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Saturday, November 01, 2008

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 11/2/08

Update (11/2/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Game on! Beatles announce starring role in new video game: Additional comments on the significance of the video game.
  • Quick news links
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! . (Just added: "Guitar Hero World Tour" video game.)
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Elton John, the Fab Faux and 1964: the Tribute (updated 11/2/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault include Frank Zappa. (updated 11/2/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

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    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
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    Friday, October 31, 2008

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/31/08

    Update (10/31/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Game on! Beatles announce starring role in new video game: More news on the game, more comments.
  • Post 9/11 Lennon tribute "Come Together - A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music" on DVD Nov. 4: Our review of the DVD.
  • Quick news links: Pasadena to keep Yoko's wish trees.
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! . (Just added: "Guitar Hero World Tour" video game.)
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone (updated 11/1/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault include Alice Cooper. (updated 10/30/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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    ABBEYRD'S BEATLES PAGE
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    Thursday, October 30, 2008

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/31/08

    Update (10/31/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Game on! Beatles announce starring role in new video game: Details from the press conference announcing the partnership; what's it all means.
  • Capitol/EMI's "From the Capitol Vaults" releases 13 more titles including 2 Beatle-related
  • Organ Lennon played with his elbow at Shea Stadium to be auctioned
  • Quick news links: More on the AHDN mystery chord.
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! . (Just added: "Guitar Hero World Tour" video game.)
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone and Chad and Jeremy (updated 10/25/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault include Alice Cooper. (updated 10/30/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    Beatles announce starring role in new Rock Band video game


    Update II (10/30/08) We attended the teleconference where the announcement was made. The Beatles confirmed they have signed an agreement for a full-blown version of "Rock Band" to hit the market place before next Christmas. Giles Martin will be the musical director. (There was no mention of Sir George Martin's involvement.) Few details of the actual game - how it will be played and how the music will be used, for example, were available because the game is still in development. However, it was revealed the game will use the UK versions of the songs. Most of the questions from reporters involved the game, though Jeff Jones, CEO of Apple, was asked about the Beatles finally getting to iTunes. Jones said those talks were still under discussion and no date or information was available. The conference ended, interestingly enough, with "Yesterday," a signal that, with this entry into the digital world, things are different for the Beatles from this point on.

  • Here's the official press release announcing the partnership:

    THE BEATLES INSPIRE NEW MUSIC VIDEO GAME; APPLE CORPS LTD., MTV AND HARMONIX COME TOGETHER FOR UNPRECEDENTED DEAL

    Exclusive Agreement Set to Bring The Beatles Music to Fans for the First Time in Interactive Form Here, There and Everywhere in 2009

    New York, NY – October 30, 2008 – The Beatles’ extraordinary music and phenomenal legacy is set to rock across the universe in the form of a video game through an exclusive partnership between Apple Corps Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

    This partnership marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. Published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band®, the game will be an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles. The game was creatively conceived with input from Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, and enjoys their full blessing. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE project, will provide his expertise and serve as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.

    “The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music. I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out,” Sir Paul McCartney said.

    “It gives me great pleasure to be part of The Beatles / Apple and Harmonix / Rock Band partnership,” said Ringo Starr. “The Beatles continue to evolve with the passing of time and how wonderful that The Beatles’ legacy will find its natural progression into the 21st century through the computerized world we live in. Let the games commence.”

    “It’s cool. I love it and hope it will keep inspiring and encouraging the young generation for many decades,” said Yoko Ono Lennon.

    “People are having so much fun playing Rock Band. Combined with The Beatles tracks, it is a great way to either listen or participate,” said Olivia Harrison. “If you like the music, it doesn’t take much persuasion to get you to play.”

    “Introducing the genius of The Beatles to a whole new generation of music lovers through original and inspired ways is extremely exciting to us at Apple Corps,” stated Jeff Jones, CEO, Apple Corps. “We are truly pleased to be working with the innovative forces at MTV and Harmonix as they embody our mutual passions for music and creativity.”

    “Many of us have been part of a generation that has long enjoyed an enduring love affair with The Beatles and now we’re looking to extend that love affair for future generations to enjoy,” said Van Toffler.” “Our inspiration for this project comes from a keen sense of history and a place of utmost reverence and respect for the band, their music and their heritage.”

