🎬 Beatles ’64, All-New Doco From Producer Martin Scorsese & Director David Tedeschi - Disney+ Nov 29

[Good Dog Nigel]

BURBANK, Calif. (October 14) – Today, Disney+ announced that Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.

Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

 

[LordGoodgod]

This is going to be fantastic. One of the most fundamental events in international cultural history, and there's no filmmaker more qualified to do it! Can't wait.

2024 is truly the year of John (and the Fabs), we're spoiled, and wouldn't have it any other way!

 

[abeatlefullife]

This will be amazing! 1964 is my favorite year of The Beatles and I love the original First U.S Visit documentary.

 

[Georgescrackerbox]

Truly a good day for all of us beatles/John fans

 

[Skylar Moody]

Probably the best way to kick off the week!! I should have known we’d get something like this

 

[nobodytoldme]

The Maysles Brothers' tapes are one of the most significant visual documents in rock culture. Right place, right time, right people with the right equipment. Just by watching snippets from every location, we get a rare peek into their lives during one of the pinnacles of their careers. Those “fly on the wall” moments are almost reminiscent of Get Back, but from the total opposite side of the spectrum, with the beginning of their rise.

Apparently, there’s around 20 hours of footage from that first week. The original edits are classic, and while I’m excited for the wealth of material we’ve never seen, I’m a little hesitant about how it’s being presented. It’s been restored by Peter Jackson’s team, and after their heavy-handed approach with Get Back in 2021, which was overly denoised and polished with wonky "AI" upscaling, they did thankfully tone things down a lot for the Let It Be restoration earlier this year. Even Jackson himself admitted they’ve now mastered the process better, so I’m cautiously optimistic about this.

His team has certainly nailed the technique of demixing, but now the big question is: did the Abbey Road team do a good job with the (re-)mixing of the mono tracks? I’m a fan of most of the Beatles remixes, but since the demix-approach came in they tend to get sloppy. And the mixes for the 2016 live documentary Eight Days A Week were disastrous at times, with unnatural sounding elements being flown in.

Though my main concern is the addition of newly filmed interviews. For me, this kind of back-and-forth in time doesn’t work at all in a documentary. There’s already so much authentic footage to tell the story without needing to cut away to talking heads and slam you right back out of the moment. It’s also confronting when not all protagonists are there any more.

But then, you see it’s being produced by Martin Scorsese, and my faith is restored that this documentary will be fine. Apple has been on a roll with these projects for the past decade, and I can’t wait for the end of November to see what this one is about.

 

[Ingryd Medeiros]

YEY.

 

[melina]

BURBANK, Calif. (October 14) – Today, Disney+ announced that Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.

Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

 

[Starshyne9]

Great news! So glad that I didn't cancel my subscription to Disney +

 

[Stiggsy_]

I'm honestly so excited for this! The "The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit " Documentary was soo good, so the hype is very real for this coming out!

 

[Julia Stanisławska]

BURBANK, Calif. (October 14) – Today, Disney+ announced that Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.

Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

Best birthday present

 

[ValCinDC]

BURBANK, Calif. (October 14) – Today, Disney+ announced that Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.

Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

Is this really going to be anything different than what’s been made already?
I have loved the Beatles since I was 3 — in 1964.
Betting not much new here.
Hate that people keep putting these documentaries on Disney.

 

[RockL0ver]

BURBANK, Calif. (October 14) – Today, Disney+ announced that Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.

Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

Can’t wait to watch this I’m sooooo thrilled

 

[nobodytoldme]

[..] Though my main concern is the addition of newly filmed interviews. For me, this kind of back-and-forth in time doesn’t work at all in a documentary. There’s already so much authentic footage to tell the story without needing to cut away to talking heads and slam you right back out of the moment. It’s also confronting when not all protagonists are there any more. [..]

