I hope you can clear up a question I had about the Beatles' recording two of their hits in the German language (I realize they were recorded in Paris and not Homburg, but I would think it's relevant to your movie project, especially since no other major pop/rock group has ever re-done their hits in German).

This website here (Beatles Bible), under the "Songs" tab above, has the information about who wrote the German lyrics for "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (German version: Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand):

"A translator from Cologne called Otto Demmlar was dispatched to EMI's Pathé Marconi ...]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:41:15 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p67791 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p67791 We've just launched our crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo! 

See it here

http://www.indiegogo.com/proje...../x/2580037

Let me know your thoughts

Just a quick update from the documentary producer Mark Ashmore and a nice poster:

It is with great excitement that we at Future Artists are letting the world know we intend to make a feature length documentary film about ‘The Beatles’, following their exploits during the Hamburg years from 1960 through to 1962.

The Beatles ‘ Young and Reckless in Hamburg’ (working title)

A project that has been 6 months in development thus far ...]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:35:29 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p65475 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p65475

Joe said
You need to speak to Spencer Leigh. He'd have you on his BBC Radio Mersey show - that'd help spread the word.

I loved his book on this topic but wished it was longer. I wish you well on the movie, Megan. This period of their career always fascinated me.

And good luck on getting it all done.

Alternatively we may be interested in getting the Bootleg Beatles on board, has anyone seen these guys live? I understand they do a section of their set specifically on the Hamburg days. 

Heres our next weekly update, including some great links to websites we've been recommended at the bottom

Week 3 update

Hey guys! ...]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:05:58 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p64581 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p64581 My suggestion is just try find actors who actually look like them, which isn't something that is often seen in those Beatles movies. Dhani would be a great for role of George but I don't think he is into acting xD.

Does anyone here have any other good contacts we could talk to?

Heres an update on our project which gives a better insight into our goal:

The Hamburg Beatles, week 2

We’ve been talking to a variety of people on social media and forums, gathering info and spreading the word for this film. Many of the responses we get indicate that there are already documentaries out there about ...]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:20:55 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p64554 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p64554 You need to speak to Spencer Leigh. He'd have you on his BBC Radio Mersey show - that'd help spread the word.

"Our role in Hamburg was to make people buy more beer." - John Lennon

Hamburg was a very dangerous place back them, people had fights anywhere and everywhere. Guns were easy to purchase and weapons were sold everywhere. When the Beatles were members of the Star Club, they were given badges for the boys to wear so that anyone who bothered them did so "at their own risk". 

Sounds pretty rough, anyone here ever spend any time in Hamburg in the early 60s? 

An exciting new film project - The Beatles in Hamburg

Future Artists LTD is a film & media production company based in Manchester, we’ve produced multiple film projects including ‘Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal’ with a limited edition vinyl-style DVD release, and ‘The Lost Generation’, soon to be released to Future Artists On-Demand video platform. I’ve worked here for just under 6 months now ...]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:13:57 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p63735 Beatles films, television and radio http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-films-television-radio/new-film-about-the-beatles-in-hamburg/#p63735 Not at all. Do let us know a bit more about the film, and feel free to join in any discussions.

Is there anything in particular you need to know about Hamburg? I've only been there once, but visited a lot of the key locations. It's an amazing city. Photos here: http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/visits-to-liverpool-and-hamburg/page-3/#p31369

Hi! It's Megan here! I'm a junior researcher for FutureArtists a company based in Manchester. Currently researching for a new film about The Beatles in Hamburg! Hope you don't mind me hanging around here getting new info and asking a few questions here and there. Say hi! Also if you have any good tips or facts feel free to let me in on the conversations

Thanks, Megan