Apple Buys Rights to Beastie Boys Documentary Directed by Spike Jonze

[MacRumors]

Apple has acquired the rights to "Beastie Boys Story" a documentary about the band directed by Spike Jonze and penned by Beastie Boys members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz, reports Deadline.

Under the terms of the deal, the film will be available in IMAX theaters in a limited release on April 3 before launching on Apple TV+ on April 24.

The release of the documentary comes ahead of the 26th anniversary of the release of "Ill Communication," the band's fourth album. Spike Jonze originally directed the music video for the hit song "Sabotage."

"Beastie Boys Story" is described as a live documentary experience that focuses on the history and the legacy of the group and its personal story. It's based on the "Beastie Boys Book," published in October 2018, and will feature Horovitz and Diamond discussing their long running friendship and rise to fame.

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[Herrpod]

Well I know what I'm watching on April 24th.

 

[orbital~debris]

Apple has acquired the rights

Intergalactic or planetary rights?

 

[MarkC426]

Can’t wait to see this...... 😜 👍

 

[Gorms]

Looks like I'll finally be paying for a month of Apple TV+

 

[GeoStructural]

I have no idea who they are, but I am all for more content for everyone.

 

[Oohara]

Ill purchase.

 

[MarkC426]

Proper Hip Hop, unlike today’s junk......... 😝

 

[dannyyankou]

I still jam to Brass Monkey, this will be interesting lol

 

[CrapShack]

Was just listening yesterday to "Paul's Boutique." O you poor kids, you have no idea what you missed. (Please PLEASE somebody reply "Ok genX" PLEASE)

 

[2010mini]

I have no idea who they are, but I am all for more content for everyone.

Ummmmm..... wut????

 

[Ar40]

I have no idea who they are, but I am all for more content for everyone.

Don't worry. Apple will have a Billie Eilish documentary too!

 

[MarkC426]

Don't worry. Apple will have a Billie Eilish documentary too!

Who.......?

 

[sinsin07]

I have no idea who they are, but I am all for more content for everyone.

Yo 'dat's a shame.
Maybe (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)

 

[SBlue1]

Looks like I'll finally be paying for a month of Apple TV+

Yeah. Me too. This is why I hate exclusive content.

 

[Bigsk8r]

Intergalactic or planetary rights?

Well played sir... you beat me to it!

 

[Ar40]

Yeah. Me too. This is why I hate exclusive content.

It will be in theaters too. Not necessarily exclusive in that way - except the iMax ticket will set you back quite a bit more than month of ATV. Also, just noting that if this wasn’t an exclusive on Apple TV it would have been an exclusive on Netflix or Amazon Prime, etc. This was clearly being bid on and Apple outbid the others.

 

[MarkC426]

This was clearly being bid on and Apple outbid the others.

That’s good news, as I don’t touch Netflix or Prime.... 🤨

 

[riverfreak]

Intergalactic or planetary rights?

Close the thread! We have a winner!

 

[GeoStructural]

Don't worry. Apple will have a Billie Eilish documentary too!

Who?

 

[Ar40]

Who?

Sorry, I figured you were a Zoomer. I can’t think of any other rational explanation for you not knowing who the BEASTIE boys are. Unless you’re international or live under a rock.

 

[BuddyTronic]

Intergalactic or planetary rights?

to Paaaaaaarty!

 

[TomaxXamot]

Was just listening yesterday to "Paul's Boutique." O you poor kids, you have no idea what you missed. (Please PLEASE somebody reply "Ok genX" PLEASE)

Mmm their best album IMO 🔊 🔊

 

[V_Man]

Sorry, I figured you were a Zoomer. I can’t think of any other rational explanation for you not knowing who the BEASTIE boys are. Unless you’re international or live under a rock.

The beastie boys were one hit wonders. People act like they were great.

 

[PC_tech]

The beastie boys were one hit wonders. People act like they were great.

Um....