Peter Jackson's new Beatles movie (after Get Back/Let It Be) - what's next?

Summary

The script discusses the potential future projects of director Peter Jackson following his restoration of 'Let It Be'. It speculates on Jackson's ambitions to tell the complete Beatles story, possibly through a comprehensive film. It also mentions the possibility of restored and expanded versions of 'Anthology', the restoration of unseen footage from the Beatles' rehearsals and live performances, and the use of AI technology for official releases of historic recordings. The anticipation of further box sets and the potential for an AI-generated recreation of a Beatles performance is highlighted, along with the potential for technological advancements to enhance the Beatles' legacy.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The release of the restored 'Let It Be' film has sparked interest in the next Beatles project directed by Peter Jackson.
• 📚 Peter Jackson has expressed a willingness to work on any project proposed by Apple Corp, having had full access to their archives during 'Get Back'.
• 🎥 Jackson's storytelling skills are highlighted, suggesting his ambition might be to create a film encompassing the entire Beatles story.
• 📽️ A 10-minute prequel to 'Get Back' was mentioned, showcasing the Beatles' history from their origins in 1956.
• 📚 The 'Anthology' documentary could potentially be restored and expanded in HD or 4K, using modern technology.
• 🎥 Unseen footage from the Beatles' rehearsals at EMI Studios in 1968 is suggested as material for a Peter Jackson treatment.
• 🎼 Jackson is interested in using AI technology to restore and release the Star Club tapes from 1962, which he now owns.
• 🤖 Jackson is developing a project that involves live-action technology that doesn't currently exist, possibly an AI recreation of a Beatles performance.
• 🎵 There's a mention of further box sets using demix technology, especially for earlier Beatles recordings with limited track masters.
• 📼 The BBC recordings could be improved with modern technology, and there's a large amount of restored 'Get Back' footage and the rooftop concert waiting to be released.

Q & A

What is the recently released project by Peter Jackson that restored The Beatles' 'Let It Be'?

The recently released project is 'Get Back,' which is a restoration and reimagining of The Beatles' 'Let It Be' film and sessions.

What is Peter Jackson's current access to The Beatles' archives?

During the making of 'Get Back,' Peter Jackson had unfettered access to The Beatles' archives, giving him a comprehensive overview of the available materials.

What is the hint of the next possible project suggested by the script?

The script suggests that Peter Jackson might be working on a project that explores the entirety of The Beatles' story, potentially telling 'The Greatest Story Ever Told.'

What was the limitation of the technology used in the 1990s Anthology documentary?

The 1990s Anthology documentary was limited by the technology of the time, with footage restored in standard definition, which is now considered outdated.

What is the possibility of a restored version of the Anthology documentary?

There is a possibility that Apple may give us a version of the Anthology documentary restored in HD or 4K and expanded, given the advancements in technology.

What unique footage was shown before the start of 'Get Back'?

Before the start of 'Get Back,' Peter Jackson provided an expertly edited 10-minute reel of events leading up to January 1969, dating back to the group's origins in 1956.

What significant unseen footage from The Beatles' history is mentioned in the script?

The unseen footage mentioned includes a rehearsal at EMI studios in Abbey Road on July 30, 1968, and George Harrison's interaction with George Martin at the mixing desk.

What is the significance of the Star Club tapes from 1962?

The Star Club tapes are significant because they are admired by Peter Jackson, who is keen to use AI technology to secure an official Apple release of these tapes.

What is the technical challenge that Peter Jackson mentioned for a live-action movie project with The Beatles?

Peter Jackson mentioned that the project is technically complicated and requires technology that doesn't quite exist yet, which they are currently in the process of developing.

What technology is being developed to allow the live-action movie project to happen?

The technology being developed for the live-action movie project is not specified, but it is implied that it involves advanced AI or possibly AI-generated recreations.

What other potential projects are hinted at in the script?

The script hints at potential projects involving the improvement of BBC recordings with modern technology, the use of demix technology on earlier recordings, and the release of additional restored 'Get Back' footage and the complete rooftop concert.

