50th Anniversary Documentary Announcement
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dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
That would be cool too.
Helmuth Von Moltke
Educated Fool
As far as I know, the production team has done an excellent job on this forthcoming documentary. They are well credentialed and have produced some good non maiden content that (as far as I know) has done well to get onto major streaming platforms.
This is the reality today BTW, major distribution via streaming. Long gone are the Early Days DVD projects from the early 2000s. Or even the Flight 666 and En Vivo movies from the late 2010s, when Rod clearly had spare cash and paid Banger Films for the latter two.
This one is not on Banger Films of course, so no Sam Dunn.
I'd expect a very slick product this time, primed for wide audiences, from what I know about this documentary.
This is the reality today BTW, major distribution via streaming. Long gone are the Early Days DVD projects from the early 2000s. Or even the Flight 666 and En Vivo movies from the late 2010s, when Rod clearly had spare cash and paid Banger Films for the latter two.
This one is not on Banger Films of course, so no Sam Dunn.
I'd expect a very slick product this time, primed for wide audiences, from what I know about this documentary.
srfc
Ancient Mariner
Yep Steve thanked all the old school members in the booklet, and had met them in his house in Essex a few months before that. A documentary wasnt necessarily mentioned, but there was rumblings that this was to do with some project Steve was working on.
It definitely fits in with 50th anniversary stuff happening now
So good to hear that, so we're waiting.
Luisma
Years Wasted
Oh ok ok. I thought it was official news... Well, loads of people are participating in the documentary... The full thing is going to be epic
Cat Milk Supreme
Ancient Mariner
Was there not chat that the photo from Steve's house with the Early Days guys was to do with writing credits for the old tunes? Some golden discs may have been handed out. Am I making that up?
But yeah, all the extra names in Steve's 'thank you' list was interesting. It pointed to some kinda big project or retirement, or both.
Maybe the documentary hadn't started but Steve had sounded out all the participants, hence the thanks.
But yeah, all the extra names in Steve's 'thank you' list was interesting. It pointed to some kinda big project or retirement, or both.
Maybe the documentary hadn't started but Steve had sounded out all the participants, hence the thanks.
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
Some early members did indeed receive gold discs, including Mad Mac, who posted on here somewhere recently.
Helmuth Von Moltke
Educated Fool
Didn't know that. Suppose to head off more “serial litigant” Barry Mackay action?
Yes, if the production staff does everything they can, the final effect should be nothing short of WOW! And, once again, to me it's obvious that the documentary is a long-term project, similar to the Trooper Ale or Legacy of the Beast RPG. The management invested a lot of money in the movie, not just for the pleasure of the fans or in the "heat of the moment". It's something as the big promotional move parallel with the current tour and 50 Anniversary. So-called "die-hard fans" don't need the documentary with the history of Maiden, they know that in detail. The document is more dedicated to the newcomers, who need to know more about the phenomenon called Iron Maiden. As someone said above, the world premiere will coincide with the North American tour announcement.