But hey, what do I know, Ringo seems happy about it. From a Variety interview from earlier this month:

“Honestly, it’s a little hard now. [..] There’s only Paul and I, and it was the four of us…” [..] “The Maysles brothers who did (the original 1964 footage) were really great. They were always filming, and … did you see the original? So, you know, we were lively and we were excited. We’re in America, for God’s sake. And we played New York and we’re heading for Washington on the train, and they got some great footage of the moment…

Marty is producing this remake with his director of choice and putting us more in it to talk about that, so you’ve got that time and this time talking about that time. But I haven’t seen the finished film yet.” [..] "The original was great and Marty was in awe of the Maysles brothers… He admired them so much, so that was great to have him on board, because he admired the people who did it.”

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[ecclesofficial]

The Maysles Brothers' tapes are one of the most significant visual documents in rock culture. Right place, right time, right people with the right equipment. Just by watching snippets from every location, we get a rare peek into their lives during one of the pinnacles of their careers. Those “fly on the wall” moments are almost reminiscent of Get Back, but from the total opposite side of the spectrum, with the beginning of their rise.

Apparently, there’s around 20 hours of footage from that first week. The original edits are classic, and while I’m excited for the wealth of material we’ve never seen, I’m a little hesitant about how it’s being presented. It’s been restored by Peter Jackson’s team, and after their heavy-handed approach with Get Back in 2021, which was overly denoised and polished with wonky "AI" upscaling, they did thankfully tone things down a lot for the Let It Be restoration earlier this year. Even Jackson himself admitted they’ve now mastered the process better, so I’m cautiously optimistic about this.

His team has certainly nailed the technique of demixing, but now the big question is: did the Abbey Road team do a good job with the (re-)mixing of the mono tracks? I’m a fan of most of the Beatles remixes, but since the demix-approach came in they tend to get sloppy. And the mixes for the 2016 live documentary Eight Days A Week were disastrous at times, with unnatural sounding elements being flown in.

Though my main concern is the addition of newly filmed interviews. For me, this kind of back-and-forth in time doesn’t work at all in a documentary. There’s already so much authentic footage to tell the story without needing to cut away to talking heads and slam you right back out of the moment. It’s also confronting when not all protagonists are there any more.

But then, you see it’s being produced by Martin Scorsese, and my faith is restored that this documentary will be fine. Apple has been on a roll with these projects for the past decade, and I can’t wait for the end of November to see what this one is about.

Exactly my thought process, I’m certainly relieved that there’s such a clear improvement from Get Back’s remastering (which is stellar in its own right, but can sometimes be distracting) to the Disney+ Let It Be (which is at the level of feeling-like-you’re-there sometimes), so I have no worries about this footage being presented in the best way possible.

I can sit through talking head interviews in documentaries - as long as it’s relevant people, nothing agitates me more than random celebrities being involved! - but the approach to just let the footage speak for itself is always my preference (especially when it’s the Beatles, of all people they do not need anything added to improve them).

I agree with the audio demix comment, just hoping the technology has improved again!

 

[Beatles Brain]

Exactly my thought process, I’m certainly relieved that there’s such a clear improvement from Get Back’s remastering (which is stellar in its own right, but can sometimes be distracting) to the Disney+ Let It Be (which is at the level of feeling-like-you’re-there sometimes), so I have no worries about this footage being presented in the best way possible.

I can sit through talking head interviews in documentaries - as long as it’s relevant people, nothing agitates me more than random celebrities being involved! - but the approach to just let the footage speak for itself is always my preference (especially when it’s the Beatles, of all people they do not need anything added to improve them).

I agree with the audio demix comment, just hoping the technology has improved again!

Yes very excited about this. Surprised there's no preview yet... The DVD already available The First US Visit with the added "Making Of" bonus material is a great watch with amazing footage capturing the band and their surroundings. I was hoping Jackson might actually use this material to make an actual prequel to Get Back, with the calendar etc. I'm hoping this doesn't have a lot of modern interviews injected into the film. If done right, this could be spectacular with the entire Sullivan Show performances & Washington D.C. concert, which the First US Visit film had limited access to.