Tim Bergling’s struggles were laid disturbingly bare in the film Avicii: True Stories – the story of a superstar DJ-cum-pop star whose fame and breakneck touring regimen left him a physical and emotional wreck. His relentless drive, meteoric rise, elfin beauty and substance abuse issues brought to mind Kurt Cobain. And his apparent suicide, following a decision to quit touring in the interest of self-preservation, was similarly crushing to a huge fan community.
The press release suggests Tim was near-complete before Bergling’s death, and his co-producers have taken pains...
The press release suggests Tim was near-complete before Bergling’s death, and his co-producers have taken pains...
- 6/6/2019
- by Will Hermes
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Paradigm has signed Swedish filmmaker Levan Tsikurishvili, director of music doc-biopic Avicii: True Stories, about the late Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, aka Avicii.
Tsikurishvili’s revealing all-access feature was sold to multiple international markets in 2016 and 2017 but will now get an Oscar-qualifying run in Los Angeles from December 14 and New York from December 21. The film’s backers have made the bookings directly with theaters.
The pic will then get a Netflix release in the U.S., Canada and Australia and New Zealand at the end of December, likely from December 28, I understand. BBC Worldwide has international rights to the doc, which is not a Netflix Original. Producers include Black Dalmation Films and Piece Of Magic Entertainment.
The hauntingly prescient film, which charts the rise to fame and subsequent challenges faced by the Swedish dance music star, known for songs including Wake Me Up and Hey Brother, has been slightly...
Tsikurishvili’s revealing all-access feature was sold to multiple international markets in 2016 and 2017 but will now get an Oscar-qualifying run in Los Angeles from December 14 and New York from December 21. The film’s backers have made the bookings directly with theaters.
The pic will then get a Netflix release in the U.S., Canada and Australia and New Zealand at the end of December, likely from December 28, I understand. BBC Worldwide has international rights to the doc, which is not a Netflix Original. Producers include Black Dalmation Films and Piece Of Magic Entertainment.
The hauntingly prescient film, which charts the rise to fame and subsequent challenges faced by the Swedish dance music star, known for songs including Wake Me Up and Hey Brother, has been slightly...
- 12/10/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A whopping 166 documentary features have been submitted to the academy for consideration at the 2019 Oscars. That is down by four from last year’s record 170 submissions. Among these contenders are all of the highest grossing documentaries of the year including “Free Solo,” “Rbg” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
To winnow the entries down to the 15 semi-finalists that will be announced on December 17, the academy is sending monthly packages of the newly eligible documentary feature screeners to all 400 or so members of the documentary branch. While all members are encouraged to watch as many of these as they can, one-fifth of the voters are assigned each title. In late November, each branch member will submit a preferential ballot listing their top 15 choices.
See 2019 Oscars: Foreign-language film entries from A (Afghanistan) to Y (Yemen)
All of these ballots will be collated to determine the 15 semi-finalists. Branch members will then be...
To winnow the entries down to the 15 semi-finalists that will be announced on December 17, the academy is sending monthly packages of the newly eligible documentary feature screeners to all 400 or so members of the documentary branch. While all members are encouraged to watch as many of these as they can, one-fifth of the voters are assigned each title. In late November, each branch member will submit a preferential ballot listing their top 15 choices.
See 2019 Oscars: Foreign-language film entries from A (Afghanistan) to Y (Yemen)
All of these ballots will be collated to determine the 15 semi-finalists. Branch members will then be...
- 11/8/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Six months after the unexpected death of 28-year-old Tim Bergling, the superstar DJ known the world over as Avicii, Levan Tsikurishvili’s documentary “Avicii: True Stories” will launch a limited theatrical run in order to qualify for Academy Awards consideration. The film will be shown in New York City from Dec. 21 to 27 and in Los Angeles from Dec. 14 to 20.
Tsikurishvili followed Bergling for over four years and received virtually unlimited access to the artist as his star ascended. But with a growing following came a grueling schedule for the Swedish DJ, which also resulted in a series of health problems. In 2016, Avicii, at just 26, announced he was retiring from live performances despite becoming one of the world’s highest-grossing DJs. The movie features appearances from artists including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Nile Rodgers, and David Guetta. Bergling died of an apparent suicide near Muscat, Oman in April.
“When you are a talent,...
Tsikurishvili followed Bergling for over four years and received virtually unlimited access to the artist as his star ascended. But with a growing following came a grueling schedule for the Swedish DJ, which also resulted in a series of health problems. In 2016, Avicii, at just 26, announced he was retiring from live performances despite becoming one of the world’s highest-grossing DJs. The movie features appearances from artists including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Nile Rodgers, and David Guetta. Bergling died of an apparent suicide near Muscat, Oman in April.
“When you are a talent,...
- 11/7/2018
- by Shirley Halperin and Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
In the wake of the April 20 death of Avicii, fans are uncovering chilling details about the Swedish DJ's past in his Netflix documentary, Avicii: True Stories. In the documentary, the musician, born Tim Bergling, reportedly said he was pressured to continue performing in spite of his declining health. Avicii didn't call out anyone in particular, it seems, but said he repeatedly informed the people around him of his struggles. "I have told them this," the 28-year-old reportedly said in the documentary. "I won't be able to play anymore. I have said, like, 'I'm going to die.' I have said it so many times. And so I don't want to hear that I should entertain the thought of doing another gig." He continued, "I have been very open with everyone I work with, and everyone who knows me … When I decided to stop, I expected something completely different. I expected support,...
- 4/26/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- In Touch Weekly
Avicii, the Swedish DJ known for hits such as "Levels" and "Wake Me Up," was found dead Friday in Muscat, Oman, his rep confirmed to E! News. The circumstances surrounding his unexpected demise at age 28 are unclear. Avicii's rep added that his family "is devastated" by his passing, "and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time." In the Netflix documentary Avicii: True Stories, released in 2017, the DJ revealed how multiple hospitalizations spurred his decision to retire from touring in 2016. "I needed to figure out my life," said Avicii, who admitted to excessive drinking. "The whole thing was about success for the sake of success," he...
- 4/20/2018
- E! Online
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