    “The impact of The Beatles is forever ingrained in the hearts, minds and souls of millions the world over,” said Judy McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks. “The Beatles are the reason many of us are WHERE we are, and some of us are WHO we are.”

    “We are honored to be part of this new way for people to discover the timeless music and art of The Beatles - the most creatively and commercially successful, critically acclaimed, and influential band in the history of popular music,” stated Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music.

    “By presenting their music and artistry through the creative filter of a groundbreaking video game, we are giving legions of fans and music lovers all over the world a profound, new way to experience The Beatles,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and Co-Founder, Harmonix. “This game will be a celebration of the Beatles undeniable legacy.”

    About Apple Corps. Ltd.
    Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to look after the group’s own affairs. The London-based company has administered the catalogue of The Beatles releases of the 1960s that have sold to date more than 600 million records, tapes and CDs. Since the 1990s Apple has piloted new Beatles projects that have become benchmarks for pioneering accomplishment and which have included The Beatles Anthology projects, the 28 million-selling album The Beatles 1 and the The Beatles LOVE show and CD. Further information on The Beatles’ projects can be found at http://www.thebeatles.com.

    About MTV Networks
    MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

    About MTV Games
    MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

    About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
    Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: http://www.harmonixmusic.com.


  • Game on! Beatles rumored to announce starring role in Rock Band video game today

    We'll know for sure at 10 a.m. ET, but it appears that the Beatles are making yet another in-road into digital culture history today. No, it won't be that the Beatles are coming to iTunes, as long hoped, but as the announced stars of an upcoming edition of the "Rock Band" video game.

    MTV/Viacom Inc., which owns "Rock Band," put out a surprise press invitation Wednesday which read:

    APPLE CORPS LTD. AND MTV TO ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL MUSIC PROJECT

    WHAT: Apple Corps Ltd. and MTV to announce an exclusive agreement to develop a global music project.

    WHO: Jeff Jones, CEO of Apple Corps, Ltd.
    Judy McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks
    Van Toffler, President of MTV Networks Music/Logo Group

    WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008
    2:00 pm UK Time, 10:00 am ET, 7:00 AM PT

    Speculation is rampant that the Beatles will be a part of "Rock Band 2." The Wall Street Journal said that, according to several unnamed sources, the Beatles reached an agreement to license songs to MTV Networks' Rock Band videogame series. The paper called it "a coup for the Viacom Inc. unit in its battle with rival Activision Blizzard Inc. for supremacy in the world of rock-and-roll videogames."

    Entertainment Weekly has an unconfirmed report the game will be a stand-alone disc, "like Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (which has moved more than a million units since its June 2008 release)," says EW, as opposed to downloadable content, which Dhani Harrison's group, thenewno2, already added to "Rock Band." Entertainment Weekly also reported that Harmonix, the company behind "Rock Band," put getting the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones on their wish list (and signed exclusive rights to AC/DC). MTV President Van Toffler said of the Beatles getting into "Rock Band," "I heard they're pretty popular. That would be big, right?"

    The big question, asked by the Wall Street Journal, is whether the game will be attractive to first-generation fans, or only those younger.

    In March, rumors began flying that the Beatles would become a part of "Guitar Hero." Martin N. "Marty" Bandier, chairman and chief executive at Sony/ATV Music Publishing that owns the John Lennon-Paul McCartney copyrights, told the Los Angeles Times he liked the idea of a dedicated Beatles edition of Activision's "Guitar Hero," saying, "It's something we have talked about and something I'd like to pursue." “To my view, it’s only a matter of time before we see Beatles songs that are the original recordings in motion pictures, in television work, and yes, maybe even one day in a commercial,” Bandier told the Financial Times. That paper reported in June that Apple was talking with both Harmonix for "Guitar Hero" and MTV Games for "Rock Band."

    In July, however, the speculation for "Guitar Hero" pretty well ended when Charles Huang of "Guitar Hero" game developer Red Octane told Billboard, "Well, I don't have to tell you how difficult it is. Everybody in the world has tried to get the Beatles to put their music on all kinds of different platforms, and it certainly would be exciting, but it's also a difficult challenge."

    By the way, here's something McCartney fans may not be aware of. There is currently a video game that features a McCartney song. "Guitar Hero: World Tour", which was just released this week, features the Wings' tune "Band on the Run."