Outlines

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🎥 Peter Jackson's Vision for The Beatles' Legacy

The paragraph discusses the anticipation for the next Beatles project following the restoration of 'Let It Be' by Peter Jackson. It mentions Jackson's access to Apple's archives and his storytelling skills, suggesting his ambition to create a comprehensive movie about The Beatles. The script also refers to the beginning of 'Get Back', hinting at a broader exploration of the band's history, including their early days and the potential for a high-definition restoration of the 'Anthology' documentary.

Keywords

💡Let It Be

Let It Be is a song by The Beatles, which also serves as the title of a documentary and album by the same name. In the context of the video script, it refers to a restored version of the documentary recently released by Peter Jackson, showcasing the band's breakup period and the recording of their final album.

💡Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson is a renowned film director known for his work on epic productions. In the script, he is highlighted for his recent project 'Get Back,' a documentary about The Beatles, and his potential future projects involving the band, leveraging his storytelling skills and access to Apple's archives.

💡Get Back

Get Back refers to both a song by The Beatles and the documentary by Peter Jackson that explores the band's preparation for their final live performance on the rooftop of Apple Corps' headquarters. The script mentions Jackson's access to Apple's archives and his ambition to create a comprehensive narrative of The Beatles' story.

💡Apple Archives

The Apple Archives is a collection of materials related to The Beatles, managed by Apple Corps Ltd. In the script, it is mentioned that Peter Jackson had unfettered access to these archives while making 'Get Back,' which allowed him to incorporate rare and unseen footage into his documentary.

💡Anthology

The Beatles Anthology refers to a documentary and a series of albums released by The Beatles in the 1990s. The script suggests that the Anthology could be restored and expanded in high definition or 4K, possibly under Peter Jackson's direction, to do justice to The Beatles' legacy with modern technology.

💡Star Club Tapes

The Star Club Tapes are recordings of The Beatles' live performances from 1962. Peter Jackson is mentioned as an admirer of these tapes, and the script discusses the potential for using AI technology to secure an official release of these recordings, which are currently owned by Jackson.

💡AI Technology

AI Technology, or Artificial Intelligence, is referenced in the script as a tool that could be used to enhance old recordings, such as the Star Club Tapes, by restoring and improving their quality. It is also hinted that AI could be used to recreate live performances that were not filmed.

💡Liveaction Movie

In the script, Peter Jackson mentions working on a technically complicated live-action movie that requires technology not yet available. This suggests an innovative approach to storytelling, possibly involving AI or other advanced techniques to bring The Beatles' performances to life in a new format.

💡Mal demix Technology

Mal demix technology is a method used to separate and isolate individual tracks from a mixed recording. The script mentions its use on The Beatles' 'Revolver' album and anticipates its application to earlier recordings, enhancing the quality of the music for future box sets.

💡BBC Recordings

The BBC Recordings refer to The Beatles' appearances and performances recorded by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The script suggests that these recordings could be significantly improved using today's technology, indicating a potential project to restore and remaster these historic recordings.

💡Rooftop Concert

The Rooftop Concert was The Beatles' final public live performance, which took place on the rooftop of Apple Corps' headquarters in 1969. The script mentions the existence of 50 hours of restored footage from 'Get Back,' including the complete, unspoiled rooftop concert, hinting at a possible future release of this material.

Highlights

With the wonderfully restored Let It Be recently released, what exactly is the next Beatles project we can expect to see from Peter Jackson?

Peter Jackson has made it publicly known that he would gladly work on any project proposed by Apple during the making of Get Back.

He had unfettered access to the Apple archives, giving him a perfect overview of what is currently held under lock and key.

At the heart of Peter Jackson's movies lies a great storyteller well-versed in truly epic productions.

Peter's ambition is no less than a movie exploring the entirety of the Beatles' story.

There was a hint of this ambition at the beginning of Get Back before we even got to Twickenham Studios.

Peter provided us with an expertly edited 10-reel of the events leading up to January 1969, dating all the way back to the group's origins in 1956.

As enjoyable as the Anthology documentary was, it didn't do adequate justice to The Beatles' legacy.

The footage used in Anthology was restored with the limited technology of the 1990s and only treated in standard definition.

