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AKA · 08-14-2005, 01:54 PM

Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Imagine: Deluxe Edition for 6th December 2005 priced at $19.97 SRP. Imagine: John Lennon comes from a treasure trove: the legendary musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film and videotape, much of it never seen by the public. With cooperation from Yoko Ono in its creation, producers David L. Wolper and Andrew Solt (partners on This Is Elvis) transform the archival footage - and a monumental 36-tune soundtrack - into a spellbinding account of a complex, fascinating man.

Features include:
-1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
-English DD2.0 Stereo
-English, French and Spanish subtitles
-Never Before Seen Footage of the Island House (Lake House at home of John and Yoko, Tittenhurst Estate in Ascot, England)
-John Lennon Trivia Track (subtitled)
-DVD ROM: John Lennon Music Guide
-Tribute to John Lennon: The Man, The Music, The Memories (w/ the Filmmakers David L. Wolper, Andrew Solt, Sam Egan, Editors Bert Lovitt and Bud Friedgen)
-John & Yoko: Truth Be Told (BBC Radio Interview with John and Yoko)
-William Ernest Pobjoy Interview (Headmaster Quarry Bank High School - John Lennon's Grammar School)
-Acoustic IMAGINE - never before released performance at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, Dec. 17, 1971
-Theatrical Trailer

Nighthawk76 · 08-14-2005, 02:16 PM

I have a really old video of Imagine, so I'll be getting the DVD for sure.

AKA · 08-22-2005, 09:26 PM

Press Release Source: Warner Home Video

The Artist. The Activist. The Peacemaker. ''Imagine: John Lennon Deluxe Edition''
Thursday August 18, 9:00 am ET
45 Minutes of Bonus Features Includes Never-Before-Seen Acoustic Performance of ''Imagine''

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2005--On December 6, Warner Home Video (WHV) will celebrate the life of John Lennon, one of the most complex and fascinating visionaries of our time, with the long-awaited DVD debut of "Imagine: John Lennon Deluxe Edition." Narrated by Lennon himself, the release of this revealing and personal documentary is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the performer's untimely death (December 8, 1980) and will be available for $19.97 SRP.

Although he was best known as a founding member of perhaps the 20th century's greatest entertainment phenomenon, John Lennon today still maintains a strong influence as a musician, artist, writer, philosopher, peacemaker and poet that transcends even the awesome celebrity he achieved as one of The Beatles.

"Imagine: John Lennon" was created with the cooperation of Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and produced by David L. Wolper and Andrew Solt (partners on "This is Elvis"). Backed by a monumental 36-tune soundtrack, the film draws from a treasure trove of material, including the musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film, much of it never publicly seen. Ono approached Wolper, announcing it was time to open Lennon's personal archives of films, writings and photographs in order to make the definitive movie of his life. Wolper agreed but not before he requested full control over the project. Ono agreed and what resulted was an unprecedented look into the public and private life of the superstar.

With band mate Paul McCartney, Lennon wrote and recorded virtually all The Beatles' legendary song hits, including "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," "She Loves You," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and countless others. After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued to make his mark in music history as a solo artist, producing some of his most enduring work, including 1971's album "Imagine." Considered one of the most popular of his solo works, the title track reached #3 on Billboard Magazine's Pop Singles chart in 1971. "Imagine" became an anthem for anti-war movements and has come to embody Lennon's legacy as a musician and activist.

Source: Warner Home Video

Vince 887 · 08-23-2005, 04:53 PM

This release was stalled for a long time ...I'm looking forward to the extras including the BBC interview John gave just 2 days before his murder.

musicradio77 · 08-23-2005, 07:30 PM

I always love the movie. It was based on his life of John Lennon with interviews footage and others. That movie was from 1988. I have it on DVD-R since I copied from a homemade VHS copy I taped off of Starz a few years ago.

Penny Lane · 08-23-2005, 07:50 PM

I have Imagine on video. I am sorry but after having read so much about John I have little regard for him.
He deserted his wife and young son(Julian) in which I find inexcusable!

But as a musical talent I have nothing but high regard for him!

