JUSTIN BIEBER: OUR WORLD TO PREMIERE WORLDWIDE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO OCTOBER 8
JUSTIN BIEBER: OUR WORLD TO PREMIERE WORLDWIDE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO OCTOBER 8
The film follows Grammy Award-winning artist Justin Bieber and is directed by Michael D. Ratner
CULVER CITY, California—September 7, 2021—Amazon Studios will release award-winning filmmaker Michael D. Ratner’s Justin Bieber: Our World globally, it was announced today. The revealing and exhilarating documentary goes inside the global superstar’s life and his first full concert in three years, and is produced by Ratner’s OBB Pictures, Bieber Time Films, and Scooter Braun Films. It will premiere worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video October 8.
Justin Bieber: Our World takes viewers backstage, onstage, and into the private world of the musical icon as he prepares for his unprecedented concert, “T-Mobile Presents New Year’s Eve Live with Justin Bieber.” After a three-year hiatus from a full performance, and with concert venues shut down due to the pandemic, Bieber delivers an electrifying show to close out 2020 on the rooftop of the Beverly Hilton Hotel for 240 invited guests—and millions of fans across the globe watching via livestream. The film follows Bieber and his close-knit team in the month leading up to the show, as they rehearse and construct a monumental stage while adhering to strict health and safety protocols. The film also captures personal, self-shot moments between Bieber and his wife Hailey.
“Performing live and connecting with my fans through music is deeply meaningful to me,” said Bieber. “Especially during the past year, being able to provide a service and share my gifts to bring some happiness to people during such a sad and scary time has meant the world to me. This film documents an intense and exciting time, preparing for a return to the stage during this season of real uncertainty. Coming together with my team, overcoming the obstacles, and delivering a special show, surrounded by friends and family; it’s all here.”
Ratner added, “I couldn’t be prouder of our continued partnership with Justin as well as the SB Films team and the collaborative effort by all to make this project possible. Amazon Studios is the ideal partner to share this inspiring and feel-good film on a global scale. Make sure to watch it with the volume maxed out.”
“Justin Bieber: Our World is a raw and unprecedented snapshot of Justin and those closest to him during a pivotal time in his life and career,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “Filmmaker Michael D. Ratner has beautifully captured Justin’s spirit through rare moments both on and off stage. We are excited to invite Bieber fans around the world to experience what is a truly intimate portrayal of one of the world’s most iconic musicians.”
Global superstar Bieber recently reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time in eight months with “Stay,” his smash collaboration with The Kid LAROI. His eighth career #1 single, “Stay” made history, as Bieber became the youngest solo artist ever to reach 100 hits on the chart. His certified-platinum hit “Peaches” debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 and hit #1 on both the Top 40 and Rhythmic Airplay charts. “Peaches”—with more than 1.5 billion streams worldwide—is the latest single from Bieber’s global #1 album Justice, his eighth album to debut at #1 on the Billboard200. Earlier this year, Bieber made history as the first male solo artist to debut at #1 on both the Billboard 200 album chart and Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. When it debuted, Justice was the most-streamed album in 117 countries worldwide and has accumulated over 6 billion streams to date. With over 75 billion career streams and more than 70 million albums sold worldwide, Bieber reigns as one of the biggest artists in the world. He is the #1 artist on YouTube, with over 60 million subscribers worldwide, and is the #1 artist on Spotify global with over 75 million monthly listeners.
Justin Bieber: Our World is Michael D. Ratner’s directorial follow up to his critically-acclaimed last film, Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, the opening night headliner at SXSW 2021, which he also produced. Ratner is the founder and CEO of OBB Media, the parent company of OBB Pictures, and has a long-standing and successful working relationship with Bieber, previously helming and executive producing Justin Bieber: Seasons, the most viewed premiere for YouTube Originals of all time globally, and its follow-up, Next Chapter. He also directed the VMA-nominated music video for “Intentions,” featuring Quavo, which has amassed over half-a-billion views, and was the second single from Bieber’s #1 album Changes. Other notable Ratner projects include Kevin Hart’s Cold As Balls, which has amassed over 1.5 billion views, Netflix’s Historical Roasts, and the VMA-nominated music video for “Dancing with the Devil,” the title track on Demi Lovato’s latest album.
Producers include Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, and Andy Mininger for OBB Pictures, with Scooter Braun, Allison Kaye, Scott Manson, and Jennifer McDaniels executive producing via Scooter Braun Films. Bieber also executive produces. Co-executive producers include Jules Ferree, Nick DeMoura, Rory Kramer, Jillian Halterman, and Rick Faigin.
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About Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere on Amazon Prime Video, which is available in over 240 countries and territories, including the Emmy Award-winning comedies Fleabag, created by and starring Emmy Award-winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from Emmy Award-winners Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, as well as the action thriller Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan starring John Krasinski, the irreverent superhero series The Boys, Greg Daniels’ comedy Upload, and The Underground Railroad, from Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins. Amazon Originals also include culturally relevant and buzzed about content such as Rihanna’s annual Savage X Fenty music and fashion event. Amazon Studios also produces original content for IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service. Upcoming IMDb TV series from Amazon Studios include the Bosch spin-off series starring Titus Welliver and the Untitled Judge Judy Sheindlin Project.
In film, Amazon Studios produces and acquires original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Studios became the first streaming service to win Oscars for Manchester by the Sea and The Salesman. In 2021, Amazon Studios received a record-breaking 12 Academy Award nominations, winning two for Sound of Metal for Best Editing and Best Sound. Recent Amazon original movies include the sci-fi escape The Tomorrow War, starring Chris Pratt, the action-packed thriller Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse starring Michael B. Jordan, the cultural smash hit Coming 2 America starring Eddie Murphy, the Golden Globe-winning comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm with Sacha Baron Cohen, the Oscar-winning Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed, the family comedy My Spy starring Dave Bautista, Garrett Bradley’s Time, Sylvie’s Love starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha, Regina King’s directorial debut One Night in Miami…, and I’m Your Woman starring and produced by Rachel Brosnahan.
About OBB Media
Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and filmmaker Michael D. Ratner, OBB Media is the parent company to OBB Pictures, OBB Sound, OBB Branded, OBB Cares, and OBB Studios. The multimedia production company and studio specializes in TV, digital, film, podcasts, branded content, and social good, amassing an audience of over 2 billion. Ratner – alongside co-founder Scott Ratner and a team of talented storytellers – produce scripted and unscripted projects across a variety of mediums. OBB Pictures highlights in film & TV include the 2021 SXSW opening night headlining film Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil; Justin Bieber: Seasons, the most-viewed YouTube Originals premiere of all time globally; the follow-up special documentary event Justin Bieber: Next Chapter; Netflix’s Historical Roasts;Kevin Hart’s Cold As Balls, and the ESPN 30 for 30: “Gonzo @ The Derby." OBB Sound podcasts include Too Long; Didn’t Watch in partnership with Rolling Stone; Audible's The Pursuit of Healthiness with Blake Griffin; 4D With Demi Lovato; Pretty Big Deal with Ashley Graham, and Country Shine with Graham Bunn on Spotify. OBB Branded partners with some of the world's most well-known brands including Pepsi, Old Spice, Airbnb, Lexus and Kylie Cosmetics. Finally, OBB Cares is dedicated to social good, creating content, and using the company’s unique resources to impact positive change in the surrounding community ranging from mental health awareness to civic youth engagement. The award-winning full-service production company is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and has its sound stages, podcast studios, and post-production facilities at the OBB Studios lot in Hollywood, California. For more information, please visit the company’s official site.