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UPDATE: The Beatles’ Original “Let it Be” Film Starts May 8, Restored by Peter Jackson

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UPDATE: The Beatles’ Original “Let it Be” Film Starts May 8, Restored by Peter Jackson

I told you yesterday the Beatles are releasing a restored version of “Let it Be,” the film, on Disney Plus.

Peter Jackson, who made the “Get Back” series, did the work with his lab of mad scientists. “Let it Be” will begin streaming on May 8th.

Michael Lindsay-Hogg shot all the footage in 1969 and then made the final film. It played in theaters briefly, then disappeared. The rumor always was that Paul McCartney didn’t like the film. But when Jackson released “Get Back,” those reasons didn’t make sense.

Now the general public will see the film. (I saw it back in the day.) It should be exciting.

“Let It Be” contains footage not featured in the “Get Back” docuseries, bringing viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps’ London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write and record their GRAMMY Award®-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award®-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group.

Michael Lindsay-Hogg says, “’How often do you get to see artists of this stature working together to make what they hear in their heads into songs. And then you get to the roof and you see their excitement, camaraderie and sheer joy in playing together again as a group”…“I was knocked out by what Peter was able to do with ‘Get Back,’ using all the footage I’d shot 50 years previously.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled that Michael’s movie, ‘Let It Be,’ has been restored and is finally being re-released after being unavailable for decades,” says Peter Jackson. “Over three parts, we showed Michael and The Beatles filming a groundbreaking new documentary, and ‘Let It Be’ is that documentary – the movie they released in 1970.”…“I now think of it all as one epic story, finally completed after five decades. The two projects support and enhance each other: ‘Let It Be’ is the climax of ‘Get Back,’ while ‘Get Back’ provides a vital missing context for ‘Let It Be.’

UPDATED Trump Stock Finds a New Low, Drops Off Cliff as Former President Sleeps in Court Again

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UPDATED Trump Stock Finds a New Low, Drops Off Cliff as Former President Sleeps in Court Again

UPDATED Donald Trump fell asleep in the courtroom yesterday. And he fell asleep again this morning.

Law360’s Frank G. Runyeon Tweeted from the courtroom: “Trump’s head slowly dropped, his eyes closed. It jerked back upward. He adjusts himself. Then, his head droops again. He straightens up, leaning back. His head [droops] for a third time, he shakes his shoulders. Eyes closed still. His head drops. Finally, he pops his eyes open.”

Today, Tuesday, Trump’s Media stock has dropped 14% to under $23. The day isn’t over, either. Come back at 4pm for the final bell.

Meantime, I’m enjoying all the planted stories about Trump’s 27 year director of communications, Margo Martin McAtee. She’s a Melania lookalike, but much younger. She must be very talented to have such an important job at her tender age. Even The Oklahoman has branded her as Melania double. Is that her real job?

Review: Zendaya’s New Movie, “Challengers”: Fluid Sex, Full Frontal Flopping, Plus Bananas and Churros

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Review: Zendaya’s New Movie, “Challengers”: Fluid Sex, Full Frontal Flopping, Plus Bananas and Churros

You know director Luca Guadagnino. His last movie, “Bones and All,” was all about Taylor Russell and Timothee Chalamet feasting on their friends literally.

The director’s more famous offering was Chalamet and Armie Hammer, and a peach in “Call Me By Your Name,” set in Italy.

Now we come to “Challengers,” a triangular tennis romance in which Zendaya is the objection of lust and affection of two players having their own intense bromance. They are Josh O’Connor from “The Crown” and Mike Faist from “West Side Story.” The setting has moved from Tuscany to New Rochelle.

The boys are a pretty close couple, playing doubles and working their way around the tennis circuit, when they meet Zendaya’s Tashi. Their eyes pop out of their respective heads, and soon they’re all in bed together. Guadagnino meanwhile serves up lots of naked guys flopping around in the locker room. He’s also progressed from peaches to bananas, and churros in case you’re not paying attention.

The screenplay is a debut from Justin Kuritzkes, and it’s vexing. I’ve never seen so many chyrons in one film, as the action cuts back and forth in time with more abandon that a Christopher Nolan film. “Three Years Earlier,” “Eight Years Earlier,” “Two Days Ago.” I gave up trying to follow all that, despite Zendaya’s different hair lengths (thanks to some good wigs).

But “Challengers” — which should have been called “Love All” — has a lot going for it. The three main actors are effortlessly watchable, charming, and good looking. The music itself — from the Oscar winner Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross — has the consistency of mesmerizing electronic disco that works on its own (but often drowns out the dialogue).

