Eagles Documentary - Pre-Release Anticipation

[VAisForEagleLovers]

We've discussed this in the individual threads, as all four have talked about this in interviews. I thought maybe it was time to put it all in one thread.

What we know is that it will be a two DVD set directed by Alex Gibney. This link is Wiki's for Alex: http://www.ask.com/wiki/Alex_Gibney. He's won an Academy Award for Taxi To The Dark Side, and has been nominated and short-listed for others.

Glenn has said many times that the first DVD will cover 1970 through 1980, and the second from 1994 to the present. If it's really 1970, then we'll get some 'pre-Eagles' background. I know I'm looking forward to the whole and especially this. So many books have been written about these guys and we've seen the errors in them which makes everything suspect as far as I'm concerned. So it'll be interesting to see what they put out there.

They have all said it'll be for Christmas or the end of the year. Yesterday, Glenn said he doesn't know how it'll play out, it'll be available for 2013, but it might go to theaters or TV first. Then come out on DVD. How cool would that be?

[GlennLover]

They have all said it'll be for Christmas or the end of the year. Yesterday, Glenn said he doesn't know how it'll play out, it'll be available for 2013, but it might go to theaters or TV first. Then come out on DVD. How cool would that be?

I just now finished listening to that interview & was surprised when he mentioned theatres or TV! Exciting!

[zeldabjr]

I just now finished listening to that interview & was surprised when he mentioned theatres or TV! Exciting!

very very exciting!! although I was hoping to have it in my hot little hands at Christmas!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Yes, it would make sense to release it for the Christmas market in terms of sales! I was kinda banking on Santa to drop one in my stocking, but the idea of it broadcast first is tantalising to say the least!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Individually they've said they've seen the footage that was unearthed. I wonder if any of them have seen how Mr. Gibney intends to put it together and what they think of it.

[BramwenR]

This is so something to look forward to in the NY. The archival footage should be very interesting! Wow, Eagles memories on film from the beginning but man, what a job putting all that together!

I'm so glad the guys have a lot of say here, I heard of a paperback book released several years ago (the name escapes me right now) and this DVD will dispel any inaccuracies from past publications (as someone else here said). I'm really looking forward to finding out the real facts.

[TimothyBFan]

Selfishly, I want it to come out in DVD form right away and have it in my stocking for Christmas. BUT, can you just imagine it on the BIG SCREEN?!?!? :faint: How awesome would that be?

[GlennLover]

Selfishly, I want it to come out in DVD form right away and have it in my stocking for Christmas. BUT, can you just imagine it on the BIG SCREEN?!?!? :faint: How awesome would that be?
I agree, TBF. I can't wait to get it so I can play it over & over, but I am imagining our guys on a movie theatre screen :drool: :thud::inlove:

[TimothyBFan]

I'm thinking IMAX/3D. :hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm thinking IMAX/3D. :hilarious:

I'd never leave the theater.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'd never leave the theater.

Neither would I! I'd be there every evening!

[EaglesKiwi]

I assume the DVD will also be released in blu-ray format... mmm, the boys in hi-def... :faint:

I can't actually see 3-d format, so I can give that a miss - but Imax!! (Okay, I've just had visions of dragging my poor husband along to watch enormous the boys on the giant screen... oh well, he can clean up the :drool:! :hilarious:)

[GlennLover]

I assume the DVD will also be released in blu-ray format... mmm, the boys in hi-def... :faint:

I can't actually see 3-d format, so I can give that a miss - but Imax!! (Okay, I've just had visions of dragging my poor husband along to watch enormous the boys on the giant screen... oh well, he can clean up the :drool:! :hilarious:)

My husband keeps hoping that they will bring out HFO in Bluray. Wouldn't hurt to have F1 in Bluray also, although the quality of both is excellent as they are! :drool:

[Brooke]

Wow, interesting news! I was hoping to have it in my hands by Christmas though. I really don't want to hear about any delays......

[sodascouts]

Great idea to start a new thread.

I am SO FREAKING JAZZED about this DVD. Every interview they talk about it makes me more eager for it. Seeing the guys on the big screen - yes, I like that idea JUST FINE!

This whole project is a fan's dream come true!

[StephUK]

Looking forward to the DVD. It would be great if it came out just before Christmas........not too long before though, or it would be impossible to wait for Santa to bring it!

Although I'm excited at what's promised on the DVD, I'd still like to see a DVD of a full show from the LROOE tour(or a mix of a few shows from the last 3 years).....is it too much to ask for them to release one as well as the documentary? is that being greedy, do you think?

[Freypower]

Looking forward to the DVD. It would be great if it came out just before Christmas........not too long before though, or it would be impossible to wait for Santa to bring it!

Although I'm excited at what's promised on the DVD, I'd still like to see a DVD of a full show from the LROOE tour(or a mix of a few shows from the last 3 years).....is it too much to ask for them to release one as well as the documentary? is that being greedy, do you think?

