Elton John Documentary Lands at Disney+
Elton John is following in the footsteps of The Beatles and is set to have a new documentary on Disney+. According to Deadline, “Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ have won…
Elton John is following in the footsteps of The Beatles and is set to have a new documentary on Disney+.
According to Deadline, "Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ have won the rights to a big feature documentary package, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend.' No one would comment, but we hear the doc, from Academy Award-nominee R.J. Cutler as well as filmmaker (and longtime Elton John partner) David Furnish, sold for about $30 million."
Of course, this isn't Disney+'s first foray into highlighting musical legends. The streaming service made a massive splash last year with The Beatles: Get Back, a three-part docuseries about the making of Let It Be that featured the full-length version of the iconic rooftop concert.
In a statement on the documentary, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said, "There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture — he’s simply unrivaled. Like a good Disney story, Elton’s music has both universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. He has been part of the Disney family since 1994 when he helped make 'The Lion King' an instant classic, and we could not be more excited to collaborate with him on this new documentary."
Furnish would add in his own statement, "Elton and I could not think of a better collaborator than R.J. Cutler for a film that represents more than just Elton’s career — it’s his life. From the Troubadour to Dodger Stadium, we knew that R.J. would help guide Elton’s story and its many layers in a way that feels authentic and evocative. We’re ecstatic to be working together."
An exact release date is currently unknown, but the doc will reportedly be submitted and screened by a number of high-profile film festivals and will receive a limited theatrical release in addition to being available for streaming exclusively on Disney+.
Elton John is undoubtedly one of music's biggest icons of all time, but he might just be a fashion icon as well.
Since the '70s, Sir Elton has pushed the envelope both on stage and off. Take a look through the gallery below at 16 wild outfits from Elton.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Tommaso Boddi/Getty ImagesEven the most conservative of Elton John's red carpet looks involve incredible eye wear, which is just one of many reasons why he's so beloved.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIs this look very '80s? Yes, but I'd put good money on Sir Elton still being able to pull this off today!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesEmbroidery, sequins and ruffles?! Elton John has never met an accent he didn't like.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesSir Elton is one of the few people in the history of time that can be both elegant and flashy. He's truly the best!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIf you thought Slash was the only rock star to perfectly pull off a top hat, you've clearly never seen this photo.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesElton John, and only Elton John, can make an Ed Hardy-inspired design look absolutely elegant.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRoyal blue for music royalty? Obviously!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesThe fact Elton matched the color of his lenses to his sequined blazer is the definition of thoughtful.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIs it a robe? A cape? It doesn't matter, and I want one in every color.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
McCarthy/Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesA stage costume? Nope...just another Tuesday.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Claire Greenway/Getty ImagesCaptain Morgan wishes he had as much swagger as Sir Elton!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Getty ImagesThis isn't a staged photo for the "Got Milk?" campaign. This was actually a candid of Elton enjoying a glass of milk at home.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty ImagesFrankly, a jacket that's around 30-40 percent lapel is a look that should come back.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Jack Kay/Express/Getty ImagesOne cool thing about this photo being black and white is pretending that Sir Elton is dressed like the grooviest bee EVER!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesNew rule: All military uniforms must be at minimum 20 percent bedazzled.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Gabe Palacio/ImageDirectNote to self: No matter how hard you try, Elton's blazer game will be superior to pretty much anyone else on the face of the Earth.
