Today in Beatles History 5/31/1969
While in the middle of their Bed-In For Peace in Montreal, John and Yoko and friends and others who happened to be there, joined in the song that was to instantly become the anthem of a generation. It was Give Peace a Chance. In a response to a reporter’s question about why they were doing Bed-Ins, John responded with “All we are saying is give peace a chance”. Obviously the line stuck with him as he wrote the song on the spot, with Yoko’s assistance. 43 years later, it is still relevant, known and loved around the world. Wherever there are peaceful demonstrations and protests, you can be certain someone is there with a guitar, leading the gathered in the signature song of the Peace Movement.

The highly anticipated reissue of The Beatles animated classic, Yellow Submarine, is next Tuesday, June 5th on DVD and for the first time, on Blu Ray. The movie has been fully restored and hand painted, frame by frame. No digital tricks on this one. The result, for those who saw it in theatres a few weeks back, was phenomenal. Plus, the sound was also completely remastered and it has never sounded better! For all of you who have pre-ordered the DVD, Blu Ray or the Songtrack CD, we expect stock to arrive tomorrow and we will begin shipping so you can receive your orders on (hopefully) the release day. If you haven’t reserved yet, what are you waiting for!! Go have a Yellow Submarine Party next weekend! Invite friends and watch this pristine new version, enjoying every moment, remembering why this is such a beloved movie!

We are delighted to announce all the details for our upcoming 36th Annual Chicago FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2012 are now posted. The dates are August 10-12, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. This year we have 5 Special Guests who are joining us in Chicago for the first time. SPENCER DAVIS (Gimme Some Lovin’ & I’m A Man), Legendary Horn player TOM SCOTT, Original Beatles Fan Club Secretary FREDA KELLY, Beatles Recording Engineer KEN SCOTT, and Ringo’s Photographer ROB SHANAHAN. Of course LIVERPOOL will be performing all three evenings and backing our musical guests, and the always exciting and unpredictable MARK HUDSON leads in the musical jams and forum. CLICK HERE to see ALL the details. Hope you can join us.

The Beatles 1968 Classic Animated Film, Yellow Submarine is being issued on DVD and Blu-Ray on June 5th. The New version has been color corrected, not by computers, but by hand frame by frame. The results are amazing. The sound is also better than ever. If you want to see it on the big screen, tomorrow and Saturday may be your only chances. The Hi Definition film will be shown in over 230 theatres across the country but in a very limited showing. Thursday at 7:30PM and Saturday Matinees. Some of the theatres have additional showings. Don’t miss this opportunity. We went to the premiere on Saturday night at the famous Ziegfeld Theatre in NYC and was truly amazing, especially in a house full of Beatles fans. Al Brodax, the film’s Producer was in attendance. So find a theatre near you, get your friends and family together, and make it a very special evening. This may be the last chance to ever see this classic in a movie theatre!

Here is the link with details, plus every theatre showing the movie with showtimes.

http://yellowsubmarinethemovie.com/

To pre-order the DVD or Blu-Ray versions of Yellow Submarine go to www.thefest.com