It seems too late for that now. I would hope if they do a History Tour, then they would release a DVD of a show covering that.

[GlennLover]

Looking forward to the DVD. It would be great if it came out just before Christmas........not too long before though, or it would be impossible to wait for Santa to bring it!

Although I'm excited at what's promised on the DVD, I'd still like to see a DVD of a full show from the LROOE tour(or a mix of a few shows from the last 3 years).....is it too much to ask for them to release one as well as the documentary? is that being greedy, do you think?

Not greedy at all, Steph! The more the better! :partytime:

[Lisa]

Movie theater--expensive? Maybe a TV special broadcast movie--also too expensive?
Then, how about the commercial market DVD?

[zeldabjr]

Not greedy at all, Steph! The more the better! :partytime:

I agree...definitely not too greedy!!!

[StephUK]

If it's too late for a LROOE show DVD maybe a show from next years Anniversary Tour would be possible. That would be good.

[mustangkim11]

I'd never leave the theater.

Same here! I'd camp out. :nahnah:

[EaglesKiwi]

If "part two" is going to cover 1994 onwards, surely there would have to be footage from some of the LROOE concerts... :pray:

[Topkat]

very very exciting!! although I was hoping to have it in my hot little hands at Christmas!!

I have a feeling it will be out by Christmas! Would make a great gift

[zeldabjr]

I don't really care what they end up doing...just give us SOMETHING...and soon!!!...No big delays please guys!!...couldn't take it!!!...I am wearing out my HFO and Farewell I DVDs...

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - for those who didn't listen to Glenn's interview that was posted today, he says they are about half finished with the DVD. Now, he's pushing the date out as far as early spring of next year. Well, like most things the band releases, I guess we'll see it when we see it. But, also like most things the band releases, I bet it'll be worth the wait. :thumbsup:

[EaglesKiwi]

I don't really care what they end up doing...just give us SOMETHING...and soon!!!...No big delays please guys!!...couldn't take it!!!...I am wearing out my HFO and Farewell I DVDs...
I understand completely. I have started using my rowing machine in the mornings, and have been playing these DVDs every morning whilst rowing (takes most of the pain away) :hilarious:

[zeldabjr]

Well - for those who didn't listen to Glenn's interview that was posted today, he says they are about half finished with the DVD. Now, he's pushing the date out as far as early spring of next year. Well, like most things the band releases, I guess we'll see it when we see it. But, also like most things the band releases, I bet it'll be work the wait. :thumbsup:

Oh Dreamer, this is very painful news to hear...I have no doubt it will be worth the wait...oh but the wait!!:-(:brickwall:

[zeldabjr]

I understand completely. I have started using my rowing machine in the mornings, and have been playing these DVDs every morning whilst rowing (takes most of the pain away) :hilarious:

my sister is alway saying to me..."Aren't you getting sick of looking at those DVDs?"...I always give her the same answer..."No"...I say a day without the Eagles is like a day without sunshine!!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well Zelda - I sure don't wanna hurt ya or nothin' or be a Debby Downer, but just tryin' to be realistic in my expectations. :grin: After all, these guys don't exactly have a stellar track record when it comes to releasing material in a timely manner. Historically (or hysterically if you prefer), they aren't real good about meeting the timeslines that they first announce. Just sayin' ...

Of course, the sooner the better for me too. But being a long-time Eagles fan has made me become accustomed to delays. However, as I said earlier, I'm almost never disappointed when I finally get the finished product because the TLC that they put into it will shine through plain and clear. I just keep telling myself that patience breeds excellence. :thumbsup:

[zeldabjr]

Well Zelda - I sure don't wanna hurt ya or nothin' or be a Debby Downer, but just tryin' to be realistic in my expectations. :grin: After all, these guys don't exactly have a stellar track record when it comes to releasing material in a timely manner. Historically (or hysterically if you prefer), they aren't real good about meeting the timeslines that they first announce. Just sayin' ...

Of course, the sooner the better for me too. But being a long-time Eagles fan has made me become accustomed to delays. However, as I said earlier, I'm almost never disappointed when I finally get the finished product because the TLC that they put into it will shine through plain and clear. I just keep telling myself that patience breeds excellence. :thumbsup:

yeah you're right...patience, patience, patience will be rewarded...that's the motto for the Eagles

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'll be the first to admit that I don't know the inner workings of the band or what it takes, really, to put this DVD together. My personal guess is that this will somewhat depend on when Don's CD is actually finished and how much time he'll spend promoting it and touring for it. I imagine that for him right now, that CD has a higher priority.

From what Glenn has said in interviews, they aren't even getting together to discuss next year until this fall, and if touring gets pushed back to late spring or early summer, how motivated will they be to get a DVD out by Christmas? Even if it is finished, would the management team think it's a good idea to release it too far in advance of a tour...assuming there is one.