What Guadagnino does especially well in “Challengers,” surprisingly, are the tennis scenes. Credit cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom and editor Marco Costa, who help the director find a new language in their sonic exploration of this racket. They make tennis so attractive you may see courts full this summer.

“Challengers” should be a hit. Full of sweat, longing, and haunches, the film hits the sweet spot for a key demo audience. Every generation gets a movie like this, hopefully, that will define their idea of romance in a troubled time.

New Broadway “Romeo and Juliet” Drops F Word on Poster in New Low, Jack Antonoff Doing the Music

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New Broadway “Romeo and Juliet” Drops F Word on Poster in New Low, Jack Antonoff Doing the Music

Jack Antonoff is making his Broadway debut.

The Grammy winning pop producer of Taylor Swift, Lana del Rey, and many others will supply music for a new Broadway production of “Romeo and Juliet” this fall.

The stars are Rachel Zegler and Kit Carson. Sam Gold is the director. Zegler starred in the Spielberg movie of “West Side Story” as Maria, the star crossed lover based on Juliet, so she’s essentially playing the same part again.

What’s more interesting about this “Romeo and Juliet” is the poster. Emblazoned across the ad are the words “The Youth are F**ked.” But spelled out, no asterisks.

Is this low class? Or this the future? Is Shakespeare rolling in his grave? Are we f**cked? Producers so far are Seaview, and 101 Productions, Ltd.

Donald Trump Uses 18 Year Old Son Barron as a Shield in Latest Rant About Legal System

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Donald Trump Uses 18 Year Old Son Barron as a Shield in Latest Rant About Legal System

Last year, Donald Trump suggested that his son, Barron, then 17, was smarter than Joe Biden.

Now that Barron is graduating from high school (we haven’t heard about college yet), Trump is using the kid as an excuse for ranting about Judge Merchan in his criminal trial.

Trump wonders: “Who will explain for me, to my wonderful son, Barron, who is a GREAT Student at a fantastic School, that his Dad will likely not be allowed to attend his Graduation Ceremony, something that we have been talking about for years…”

Who will explain it to him, and to poor Barron? Maybe the judge himself, who’s cited in the rant. But the judge hasn’t even ruled yet on Trump’s request to be excused from court so he can attend Barron’s high school graduation. So this part of it just bluster, as usual.

Does Trump not know why he’s on trial in the Stormy Daniels hush money case? Has he not explained it to brilliant high school graduate son?

Barron is set to graduate on May 17th from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida. Again, no talk of college at all. It’s likely Barron will take a gap year using the excuse of the election and trials.

Here’s what Donnie — who fell asleep in court on Monday — posted to his Truth Social (stock price went off a cliff yesterday):

“Who will explain for me, to my wonderful son, Barron, who is a GREAT Student at a fantastic School, that his Dad will likely not be allowed to attend his Graduation Ceremony, something that we have been talking about for years, because a seriously Conflicted and Corrupt New York State Judge wants me in Criminal Court on a bogus “Biden Case” which, according to virtually all Legal Scholars and Pundits, has no merit, and should NEVER have been brought. This Fake Case is solely meant to attack Crooked Joe Biden’s Political Opponent, ME, who is seriously leading him in the Polls, for purposes of Election Interference. The Judge, Juan Merchan, is preventing me from proudly attending my son’s Graduation. Seems very unfair, doesn’t it? But this whole event is unfair. Every one of the many Fake Cases that are perpetuated by the White House in order to help the Worst President in History, by far, get Re-Elected, are UNJUST SCAMS. We won’t let that happen, but we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

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The Beatles’ Original “Let it Be” Film Coming to Disney Plus After Decades Out of Print

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The Beatles’ Original “Let it Be” Film Coming to Disney Plus After Decades Out of Print

Disney Plus will be streaming The Beatles’ final movie, “Let it Be,” soon.

Michael Lindsay Hogg made the 1969 movie his way. A couple of years ago, the Beatles thanks to Peter Jackson took all the footage and made a long miniseries showing everything Lindsay-Hogg left out. That was “Get Back,” which has proven a valuable exercise.

But the director wasn’t stupid, and his version — which had to be under two hours — was put together for a reason.

“Let it Be” had a run in theaters, and was never on DVD. If it was on VHS, it’s lone gone. But for a while it was possible to get it off the internet.

The Beatles are running out of things to remaster, but we’re happy they finished this up.

Check back for the first airdate.

