Some of the musical titles to be presented include: Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders from Mars, A Jimi Hendrix Vision, Chicago & Friends: Live At 55 and Christmas At Graceland.
UK distributor DCD Rights today announced the release of a series of new concert and feature-length documentaries on the first day of Miptv in Cannes, France. The titles include a remastered version of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture, a 100-minute version produced by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company has been sold to NHK Japan.
This new 4K restoration of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture, David Bowie’s iconic 1973 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, was filmed by award-winning director DA Pennebaker, during which Bowie made the shocking announcement that he would retire his alien rock star persona, Ziggy Stardust.
With an audio mix by legendary, award-winning producer Tony Visconti, this new version features an extended running time that includes the complete uncut performance and restored songs, including a rarely seen guest appearance by guitar legend Jeff Beck.
Also for Miptv, DCD Rights has brought A Jimi Hendrix Vision is a 1 x 90′ special produced by Experience Hendrix that has already been pre-ordered from Sky in the UK and will air on Sky Arts later this year.
This immersive film details the creation of Electric Lady Studios from a bankrupt Greenwich Village nightclub to a state-of-the-art recording facility inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s Vision. The documentary includes exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage and photos of Hendrix, as well as track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as Freedom, Angel and Dolly Dagger by legendary producer Eddie Kramer.
In addition, the company has pre-sold Chicago & Friends: Live At 55 to PBS in the U.S., celebrating their spectacular musical legacy. Produced by Rock Fuel Media, the 1 x 60′ program features the multi-platinum winning group Chicago performing with a fabulous cast of guest artists, featuring classic tracks from their seminal debut album alongside a selection of greatest hits and deep cuts.
Also appearing at Miptv Christmas At Graceland, a 1 x 60′ special produced by Done+Dusted & Authentic Studios for NBC and Peacock. A television special, shot live, celebrates Christmas at Elvis Presley’s famous family home, Graceland. Many of music’s biggest stars perform Elvis and Christmas songs in locations scattered throughout the house and grounds. This special also includes never-before-broadcast home footage of Elvis and his family.
Christmas At Graceland features a special appearance by Elvis’ granddaughter, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Riley Keough (Daisy Jones And The Six) and magical performances by Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Kane Brown, Alanis Morissette, Post Malone, The War And Treaty, John Legend and Kacey Musgraves.
James Anderson, director of sales for DCD Rights, says, “Music programming from legendary artists continues to have worldwide appeal, and none more so than the acclaimed David Bowie, megastar Jimi Hendrix, the wildly popular band Chicago and the holiday songs of Elvis Presley performed by contemporary stars straight from their beloved home, Graceland. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to present our clients with these spectacularly produced concerts for international audiences to savor.”
