When you sit down to watch a documentary about the Beach Boys, you know what you want: to be immersed in the California dreamin’ of the group’s early surfin’-hit days, in the jaunty beauty of songs like “I Get Around” and “Help Me Rhonda,” and in the story of how Brian Wilson began to figure out a way to turn pop songs into miniature symphonies. You want to be immersed in the recording of “Pet Sounds,” in the Beach Boys’ rivalry with the Beatles, in the derailed masterpiece that was “Smile,” and in how Brian’s mental and emotional problems began to tear himself and the group apart. You want to know how the other Beach Boys, caught in the wilderness, found a way to put the group back together, though it’s almost like they became a different group. You want to see the Beach Boys’ saga...
- 5/25/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
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“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
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“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was...
“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
Stream 'The Beach Boys' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Summer is coming, and for many that means it’s time to head to the beach and relax. The Beach Boys are still an essential part of many summer beach trips, thanks to a legacy of beach rock hits that has stood the test of time. On Friday, May 24, fans can get an intimate look at the band on Disney+ in the new documentary “The Beach Boys,” thanks to never-before-seen footage and interviews with the band and their families. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.
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For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.
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About 'The Beach Boys' Documentary
For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.
- 5/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Kicking off the start of Summer with the big Memorial Day weekend, a new documentary poses the question: What’s the “go-to” music for this season? Well, for the past 63 years, it’s been these pop icons out of Hawthorne, California, of course. Their signature songs invoke memories of ocean waves hitting the sand as eager athletes run through the foam with their trusty boards. Interestingly only one member of the original band surfed, though when watching a blonde adonis catching a “tasty wave”, you automatically, in your head, recall the sweet infectious harmonies of The Beach Boys.
After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.
After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s not always easy to find out which movies hit theaters each week, especially after the Hollywood strikes led to many release date changes. With the WGA and actors strikes resolved and summer blockbusters starting to roll in, May is filled with both big budget flicks and new indie releases.
Premiering May 24 is George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which tells the origin story of the wasteland warrior princess before her run-in with Mad Max starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke and Alyla Browne. Also hitting theaters is family film “The Garfield Movie” and Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” which follows a straight-edge professor who discovers his calling as a fake assassin starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio and Molly Bernard. Two films getting limited releases this week are Disney’s “The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the legendary surf-rock band, and “Solo,” a foreign...
Premiering May 24 is George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which tells the origin story of the wasteland warrior princess before her run-in with Mad Max starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke and Alyla Browne. Also hitting theaters is family film “The Garfield Movie” and Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” which follows a straight-edge professor who discovers his calling as a fake assassin starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio and Molly Bernard. Two films getting limited releases this week are Disney’s “The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the legendary surf-rock band, and “Solo,” a foreign...
- 5/22/2024
- by Pat Saperstein and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
The Beach Boys will be bringing a very special guest along for several dates of their upcoming “Endless Summer Gold Tour”: John Stamos.
A mainstay in The Beach Boys’ lore since the mid ’80s, Stamos has appeared on multiple tours with the California band, right up to an appearance at Stagecoach Festival alongside The Beach Boys last month. The Beach Boys’ 2024 “Endless Summer Gold Tour” celebrates the 50th anniversary of their album Endless Summer, and will feature Stamos on a handful of dates on the East Coast, the Midwest, and California.
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The tour resumes this Friday, May 24th in Connecticut, and runs through the entire summer. Stamos will join the band from May 30th to June 20th, July 5th-7th, and August 30th-September 1st. The tour concludes on September 28th with an appearance at Ocean City, New Jersey’s Oceans Calling Festival, as...
A mainstay in The Beach Boys’ lore since the mid ’80s, Stamos has appeared on multiple tours with the California band, right up to an appearance at Stagecoach Festival alongside The Beach Boys last month. The Beach Boys’ 2024 “Endless Summer Gold Tour” celebrates the 50th anniversary of their album Endless Summer, and will feature Stamos on a handful of dates on the East Coast, the Midwest, and California.
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The tour resumes this Friday, May 24th in Connecticut, and runs through the entire summer. Stamos will join the band from May 30th to June 20th, July 5th-7th, and August 30th-September 1st. The tour concludes on September 28th with an appearance at Ocean City, New Jersey’s Oceans Calling Festival, as...
- 5/21/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
The Mouse House is bringing its Emmy-themed “Disney FYC Fest” back for the third consecutive year, kicking things off May 29 with an preview event for FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and ending with “Shōgun” on June 11. And like last year, it’s back at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood.
Besides “Feud,” the two-week run will include events for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with The Stars,” “Fargo,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Kardashians,” “Life & Beth,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Quiz Lady,” “Shōgun,” “Under The Bridge,” “Vanderpump Villa,” “We Were The Lucky Ones” and “What We Do In The Shadows.”
The Disney FYC Fest installments will be available when the event officially opens on June 1 with “Fargo.” Like last year, costume and memorabilia displays, along with social media photo opps, will be installed in the DGA lobby. Among them: a jumbo-sized replica of Truman Capote...
Besides “Feud,” the two-week run will include events for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with The Stars,” “Fargo,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Kardashians,” “Life & Beth,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Quiz Lady,” “Shōgun,” “Under The Bridge,” “Vanderpump Villa,” “We Were The Lucky Ones” and “What We Do In The Shadows.”
