A new trailer for the upcoming Scorpions biopic “Wind of Change” was released recently. So far, the only scheduled release date was January 28 in Germany. Now, according to Deadline, the film will receive a theatrical release in North America next March, although the exact date has yet to be confirmed. The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. in Germany and by Roadside Attractions in North America. The movie was directed by Alex Ranarivelo and shows the band‘s rise to stardom and was produced by ESX Entertainment for Fox Entertainment Studios in association with Warner Bros.
Scorpions biographical movie will be released in North America next March
“The Scorpions remain true global rock stars, continuing to sell out venues around the world, from their native Germany to Mexico and the U.S., while their music continues to resonate across generations. Wind Of Change’ captures the compelling journey of a band whose ambitions extended far beyond fame — whose music crossed borders and bridged political divides, inspiring profound change.”
“It is a film with iconic music, a powerful story that can connect with viewers well beyond the band’s longtime fans, and the scale and energy of a major theatrical experience — one we’re proud to bring to audiences alongside our great partners at Roadside Attractions and Warner Bros. Germany,” Prentiss Fraser, president of Fox Entertainment Global said in a statement.
Scorpions
Scorpions was formed in 1965 in Hanover, West Germany and their debut album “Lonesome Crow” was released in 1972. The band had many line-up changes over the decades and the only two members who were part of all the releases were Rudolf Schenker and the singer Klaus Meine. They have released 19 studio albums and sold an estimated amount of more than 100 million records worldwide.
Besides Meine and Schenker, their current line-up has Matthias Jabs (Guitar – Since 1978), Paweł Mąciwoda (Bass – Since 2003) and Mikkey Dee (Drums – Since 2016).