[BramwenR]

Could be any number of reasons but I'm guessing there are a few loose ends to tie up first..the solo albums, their solo tours, family commitments..and then there's the notorious scheduling problems with production and all of that. What's that expression, s**t happens.

Think once they've got all the loose ends sown up, there's definite plans (or not) for a 2013 tour, that's probably what will round out the DVD.

Just sayin :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Oh man, I hate to hear Glenn is pushing it back till possibly next spring, but I guess we'll get it when it's ready. They've never been known to do anything to fast. Except maybe party in the old days! lol

[Topkat]

I don't think they will wait for the tour to release the DVD. I think Irving will want to make this out for Christmas....I think if at all possible, it will be Christmas release & then the tour, but with them, you never know! I bet the tour will start in the spring 2013.

[SallyGee]

I just hope it's THIS Christmas, not 2013 or 2014!

[zeldabjr]

I just hope it's THIS Christmas, not 2013 or 2014!

I know...I was soooo looking forward to it by this Christmas too!!

[Freypower]

I don't think they will wait for the tour to release the DVD. I think Irving will want to make this out for Christmas....I think if at all possible, it will be Christmas release & then the tour, but with them, you never know! I bet the tour will start in the spring 2013.

If Glenn said otherwise, I will believe Glenn. I can't actually remember hearing him say this but I will take Dreamer's word for it.

Personally I am in no hurry for it. I would prefer Glenn to continue promoting After Hours (I think a couple of us now know what I mean by that).

[sodascouts]

If Glenn said otherwise, I will believe Glenn.

Yeah, 'cause After Hours came out on Valentine's Day... oops wait.... ;)

But as Dreamer says, we must be patient. As long as it comes out SOMETIME... right? Yet I hope the Eagles keep in mind how precious time is. Make hay while the sun shines!

[Freypower]

Perhaps I should have said I prefer to believe Glenn when he says it will come out later than first thought.

[sodascouts]

Perhaps I should have said I prefer to believe Glenn when he says it will come out later than first thought.

Sorry for my confusion about your meaning, FP. It comes from not reading carefully. My apologies!

At any rate, in this case, I guess we should accept that. :cry: But hope springs eternal!

[Henley Honey]

I'll be the first to admit that I don't know the inner workings of the band or what it takes, really, to put this DVD together. My personal guess is that this will somewhat depend on when Don's CD is actually finished and how much time he'll spend promoting it and touring for it. I imagine that for him right now, that CD has a higher priority.

From what Glenn has said in interviews, they aren't even getting together to discuss next year until this fall, and if touring gets pushed back to late spring or early summer, how motivated will they be to get a DVD out by Christmas? Even if it is finished, would the management team think it's a good idea to release it too far in advance of a tour...assuming there is one.


Again, it's just speculation, but if they are getting "upfront" money and then a percentage of sales for the DVD then it would make more sense for them to release it this year as opposed to 2013 when they expect to tour again.

[sodascouts]

They need to make another deal with Walmart so they can have someone cracking the whip on them.

[GlennLover]

They need to make another deal with Walmart so they can have someone cracking the whip on them.

Great idea, Soda!!! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

They need to make another deal with Walmart so they can have someone cracking the whip on them.

I want that job! :whip: (And I would be nice!) lol

[zeldabjr]

I want that job! :whip: (And I would be nice!) lol

Oh I love the way you think Brooke!!!

[Brooke]

:hilarious: I would be really nice. We don't want anyone hurt. :wink:

[WalshFan88]

I was hoping it'd be out for Christmas...guess not. Oh well - I'm willing to wait if it's worth the wait - which I'm assuming it will be (like Joe's new album).

[VAisForEagleLovers]

In Glenn's interview with Tavis, he used the words "Christmas" and "New Years" again. So who knows?

[zeldabjr]

STILL WAITING PATIENTLY FOR NEWS GUYS....Please!!!:heart:

I wonder how far in advance we will really hear about the release date?

[Topkat]

Zelda, don't hold your breath!! It could still be awhile..

[zeldabjr]

Zelda, don't hold your breath!! It could still be awhile..

I know I know:pray::pray:....could be a long while with them!

[timfan]

Joe gives some more details on the Documentary in this article.. sounds great!

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/10/02/joe-walsh-says-upcoming-eagles-documentary-is-powerful-stuff-looks-forward-to-40th-anniversary-tour/

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Glenn just said he 'just finished' the documentary. Of course, there's probably a lot that still needs to happen to get it out.

[zeldabjr]

Joe gives some more details on the Documentary in this article.. sounds great!

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/10/02/joe-walsh-says-upcoming-eagles-documentary-is-powerful-stuff-looks-forward-to-40th-anniversary-tour/

Joe does sound very excited about it...soooo looking forward to it!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

[quote=timfan;195893]Joe gives some more details on the Documentary in this article.. sounds great!

