The article talks about recently discovered 8mm candid film footage of The Beatles that has surfaced and is up for auction. The footage is from the band’s 1965 feature film “Help!” and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the production. The starting bid for the footage is $1,000, but it is estimated to go for much more, possibly exceeding $10,000.
The article mentions that the footage is a rare find and is believed to have been recovered from the movie production crew’s personal archive or a friend of The Beatles. It highlights the significance of the footage, especially considering the recent use of AI technology to restore old Lennon recordings for their recent song “Now and Then.”
The article also includes images and a video related to the Beatles and the auction. The images show the band members and director Richard Lester during the filming of “Help!” The video provides additional context and visual content for the readers.
The article concludes by mentioning that the auction for the footage will end on February 22.
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