Following 2021’s epic The Beatles: Get Back, The Beatles: Let It Be has been meticulously restored by Peter Jackson and company. Long out of print and only available through bootlegs, the original 1970 film is finally available once again. It opens with a brief conversation from April 2023 between Peter Jackson and director Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Lindsay-Hogg’s original footage is what forms the basis of Jackson’s epic documentary series. It is amazing how different the rooftop…
"The Beatles: Let It Be Is Meticulously Restored"Tag: Disney
One day after The Beatles teased it on their social media channels, Disney+ announced that The Beatles: Let It Be is coming on May 8. Let It Be, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, 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…
"The Beatles: Let It Be Gets May 8 Release on Disney+"
At long last, The Beatles have announced that the out-of-print Let It Be is going to have its streaming home on Disney+. It was only a matter of time following the work from Peter Jackson and company on the epic 2021 documentary, The Beatles: Get Back. While Disney+ has not made any formal announcements, the Beatles were cryptic on their social media pages. All they had to do was post the poster across social media…
"Let It Be: The Beatles Movie is Coming to Disney+"
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) finally made its way to Disney+ with a bonus acoustic set not seen on the big screen. I’m not an idiot–I know that I’m not going to change anyone’s mind here. Chances are likely that you already saw the film last fall. There’s a good chance that you watched it a few times. It would not surprise me if you’ve seen it a few times since the…
"Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version): An Epic Concert Film"
Disney’s announcement of the upcoming release of Moana 2 in theaters during Thanksgiving may be shocking but it is not surprising. Why is it shocking? It goes back to the Disney Investor Day in 2020. Moana: The Series was among a number of Disney+ series announced at the time, due for release in 2022. At some point, the studio made the decision to rework the project as a sequel movie. Given how easy it is…
"Moana 2 and Disney’s Focus On Theatrical Over Streaming"
Wish is now available to watch at home on Digital, with the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD physical media release set for March 12. My review from the theatrical release in November: Wish, the newest Walt Disney Animation Studios feature, celebrates 100 years of magic and wonder by bringing the Disney nostalgia. Please make sure until the end of the credits. The other fun thing about the credits is how the film pays homage to…
"Wish Arrives on Digital, Physical Release Set For March 12"
Modern versions of Mickey Mouse remain under copyright but as of January 1, 2024, the Steamboat Willie version entered the public domain. Mickey Mouse entering the public domain only applies to US law. Other countries have different copyright law protections. There’s a reason why people refer to US copyright law as the Mickey Mouse Protection Act. Ironically, no shortage of Disney films are based on stories that have entered the public domain. Even more ironically,…
"Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Willie Version Enters Public Domain"
Marvel Studios’ What If…? strongly delivers as the animated series arrives on Disney+ for nine consecutive days of streaming fun. The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) is back along with a number of fan favorites. The second season is full of new stories but a few returning characters from the first season are back along for the ride. There are not many universes in which Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell) exists but sure enough, The Watcher follows through…
"What If…? Season 2 Delivers In 9-Day Disney+ Event Series"
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 is the latest special to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. It was only a matter of time before this special aired on one of the Disney-owned networks. What surprises me is that it’s airing in December rather than on the 100th anniversary this past October. Better late than never, I suppose? Some of the previous Disney film stars discuss the…
"Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20"
Following a pair of feature films, Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series is getting a new adaptation in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The author did not play such a key role in the development of the earlier films. He’s not just an executive producer on the TV series but he also created it and writes some of the scripts. One thing to take away from the series is that it’s not completely rehashing the earlier…
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The TV Series Is An Improvement"