Apple said in its statement a few days ago:
The Beastie Boys, Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz, share an intimate and personal story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary directed by their longtime friend and collaborator, director Spike Jonze.
The film will be released shortly after the 26th anniversary of the release of the Beastie Boys' 1994 album, 'Ill Communication', which reached No.1, and reunites the Beastie Boys with director Spike Jonze more than 25 years after directing. the music video from the legendary single «Sabotage».
"Beastie Boys Story" is produced by Grammy winner Jason Baum, Amanda Adelson, along with writer / director Spike Jonze and executive producers Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Dechen Wangdu-Yauch, John Silva, John Cutcliffe, Peter Smith, Thomas Benski , Dan Bowen, Sam Bridger, Michele Anthony, David Blackman, Ashley Newton, Losel Yauch and Jonah Hill. The film is produced for Apple by Fresh Bread and Pulse Films in association with Polygram Entertainment.
The project was born from the collaboration of Adam and Mike on their best-seller «Beastie Boys Book».
"Beastie Boys Story" will premiere on Apple TV + on April 24th.
According to Deadline magazine, a theatrical release date will be announced later, but Apple has decided to keep the release date on Apple TV Plus on April 24.
"Our top priority is the health of the public and employees, as well as their families and communities," an IMAX spokesperson told Deadline. "With the COVID-19 pandemic and the massive closure of cinemas in all states, we have decided to postpone the premiere of 'Beastie Boys Story', which we will announce as soon as possible".
