Billie Eilish's 3D Concert Experience
Billie Eilish and James Cameron's Immersive 3D Concert Film Streams to Paramount+ August 6
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The concert film features performances beyond Bad Guy and Happier Than Ever, including What Was I Made For?, Birds of a Feather, and When the Party's Over.
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It's Billie Eilish's third concert film, following Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 (2023) and Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021).
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Filming took place at two sold-out shows in Manchester's Co-op Live and in Phoenix.
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Critics praised the film's approach, with Variety calling it unconventional and a true experience, Empire hailing it as a concert movie made for everyone, and RogerEbert.com calling it one of the best concert films of recent vintage.
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The Hit Me Hard and Soft album earned seven Grammy nominations at the 67th Grammys, including Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year; its single Wildflower was nominated at the 68th Grammys.
Billie Eilish's concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live) is coming to Paramount+ in the US on August 6, according to Broadway World. The film arrives after an 84-day theatrical run and roughly $27 million earned at the worldwide box office.
The film was co-directed by Eilish and Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron. The Futon Critic reports it was captured during Eilish's sold-out world tour and brings a cinematic 3D experience to home screens.
Cameron's 3D Technology Puts Fans in the Crowd
James Cameron, known for pushing film technology, used cutting-edge 3D cameras to shoot the film. The goal was to make viewers feel like they are standing in the crowd. Filming took place at two sold-out shows — one at Manchester's Co-op Live and one in Phoenix, according to TV Cave.
The film is produced by Paramount Pictures alongside Lightstorm Earth, Darkroom, and Interscope Films. Critics took notice of the approach. Variety called it unconventional and a true experience. Empire said it is a concert movie made for everyone. RogerEbert.com named it one of the best concert films of recent vintage.
Setlist Includes Fan Favorites and Album Deep Cuts
The film's setlist goes well beyond the hits. Fans can expect Bad Guy, Happier Than Ever, What Was I Made For?, Birds of a Feather, and When the Party's Over, according to TV Cave. The songs span Eilish's full catalog, giving both new and longtime fans plenty to enjoy.
The accompanying album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, earned seven Grammy nominations at the 67th Grammy Awards. Those nominations included Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. The single Wildflower picked up an additional nomination at the 68th Grammys.
Eilish's Third Concert Film Builds a Growing Legacy
This is not Eilish's first time on the big screen. Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live) is her third concert film. It follows Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 in 2023 and Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles in 2021, according to Zoom TV Entertainment.
The theatrical release has earned about $10 million in North America alone. The Paramount+ debut on August 6 will bring the film to a much wider audience. For fans who missed the tour or the theater run, the streaming release is their next chance to catch the show.
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