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Welcome to the Beatles Cinematic Universe. Persevering with the present wave of music biopics — which simply noticed its most up-to-date box-office triumph with Bob Marley: One Love — director Sam Mendes (Skyfall) has signed on to helm not one, however 4 separate Beatles biopics, all due in 2027. The flicks, set to start manufacturing subsequent yr, will every give attention to a single Beatle’s perspective, so John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and even Ringo Starr every get a flip within the highlight.
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It would seem to be overkill, however as we talk about on the most recent episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, there’s sufficient materials within the Beatles’ saga for 50 motion pictures, from love tales (Paul and Linda, John and Yoko), to studio conflicts to aspect adventures with ridiculously fascinating characters like Magic Alex, the notorious conman who satisfied the Fabs he was an electronics professional. Within the episode, host Brian Hiatt and Rob Sheffield attempt to think about what the BCU can be like, talk about the highlights of previous Beatles-themed motion pictures, take a look at the highs and lows of different current biopics, and rather more. To listen to the total dialogue, go right here for the podcast supplier of your selection, pay attention on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or simply press play above.
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