“Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global streaming premiere May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with Imax Enhanced sound by DTS.
When it arrived in theaters in January, the remastered 1981 concert was Imax’s biggest exclusive engagement. Now, it will debut on Disney+ alongside 18 Marvel films that will also be offered with Imax Enhanced sound on supported devices, Imax’s senior VP and head of Imax post and image capture Bruce Markoe announced during a panel Sunday at the Nab Show in Las Vegas.
The original concerts, featuring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, took place over two consecutive nights in November 1981, and were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The performance includes classics such as “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love.” It was restored for Imax by Mercury Studios.
When it arrived in theaters in January, the remastered 1981 concert was Imax’s biggest exclusive engagement. Now, it will debut on Disney+ alongside 18 Marvel films that will also be offered with Imax Enhanced sound on supported devices, Imax’s senior VP and head of Imax post and image capture Bruce Markoe announced during a panel Sunday at the Nab Show in Las Vegas.
The original concerts, featuring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, took place over two consecutive nights in November 1981, and were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The performance includes classics such as “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love.” It was restored for Imax by Mercury Studios.
- 4/14/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS.
It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made today by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.
Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers.
Queen Rock Montreal presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were...
It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made today by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.
Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers.
Queen Rock Montreal presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were...
- 4/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Imax and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films will release Queen Rock Montreal globally for four days in January digitally remastered for Imax.
The film of a live concert in Montreal in November of 1981, directed by the late Saul Swimmer, will hit 450+ Imax locations globally for four days starting Jan. 18 in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and other markets — showcasing Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing “We Will Rock You”, “Somebody To Love”, “Under Pressure”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “We Are The Champions”, and songs from album The Game.
“I don’t think we quite realized it at the time, but this film has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen’s touring life, on stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on Freddie, and this now stands as...
The film of a live concert in Montreal in November of 1981, directed by the late Saul Swimmer, will hit 450+ Imax locations globally for four days starting Jan. 18 in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and other markets — showcasing Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing “We Will Rock You”, “Somebody To Love”, “Under Pressure”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “We Are The Champions”, and songs from album The Game.
“I don’t think we quite realized it at the time, but this film has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen’s touring life, on stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on Freddie, and this now stands as...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mercury Studios has completed work on a documentary about the co-founder of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time.
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd explores the enigmatic Barrett, who wrote Pink Floyd’s first two hits and even came up with the band’s name (a mashup of obscure blues players Pink Anderson and Floyd Council). In 1968, only a few years after the group’s founding, Barrett was forced out of Pink Floyd when his bandmates became alarmed about his mental stability and use of psychedelic drugs.
Barrett recorded a couple of solo albums before exiting the business.
Musician-artist Syd Barrett, co-founder of Pink Floyd
“Barrett dropped out of music, returning home to Cambridge for the last 30 years of his life and his first love of painting,” according to a release about the documentary. “Poignantly, some of...
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd explores the enigmatic Barrett, who wrote Pink Floyd’s first two hits and even came up with the band’s name (a mashup of obscure blues players Pink Anderson and Floyd Council). In 1968, only a few years after the group’s founding, Barrett was forced out of Pink Floyd when his bandmates became alarmed about his mental stability and use of psychedelic drugs.
Barrett recorded a couple of solo albums before exiting the business.
Musician-artist Syd Barrett, co-founder of Pink Floyd
“Barrett dropped out of music, returning home to Cambridge for the last 30 years of his life and his first love of painting,” according to a release about the documentary. “Poignantly, some of...
- 10/14/2022
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Inxs frontman Michael Hutchence’s 1997 death meant many still-coming-of-age fans were unable to see the Australian band’s magnetism live in its original form.
“Live Baby Live,” an album of the band’s 1991 sold out Wembley Stadium concert, assuaged some, as did its David Mallet-directed video accompaniment. Then the film disappeared, and longtime manager Chris M. Murphy spent 10 years looking for the original 35mm film cans which were eventually located in Australia.