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/10/02/joe-walsh-says-upcoming-eagles-documentary-is-powerful-stuff-looks-forward-to-40th-anniversary-
thanks for the post on this article.
I enjoyed this interview with Joe and it is jam packed with info on what just might be coming next year.:partytime::partytime:WOW

tt

[Brooke]

Glenn just said he 'just finished' the documentary. Of course, there's probably a lot that still needs to happen to get it out.

Ok, I'm feeling better now! Wonderful news! :thumbsup:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

so, better start dumping funds into the concert fund jar ...

[TimothyBFan]

Just read this from the link on FB, and I have only one thing to say about it....



WOO HOO!!!!!!!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Just read this from the link on FB, and I have only one thing to say about it....



WOO HOO!!!!!!!!


woo hooo!!! i am with you

[Freypower]

I love how he said he wouldn't object to Felder being involved in the tour. I don't think there is a chance in the world of that. The other two are pretty much retired.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I dont know...somehow I dont tink they could ever fix the fleder thing...but thats another thread..right???

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I'd bet that most of us would love to see a reunion of all seven band members during the reunion tour. But, if it were done, I would personally rather see all three of them instead of just one or two of them. Honestly, as much as I would love to see, I don't hold out a lot of hope for it. As we often say though, anything is possible with this band. Randy and Bernie could certainly come out of retirement for a show or one or two. To me, Randy's health may be one of the biggest problems.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Whats wrong with Randy?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Randy has been in generally poor health for quite a while. He reportedly has had coronary problems and Alzheimer's disease.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks dreamer...I did not know.
Thats really ashame.
Alzheimers is tough to deal with. We see it up close with patients all the time and it isnt pretty.
thanks for answering my question.

tt

[Ive always been a dreamer]

You're welcome, TT. And, trust me, I know firsthand that Alzheimer's isn't pretty. We lost my mom to the disease about three years ago.

[Topkat]

Joe gives some more details on the Documentary in this article.. sounds great!

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/10/02/joe-walsh-says-upcoming-eagles-documentary-is-powerful-stuff-looks-forward-to-40th-anniversary-tour/

Thanks for the great article on Joe. Looks like the Eagles fans have a lot to look forward to, but we must be patient because it's not happening that fast.

I, for one would love it if Don Felder showed up on tour, but I doubt that will happen, but I would be totally thrilled to see him!!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I am so sorry for your loss. I:sad:

[TimothyBFan]

I'd bet that most of us would love to see a reunion of all seven band members during the reunion tour. But, if it were done, I would personally rather see all three of them instead of just one or two of them. Honestly, as much as I would love to see, I don't hold out a lot of hope for it. As we often say though, anything is possible with this band. Randy and Bernie could certainly come out of retirement for a show or one or two. To me, Randy's health may be one of the biggest problems.

Can you imagine how awesome that would be?!?!?! My first thought was also of Randy. I doubt that he'd be able to do it but one never knows.

[WalshFan88]

I'd give anything to see Walsh and Felder playing Hotel California onstage together. I'd die!

[zeldabjr]

I'd give anything to see Walsh and Felder playing Hotel California onstage together. I'd die!

Oh I'd love to see that too since I never saw them live with Felder!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks for the great article on Joe. Looks like the Eagles fans have a lot to look forward to, but we must be patient because it's not happening that fast.

I, for one would love it if Don Felder showed up on tour, but I doubt that will happen, but I would be totally thrilled to see him!!!

JMO I think he did too much damage when he sued and when he wrote the book and JMO again I think it would be a cold day in Hell defore Dh or GF would let that happen. again JMO

sometimes you do and say things that you cant take back and there are fences that cant be mended. again jmo

Hey austin,'
maybe Joe should show up at a felder show or DOn F could show up at a JOe walsh show for you to see that happen??
That would be a way to see that then , right??
tt

[WalshFan88]

Hey austin,'
maybe Joe should show up at a felder show or DOn F could show up at a JOe walsh show for you to see that happen??
That would be a way to see that then , right??
tt

That'd be cool! Definitely better than nothing at all... I recently heard (on here actually) that JW and DF have "mended fences" so to speak/are talking to each other. That'd be a killer show.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

yep, that I just might pay to see...:hilarious:

it would be intresting .

[zeldabjr]

that would be awesome to see...but I wonder then if Joe would get the wrath of Don and Glenn if he did something like that?:eyebrow:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

JMO - but Joe's a big boy. I doubt very much that Don or Glenn would tell him who he can associate with socially.

[zeldabjr]

didn't we once hear it would be out for Christmas...they never said it would be Christmas 2012...hopefully by Christmas 2013 guys?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

HaHa, Zelda, they did say 'this year'. Followed by 'the New Year'. It would be nice if Glenn gave an update next week in Clearwater, but I doubt that he will. I want it in my hot little hands, but I'm also wondering where Don's new album is.

[zeldabjr]

why are they so slow?....don't they know we're suffering here?

