<![CDATA[ Latest from Next TV in The-beatles ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/tag/the-beatles Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:03:56 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'The Beatles: Get Back' on Disney Plus Nov. 25 ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/the-beatles-get-back-on-disney-plus-november-25 HntfC7mVxGfjTahSApUxhb Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:03:56 +0000 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:38:56 +0000

The Beatles: Get Back, a three-part docuseries from Peter Jackson, premieres on Disney Plus Nov. 25, with additional episodes on Nov. 26 and 27. Disney Plus calls it “the most intimate and honest glimpse into the creative process and relationship between John, Paul, George and Ringo ever filmed.”

Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directs the docuseries. It looks at the Beatles’ January 1969 recording sessions, as they attempt to write new songs and prepare for their first concert in a couple years. 

The docuseries is compiled from nearly 60 hours of unseen footage shot over 21 days, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg in 1969, and from more than 150 hours of unheard audio. It features the Beatles’ last live performance, on a London rooftop, and songs that will appear on Abbey Road and Let It Be.

“What emerges is an unbelievably intimate portrait of The Beatles, showing how, with their backs against the wall, they could still rely on their friendship, good humor and creative genius. While plans derail and relationships are put to the test, some of the world’s most iconic songs are composed and performed,” said Disney Plus.

The Walt Disney Studios produces in association with Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Productions Ltd. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Jonathan Clyde, Clare Olssen and Peter Jackson produce the series, with Apple Corps’ Jeff Jones and Ken Kamins as executive producers. ■

]]> <![CDATA[ Upfronts 2016: Hulu, Ron Howard Set ‘Beatles’ Documentary ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/upfronts-2016-hulu-ron-howard-set-beatles-documentary-404677 6XTkTPhPGFBuNYoPHkxChP Wed, 04 May 2016 16:45:00 +0000

Hulu’s confirmation of its new live streaming service wasn’t the only programming news announced during its Thursday morning upfront as the streaming service said it will develop a documentary on The Beatles and has renewed original series The Path and The Mindy Project.

During a star-studded upfront presentation at New York's Madison Square Garden hosted by Comedy Central’s Broad City stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson -- featuring stars from Hulu original series including Amy Poehler and Billy Eichner (Difficult People), Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) and Aaron Paul (The Path) -- Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins confirmed that service will offer in 2017 an over the top pay TV service that will offer live feeds of cable and broadcast channels, but did not reveal specifics including costs or potential network providers.

Published reports have said the service in in talks with its media owners – The Walt Disney Company, 21st Century Fox and NBCUniversal – to secure distribution deals for their respective linear cable channels.

“Hulu viewers will be able to enjoy live sports, news and events all in real time without a traditional cable or satellite subscription,” Hopkins said. “We’re going to fuse the best of linear television and on demand in a deeply personalized experience.”

Hulu also announced it has teamed up with producer/actor Ron Howard to create a new documentary on The Beatles Eight Days A Week, featuring exclusive footage of the British group’s early years as part of Hulu’s new documentary films arm.

The streaming service also announced it has renewed freshman series The Path for a second season and The Mindy Project for a fifth season. Hulu will also debut its psychic-themed drama Shut Eye in August and its new Hugh Laurie starrer Chase in October. 

Actress Elizabeth Moss will also star in Hulu’s recently announced series The Handmaid’s Tale, debuting in 2017.

In an effort to attract advertisers, Hulu announced a deal with BrightLine that will create interactive ads for viewers to access, as well as deals with Nielsen and Millward Brown that will provide greater audience measurement platforms.

Hopkins said the majority of Hulu subscribers continue to use its ad-supported service six months after the company launched a more expensive, ad-free offering.

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