Entertainment
George Michael concert film and live album set for global release
A restored 1988 concert film and an 18-track live album documenting the Faith Tour will arrive in cinemas this November.
The short version
- An official trailer and poster were released for 'George Michael: The Faith Tour', a previously unreleased concert film scheduled to debut in cinemas on November 6.
- The project features restored 35mm footage captured across two nights at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during Michael's 1988 tour.
- Sony Music will concurrently release an 18-track live album containing unreleased performances from the tour.
Key facts
- The concert film 'George Michael: The Faith Tour' is scheduled for theatrical release beginning November 6.[Billboard]
- The film was directed by Andy Morahan and David Austin using restored and remastered 35mm footage from a 14-camera shoot in Paris.[Billboard]
- An original short film directed by Mary McCartney featuring archival audio and imagery from 1986 to 1988 will precede the main concert feature.[Billboard]
- Sony Music will release a companion 18-track live album featuring previously unreleased performances spanning Michael's solo and Wham! repertoire.[Billboard]
- Universal Pictures Content Group acquired international rights while Bleecker Street's Crosswalk division secured North American distribution rights.[Billboard]