FILMMAKERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS ATTEND NEW YORK SCREENING OF “LET IT BE,”
THE RESTORED PRINT OF MICHAEL LINDSAY-HOGG’S
ORIGINAL 1970 FILM ABOUT THE BEATLES
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“Let It Be” Launches Exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024
The team behind “Let It Be,” director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles meticulously restored by Peter Jackson’s team at Park Road Post Production, attended a special New York screening of the film earlier this evening at AMC’s Lincoln Square Cinema. Michael Lindsay-Hogg and Apple Corps Ltd.’s Jonathan Clyde participated in a Q&A conversation moderated by music journalist and author Alan Light for the event’s guests, including Sean Lennon and Elvis Costello.
“Let it Be” will launch exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024. This is the first time the film is available in over 50 years.
First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, “Let It Be” now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens, the film is now brought to light through its restoration and in the context of revelations brought forth in Peter Jackson’s multiple Emmy Award®-winning docuseries, “The Beatles: Get Back.” Released on Disney+ in 2021, the docuseries showcases the iconic foursome’s warmth and camaraderie, capturing a pivotal moment in music history.
“Let It Be” contains footage not featured in the “Get Back” docuseries, bringing viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps’ London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write and record their GRAMMY Award®-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award®-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group. With the release of “The Beatles: Get Back,” fan clamour for the original “Let It Be” film reached a fever pitch. With Lindsay-Hogg’s full support, Apple Corps asked Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production to dive into a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative, which included lovingly remastering the sound using the same MAL de-mix technology that was applied to the “Get Back” docuseries.
“Let It Be,” directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, with a special appearance by Billy Preston. The film was produced by Neil Aspinall with The Beatles acting as executive producers. The director of photography was Anthony B Richmond.
“Let It Be” will debut exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024.
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