Elton John Documentary Coming to Disney

Elton John is coming to Disney. preparing to bid farewell in fabulous splendor, with the help of a documentary crew and the Walt Disney Co.

Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ said Wednesday that the film, titled “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years that Made His Legend,” as the definitive and official feature film on John’s life and career. Includes previously unseen archival footage, new interviews and a current look at him and his family, culminating & á; with his last show in North America at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles this November.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker RJ Cutler, who recently directed Billie Eilish’s documentary “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry,” is directing the film along with producer/director David Furnish, who is currently on board. married to John. Furnish also directed the 1997 Elton John documentary “Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras” and produced the Hollywood biographical film “Rocketman”.

“What? “It’s a thrill and an honor that David Furnish and I are able to create this intimate and unique look from one of the world’s most celebrated artists,” Cutler said in a statement. For many others, Elton John’s music has had a profound meaning for me. for decades, and this opportunity is nothing short of a professional highlight and privilege”.

Not disclosed. The release date for “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” but the companies teased a festival run and theatrical release before it airs on Disney+.

“ There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture—he simply cannot be rivaled,” said Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “Like a good Disney story, the Elton’s music has universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. to play ‘The Lion King’ an instant classic, and we couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with him on this new documentary.”