King Charles III [DVD]

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Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted, says: “It’s a real privilege to be given such extraordinary behind the scenes access to the first year of King Charles’ reign. It is a remarkable time in history and this documentary will offer a unique insight into King Charles and Queen Camilla, and the preparation and planning leading to their coronation - a momentous ceremony watched by millions around the world.” As well as the newly commissioned pieces, the King has personally shaped and selected the musical programme for the service.

It will be exclusively recorded at Westminster Abbey and released by Decca Records, with an official photograph from the day as the cover art. Her previous work includes the wedding of the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011 and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018. Decca has a longstanding and proud association with the British Royal family and we are delighted to be once again making recorded music history together.” Decca Records, part of Universal Music Group, has previously released multiple commemorative albums including for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday celebrations and Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.The 90-minute film, which will be released at Christmas, will offer a “unique perspective” on what it describes as “the inner workings behind a defining moment” that marked a new era in the history of the monarchy. The coronation album will be produced by world-renowned classical record producer, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction over 35 years. Lise Romanoff, CEO/Managing Director of Vision Films shares, "This is an in-depth and complete look at the various facets of King Charles' life many may not know as he takes the throne."

Simon Young, the head of history, factual commissioning, for the BBC, said: “At the heart of this story is a man who is taking on the job that has always awaited him. The six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been written by world-renowned British composers. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The King had to lead his family and the country in mourning. At the same time, he had to embrace his destiny on the most famous throne in the world.She added: “It is a remarkable time in history and this documentary will offer a unique insight into King Charles and Queen Camilla, and the preparation and planning leading to their coronation – a momentous ceremony watched by millions around the world.” King Charles III: The New Monarchy will be available on all major streaming and cable platforms in the US and Canada on May 2, 2023 followed by DVD at major online retailers in June. For more information, please visit imdb.com/KingCharlesIII:TheNewMonarchy Kate Phillips, the director of unscripted for the BBC, said that it had been “a real privilege” to be given such “extraordinary behind-the-scenes access” to the first months of the King’s reign.

Director Tara Pirnia further comments, "Yes, we wanted to bring him out of the shadow of his mother and illustrate his lifelong dedication to making this a modern monarchy that will last through the ages." Producer Larissa Garcia-Baab says, "Our goal with this documentary is to shed light on the life, loves, and many pursuits of the new king." The BBC has been granted exclusive access to such “landmark moments” to tell the story of the past 12 months “from the inside looking out”. The ceremony will feature a range of musical styles and performers, blending tradition, heritage and ceremony with the new musical voices of today to reflect the King's life-long support of music and the arts.A light rain had been falling over the course of the morning as thousands of people lined up along the procession route, many of them carrying British flags as they cheered and sang before Charles passed in an ornate carriage.

Vision Films is a leading independent sales and VOD aggregator specializing in the licensing, marketing,and distribution of over 800 feature films, documentaries, series from some of the most prolificindependent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO WorldwideDistribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms. visionfilms.net CHARLES III: The Coronation Year is made by Oxford Films (1 x 90) for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Executive Producer for Oxford Films is Nicolas Kent and the BBC Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Simon Young. It is directed by Ashley Gething, produced by Faye Hamilton and the writer and co-producer is Robert Hardman.She said: “This will be a truly historic recording, capturing a glorious range of music from across centuries and continents, reflecting the world-wide interest in our traditions, covering multiple locations in the wonderful acoustic of Westminster Abbey, and involving an unprecedented technical plan to present the entire experience to the world on the day itself. Although Charles is already King, there must be a Coronation to officially mark the beginning of his reign. Footage posted on social media appeared to show Graham Smith, the chief executive of the group, being arrested by police alongside five other demonstrators wearing T-shirts that read "Not My King." King Charles III took to the throne on September 8, 2022 and became the new monarch following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.