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Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jun 23 2020, 08:53 PM

https://deadline.com/2020/06/ruth-wilson-cush-jumbo-rosamund-pike-take-that-movie-greatest-days-cannes-1202967577/

Looks like the film based on 'The Band' is coming along now! The first cast are in negotiations to star, including Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo & Rosamund Pike.

Can't wait for this!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Jun 26 2020, 12:36 AM

This sounds really promising.

Posted by: pippa Jun 29 2020, 09:30 PM

A mid to late 2021 release is the likely release date.

Posted by: Sydney11 Jul 2 2020, 05:48 PM

Reminds me of the episode of The Derry Girls abut going to the Take That concert in Belfast , really funny

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 2 2020, 06:00 PM

I'd say that's about right, hopefully the new single gets a lot of promo!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Jul 3 2020, 01:38 PM

Ya I hope they release something new around the same time and all going well the film will be a success and their greatest hits albums will benefit.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 3 2020, 05:29 PM

According to the article, they're in talks to release a new single for the film itself! Perhaps I'm being too optimistic, but I think the film will be huge here if it's made well

Posted by: pippa Jul 4 2020, 12:29 AM

It has huge potential to be a roaring success.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Jul 4 2020, 10:34 AM

I'd love a soundtrack like bohemian rhapsody type release on the back of the movie which would be great if backed by a new single. I hope their next single is a take that ballad or something like the flood and not on the line of the wonderland material.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 9 2020, 10:41 AM

Gary Barlow was on GMB yesterday and confirmed a 2021 release date!

There's also a few more details out:

Coky Giedroyc is directing, she's known for 'How to Build a Girl' which released last year
It will be set in a "northern town"
Gary, Mark and Howard are executive producers

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Jul 9 2020, 01:12 PM

Good to see some further confirmation, did Gary talk anything about his upcoming solo album?

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 9 2020, 01:15 PM

Yep! He said it's "coming near Christmas, November-ish" and features a 60-piece orchestra.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Jul 9 2020, 02:34 PM

Im really looking forward to the new solo album and i think the orchestra sound could potentially be great,.

Posted by: FestiveOdyssey Nov 22 2020, 02:15 PM

I haven't had the chance to watch yet, but it seems like there's an update here!

Posted by: spiceboy Nov 22 2020, 06:37 PM

That is one of the best Derry Girls episodes

Posted by: Tombo May 25 2021, 09:48 AM

They were talking about this on Heart the other day, it sounds like a cool concept. I'll definitely check it out once it's out

Posted by: zenon Jul 16 2021, 10:14 PM

It would have had a minor release at the most but I remember watching something about the Take That movie in the old music magazine TV show The O Zone, you can actually see clips of it in the Sure music video. Anyone know anything more about this. Google returns nothing about it.

Posted by: Sydney11 Jul 18 2021, 10:08 AM

Never heard of it Zenon..

Posted by: pippa Jul 25 2021, 11:39 PM

I have not heard of it either.

Posted by: nirvanamusic Aug 5 2021, 05:26 PM

There was Nobody Else: The Movie which was that tour and a few bits shot back at their hotel afterwards. I want to know what is going on with 'Greatest Days'. Is that real?

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Aug 5 2021, 07:54 PM

It is indeed real! This is our thread for it - http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235691&

Posted by: nirvanamusic Sep 25 2021, 09:12 PM

Any more info on this? It's been awhile.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 3 2022, 06:13 PM

Aisling Bea said at the NME Awards last night that she is currently 'working' on this film! Glad it's not been forgotten about.

https://www.nme.com/news/film/bandlab-nme-awards-2022-aisling-bea-says-shes-working-on-a-movie-about-the-music-of-take-that-3173625

Posted by: nirvanamusic Mar 9 2022, 10:40 PM

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/19981382.take-musical-film-greatest-days-filmed-clitheroe/

I went to Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, last year and it was beautiful. The film is also being shot in London and Greece I read, but can't find that article at the moment. I hope the original song they do for this is great.

Will the original song be TT3 or plus Robbie?

