‘The Stones and Brian Jones’ North America Rights Acquired By Magnolia – Deadline

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Exclusive: Magnolia Pictures Acquires North American Rights Stones and Brian Jonesis a documentary about the ‘lost creative genius’ who founded and named The Rolling Stones.

Renowned film director Nick Bloomfield (Kurt and Courtney, Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love) directed a documentary Magnolia is set to release in theaters later this year.

Such as exposure interviews of all major players and unpublished archives for the first time, Stones and Brian Jones Explore the creative musical genius of Jones, the key to the band’s success, publish a release on Film Notes, and learn how the founder of what became one of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands was left behind. reveal how much. shadow of history. ”

Jones formed the Stones in 1962 as a blues-infused unit, playing rhythm and lead guitar alongside Keith Richards and providing backup vocals for Mick Jagger. , Richards and Jagger became the principal songwriters. Creative tensions over his direction and Jones’ substance abuse problems led to Jones being banned from the Stones in 1969. Within a month he drowned in a swimming pool and died.

“The Rolling Stones wouldn’t exist without Brian Jones,” commented Eamon Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures. “Nick Bloomfield brings fascinating insight into this incredibly creative, complex and ultimately tragic soul.”

Bloomfield said, “I’m very excited about the release of Magnolia in the United States.” Jones was a driving force in their creation.This documentary about The Rolling Stones’ early days and Brian’s role is a compelling story not only of the band themselves, but of the time.”

Stones and Brian Jones is brought to you by BBC Music, a production of Lafayette Films. The film is produced by Nick Bloomfield, Shani Hinton, Mark Hoeferlin and Kyle Gibbon. Executive producers: Paul Trinca, Harriet Viner, Charles Finch. BBC executive producers are Patrick Holland, Jan Younghusband and Mark Bell.

The deal was negotiated by Magnolia Senior Vice President of Acquisitions Jon von Sudden on behalf of the filmmakers with Submarine’s Matt Burke, Josh Brown and Dan Brown. Submarine will screen the film at the Cannes market.

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