Legendary US filmmaker Martin Scorsese is to produce a new Beatles documentary exploring the time when the Fab Four first landed in the United States.
Beatles '64 will follow the Fabs touching down at Kennedy Airport in New York City on February 7 1964, leading to Beatlemania sweeping that city and across the country.
It will feature never-before-seen footage of the band and the host of young fans who helped fuel their fame.
The Disney+ film will reflect the scale of their attention by looking at their debut performance on US variety programme The Ed Sullivan Show, which was watched by more than 73 million viewers.
It will also show a more intimate side to the story, capturing the camaraderie of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr at the time.
The music and footage within the documentary is accompanied by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by the group.
The film also includes rare footage filmed by documentarians Albert and David Maysles, which has been restored in 4K resolution by Park Road Post in New Zealand.
Meanwhile, the live performances from the Beatles' first US concert at the Washington Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances have been demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
The film is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by American director Scorsese alongside Beatles stars Paul and Ringo as well as Harrison's widow Olivia and Lennon’s son Sean.
Scorsese has previously directed the Harrison documentary George Harrison: Living In The Material World, which explored the life and music of the late Beatles star.
Margaret Bodde, Jonathan Clyde and Mikaela Beardsley are also producing the new documentary, while Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serve as executive producers.
Beatles ‘64 will be available to stream on Disney+ from November 29.
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