“Rust” Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Sentenced to 18 Months: How Will This Affect Alec Baldwin?

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“Rust” Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Sentenced to 18 Months: How Will This Affect Alec Baldwin?

Hannah Gutierrez- Reed, the armorer in the filming of “Rust,” got an 18 month sentence today in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence and got it. Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 on-set killing.

But still in the air is what will happen to Alec Baldwin? Prosecutors say the actor pulled the trigger of the gun given to him by Gutierrez. Will this satisfy their quest for justice? Or will Baldwin also be held accountable.

Gutierrez didn’t help her case by reportedly mocking the judge and the jury in the trial while she was in jail. She called the deliberating jurors called jurors “idiots” and “a–holes.” She also said she wants Baldwin to go to jail with her.

Several impact statements were read in court before the announcement. “Rust” director Joel Souza — who was shot in the shoulder — read his virtually. He said, according to reports, that the last two and half years have been “difficult to put into words” and that “I want everyone damaged by Ms. Reed’s failures that day to find peace… I want the pain to go away…She had a talent for life, she was a touchstone for all who knew her, and those of us who were lucky enough to have shared in her fleeting time on this planet were better for it.”

Baldwin’s trial is set for July 10th, with jury selection the day before.

Hannah Gutierrez, in Charge of the Guns on “Rust,” Says Extremely Difficult to Focus On Her Job Because She Had Two

Exclusive: CBS to Rebroadcast Billy Joel Special April 19th After Cutting it Short Last Night (Watch)

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Exclusive: CBS to Rebroadcast Billy Joel Special April 19th After Cutting it Short Last Night (Watch)

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE

CBS will rebroadcast the Billy Joel special after screwing it up last night. The new date is April 19th at 9pm.

In a statement, the network apologized to Joel, his fans, and CBS affiliated stations.

EARLIER:

CBS is busy finding a scapegoat for its screw up last night when they cut off Billy Joel’s special before it ended. They got some exec in Florida to say it was his fault. LOL. No, it was the network.

Maybe the network was getting back at Billy for his 1994 Grammys performance. Billy and co were in the middle of his song “River of Dreams” when the piano man just stopped cold in the middle of it.

Billy said, looking at this watch: “Valuable advertising time going by. Valuable advertising time going by. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars.”

Why? Because earlier in the show, the Grammys had cut off Frank Sinatra, the chairman of the effing board, before he finished speaking. They went to an ad, and that irritated Billy– and the audience.

Retribution last night? You never know. Networks have long memories.

Check it out at 2:35

CNN Cancels Gayle King-Charles Barkley Show “King Charles” For Having No Viewers

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CNN Cancels Gayle King-Charles Barkley Show “King Charles” For Having No Viewers

“King Charles” is over, and I don’t mean the King of England.

CNN axed the Gayle King-Charles Barkley monthly show because no one knew it was on.

The network said in a statement: “King Charles has come to the end of its limited run as we announced when it launched last fall and was a great addition to CNN’s lineup, with the youngest, most affluent, and most diverse P2+ audience in its cable news time period.”

What a mess. “King Charles” was invented by Chris Licht, who was bounced by the network last year after nearly destroying it. This was his idea, and like most of them it was was bad.

So now what? CNN needs to get back to the Larry King model at 9pm. Hire someone — Chelsea Handler, maybe, or Conan O’Brien — and make 9pm a destination for high profile interviews. Larry wasn’t perfect, but if something big happened during the day you knew he’d feature it later.

Billy Joel Singles, Albums Soar on Charts Despite Grievous CBS Mistake

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Billy Joel Singles, Albums Soar on Charts Despite Grievous CBS Mistake

Billy Joel is all over the charts today following the botched broadcast of his special last night.

CBS pulled the plug on the special, which was Emmy worthy, in the last ten minutes and cut to local news. Billy was in the middle of singing “Piano Man.” The whole MSG audience was singing along, and no doubt fans at home were, too.

Fans were outraged. A CBS insider told me: “In the old days, heads would roll over this considering how much effort went into the special.”

The ironic part is that the producers moved “Piano Man” to the end of the show. In concert, the classic song closed the show before encores. If they’d left it alone, CBS would have cut during “You May Be Right.”

Meantime, Billy sees six singles and six albums hit the iTunes charts today, with “Piano Man” at 43. The albums are all his greatest hits packages, and “The Stranger.” On amazon.com, same thing. So that’s some small consolation!

CBS had better re-air that special very quickly– and on the network, not Paramount Plus!

Turn the lights back on!

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