[Tiffanny Twisted]

:shrug::shrug:
why are they so slow?....don't they know we're suffering here?
why r they so slow:shrug::shrug:
hurray up already :censored::censored:

[sodascouts]

The Eagles need an "authority figure" to hold them to a timeline! Whatever you think of the Walmart deal, at least it did that for them with LROOE.

[zeldabjr]

makes me wonder when LROOE would have come out had it not been for Walmart?...why are those guys so pokey?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Remember all that Eagles perfection takes lots of time and patience! :wink: :grin:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

aack..i am not a patient chic...i would please like it now:partytime:

[Freypower]

It doesn't bother me. I have other things to look forward to. :thumbsup:

I will say though that I got Mike a documentary called The Ballad of Mott the Hoople for his birthday & we started watching it last night. We watched the extras first & except for some 2009 reunion footage they were dreadful, including about 15 minutes of a New Musical Express hack raving about how Mott got their big break in his home town, Aylesbury, & then so did David Bowie. It was navel gazing of the worst sort & it was a waste of an extra when Ian Hunter barely featured.

These documentaries can be done well or they can be a waste of time & tell you nothing you didn't already know. We will have to wait & see.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

fp thanks for reminding me. although I am still not a patient person.
lol

[EaglesKiwi]

I'm not patient either, but since they're only likely to do this once, I'd like to see them get it "right". Some genuinely new material, plus some rare/unseen historic footage, lots of commentary, interesting behind-the-scenes stuff...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

If I were to sit on santas lap....I would ask for a kick butt eagles documentary of the highest quality and in as timely a fashion as our perfectionist will allow.

[zeldabjr]

If I were to sit on santas lap....I would ask for a kick butt eagles documentary of the highest quality and in as timely a fashion as our perfectionist will allow.

:thumbsup::hilarious:

[Topkat]

I don't think there is going to be any new material on this. It's mostly going to be stuff most of us already know or have seen already but it would be nice to see it by Christmas??? HELLO...Christmas gifts for Eagles fans!!! :eyebrow:

[Freypower]

I don't think there is going to be any new material on this. It's mostly going to be stuff most of us already know or have seen already but it would be nice to see it by Christmas??? HELLO...Christmas gifts for Eagles fans!!! :eyebrow:

The interviews will be new. I would have thought there would be LROOE footage that we haven't seen.

It will be released when the band is ready to do so. I don't believe it will be this year.

[Topkat]

Yes, FP, I'm sorry I stand corrected. They did mention that there will be some new interviews!!! That will be great....Looking forward to it.
I would love some stuff on LROOE too...I was pretty disappointed that they only played one song from that album in the show, but I hope they will be adding some more for the new Anniversary tour!

Are we 100% positive that it won't release until next year??? Has that been confirmed by anyone?
Not too happy to hear that!

[GlennLover]

Yes, FP, I'm sorry I stand corrected. They did mention that there will be some new interviews!!! That will be great....Looking forward to it.
I would love some stuff on LROOE too...I was pretty disappointed that they only played one song from that album in the show, but I hope they will be adding some more for the new Anniversary tour!

Are we 100% positive that it won't release until next year??? Has that been confirmed by anyone?
Not too happy to hear that!

I haven't heard any confirmation of a release date yet.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I wonder if they'll wait at all due the release of Zep's Celebration? Different types of DVDs, so maybe not.

I think there will be footage that's new to us. We've seen a lot of stuff, but I'd bet they have a lot things that no one has seen. Glenn made it sound like some of it was new to him. All I know is I can't wait to find out!!!

[timfan]

I think it's a fair bet it won't be released now til 2013.. given that we have not had an official release date issued.

In terms of new footage I'm sure they'll have some from the LROOE shows as it is a history of the Eagles so they'd certainly cover the time since F1.

[zeldabjr]

I think you're right TF...seems like if it was gonna be out for Christmas they'd be promoting the release date by now...

[Brooke]

I was so hoping we would get this this year. I'm afraid that we won't now since there has been no mention of a release date. It would have been a great Christmas gift if it could have been released by Thanksgiving.

I'm also hoping for new footage from the old days and more recent. I hope the old stuff is new. Not what we've already seen. Please.

[Freypower]

Also don't forget that Glenn was talking about them performing songs by their influences (in his case, On The Way Home) unless they decide to release that as audio, which I doubt.

[sodascouts]

I think they should have both audio and video of the "new" songs available. The audio versions could be put on a bonus CD or offered on their site as downloads that come with the purchase, so we can listen to the songs any time we want rather than only being able to see them as videos.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

uncle.....just wanna have a date in my hand if I cant have a dvd lol

[TimothyBFan]

I wonder if they'll wait at all due the release of Zep's Celebration? Different types of DVDs, so maybe not.


I thought about this a couple weeks ago. This would be the best year ever for new dvds if they were to release it after the Zep one also-- for some of us, anyways! :thumbsup:

[Freypower]

You would have heard about it by now if it were to be released this year.

Be patient.

