Led Zeppelin fans, the day is (almost) here! After months of speculation on its release, Sony Pictures Classics has confirmed that the first estate-approved documentary on the band, titled “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” will be released in theatres at the beginning of next year.
Even better, the movie will have an exclusive IMAX engagement in February in almost 200 theatres, with early access showings in eighteen markets in the United States and Canada.
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Bernard MacMahon directs the documentary which, according to a press release, will explore “the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.”
The documentary will also uncover a number of never-before-seen footage from Zeppelin’s performances, with exclusive, intimate commentary from a band that is usually historically private.
In a statement, MacMahon had this to say: “The cinematic power of IMAX paired with the film’s authentic sound creates an immersive and transportive viewing experience letting audiences feel like they are there, in the venues with the band.”
Writer/produced Allison McGourty also said on the film: “We spent five years flying back and forth across the Atlantic scouring attics and basements in pursuit of rare and unseen film footage, photographs and music recordings. Then we transferred each piece of media with custom techniques so that in IMAX, these 55-year-old clips and music would look and sound like they came out of the lab yesterday. We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with IMAX and Sony Pictures Classics to bring this film to big screens for all audiences, Zeppelin fans, of course, but also all music lovers and anyone looking for an inspiring, uplifting story with amazing music.”
Finally, Tom Bernard, co-president and co-writer of Sony Pictures Classics, also had this to say: “I had a mind-blowing experience seeing Led Zeppelin for the first time in August 1969 at the Texas International Pop Festival in Grapevine, Texas, and it has stayed with me ever since. This legendary group merits a spectacular North American theatrical release of this incredible film! I cannot think of a single movie that more brilliantly draws you into an artist’s story, shows you how their music was made, and makes you experience it as if it were brand new. I know it will be inspirational to young people and legacy defining for generations to come.”
The movie will be released in IMAX on February 7, with Early Access shows on February 7 in select locations. Tickets are available on sale now at www.becomingledzeppelinfilm.com.
Watch the trailer below:
