When, where to watch Beatles documentary from Martin Scorsese
What's the story
Disney+ is all set to drop a new documentary, Beatles '64, on November 29.
The film, produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by David Tedeschi, chronicles The Beatles's iconic 1964 trip to America.
It promises exclusive footage of the band and their fans during Beatlemania's peak, along with fresh interviews with surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Here's what we know.
Behind the scenes
'Beatles '64' to offer intimate look at Fab Four's journey
The documentary traces members McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Starr from their arrival in New York City in February 1964.
It seeks to offer a more personal look at The Beatles as they made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show before an audience of over 73 million viewers—a record-breaking event for its time.
Unique content
'Beatles '64' features rare footage and remixed performances
The film features rare footage shot by documentary makers Albert and David Maysles, restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand.
It also includes The Beatles's first US concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, with performances demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
Twitter Post
Check out the announcement post here
Prepare to experience the electrifying moment when The Beatles first touched down in America. Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, is streaming exclusively on #DisneyPlus November 29. pic.twitter.com/Ptw8UPNpXq
— Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) October 14, 2024
Producer's journey
Scorsese's second venture into Beatles's world
This isn't Scorsese's first foray into the world of The Beatles. In 2011, he directed George Harrison: Living in the Material World, a documentary about the life and travels of the band's guitarist.
Other producers for Beatles '64 include Margaret Bodde, McCartney, Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, and Mikaela Beardsley. Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn are serving as executive producers.
Vinyl revival
Reissue of American Beatles albums to precede documentary release
A week ahead of the documentary's release, seven American The Beatles albums will be reissued in a vinyl collection called The Beatles: 1964 US Albums in Mono on November 22.
The set features albums that have been out of print on vinyl since 1995, including Meet The Beatles!, The Beatles's Second Album, A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles's Story (2LP), Beatles '65, and The Early Beatles.