Now CinEvents is bringing a new widescreen 4K Ultra HD restoration of the film to theaters along with a new Dolby Atmos audio mix by executive music producer Giles Martin and Sam Okell, who worked out of Abbey Road Studios. “Live Baby Live,” which includes a previously unseen “lost” track, will screen in theaters beginning on Nov. 14, starting in Australia and New Zealand then making its way to North and South America on Dec. 9 along with other international territories.
“Live Baby Live,” an album of the band’s 1991 sold out Wembley Stadium concert, assuaged some, as did its David Mallet-directed video accompaniment. Then the film disappeared, and longtime manager Chris M. Murphy spent 10 years looking for the original 35mm film cans which were eventually located in Australia.
Now CinEvents is bringing a new widescreen 4K Ultra HD restoration of the film to theaters along with a new Dolby Atmos audio mix by executive music producer Giles Martin and Sam Okell, who worked out of Abbey Road Studios. “Live Baby Live,” which includes a previously unseen “lost” track, will screen in theaters beginning on Nov. 14, starting in Australia and New Zealand then making its way to North and South America on Dec. 9 along with other international territories.
- 9/24/2019
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime announced today that it will air the world television premiere of concert doc "The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Return to Hyde Park" this month. The nostalgia-laced film chronicles the band's historic London concert in the summer of 2013 and the thrill of performing their classic tunes before a wild sea of fans. The concert, which marked 44 years since the Rolling Stones' legendary free concert in July 1969, includes explosive highlights "Start Me Up," "Brown Sugar," "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Miss You," "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll," "Gimme Shelter," "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." "Sweet Summer Sun" is directed by Paul Dugdale and executive produced by Joyce Smyth, Julie Jakobek, Geoff Kempin and Terry Shand for Eagle Rock Entertainment and includes never-before-seen backstage footage of a modern event that was also a tribute to the past. "The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun -...
- 12/9/2013
- by Ramzi De Coster
- Indiewire
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun – Return To Hyde Park chronicles the band’s return to the spot where it played its iconic free concert in July 1969. The concert, held in the summer of 2013, features the Stones’ greatest hits and an appearance by former guitarist Mick Taylor. The docu, which will air at 9 Pm on December 20, includes never-before-seen backstage footage. Paul Dugdale directed and it was executive produced by Joyce Smyth, Julie Jakobek, and Geoff Kempin and Terry Shand for Eagle Rock Entertainment.
- 12/9/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
CANNES -- Independent music programming and documentary producer and distributor Eagle Rock Group Ltd. announced Tuesday that CEO Terry Shand has led a management buyout of the company from HgCapital. Financial details were not released.
Chief operating officer Geoff Kempin and finance director Simon Hosken also were part of the buyout team, which was backed by Hamburg-based music production and distribution company Edel music AG and Beringea, a mid-market private equity fund manager.
Coutts provided bank financing and LongAcre Partners acted as financial advisor to the management team.
Eagle Rock has a library of live concert performances from artists including The Bee Gees, Janet Jackson, the Who and Eric Clapton; programs such as the "Classic Album" series, which includes releases from Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Queen; and footage from the Montreux Music Festival.
"We have a fantastic business. It's great to have Edel back as partners and we welcome Beringea," Shand said. "Together we look forward to developing the business to its full potential."
Added Michael Haentjes, founder and CEO of Edel music AG: "We believe in Eagle Rock as an outstanding producer of audiovisual content and a great partner.
Chief operating officer Geoff Kempin and finance director Simon Hosken also were part of the buyout team, which was backed by Hamburg-based music production and distribution company Edel music AG and Beringea, a mid-market private equity fund manager.
Coutts provided bank financing and LongAcre Partners acted as financial advisor to the management team.
Eagle Rock has a library of live concert performances from artists including The Bee Gees, Janet Jackson, the Who and Eric Clapton; programs such as the "Classic Album" series, which includes releases from Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Queen; and footage from the Montreux Music Festival.
"We have a fantastic business. It's great to have Edel back as partners and we welcome Beringea," Shand said. "Together we look forward to developing the business to its full potential."
Added Michael Haentjes, founder and CEO of Edel music AG: "We believe in Eagle Rock as an outstanding producer of audiovisual content and a great partner.
- 5/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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