This news goes to 11. The sequel to the masterpiece Rock-Doc Parody film “This is spinal crane“Will meet theaters this fall. Bleecker Street has acquired US distribution rights to “Spinal Tap II: The End continues”, the film from the director Rob Reiner This has Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer who all repair their roles as England’s highest – and most punctual – rock bands.
The film will receive a broad edition on September 12, and in anticipation of it, Bleecker Street will also release a recently restored edition of the original film 1984 back to theaters this summer. The new version will also meet digital and streaming platforms, which makes the first time the movie has been available digitally in several years.
“Spinal Tap II” was designed by the guest, McKean, Reiner and Shearer and follows Tap when they reunite after a 15-year break for a final concert. Reiner plays back the documentary Martin “Marty” Dingi and David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls will hit the road this time along with a Lithany of real musical guest starsIncluding Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Some people who had small roles in the movie 1984, including Paul Shaffer and Fran Drescher, also return to the sequel. The film also plays Don Lake, John Michael Higgins, Nina Conti, Griffin Matthews, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison.
“Spinal Tap II” is produced by Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under Castle Rock Entertainment Banner. Derrick J. Rossi PhD, Hernan Narea, Jonathan Fuhrman and Christopher H. Warner Executive produced the film.
“We feel privileged for the opportunity to work with Rob Reiner and the brilliant senses behind the original” This is Spinal Tap “, and to be part of a movie that has reasoned with so many,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street, and Kent Sanderson, president of Bleecker Street. “‘This is Spinal Tap’ is not just a movie – it is a cultural touch stone that was groundbreaking on the sucksument genre and left an indelible mark on both film and music. Returning to this world through ‘Spinal Tap II’ is an extraordinary chance to celebrate his inheritance and at the same time create something new for both new and devoted audiences.”
“So happy to work with people on Bleecker Street who are passionate about keeping Tap’s inheritance alive and happy to give Marty Dibergi another shot on relevance,” Reiner said.
“This is Spinal Tap” is one of the more influential comedies of its time and launches Christopher Guest’s career and Define Mockumentary in the coming years. In 2002, the film was elected to preserve the national film register.
Bleecker Street last released Mike Leigh’s ”Hard truths“And its upcoming 2025 slate includes” The Wedding Banquet “with Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone,” The Friend “with Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and” Relay “with Riz Ahmed.
The deal was communicated by John Burnham from Atlas Artists with Kent Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy from Bleecker Street.
