ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute

ABBA:
Thank You for the Music,
An All-Star Tribute
Genre Special
Directed by Johan Renck
Country of origin
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) Simon Fuller
Producer(s) Johan Renck
Running time 120 minutes
Production company(s) XIX Entertainment
Distributor
Release
Original network
Original release December 2018 (2018-12)

ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute is an upcoming American-British television special tribute to the Swedish band ABBA set to air in December 2018 on NBC and BBC.

Premise

It will feature appearances by Agnetha Faltskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad and a performance of their new song "I Still Have Faith In You” by their digital avatars. It will also include appearances by a variety of musical artists performing ABBA songs such as "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes It All," and "Take a Chance on Me."[1]

Production

Development

On April 27, 2018, it was announced that NBC and BBC were co-producing a television special tribute to Swedish band ABBA. The special is set to be directed and produced by Johan Renck and executive produced by Simon Fuller. Production companies involved with the special include Fuller's XIX Entertainment.[2]

On May 4, 2018, it was announced that the special had been titled ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute.[1][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Pedersen, Erik (May 4, 2018). "NBC Sets ABBA Reunion/Tribute Special For December & Gives It A Title". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ White, Peter (April 27, 2018). "ABBA To Reunite After 35 Years With NBC & BBC TV Special". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ Brockington, Ariana (May 4, 2018). "TV News Roundup: 'Descendants 3' Adds Two More to Cast". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ Enos, Morgan (May 4, 2018). "ABBA Tribute Special Coming to NBC in December". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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