On December 13th, Taylor Swift treated her fans with a present they had all been waiting for. On her 34th birthday, she made her much-anticipated The Era’s tour film available to stream. So, drop everything now; the extended version of the tour is now available for rent on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play Store—in the USA, UK, and Canada.
The extended cut comprises three songs—”The Archer” from 2019’s Lover, “Wildest Dreams” from 2014’s 1989, and “Long Live” from 2010’s Speak Now—that were not shown in the theatrical version. The theatrical cut was 2 hours and 45 minutes long, which was a shortened version of the original setlist of 44 songs. Therefore, the extended version is 15 minutes longer.
The announcement of the release came a few days ago, when Ms. Swift took to her social media accounts to announce the release of the film on OTT platforms. Currently, the film can be accessed only in a few countries; however, other countries will have access to it soon. Fans can rent the film in the USA for $19.89 and for 15.99 pounds in the United Kingdom. Subscribers of Amazon Music and Prime can also stream all of Taylor’s studio albums for free on their platforms from December 13th to 20th.
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Fan’s Reaction to the Announcement
Ever since the news broke out, fans have been very excited to finally get to stream the film from the comfort of their homes. Fans took to their social media handles to thank her for making the extended version available. Even before the release, Swift had been teasing the fans with little sneak peeks into the performances that were not included in the theatrical cut. One such clip includes the singer dressed in her now-famous pastel Versace bodysuit, grinning at the crowd while she sings the lyrics to her hit number, -The Archer.
The concert film is directed by ace director Sam Wrench and was shot throughout her performances at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium in August 2023. The film, however, won’t include other songs that were played at the LA venues such as “Cardigan” and “No Body, No Crime” with the Haim sisters.
About Era’s Tour
Taylor Swift’s sixth concert tour, titled “The Era Tour,” celebrates her 17 years in the music industry. The tour pays homage to eleven of her albums, expanding over different “eras” throughout the three-hour-long show. The tour is the highest-grossing tour in history for a female artist, with a whopping 1 billion in revenue. The tour is set to have a cultural as well as an economic impact on the world. The tour was released in theaters on October 13 and shattered numerous box office records worldwide. It has become the highest-grossing concert film in history
About Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American pop icon. She began her songwriting career at the tender age of 14 and released eleven studio albums so far. She has won twelve Grammy’s, forty-six Billboard Music Awards, and twenty-three MTV Music Awards, to name a few. With her latest album, Midnight, getting a 2024 Grammy nomination, her award collection is sure to keep growing.
The release of the extended cut wasn’t just a birthday treat; it was a symbol of Swift’s unwavering connection with her fans. