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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath gig set to be turned into film
Ozzy Osbourne played his last ever gig with Black Sabbath last summer - and now the iconic performance will be turned into a film with behind-the-scenes footage Ozzy Osbourne's final gig with his band Black Sabbath is set to be turned into a film. The sold out performance in his beloved hometown of Birmingham saw 42,000 people turn out to watch him live, while another 3 million paid to see a livestream. As well as the 'Godfather of heavy metal' performing his own hit songs, bands the 76-year-old influenced - like Metallica, Guns N' Roses and members of the Red Hot Chili Pepper's and Blink-182 - also took to the stage in a night hosted by Hollywood actor and metal fan Jason Momoa, who jumped into the mosh pit at one point. Now, any fans who missed out will be able to see iconic moments from the concert and behind-the-scenes footage in a 100-minute feature film set to be called 'Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow'. Set to be released in cinemas in early 2026, a statement said it will be "presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath". It added: "The theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park. Featuring thunderous performances of 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Children of the Grave' and a show-stopping 'Paranoid,' the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance." READ MORE: 'I went to Ozzy Osbourne's last gig - it was like watching his wake while he was still alive' During the iconic performance, which saw Black Sabbath play together for the first time in 20 years, Ozzy - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 - remained seated throughout. The rock legend has also had several spinal surgeries over the past few years following a fall. But two years on from cancelling his UK and Europe tour Ozzy was back on stage, much to fan's delight. He is also set to detail his health struggles and farewell gig in a separate documentary on Paramount+ called 'No Escape From Now', set to air later this year. Now he's effectively retired, Ozzy's wife of 42 years Sharon has shared her hopes for a new life where the family don't have to "follow an itinerary" anymore. The 72-year-old - who shares kids Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and 39-year-old Jack with Ozzy - says that after being in the music business for more than 50 years, she's also ready to take a step back from showbiz. Speaking to Billboard, she said she was "done" with working in the music industry and said: "I've been doing this since I was 15, and I'm done. We just want to live our life and do what we want to do and not have to follow an itinerary anymore." However, despite it being Ozzy's last show, Black Sabbath could still be back in the future in another form. The band have trademarked their name in virtual reality, which means they could return on stage as holograms. ABBA have already done a similar thing and used avatars for their London show, Voyage, which has been running since 2022 and features younger versions of themselves. Black Sabbath filed documents 20 years ago and could do the same. These papers trademark use of "production and presentation of animation and other special effects". A number of other artists have taken similar action and are also set to have their own hologram shows.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert film to release in 2026
A movie on Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert has been titled ' Ozzy's Final Bow'. A movie on Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert has been titled 'Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow'. As per Variety, the movie is scheduled to be released in theatres early 2026. The 100-minute concert film documenting the band's sold-out stadium show in Birmingham is currently in production from Mercury Studios. "Presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath, the theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park," a press release read. "Featuring thunderous performances of 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Children of the Grave' and a show-stopping 'Paranoid,' the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance." Hosted by Jason Momoa , the event also featured performances from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Ronnie Wood, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Yungblud, Papa V/Ghost and a drum-off between Tool's Danney Carey, Blink-182's Travis Barker and the Red Hot Chili Pepper's Chad Smith. After the theatrical release of "Back to the Beginning" in early 2026, a physical product will also be available later in the year.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning Final Show to Be Released in Theaters
If you couldn't make it to Birmingham, England earlier this month for the historic Back to the Beginning final concert from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, you're in luck because Mercury Studios is compiling the best bits for theatrical release. According to Variety, a 100-minute concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow, chronicling the show is slated to hit the big screen in 2026. 'Presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath, the theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park,' read a press release about the feature that will chronicle the all-star, all-day heavy metal gathering of the tribes in Sabbath's hometown on July 5 at Villa Park. 'Featuring thunderous performances of 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Children of the Grave' and a show-stopping 'Paranoid,' the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance.' More from Billboard Snoop Dogg 'Proud' of Investment and Co-Ownership Stake in Swansea A.F.C. Soccer Team: 'I'm Not a Player, I'm an Owner' K-pop Rules as Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Holds ARIA No. 1 Max McNown Expands 'Night Diving' With 11 New Songs: Stream It Now What was billed as 76-year-old Osbourne's — and Sabbath's — final-ever concert was a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of some of hard rock's most iconic acts, teaming up to celebrate the Prince of Darkness' legendary career. Metallica, Mastodon, Anthrax, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Gojira, Slayer and a supergroup featuring members of Guns N' Roses, the Smashing Pumpkins, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Rage Against the Machine were among the many acts on the bill that day. And while the sold-out show welcomed 42,000 fans to witness the final bow in person, with more than five million more streaming the epic event via VOD, the film will give those who were not able to watch the original gig a chance to see the magic. According to Variety, after the theatrical release of the Back to the Beginning movie in early 2026, there will also be a physical version available later in the year, with additional details on the rollout and release dates to be announced later. In addition to giving Osbourne and his original Sabbath band mates — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — a chance to say goodbye, the event was also a bittersweet finale for Ozzy, who retired from touring in 2023 due to the physical effects of Parkinson's disease and a series of surgeries to correct a spinal injury. The rock icon performed a solo set and a set with Sabbath while seated on a throne at the show that was the original Sabbath lineup's first time on stage together since 2005. Before the Back to the Beginning film, Paramount+ will premiere a doc delving into Osbourne's health struggles and prep for the show in No Escape From Now, which is due out later this year. Billboard reported this week that the Back to the Beginning show was the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, donating roughly $190 million to a variety of charities, including Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice and Cure Parkinson's — an organization dedicated to finding a cure for the disease Osbourne has lived with since a 2019 diagnosis. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
