Back in 1981, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performed two filmed shows in Canada that became the iconic concert movie Queen Rock Montreal. Following a remastered record-breaking IMAX release earlier this year, Brian May and Roger Taylor have now announced a 4K home release version of the “live and dangerous” performance, … Read more
Last week, the remastered 1981 concert movie Queen Rock Montreal was screened in over 400 IMAX cinemas around the globe for four days only. Having made $4.1 million worldwide, the film has broken the record for the biggest IMAX exclusive event opening ever. Roger Taylor commented: “It’s so wonderful to know that all these years … Read more
This week Sir Brian May was welcomed by lucky fans as introduced the Queen Rock Montreal premiere at the BFI IMAX in London. The newly restored 1981 concert film is screening in over 400 IMAX cinemas from today until January 21. Praising the remastered work, the Queen guitarist highlighted the intimacy of the footage and … Read more
Queen has been active for over 50 years with an incredible back catalogue producing success after success. However, it hasn’t always been a bed of roses for the band, with one project in their history being called “a thorn in the side of our career” by Sir Brian May this week. The guitar legend was … Read more
Last night, Express.co.uk attended the premiere of Queen Rock Montreal at the BFI IMAX. The newly remastered concert movie, which is in IMAX globally January 18-21, captures Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at the Montreal Forum in November 1981. Before heading into the auditorium containing Britain’s biggest screen, fans lucky enough … Read more
Queen’s epic 1981 Montreal concert film has been digitally re-mastered for IMAX for the first time ever. Queen Rock Montreal is heading to IMAX cinemas around the world from January 18-21, 2024 and just from the trailer it’s clear how crystal-clear the restored footage looks. Sir Brian May said: “I don’t think we quite realised … Read more