Magnolia Sets 4K Theatrical Reissue Of Documentary 'End Of The Century: The Story Of The Ramones'
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π° What Happened
Magnolia Pictures will release a brand-new 4K restoration of Michael Gramaglia and Jim Fields' 2003 documentary, End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones, later this year. The release also marks the first time the film will be available to rent and own on digital. August 30 also year-marks the 5th anniversary of the punk band's first album, and a group of artists including Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker and CJ Ramone will unite at Hollywood Forever Cemetery to cover Ramones classics.
π The Backstory
The Ramones' 1974 debut shocked the New York City music scene and launched the punk wave, and this year's documents the 50th anniversary of that moment. The trilogy of a band that rose from a seedy Bowery bar in Queens to define punk is being reissued in 4K to reach both longtime fans and a new generation. The music event and the theatrical reissue together underscore the Ramones' continuing significance half a century after the first album.
π― Why It Matters
A 4K reissue of the definitive Ramones documentary plus a star-studded tribute concert anchors the 50th anniversary of punk going mainstream, reaffirming the band's place in music and pop history.
Magnolia Pictures will release a brand-new 4K restoration of Michael Gramaglia and Jim Fields' 2003 documentary, End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones, later this year. The release also marks the first time the film will be available to rent and own on digital. August 30 also year-marks the 5th anniversary of the punk band's first album, and a group of artists including Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker and CJ Ramone will unite at Hollywood Forever Cemetery to cover Ramones classics.
The Ramones' 1974 debut shocked the New York City music scene and launched the punk wave, and this year's documents the 50th anniversary of that moment. The trilogy of a band that rose from a seedy Bowery bar in Queens to define punk is being reissued in 4K to reach both longtime fans and a new generation. The music event and the theatrical reissue together underscore the Ramones' continuing significance half a century after the first album.
A 4K reissue of the definitive Ramones documentary plus a star-studded tribute concert anchors the 50th anniversary of punk going mainstream, reaffirming the band's place in music and pop history.