The Disney FYC Fest installments will be available when the event officially opens on June 1 with “Fargo.” Like last year, costume and memorabilia displays, along with social media photo opps, will be installed in the DGA lobby. Among them: a jumbo-sized replica of Truman Capote...
- 5/20/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“The Beach Boys” is a new documentary feature, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, showcasing the American band that has sold over 100 million records, streaming May 24, 2024 on Disney+:
Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.
The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…
….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…
…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.
Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
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Formed in 1961, ‘The Beach Boys” are known for hit tracks including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surf’s Up,” “In My Room,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” and a whole lot more.
The doc delves into the band’s humble beginnings…
….with never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members…
…including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.
Interviews include Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Click the images to enlarge...
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- 5/17/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
London, England – May 13: Mike Love of The Beach Boys, Director Frank Marshall and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys attend the Photocall for Disney+’s “The Beach Boys” at Abbey Roads Studio on May 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK) Copyright 2024 Getty Images The Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston made a special appearance at Abbey Road Studios in London to celebrate the 58th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Pet Sounds. Joined by director Frank Marshall, they shared stories and insights during a Q&a session moderated by Mariella Frostrup. The event also served as a sneak peek into the upcoming Disney+ documentary The Beach Boys. This film promises a captivating look into the band’s history, featuring rare footage and interviews not only with The Beach Boys themselves but also with notable figures in the music industry.
- 5/13/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
This past week, we’ve seen one high-profile upload from Walt Disney Studios’ YouTube account and several smaller, better ones. While Mufasa: The Lion King was downvoted 323k times, the videos promoting Let It Be are faring better on a smaller scale.
Unsurprisingly, snippets from the Beatles documentary aren’t pulling in the kind of numbers that a Lion King trailer is, but they’re far more pleasing to the eyes and ears. After all, Disney and the Fab Four are an odd pairing.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to the fully resorted release of Let It Be. First released in 1970, the Michael Lindsay-Hogg-directed film follows John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as they rehearse and record their final album together.
“First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, “Let It Be” now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens,...
Unsurprisingly, snippets from the Beatles documentary aren’t pulling in the kind of numbers that a Lion King trailer is, but they’re far more pleasing to the eyes and ears. After all, Disney and the Fab Four are an odd pairing.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to the fully resorted release of Let It Be. First released in 1970, the Michael Lindsay-Hogg-directed film follows John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as they rehearse and record their final album together.
“First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, “Let It Be” now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.
Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
Check out everything coming to Disney+ this May and get your watch list in order with The Streamable’s top 5 picks for the month!
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Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
Check out everything coming to Disney+ this May and get your watch list in order with The Streamable’s top 5 picks for the month!
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- 5/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
It’s an exciting time for Disney+ subscribers. That’s because Disney’s agreement to stream new episodes of Doctor Who is about to start bearing fruit.
On May 10, Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. will be able to access to the two newest episodes of Who season 14: “Space Babies” and “Devil’s Chord.” Additionally, the 2023 Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” will be available to stream then as well.
For more traditional Disney-heads, May 2024 sees one Star Wars season premiere (Tales of the Empire on May 4), one Star Wars season finale (The Bad Batch on May 1), and one Marvel finale (X-Men ’97 on May 15). May 22 also sees the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, which should be a fascinating look at the recent animated hit.
Three documentaries of note premiere this month as well. Beatles fans will be able to access the classic doc...
On May 10, Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. will be able to access to the two newest episodes of Who season 14: “Space Babies” and “Devil’s Chord.” Additionally, the 2023 Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” will be available to stream then as well.
For more traditional Disney-heads, May 2024 sees one Star Wars season premiere (Tales of the Empire on May 4), one Star Wars season finale (The Bad Batch on May 1), and one Marvel finale (X-Men ’97 on May 15). May 22 also sees the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, which should be a fascinating look at the recent animated hit.
Three documentaries of note premiere this month as well. Beatles fans will be able to access the classic doc...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
What’s the best destination for spring TV? IndieWire doesn’t have a definitive answer, but as we do every month we’ll help you weigh the options with a breakdown of everything coming to your favorite streaming platforms in May.
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
- 4/17/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The Walt Disney Company has announced what will be available to stream on Disney+ in May 2024. The Disney+ streaming service features movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Originals.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Let It Be, Doctor Who, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life Season 2, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, The Beach Boys, and Jim Henson Idea Man are some of the titles that will be available on Disney+ in May 2024. May will also bring new episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, X-Men ’97 Season 1, and library titles.
Disney+ May 2024 Schedule
Available May 1
New Library Titles
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans
Marvel’s Daredevil (2003)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3) – Episode 315, “The Cavalry Has Arrived”
Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.
X-Men ’97 – Episode 108, “Tolerance is Extinction...
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Let It Be, Doctor Who, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life Season 2, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, The Beach Boys, and Jim Henson Idea Man are some of the titles that will be available on Disney+ in May 2024. May will also bring new episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, X-Men ’97 Season 1, and library titles.
Disney+ May 2024 Schedule
Available May 1
New Library Titles
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans
Marvel’s Daredevil (2003)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3) – Episode 315, “The Cavalry Has Arrived”
Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.
X-Men ’97 – Episode 108, “Tolerance is Extinction...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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