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NEW MILLI VANILLI BIOPIC

North American Debut

 

You heard it right! You Know It's True! Milli Vanilli’s biopic will be released in North America on August 9, 2024 in theaters and on digital. The major motion picture has received 5 wins and 3 nominations generating from the prestigious likes of the Bavarian Film Awards, German Film Awards & Jupiter Awards. #MilliVanilli

“The film is centered around the true story of the notorious scandal involving dancers Robert Pilatus’ and Fabrice Morvan’s rise to fame in the late 1980s as pop sensation Milli Vanilli. Orchestrated by music producer Frank Farian, they became global stars with three No. 1 hits in the US. But only a small circle of insiders know that the duo is not singing but lip syncing to the voices of two other artists. At the height of their fame, Milli Vanilli win the Grammy Award but the situation behind the scenes escalates and the pressure on Rob and Fab grows. When the truth is revealed, they stare into the abyss while the world witnesses one of the biggest scandals in music history.”
— IMDB

Vertical Entertainment has been granted North American rights to Girl You Know It’s True, a music biopic documenting the sensational Milli Vanilli‘s climactic - fabulous rise and tabloid-charged decline during the late ’80s to early ’90s.

A film from Leonine Studios, Girl You Know It’s True is currently in theaters across Germany, France, and South Africa. Paramount+ also has a new feature-length documentary called "Milli Vanilli", that will premiere on the service on October 24th in the US and in Canada. For all other territories, the release happens on October 25th in the UK, Latin America, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

Notable features include the likes of Timbaland, Diane Warren, Fab Morvan, Brad Howell, Charles Shaw, Jodie Rocco, Linda Rocco, the estate of Rob Pilatus, and the estate of John Davis.

ROB PILATUS & FAB MORVAN

L TO R

The film also touches on

NumarX Girl You Know It's True

PICTURED ABOVE | Tijan Njie (ROB PILATUS) and Elan Ben Ali (FAB MORVAN)

BR24 on the radio on January 19, 2024 | The film "Girl You Know It's True" triumphed at the Bavarian Film Awards. Not only was it named best film, but awards also went to the actors of the pop duo Milli Vanilli. Veronica Ferres received an honorary award. In the film "Girl You Know It's True," Tijan Njie and Elan Ben Ali play the pop duo Milli Vanilli - now both have received a Bavarian Film Award. The actors were honored as best young actors, the State Chancellery announced on Friday evening in Munich.

PICTURED ABOVE | Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan

“The two actors share the prize, which is worth a total of 10,000 euros. “Girl You Know It’s True” was also awarded best film. “The acting and choreography, sound, rhythm, production design, camera and much more are so perfectly coordinated that we, the audience, are swept up in a maelstrom of passion,” praised the jury.”
— BR24
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MILLI VANILLI

FUN FACT

“This one’s for a real princess! One and a two and a...”
— Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli
 
 

Milli Vanilli BAND Briefing

 

  • in Europe and later called Girl You Know It's True in the US, achieved huge success around the world and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990.

  • 'Girl You Know It's True' (#2 in the US and #3 in the UK)

    'Baby Don't Forget My Number' (#1 US)

    'Blame it on the Rain' (#1 US)

    'Girl I'm Gonna Miss You' (#1 US, #2 UK).

  • Frank Farian in 1988.

  • was finished by studio performers — including Charles Shaw, John Davis, and Brad Howell.

Rob & Fab | We Can Get It On [ Official Music Video ] 1992

Rob & Fab | The Arsenio Hall Show 1992 | © Footage by Darwin Tillery

Milli Vanilli Press Conference | November 20, 1990

JOY XANDE’S FINAL THOUGHTS OF THE BIOPIC

  • I would certainly recommend this film. Biopics are one of my favourite genres and I feel like this is one biopic that the general public needs to see to better understand not just Milli Vanilli but how some aspects of the music industry can playout.

  • I'm sure it's rated R. The film is not smut at all but there are mature themes that do occur because of their rockstar lifestyle and unfortunate tribulations.

    A strong 7.2/10 was given from critics.

    I'm certain that the Paramount+ Exclusive is TV-MA .

    That documentary features my parents favourite from back in the day -- Downtown Julie Brown.

  • Either way is fine to be honest. I had to watch it by myself for the first time to grasp all of the missing information because this duo is before my time.

    Very enjoyable in a group setting as well, especially if everyone knows the words to the songs. ♡

    • When Fab was adamantly speaking up about wanting to sing LIVE for Wembley Stadium and Rob went "BENNY" in the snarkiest voice ever.

      Sassiest little moment but they wanted what they thought they deserved -- Respectable.

    • Fab singing solo with his guitar at the lounge after Rob's passing was a very relatable scene for me.

    • The moment that Fab & Rob changed their hair and walked into the club like black Fabios', MAJESTICALLY.

    • Rob's willpower was so infectious; no matter what, his will to thrive was lovely to see in the biopic

 

Rob Pilatus

(1964 - 1998)

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