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[10/28/24 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals New Documentary "Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands" to Premiere November 12
This captivating documentary delves into the evolution of boy bands, one of pop culture's most enduring musical movements, highlighting the genre's rich history from the groundbreaking influence of The Beatles to the global rise of K-pop and shining a spotlight on the iconic groups of the 1990s and 2000s.

[via press release from CBS]

PARAMOUNT+ REVEALS NEW DOCUMENTARY "LARGER THAN LIFE: REIGN OF THE BOYBANDS" TO PREMIERE NOVEMBER 12

*NSYNC, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys, HANSON, New Edition, New Kids On The Block, The Osmonds and SEVENTEEN featured in this film produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, in partnership with Gunpowder & Sky

Oct. 28, 2024 - Paramount+ today announced LARGER THAN LIFE: REIGN OF THE BOYBANDS will premiere on the service in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil on Tuesday, November 12, and internationally in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios in partnership with Gunpowder & Sky, this captivating documentary delves into the evolution of boy bands, one of pop culture's most enduring musical movements, highlighting the genre's rich history from the groundbreaking influence of The Beatles to the global rise of K-pop and shining a spotlight on the iconic groups of the 1990s and 2000s.

For more than half a century, boy bands have been a cultural touchstone, bridging generations with unexpected connections to the past and future. LARGER THAN LIFE weaves together these stories into a perfectly curated playlist, transitioning from one group to the next to reveal what it was truly like to be a member - or a fan - during each group's reign. From the exhilaration of success to the realities of fame, the film uncovers the raw, unvarnished experiences behind the spotlight, offering timeless insight into the frenetic era.

Told through those artists who experienced it firsthand, the managers who orchestrated their rise, and other key music players, LARGER THAN LIFE is an ode to the ones who were tearin' up our hearts. From The Beatles and The Jackson 5 through New Edition, *NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, to SEVENTEEN and more, the documentary offers an inside look at the era's defining boy bands. Featured personalities who discuss their journeys include AJ McLean, Chris Kirkpatrick, Donnie Wahlberg, Donny Osmond, Jeff Timmons, HANSON, Lance Bass, Michael Bivins, Nick Lachey, SEVENTEEN (HOSHI & VERNON) and Tiffany - all reflecting on their impact and the trajectory of boy band popularity in the zeitgeist.

LARGER THAN LIFE is produced by acclaimed music manager Johnny Wright and Van Toffler for Gunpowder & Sky, alongside executive producers Barry Barclay, Floris Bauer and Joanna Zwickel for Gunpowder & Sky and Bruce Gillmer, Vanessa WhiteWolf and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios. Tamra Davis (Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child) directed.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment(TM). The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME(R) content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others - and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today's biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, Tulsa King, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.

About Gunpowder & Sky

Gunpowder & Sky is an independent studio that develops and produces award-winning film, television and audio projects, as well as live and experiential events.

Founded by Van Toffler and Floris Bauer in 2016, Gunpowder & Sky has released more than 60 feature films and series in theaters and in partnership with leading services such as Apple, HBO, Netflix, Max, Paramount+, MTV, Hulu, Peacock, Sky, Showtime, Spotify, Amazon, Meta, YouTube, Audible, Roku, CBS, Discovery, BBC and Sky.

With its robust slate of documentaries and unscripted content, Gunpowder & Sky is currently in production on numerous projects including two larger-than-life audio music stories, "Lighters in the Sky" and "Shelved"; and multiple VR projects.

Other notable projects include the CBS variety show hosted by Dolly Parton, "Dolly Parton's Pet Gala"; Sheryl, the intimate documentary of song and sacrifice of musical icon Sheryl Crow; the Emmy-nominated The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, a state-of-the-art immersive concert and narrative experience; 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez; Lil Peep - Everybody's Everything; the action thriller inspired by one of the largest bank robberies in U.S. history, Heist 88; the Sam Raimi horror anthology series 50 States of Fright; Jeff Baena's medieval dark comedy, The Little Hours starring Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly and Molly Shannon; the three-part hair metal documentary series I Wanna Rock: The '80s Metal Dream; the three-part documentary exploring the history of soft rock, Sometimes When We Touch; Last Exit: Space, a documentary executive produced and narrated by Werner Herzog; Call Me Miss Cleo, an eye-opening film chronicling the rise, fall, and reinvention of controversial and revered '90s television psychic Miss Cleo; Gaming Wall Street, a two-part documentary narrated by Kieran Culkin exploring the historic 2021 short squeeze of GameStop; Brett Haley's father-daughter live act music dramedy, Hearts Beat Loud starring Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons; Her Smell, Alex Ross Perry's film about a self-destructive musician starring Elisabeth Moss; the hit podcast series, "DUST", starring and executive produced by Corey Hawkins and co-stars Toni Collette; the audio original, "Lighters in the Sky" that reveals iconic, often undercover, music stories about the best live performances ever including Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Daft Punk, Led Zepplin, Nirvana, Selena, and more; and "Words + Music'' that shines a light on today's most influential artists with original audio productions from artists including Beck, Eddie Vedder, Pete Townshend, Billie Joe Armstrong, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson, Alanis Morissette, and Gary Clark Jr. to name a few.

Gunpowder & Sky has offices in Los Angeles and New York.





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