    Wednesday, October 29, 2008

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/30/08

    Update (10/30/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Game on! Beatles rumored to announce starring role in new Rock Band video game today
  • Rare color film of unscheduled U.S. Beatles show found in a drawer 44 years later to be auctioned: Not the first time -- additional footage from Kansas City from a different source revealed
  • Bond with the Beatles: New 007 music compilation has Fabs ties
  • Apple Corps Ltd. announces global DVD release of "All Together Now": Review from Crawdaddy.
  • Beatles Universe -- upcoming radio shows
  • Magazine alerts: Empire.
  • Quick news links: Lennon in top 10 in dead celebrity earnings.
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! . (Just added: "Guitar Hero World Tour" video game.)
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone and Chad and Jeremy (updated 10/25/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault include Alice Cooper. (updated 10/30/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    All you need is ...
    ABBEYRD'S BEATLES PAGE
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    Tuesday, October 28, 2008

    Abbeyrd's Beatles Page news headlines for 10/29/08

    Update (10/29/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Rare color film of unscheduled U.S. Beatles show found in a drawer 44 years later to be auctioned: The story of how it was made and an excerpt of the film.
  • Bring me the head of Paul McCartney, auctioneer pleads!: Paul's head brings in big bucks.
  • Paul planning world tour?: More on Paul's payback to Liverpool
  • Breakfast With the Beatles on KLOS Los Angeles playlist
  • Quick news links: That big Beatles collection on eBay -- sold!
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! .
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone and Chad and Jeremy (updated 10/25/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault with include Laura Nyro, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Weird Al Yankovic. (updated 10/25/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    All you need is ...
    ABBEYRD'S BEATLES PAGE
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    Monday, October 27, 2008

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/28/08

    Update (10/28 /08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Ringo's latest video update: No more autographs by mail after Oct. 20: EXCLUSIVE: The answer to the question, "Will Ringo still sign at all?"
  • Virgin Megastores open Beatle boutiques inside stores
  • Paul planning world tour?: Paper reports Paul owes Liverpool money for concert
  • Apple Corps Ltd. announces global DVD release of "All Together Now": Media link.
  • Magazine alerts: Uncut.
  • Quick news links: "Pretty nurse" of "Penny Lane" identified.
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! .
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone and Chad and Jeremy (updated 10/25/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault with include Laura Nyro, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Weird Al Yankovic. (updated 10/25/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    All you need is ...
    ABBEYRD'S BEATLES PAGE
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    Sunday, October 26, 2008

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 10/27/08

    Update (10/27/08) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Lennon, McCartney "In Performance" DVDs to be released next year
  • Victor Spinetti opens his private diary again in new one man show: EXCLUSIVE: Eyewitness review of the show.
  • Philip Norman ("Shout!") authors new bio of John Lennon: Author to make personal appearance in UK.
  • Ringo's latest video update: No more autographs by mail after Oct. 20: Media link.
  • Magazine alerts: Beatlefan.
  • "Every Little Thing" -- the latest radio show on XM's Fine Tuning Channel (76)
  • Dennis Mitchell's Breakfast With The Beatles" -- the latest show online
  • Quick news links: Paper says Beatles have withstood test of time.
  • Check out our handy list of the hottest new Beatle-related items in That's What I Want! .
  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Peter Noone and Chad and Jeremy (updated 10/25/08) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the newest vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault with include Laura Nyro, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Weird Al Yankovic. (updated 10/25/08) icon
  • Check out the first of our contributor Beatle blogs -- "A Hard Day's Byte."
  • And then there's The Beatcomber
  • And the newest addition to our blog lineup: "Yer Blog."
  • Looking for tickets? Find them at Ticketmaster.com

  • ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    All you need is ...
    ABBEYRD'S BEATLES PAGE
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net

    - The most trusted and most up-to-date Beatle news
    on the Internet for over a dozen years
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

    - Our new Collectibles Marketplace
    http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/beatlesebay.html

    - The Abbeyrd Beatles Page Breaking News Blog
    (Beatle news headlines and late breaking news)
    http://abbeyrd.blogspot.com

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    What if the Beatles were Irish?



    (Thanks to Tom Frangione for this one.)