[Freypower]

We may have a date:

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121107/CS/121109346/glenn-frey-of-the-eagles-sets-his-standards-high

The relevant section is this:

In the interim, solo projects have occupied the band’s members, and The Eagles will release a career-spanning DVD at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
The band started the project a couple of years ago and had been talking about it for 10 years. They picked Academy Award winner Alex Gibney to direct the project and unearthed vintage footage including the band backing Linda Ronstadt.

“It’s a good story, a good movie and it’s the truth and not all gloss. We’ve lived the American Dream,” Frey said.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks for posting, I enjoyed the article and now am hopeful the dvd will be just around the bend

[Glennsallnighter]

Oh good, My birthday is in February :thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'd say I can't believe I read the article, posted it elsewhere, and totally missed that line except I can believe it. It's been one of THOSE days. Thank you, FP, for having an 'Eagle Eye'!!!

[zeldabjr]

my birthday present to me in January!!!

[GlennLover]

We may have a date:

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121107/CS/121109346/glenn-frey-of-the-eagles-sets-his-standards-high

The relevant section is this:

In the interim, solo projects have occupied the band’s members, and The Eagles will release a career-spanning DVD at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
The band started the project a couple of years ago and had been talking about it for 10 years. They picked Academy Award winner Alex Gibney to direct the project and unearthed vintage footage including the band backing Linda Ronstadt.

“It’s a good story, a good movie and it’s the truth and not all gloss. We’ve lived the American Dream,” Frey said.

Does this mean that we will see it on the big silver screen? Glenn had mentioned this as a possibility.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That would be pretty awesome wouldn't it, but I'm really not counting on it. Usually, if a film is released in movie theaters, then the DVD isn't released until later, so as not to compete against one another. But, I guess anything is possible. Maybe it won't be much longer now. :pray: :pray: :pray:

[GlennLover]

It isn't long after a movie release that the DVD is out now so maybe that's what they're planning. A girl can hope.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

hey my fingers are double crossed!!:hilarious:

[TimothyBFan]

Wonderful news!! Still speculating on exactly when we get our greedy little hands on it but that's a good start and only 6-7 weeks away! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

I'm so glad to hear the dvd will be out in January! :yay:

And: "unearthed vintage footage including the band backing Linda Ronstadt."

This sounds like new vintage footage to me. :yay:

He sounded skeptical about new Eagles music though.

[sodascouts]

Excellent news! I sure hope we get to see it in theaters.

Stevie Nicks showed her documentary at several film festivals, and she did Q&As as well. It would be great if the Eagles could do that, too!

[Freypower]

I'm so glad to hear the dvd will be out in January! :yay:

And: "unearthed vintage footage including the band backing Linda Ronstadt."

This sounds like new vintage footage to me. :yay:

He sounded skeptical about new Eagles music though.

Yes, but he was pretty positive about After Hours II. :partytime:

[Glennsallnighter]

He was, and he also said he would like to write some music of his own in the style of the singers that were featured on AH1. That would be a real treat to hear.
And an excuse for more touring!!

[Freypower]

Isn't it funny that it's already become 'AH1'? :hilarious: :band:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Since this article has more to do with the DVD, part 1 anyway, I'm putting it here instead of in the Sundance Film Festival thread.

It says that Part II is not complete yet, and that both parts will eventually air on Showtime. I don't get Showtime!!

It says there's some really good footage that even diehard fans will be surprised with.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/55613843-53/eagles-gibney-ellwood-band.html.csp

[Brooke]

I don't get Showtime either. :sad:

At least this seems like progress!

[Topkat]

I don't have Showtime either. It's an extra charge channel that I don't even like so I won't be signing up for it just to see this, so I guess I will just have to wait for the DVD to come out.

[zeldabjr]

Wow I actually get Showtime...I was going to cancel it because I never watch it...but not now!!...you all can come to my house!!!

[Topkat]

Why do they have to put it on Showtime....one of the worst channels on cable? Kind of pissed about that. I don't want to pay for that crap channel.

[sodascouts]

Me neither, but I'm glad they at least have Showtime lined up because it's better than nothing. Stevie Nicks has yet to find a venue for her documentary. Since I don't have Showtime, I'll have to wait until the commercial release which will (PLEASE) follow. Hmm, I wonder if Showtime has a free trial I could time to align with this release...

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hmm, I wonder if Showtime has a free trial I could time to align with this release...

I think ours is this weekend.

[timfan]

Does not appear that I get Showtime either.. tho the on demand feature on my cable box does have showtime movies on it so.... I may be able to see it there.. will have to wait and see!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Rats - I don't get Showtime either, but I'm pretty sure my sister does. So, I guess I need to warn her that she will be having company on the first night it airs. :grin:

[TimothyBFan]

Well crap, I actually just cancelled Showtime & HBO end of last month trying to save a few bucks and realized we don't ever actually watch much on either of them. Oh well. Waiting for the dvd. Not a problem, I hope.

