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Sunday, May 19, 2024

'Becoming Led Zeppelin' Documentary Headed To Theaters

A documentary about legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, titled Becoming Led Zeppelin, is headed to theaters.

The official documentary has been acquired for release by Sony Classics Pictures for North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia (except for Japan), the Middle East and Benelux.

A "work in progress" version of Becoming Led Zeppelin screened at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy in September 2021. The "now completed" cut features "a brand-new sound mix (and) newly unearthed material from the archives of all four band members," according to the Sony Classics announcement.

Becoming Led Zeppelin is directed by the award-winning, Emmy and BAFTA nominated Bernard MacMahon. It was written by MacMahon and BAFTA nominated producer Allison McGourty.

It is produced by Paradise Pictures in association with Big Beach alongside executive producers Michael Clark, Alex Turtletaub, Duke Erikson, Cynthia Heusing, David Kistenbroker, Simon Moran, and Ged Doherty.

The hybrid docu-concert film also unveils a huge amount of unseen Led Zeppelin performance footage, including The Fillmore West (January 1969), The Atlanta Pop Festival (July 1969), and The Texas Pop Festival (August 1969).

Jimmy Page said, "When I saw the early cut of the film premiered, at the Venice Film Festival, it was amazing. The energy of the story, and the power of the music, is phenomenal."

MacMahon said, "We have spent years designing this film to be experienced on the big screen with the best possible sound."

\McGourty added, "Sony Pictures Classics are the perfect partners because they are true believers in the theatrical experience and are passionate about giving the millions of Led Zeppelin fans a chance to see and hear them on the greatest screens and sound systems in the world."

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Katy Perry's 'Roar' Video Surpasses 4 Billion Views On YouTube

Katy Perry's "Roar" music video has surpassed 4 billion views on YouTube, marking the most views for any female artist on the platform.

"Roar" was released on August 10, 2013 by Capitol Records as the lead single from Perry's fourth studio album, Prism.

Perry co-wrote the song with Bonnie McKee and its producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cirkut.

The video, released on September 5, 2013, was directed by Grady Hall and Mark Kudsi and filmed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The music video had reached 3 billion views on February 6, 2020.

In the video, Perry and her boyfriend, portrayed by actor and model Brian Nagel, crash land in the middle of a jungle. Perry finds herself stranded in the jungle after her boyfriend is attacked by a tiger, leaving her to face the wild alone. However, she makes friends with some animals, including a monkey, an elephant, and even tames the tiger that killed her boyfriend.

"I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter/ Dancing through the fire/ 'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar," she croons in the chorus of the smash hit.

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'Third Eye Blind - Live At Red Rocks' To Air On PBS

PBS is collaborating with Third Eye Blind to air "Third Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks" on the network. "Third Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks" is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Saturday, June 1st.

PBS is collaborating with Third Eye Blind to air "Third Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks" on the network.

"Third Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks" is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Saturday, June 1st.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1997 self-titled debut, Third Eye Blind made their long-awaited Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut in Colorado. The band delivers a hit-filled performance, including "Graduate," "Jumper," "How's It Going To Be" and more.

"I grew up watching PBS," says the band's Stephan Jenkins. "It was a source for culture, science, and politics that enriched so many conversations in our house. I am happy this film of one of our shows made in the opening days of a tour and replete with all of its behind-the-scenes struggles will be seen on PBS. I hope you all enjoy and thanks for supporting PBS."

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