By Travis Johnson
Responding to overwhelming popular demand, cinemas will extend the season of Ron Howard’s acclaimed documentary, The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years. The encore season kicks off on Thursday, September 22.
According to distributor Studiocanal, Australia’s box office total was number one for the film’s simultaneous world wide release. Studiocanal’s Elizabeth Trotman said, “It is a thrill to reinvigorate Beatlemania and see fans of all ages head to cinemas to experience the pure musical joy of The Beatles. Sharing the theatrical exclusive Shea Stadium concert footage with audiences is a highlight; it is wonderful to see such enthusiasm from cinema-goers and strong support from our exhibition partners.”
Exclusive to the cinema, the Shea Stadium concert took place on August 15, 1965 and was the first rock show in front of an audience greater than 55,000. Filmed by Ed Sullivan Productions and Brian Epstein on 14 35mm cameras, the full half hour performance is screening now for the first time, completely restored and remastered.
Check your local listings for screening times.