Apple may give us a version of Anthology restored up to HD or 4K and expanded one day, but Peter's vision, skill sets, and ambition go way beyond this.

Part of the great joy of Get Back was seeing how The Beatles created and interacted together.

The group was filmed rehearsing only once before in EMI Studios in Abbey Road on July 30, 1968.

The unseen footage of The Beatles rehearsing is ripe for the Peter Jackson treatment and historically significant.

Peter Jackson now owns the Star Club tapes from 1962 and is keen to use demin technology to secure an official Apple release.

In 2022, Peter spoke of working on another project with The Beatles that was not really a documentary but a live-action movie needing technology that doesn't quite exist yet.

Peter Jackson has used technology before to reunite Paul and John, incorporating 'I've Got a Feeling' into Paul’s 2022 Glastonbury set.

Apple seems intent on further box sets following the use of MAL demix technology on Revolver.

There is still the matter of a further 50 hours of restored Get Back footage plus the complete rooftop concert unspoiled by street vox pops, all gathering dust on Apple's well-stocked shelves.

Transcripts

with the wonderfully restored Let It Be

recently released just what exactly is

the next beetles project we can expect

to see from Peter

Jackson Peter has made it publicly known

that he would gladly work on any project

proposed by Apple during the making of

get back he had unfettered access to the

Apple archives has a perfect overview of

exactly what there is currently held

under lock and key

at the heart of Peter's movies lies a

great Storyteller well-versed in truly

epic Productions I suspect his ambition

is no less than a movie exploring the

entirety of the beetle story and indeed

what could be better than to tell The

Greatest Story Ever

Told there was a hint of this at the

beginning of get back before we even got

to twickingham Studios Peter provided us

with an expertly edited 10 real of the

events leading up to January

1969 dating all the way back to the

group's origins in

1956 as audition reels go it was

perfectly judged and

executed as enjoyable as the Anthology

documentary was I felt it didn't do

adequate Justice to The Beatles

Legacy the footage use was restored with

the limited technology of the 1990s and

only treated in standard definition a

format now destined for the trash can of

history Apple may just give us a version

of Anthology restored up to HD or 4K and

expanded one day but I believe Peter's

vision skill sets and ambition go Way

Beyond

this part of the great joy of get back

was seeing how the Beatles created and

interacted together the group was filmed

rehearsing only once before in Emi

studios in Abbey Road on the 30th of

July

1968 he Jude is taken through its Paces

the crew were there for some time but

only a few minutes were broadcast on

NBC's experiment and television the

unseen footage is Rife for the Peter

Jackson treatment and also historically

significant George Harrison can be seen

apart from the other Beatles at the

mixing desk with George Martin this is

presumably just after ji's argument with

Paul over playing a guitar phrase as a

response to each line of Paul's

vocal like me Peter is a great admirer

of the star Club tapes from

1962 and Keen to use demin technology to

finally secure an official Apple relief

the fact that Peter now owns the tapes

brings us an important step nearer since

AI works best from a first generation

source

then there are all the other live

recordings for the Myriad TV and concert

appearances in 2022 Peter spoke of

working on another project with the

Beatles which was not really a

documentary he commented it's so

technically complicated I'm trying to

work how exactly I'll do it it's a

liveaction movie but it needs technology

that doesn't quite exist at the moment

so we're in the middle of developing the

technology to allow it to

happen could this be an AI generated

Recreation of a beetle star Club

performance although although no film

footage appears to exist there are

several Stills to work

from Peter has used technology before to

reunite Paul and John he picted the

concept of Paul who was so delighted he

Incorporated I've Got a Feeling into his

2022 Glastonbury set one year later we

also had the joy of seeing all four

Beatles reunited in now and then Peter's

debut pop

video Apple seems intent on further box

sets following the use of Mal demix

technology on Revolver expect this to be

used more and more especially as Apple

reaches further back into the earlier

recordings where only twin or monot

track masters were

made how about all the BBC recordings

which could be considerably improved

with today's

technology there is still the small

matter of a further 50 hours of restored

get back footage plus the complete

rooftop concert unspoiled by the street

Vox pops all now Gathering dust on

Apple's well stocked shelves whatever is

coming next I just can't wait