[Topkat]

Well, checking my tv this afternoon & I am getting Showtime now. I don't know if it's a free trial or if I always had it in my package because I never watch it. Well I hope it lasts until this thing shows up!!! Watching "The Help" now because I never did see that! lol I wonder when it will start showing on Showtime?? Have they said anything about dates?

[GlennLover]

I don't get it either & it doesn't appear that it is available in my area.

[Brooke]

Well, checking my tv this afternoon & I am getting Showtime now. I don't know if it's a free trial or if I always had it in my package because I never watch it. Well I hope it lasts until this thing shows up!!! Watching "The Help" now because I never did see that! lol I wonder when it will start showing on Showtime?? Have they said anything about dates?

I think this must be a free weekend or something like that because I'm getting Showtime, Cinemax, and HBO and I don't normally.

Loved The Help! :hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This says that Part 1 will go to Showtime in Feb. Also has another cool picture.

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2013/01/14/eagles-documentary-to-make-its-tv-debut-in-february-on-showtime/

[TimothyBFan]

As I am seeing these last couple of pictures in articles about the dvd, I am feeling more and more anxious and confident that we are actually going to see stuff we haven't seen before. These pictures have both been new to us so far. A good sign, I'm thinking.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yes, I have friends who have Showtime and I'm going to ask them to record and burn a DVD for me. However, I'm now thinking I'll invite myself to their house to watch it!

I should check, DirecTV may not hit you with fees for subscribing and unsubscribing. It might be worth it to sign up for it a week ahead of time and then cancel afterwards.

[Topkat]

Thanks for posting that article VA....Yes, cool picture of the guys too!~

[prayfordaylight]

Fingers crossed it's on Showtime the weekend I'm planning to be at my dad's house since he has Showtime and I don't.

[Brooke]

Interesting! I wonder what changes Don H needed made. :hmm:

[Houston Debutante]

Interesting. I wonder what he wanted changed too.

[GlennLover]

Sounds like they are going to be there too! :thumbsup:

[Glennsallnighter]

Well I'll have to take the pickings you all post here as we don't have showtime over here. I must say though I AM encouraged by all the positivity about the boys being at the Festival and I am also looking forward to hearing about and seeing some previously unreleased material. And of course seeing some new HOT pics! I love whats shown up so far!

[sodascouts]

As I am seeing these last couple of pictures in articles about the dvd, I am feeling more and more anxious and confident that we are actually going to see stuff we haven't seen before. These pictures have both been new to us so far. A good sign, I'm thinking.

I know! I am so jazzed!

As for Don wanting them to change some stuff .....news flash Don! We all know you were an amoral dissolute hedonistic drug addicted selfish greedy egotistical chauvinistic pervert back then! ;)

[TimothyBFan]

I know! I am so jazzed!

As for Don wanting them to change some stuff .....news flash Don! We all know you were an amoral dissolute hedonistic drug addicted selfish greedy egotistical chauvinistic pervert back then! ;)

:hilarious:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Ok I am siked....for sure....
Dont get show time though but I enjoyed the article that va posted and found it intresting they are doing something with the band prior to the movie showing sponcered by acura...what fun that would have been to go.
as I said, I am siked...and of course Dh would want "something or other " changed...If he didnt it would not be normal and he wouldnt be DH :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

I wanted to win that Acura contest BAD but alas, it was not to be! I think we're all getting pretty psyched at this point - makes me want to order Showtime just to see it sooner!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Showtime on DirecTV is ten channels for $12.99/month. If I cancel within thirty days I may be subject to a $10 fee, so might as well have it for two months. But I'm thinking that with the shortened hockey season, Center Ice might be affordable, in which case I don't want to spend $12.99 on nine channels I'll never watch and one channel I'll watch once. What to do, what to do. The good news is that clicking the button to active the package is nearly instant, so I can wait until things are announced and I see the movie on the Channel Guide.

[Houston Debutante]

As for Don wanting them to change some stuff .....news flash Don! We all know you were an amoral dissolute hedonistic drug addicted selfish greedy egotistical chauvinistic pervert back then! ;)

As were they all. Still interesting that he was the only one who wanted changes.

[sodascouts]

Yeah, I might get it for two months, too. None of my friends seem to have Showtime. Well, if we are any indication, Showtime should see its revenues briefly go up the month the Eagles are on! :lol:

[Brooke]

I'm thinking about it. I have dish and there's a $5.00 fee if you cancel within a month. :hmm:

[Troubadour]

OMG - new old pics always make me crazy! I love that last one of them on stage. They all look great, but Don in that dark shirt with the beard and 'fro... Gah.

[Victim of Love]

Here's a link for an interesting article that was in the SLC paper yesterday regarding the documentary....

