Newsday
April 24, 2012
Beatles 'The Lost Concert' headed to theaters
NEW YORK - The Beatles are hitting theaters nationwide.Recently discovered footage of the Fab Four's first full-length concert in the United States is the subject of a new documentary, "The Beatles: The Lost Concert."
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment...ters-1.3679657
Under The Gun Review
April 24, 2012
MUSIC HISTORY CLASS – McCartney and Lennon Meet
On this day in 1976, a reunion six years in the making took place; no, not a musical reunion, but rather a personal reunion. Six years after the The Beatles posthumously released what would be their last album, Let It Be, Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, visited John Lennon at Lennon’s apartment in New York City.
http://www.underthegunreview.net/201...d-lennon-meet/
Examiner
April 24, 2012
New 'Yellow Submarine' DVD website launched; big screen showings planned
To promote the upcoming re-release of “Yellow Submarine” on DVD, there's a new website for it at
www.yellowsubmarinethemovie.com. The new site features the DVD trailer (which you can see at left), the text of the press release announcing the reissue, and a picture of the reissue movie poster (also see at left).
http://www.examiner.com/article/new-...owings-planned
The Mary Sue
April 24, 2012
Remember That Time The Doctor Met The Beatles ?
We leave you today with something remarkable. There’s been some interesting photos of individuals from days past that resembled people living today. For instance, John Travolta looked like a time traveler thanks to this old-time photo, and people were calling Nicolas Cage a vampire because of this one. But, uncovered today is a photo that might just show Doctor Who’s Matt Smith (or the Doctor himself if you prefer) hanging out with the Beatles! Hit the jump for a bit of explanation and a reaction from showrunner Steven Moffat!*
http://www.themarysue.com/doctor-who-the-beatles/
Examiner
April 23, 2012
She thinks of him: 'Baby's In Black' by Arne Bellstorf
Baby’s In Black: a song about mourning, a new graphic novel by Arne Bellstorf published by First Second*Books.Although the dust jacket calls it “a new look at one of the most significant cultural happenings of the twentieth century,” it’s not about the Beatles. The Fab Four (or Five at this point) are only peripheral characters in this tale about two young artists, Astrid Kirchherr and Stuart Sutcliffe.*
http://www.examiner.com/review/she-t...arne-bellstorf
Examiner
April 23, 2012
The Beatles come to life with Photorealistic art - interview with Chris Sileo
April 23, 2012 - 3D art has revolutionized how we view television and movies, and the genre has now found its way into the world of the most famous band on earth, The*Beatles. Through 3D color image renderings, CG artist Christopher Sileo brings to life iconic snapshots of “places they remember”, from their early days as the Quarry Men to their famous last live appearance on the Apple rooftop. They are beautifully designed with artistic style.
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...th-chris-sileo
Liverpool Echo
April 24, 2012
West End Beatles spectacular Let It Be holds casting call at the Cavern
MERSEYSIDE musicians are being invited to audition for a Beatles extravaganza heading for the West End.Let It Be will open in September to mark 50 years since the Fab Four’s first chart hit Love Me Do in 1962.The live theatrical concert at London’s Prince of Wales theatre – where the band famously appeared at the 1963 Royal Variety Performance – will be packed with Beatles hits.MERSEYSIDE musicians are being invited to audition for a Beatles extravaganza heading for the West End.Let It Be will open in September to mark 50 years since the Fab Four’s first chart hit Love Me Do in 1962.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-30824267/
The Telegraph
April 24, 2012
Fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin believes EMI break-up 'the worst thing music has ever faced'
"Fifth Beatle" mourns end of an era, writes Katherine Rushton.The break-up of EMI is the “worst thing that music has ever faced”, Sir George Martin, the legendary record producer who oversaw the rise of the Beatles, has claimed.Sir George, often dubbed “the fifth Beatle” because of his great influence during their 1960s heyday, said he was “saddened” by the looming carve-up of EMI, which owns the rights to the group’s performances.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...ver-faced.html
Anti Music
April 23, 2012
Jack Douglas Tells The Story Behind John Lennon's Double Fantasy
Douglas stopped by Gibson's New York City Showroom and spoke about his trip to Liverpool as a young man, discussed how he and Lennon became friends and told the story behind Double Fantasy. Check out the video here.
http://www.antimusic.com/news/12/Apr..._Fantasy.shtml
http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyl...n-Working.aspx
Univison News
April 24, 2012
Anahí to perform at the Olympics…with Yoko Ono and Ringo Starr
Anahí will bring her dose of bubblegum pop to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.Anahí may be big, but she hasn’t had as big an audience as she will this upcoming summer, guaranteed. The Mexican singer/actress has been confirmed to perform in the forthcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games. According to People en Español, the 28-year-old pop princess will be joined by Yoko Ono and former Beatle Ringo Starr at a special opening ceremony celebration.
http://univisionnews.tumblr.com/post...-olympics-2012
Express.co.uk
April 23, 2012
SHOWBIZ
MCCARTNEY'S TRIBUTE TO WEEDON
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has paid tribute to late pioneering guitarist BERT WEEDON, who led the way for THE BEATLES legend and his peers.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/...bute-to-Weedon
Liverpool Echo
April 24, 2012
Sir Paul McCartney signs fan’s neck for tattoo
SIR Paul McCartney proved to be a pain in the neck for a female fan as she took away a permanent reminder of her encounter with the superstar.The 69-year-old former Beatle pulled a young woman from the crowd as he performed at a huge stadium concert in Recife, Brazil, and she asked him to sign her neck.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-30824884/
News Blaze
April 22, 2012
With a May Reissue of Ram by Paul McCartney, Why Is the Record Yet So Popular ?
"Paul has simply proven to be the most vulnerable: the group hid most of his weaknesses longer and better than they did the others so that they were the most unexpected now that they have finally become visible.
http://newsblaze.com/story/201204221.../topstory.html