08-14-2005, 01:54 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Imagine: John Lennon - Deluxe Edition on DVD December 6, 2005 Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Imagine: Deluxe Edition for 6th December 2005 priced at $19.97 SRP. Imagine: John Lennon comes from a treasure trove: the legendary musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film and videotape, much of it never seen by the public. With cooperation from Yoko Ono in its creation, producers David L. Wolper and Andrew Solt (partners on This Is Elvis) transform the archival footage - and a monumental 36-tune soundtrack - into a spellbinding account of a complex, fascinating man. Features include: -1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen -English DD2.0 Stereo -English, French and Spanish subtitles -Never Before Seen Footage of the Island House (Lake House at home of John and Yoko, Tittenhurst Estate in Ascot, England) -John Lennon Trivia Track (subtitled) -DVD ROM: John Lennon Music Guide -Tribute to John Lennon: The Man, The Music, The Memories (w/ the Filmmakers David L. Wolper, Andrew Solt, Sam Egan, Editors Bert Lovitt and Bud Friedgen) -John & Yoko: Truth Be Told (BBC Radio Interview with John and Yoko) -William Ernest Pobjoy Interview (Headmaster Quarry Bank High School - John Lennon's Grammar School) -Acoustic IMAGINE - never before released performance at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, Dec. 17, 1971 -Theatrical Trailer Attached Images

08-23-2005, 07:30 PM	#5
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	I always love the movie. It was based on his life of John Lennon with interviews footage and others. That movie was from 1988. I have it on DVD-R since I copied from a homemade VHS copy I taped off of Starz a few years ago.
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08-23-2005, 07:50 PM	#6
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,236	I have Imagine on video. I am sorry but after having read so much about John I have little regard for him. He deserted his wife and young son(Julian) in which I find inexcusable! But as a musical talent I have nothing but high regard for him!
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08-14-2005, 02:16 PM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I have a really old video of Imagine, so I'll be getting the DVD for sure.

08-22-2005, 09:26 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Press Release Source: Warner Home Video The Artist. The Activist. The Peacemaker. ''Imagine: John Lennon Deluxe Edition'' Thursday August 18, 9:00 am ET 45 Minutes of Bonus Features Includes Never-Before-Seen Acoustic Performance of ''Imagine'' BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2005--On December 6, Warner Home Video (WHV) will celebrate the life of John Lennon, one of the most complex and fascinating visionaries of our time, with the long-awaited DVD debut of "Imagine: John Lennon Deluxe Edition." Narrated by Lennon himself, the release of this revealing and personal documentary is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the performer's untimely death (December 8, 1980) and will be available for $19.97 SRP. Although he was best known as a founding member of perhaps the 20th century's greatest entertainment phenomenon, John Lennon today still maintains a strong influence as a musician, artist, writer, philosopher, peacemaker and poet that transcends even the awesome celebrity he achieved as one of The Beatles. "Imagine: John Lennon" was created with the cooperation of Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and produced by David L. Wolper and Andrew Solt (partners on "This is Elvis"). Backed by a monumental 36-tune soundtrack, the film draws from a treasure trove of material, including the musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film, much of it never publicly seen. Ono approached Wolper, announcing it was time to open Lennon's personal archives of films, writings and photographs in order to make the definitive movie of his life. Wolper agreed but not before he requested full control over the project. Ono agreed and what resulted was an unprecedented look into the public and private life of the superstar. With band mate Paul McCartney, Lennon wrote and recorded virtually all The Beatles' legendary song hits, including "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," "She Loves You," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and countless others. After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued to make his mark in music history as a solo artist, producing some of his most enduring work, including 1971's album "Imagine." Considered one of the most popular of his solo works, the title track reached #3 on Billboard Magazine's Pop Singles chart in 1971. "Imagine" became an anthem for anti-war movements and has come to embody Lennon's legacy as a musician and activist. Source: Warner Home Video

08-23-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
Vince 887 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 110	This release was stalled for a long time ...I'm looking forward to the extras including the BBC interview John gave just 2 days before his murder.