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogssundanceblog/55644041-50/eagles-gibney-ellwood-band.html.csp

[Brooke]

"Even die-hard Eagles fans will be astounded to see never-before-seen footage from the band’s last tour before breaking up for the first time, during the "Hotel California." Ellwood and Gibney found the footage locked away in a vault for 30 years, initially planned for release three decades ago but shelved when the band called it quits. Also featured is rare archival material and unseen home movies from the period."

Ok, haven't they always claimed that there wasn't any vault? :eyebrow:

I'm still in shock that it is actually going to happen! :hilarious:

[Houston Debutante]

So excited, this sounds like it's going to be fantastic.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I always thought they said there were no recording of songs they haven't released laying around, not that there was no unseen video of released songs. When they published this same article (more or less) last week, I got all excited about 'new' music, too, before realizing that wasn't what it said.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

An article by Billboard...

http://www.billboard.com/news/history-of-the-eagles-films-to-dispel-myths-1008100842.story#/news/history-of-the-eagles-films-to-dispel-myths-1008100842.story

[TimothyBFan]

I got chills reading that. I'm so freaking excited!!!


"Part one is from when the band began til its breakup" says Alison Ellwood, director of the high-profile documentary that will eventually be released as a two-disc DVD.

EVENTUALLY? I wonder how long we'll have to wait for both movies and then the dvd? Will they offer part one and then when part 2 comes out, we can but it or the 2 disc package?



"Nobody comes off as a villain," Ellwood notes. "The antagonisms that occurred -- all the members talk about it. It was this thing that imploded on itself.

Part two was initially created as a DVD extras package, with structure to it, Ellwood says, "but they gave such great interviews we created a second film. In some ways it's actually more moving than the first film. The emotional arc is when they grow up. You leave them at the height of their success in meltdown mode (in 'Part One') and in film two they grow and bring themselves back together. It has a nice arc."


Just love the fact they interviewed ALL of the members and say they were honest about everything.


And how about the footage they found? Wouldn't be cool to get that whole concert on dvd also? They say that it is excellent quality. How cool!!!

[WalshFan88]

And how about the footage they found? Wouldn't be cool to get that whole concert on dvd also? They say that it is excellent quality. How cool!!!

That's what I'm hoping!

[Troubadour]

The thought of brand new footage and interviews is just so exciting! I can't wait. :blueblob:

[sodascouts]

I'm a little nervous about the second one being put off because I'm afraid it won't materialize anytime soon... HOWEVER, better Part 1 than nothing and, as I've already said, I am chomping at the bit to see this. It sounds like even someone like me, who has about every bootleg in circulation, will see new stuff - and the stuff I have in better quality.

I've also decided that I will take down from the site any videos that also appear in full in the documentary, so the less overlap the better. ;)

[Brooke]

I'm a little nervous about the second one being put off because I'm afraid it won't materialize anytime soon... HOWEVER, better Part 1 than nothing and, as I've already said, I am chomping at the bit to see this.


I'm nervous about that too. And if it is to come out on dvd, wouldn't it make more sense to have both parts together in one box? That would mean we would have to wait till Part 2 is done before getting anything. I don't like that thought but.......

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Another bit about the DVD, we've read most of it already in other articles. This one includes a quote from Ellwood, that the History of the Eagles, Part One covers “from when the band began ’til its breakup,” while the second flick “picks up with the solo careers and the band reuniting in 1994.” She adds that Walsh is featured prominently in Part Two, noting that his story is “almost the crux of the film.”

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2013/01/19/eagles-doc-premieres-tonight-at-sundance-festival-director-opens-up-about-film-its-sequel/

[VAisForEagleLovers]

One from a couple of days ago, from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/01/17/sundance-film-festival-2013-music-eagles/1816535/

[Victim of Love]

[/quote]http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/1/19/eagles-doc-premieres-tonight-at-sundance-festival-director-o.html (http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/1/19/eagles-doc-premieres-tonight-at-sundance-festival-director-o.html)

Another article in the SLC newspaper this morning. Nothing really new in the articles except for the last sentence (first time I've seen this info confirmed):

"Ellwood reports that both History of the Eagles movies eventually will be released together as a two-DVD package."

That being said, I can't imagine the finished product won't be ready for distribution once it airs.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/1/19/eagles-doc-premieres-tonight-at-sundance-festival-director-o.html (http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2013/1/19/eagles-doc-premieres-tonight-at-sundance-festival-director-o.html)

Another article in the SLC newspaper this morning. Nothing really new in the articles except for the last sentence (first time I've seen this info confirmed):

"Ellwood reports that both History of the Eagles movies eventually will be released together as a two-DVD package."

That being said, I can't imagine the finished product won't be ready for distribution once it airs.[/QUOTE]

The question is when will the second one be ready to air?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Dates and times announced! Showtime, 2/15 and 2/16 8pm! Part 1 on the 15th, Part 2 on the 16th! Guess that means Part 2 is done!

[sodascouts]

Wonderful, wonderful!

[zeldabjr]

so excited...can't believe part 2 is ready!! thought it was coming later...wow!