Queen Documentary Gets DVD Release

The film, which was first broadcast on the BBC several months ago, will be released on DVD and Blu Ray on 28 November.

Director Rhys Thomas says of the film, "We set out to make the definitive Queen documentary. It's a funny, honest, inspiring and ultimately tragic account of 'a certain band called Queen', as told by the band themselves. We tell the story of four students who met in West London, slogged hard and conquered the world, ultimately changing rock music forever."

It's split over two parts with the first part tackling 1970-1980 and the second 1980 to the present day. The two parts each retain their hour running time, with the director resisting the temptation to expand the film into a "three hour director's cut".

Instead there are a LOT of extras on the two formats, with the Blu Ray edition getting a lot more than the standard DVD.

Here's what you get in terms of extras:

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS - Blu-Ray and Standard DVD (24 mins):

Seven Seas Of Rhye 2011:

A compilation of all four Top Of The Pops and Rainbow Live performances from 1974 - all unseen

Killer Queen 2011

A compilation of two Top of The Pops performances, one the familiar 1974 Christmas Special, the other - discovered in the late British comedian Dick Emery's private collection, hasn't been seen since 1974, the original master tape wiped from the BBC archives.

Somebody To Love 2011

This is a new edit of the video using the four takes shot on the day, most of which has never before been seen.

We Are The Champions 2011

In 1977, cameras filmed Queen recording a new version of the song for the promo video. This video shows the band performing and mixing this unreleased version in two live takes. An instrumental version of this closed Part One of 'Days of our Lives'. Here for the first time the video can be seen in its entirety.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2011

A new edit of the video compiled from the rushes including outtakes and unseen angles.

Under Pressure 2011

A new video intercutting Queen's first live performance of the song in Montreal 81 and Queen + David Bowie at the Freddie Mercury Tribute.

Radio Ga Ga 2011

This new video includes unseen color footage from the 1984 Radio Ga Ga video shoot plus rushes and outtakes.

BONUS SEQUENCES - Blu-Ray (59 mins) / Standard DVD (21 mins only):

Queen: The Beginning

A detailed look at how Queen formed in 1971. Covering Smile, finding John Deacon, and the early struggles of the band.

Queen On Tour 1974-5

Featuring Queen at the Rainbow and unseen footage of the band touring Japan for the first time. Includes excerpts of 'Now I'm Here', 'Killer Queen' and 'In The Lap Of The Gods' live.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Brian reveals how John Deacon made a cut in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for the record company, only to be dismissed by Freddie: "Either it's released in it's entirety or not at all!."

Working Together

The Band discuss their working relationship, including unheard archive of Queen having a 'creative discussion!'

Leaving John Reid

An in-depth account of how the band left manager John Reid and set up Queen Productions - plus the revelation that Freddie was not sober during the making of 'Spread Your Wings'/'We Will Rock You' in Roger's back garden.

Don't Stop Me Now

Brian and Roger discuss 'Don't Stop Me Now' and the 'Guitar Version' discarded by Freddie.

Flash Gordon

A short sequence on the making of Queen's first film soundtrack, 'Flash Gordon', plus an alternate promo video.

Making Videos

The band discuss the video making process, featuring lots of unseen outtakes.

Scrabble Wars

A hilarious sequence about Queen and their love of Scrabble. You will just have to watch!

From Magic to The Miracle

In the three years between A Kind Of Magic and The Miracle, the members of Queen went through some life changing experiences in their working and personal lives. This chapter sheds light on what went on behind closed doors.

Going Slightly Mad: The Making of Innuendo

In 1991 Queen hit the charts with a No.1 album and single, "Innuendo." Creatively the band were reinvigorated, their material better than ever, but beneath the surface, they all had to face the fact that Freddie was seriously ill and time was running out.

Made In Heaven

Roger and Brian talk about the making of the last Queen album, Made In Heaven, working with Freddie in his final weeks, as well and working with the material he had recorded after he had passed away and the emotional distress it caused.

Return To Imperial

Brian returns to Imperial College and shows us around the college where he and Roger first met, formed Smile and ultimately Queen.

Bonus Interviews - Blu-Ray (19 mins). Not included on Standard DVD