1989.
“McCartney on McCartney” features the ex-Beatle talking with DJ Mike Read about his formative years and his Beatles, Wings and solo careers. The series will be broadcast in eight parts on BBC Radio 6 from February 27 to March 6. |
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