Ralph, I hope you dont end up on the cutting room floor. You were there. Was Russ interviewed for this?
He was the recording engineer for 20 plus years, and has loads of insight and information.
Ralph, I hope you dont end up on the cutting room floor. You were there. Was Russ interviewed for this?
He was the recording engineer for 20 plus years, and has loads of insight and information.
In the trailer I saw, they had John Legend, Jamie Foxx and Dr. Dre talking about Motown.. That should give you a big indication of what this is going to be like. It will not be much different than Motown 40 that aired on ABC. That was nice for it's time, but now we're looking at 60 years and Motown has enough stories and living witnesses to tell them but they never use them on these types of shows.Quote:
Originally Posted by luke
I've got this on VHS.... it has Aretha and the Four Tops singing with Aretha playing piano... the video ends with the tops and tempts battle on Motown 25....Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
I've got another presented by Smokey but cant remember who.. need to dig out my attic.
Just remembered its Marvin GayeQuote:
Originally Posted by alexstassi
Mickey....They asked Russ for an interview but wanted him to come down from Santa Cruz to LA for the deal. Too far to drive. They didnt have time to come to him.
Sky have a contract with Showtime as well as HBO so it is likely to be shown on Sky Atlantic and perhaps on Sky Arts at a later dateQuote:
Originally Posted by alanh
Altitude Films have distribution rights for the UK and Ireland for cinema release. I suspect it’ll be one of those situations where a few specialist cinemas will show it on a limited run before it gets to TV and or DVD. It then may well depend on which TV company Altitude deals with rather than Showtime doing the negotiations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
so it's worldwide..fabulous..
Altitude Films have announced they will be releasing the documentary for one night only on 30 September in the UK, following a general release starting 4 October.....although I'm not sure what that actually means in practice. I'm sure the general release won't be too widespread so I hope, as we've said, some TV deal can be arranged.
The stars of Motown were out in full force at the West Coast premiere of Hitsville: The Making of Motown in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, 8 August.
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The evening was a star-studded affair, featuring the original icons of Motown alongside its current roster. As the two figureheads of the upcoming documentary, label founder Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were holding court as a who’s who of Motown and beyond walked the red carpet.
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Smokey Robinson posed with his wife, Frances Glandney, while Stevie Wonder was also in attendance with his wife Tomeeka Robyn Bracy.
Diana Ross’ daughter, Rhonda Ross and her son Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick were also on hand, along with Diana’s son Evan Ross at the premiere and after party.
Original Miracles member and one earliest Motown talents Claudette Robinson also made an appearance, along with other iconic talents representing the historic label including Thelma Houston, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, legendary songwriter Janie Bradford, original Vandellas member Betty Kelly, longtime Temptations manager Shelly Berger, head of the Motown Museum Robin Terry and the current president of Motown Records, Ethiopia Habtemariam.
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Motown royalty weren’t the only stars to attend the Hitsville premiere and after party. The Late Late Show host James Corden also made an appearance, along with writer-director Kevin Smith, legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the “Black Godfather” himself, Clarence Avant, Kevin “Coach K” Lee of Quality Control Music and singer-songwriter Tank.
President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises Bruce Resnikoff was also at the premiere, just one day after presenting the Icon Award to Mr Gordy at Capitol Congress.
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Hitsville was directed by award-winning British brothers Gabe and Ben Turner and chronicles the historic label’s creation starting in 1958, through the trailblazing 60s and its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
It's interesting to see who has their loyalties when it comes to these Motown events , and who doesn't.
I'm looking at these pictures , and I must be in a certain mood today , but here it goes:
Smokey and wife : What happened to couples dressing to project they are a couple, dressed to compliment each other?
Berry Gordy: This is at least the third time in a row he's appeared publicly with that three-day white stubble look. Can't a millionaire find a good barber to get himself nice and cleaned up before stepping out. You've got the nice suit , why not complete the look?
Evan Ross : Can't the son of a millionaire find a jacket that's not too big, or if not, get it fitted?
[[And is it now time to retire the diving "ostrich neck" look?)
Stevie: Oh well.
Also , not pictured , but mentioned: watch for the Raif-Henok big push, now in fool swing.
Any news on the UK showing of this movie please?
I believe it's showing in the UK for one night only in theatres on September 30th. I could have sworn I heard something about an October wide release.Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
This documentary looks like a winner.I hope it later gets a Blu Ray release.
yes i thought I heard that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by bradsupremes
thank you