Billie Eilish concert film streams on Paramount+ Aug 6

Billie Eilish's concert film "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live," a 3D documentary co-directed by the singer and filmmaker James Cameron, will begin streaming on Paramount on Thursday, August 6. The film, which had an 84-day theatrical run after its debut on May 8, has grossed $27 million worldwide to date, with $10 million of that total coming from the United States and Canada.

The project captures performances from Eilish's tour supporting her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft." It was filmed over multiple sold-out shows, with sources citing concerts in Manchester, England, and Phoenix. Cameron's company, Lightstorm Entertainment, utilized advanced virtual reality and 3D technology to create an immersive viewing experience designed for theatrical presentation. The film focuses intently on the live performance, featuring songs such as "bad guy," "What Was I Made For?," "Happier Than Ever," "Birds of a Feather," and "when the party's over."

The collaboration between the Grammy-winning pop star and the director of "Avatar" was described as highly collaborative. In an interview, Cameron noted that their creative process involved pushing for certain elements outside of...