Posted by: nirvanamusic May 16 2022, 02:24 PM

https://deadline.com/2022/05/could-it-be-magic-gary-barlow-to-lead-boy-band-mates-in-cannes-take-that-takeover-for-launch-of-film-greatest-days-1235024535/

Posted by: elisabeth1974 May 16 2022, 06:13 PM

it seems we are looking forward to a TT and RW revival :-)

Posted by: Sydney11 May 16 2022, 10:34 PM

I think it will be a big hit

Posted by: Sydney11 May 16 2022, 10:36 PM

I am not so sure Robbie is involved in relation to the film , does not seem so

Posted by: Better Man Sep 28 2022, 07:18 PM

It's an interview with Mark but some news about the movie
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2022-09-26/why-mark-owen-has-dolly-parton-to-thank-for-his-new-song

Posted by: Sydney11 Sep 29 2022, 04:49 PM

Thanks for posting that info , will watch out for the movie

Posted by: nirvanamusic Jan 24 2023, 07:29 PM

So the film is going to have 16 Take That songs and some new material apparently. Do we think that is the music they are working on or an album?

Posted by: Sydney11 Apr 20 2023, 09:40 AM

Never forget we will have fun like this again… someday soon





Video courtesy of https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHmFNsh_Sg1QTmF_L62gMg

Posted by: Sydney11 Apr 20 2023, 09:56 AM

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Posted by: nirvanamusic Jun 10 2023, 10:05 PM

So the first critic reviews are in:

Digital Spy: 4/5.
HeyUGuys: 4/5.
Screen Daily: Positive.
Total Film: 4/5.
Empire: 2/5.

There are 15 songs featured in the film of which 11 have been listed:

A Million Love Songs, Babe, Back For Good, Could It Be Magic, Everything Changes, Greatest Day, Never Forget, Patience, Pray, Rule The World and Shine.

Will be interesting to see which other four songs are in. The Flood I assume would be one of them, though maybe doesn't fit.

Posted by: Sydney11 Jun 13 2023, 12:05 PM

Take That documentary ‘30 Years in the Making’ to debut exclusively on ITVX on 14 June

30 Years in the Making, an exclusive documentary that delves into the three-decade long relationship between Take That and their fans, launches exclusively on ITVX this Wednesday.

Created as a companion piece to the new feature film ‘Greatest Days’ which will premiere on June 16th, the 72 minute documentary is a joyous celebration of both the band and their followers.

While exploring the challenges of bringing ‘Greatest Days’ to the big screen, the documentary also shines a line on the mutual dedication built over three decades between the band and its fans. The documentary features a massive ensemble cast including band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen alongside real life Take That enthusiasts including Alesha Dixon, Mel and Sue, and Calum Scott.

The film juxtaposes the story of the production, involving pandemic lockdowns, challenging shooting locations and critical casting decisions, with the story of how Take That fans have followed the band throughout the years. From Take That’s 90s boy band fame to its shocking breakup, its triumphant comeback in the 00s and beyond, the band’s highs and lows are also reflected in evolving friendships as the film captures the joy of being a lifelong music fan.

The documentary is one of the first pieces of programming from RWD Films, Redwood BBDO’s newly launched specialist branded programming arm creating long-form content for broadcast and streaming.

https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/take-documentary-30-years-making-debut-exclusively-itvx-14-june

Posted by: nirvanamusic Jun 24 2023, 10:40 PM

The film opened at #5 with box office of £536,955.

What do we reckon success or not?

https://www.britinfo.net/cinema/ukbox.htm

I noticed the showings had gone down to one today at the ODEON, a Saturday.

Posted by: nirvanamusic Jun 30 2023, 04:29 PM

#7 in its second week and a current UK total of £1,132,647.

Posted by: Better Man Jul 30 2023, 07:56 AM

We have a chance to watch the movie at Russian cinemas so it's a part of success already

So I did it yesterday and must to say it's not bad at all.
But it's 6/10 by my opinion.

Some moments are too naive and strange, while in overall this movie Is for wimmin and fans only. Maybe they could use more connection to TT. While it's called the official TT musical you really want want to see more symbols, etc. The boys who plays TT boys are funny and that's it. Not a good casting of them.

But in other aspects it's a kind and some dramatic movie. I think they use the songs in a right way, even A Million Love Songs. You will understand when watch this. Also I like The Flood Moment - the funniest one )) And happy for Said It All using.
A little bit sad they didn't included Everything's Changes but I understand why

Well, it's not the best musical but a rather good British style movie. Just... I'd not it watch again.

Posted by: Sydney11 Jul 31 2023, 09:03 AM

Love the 'wimmin' comment Alex.

Have not been to see it yet

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 13 2023, 12:42 PM

On Amazon Prime (included with a subscription) now!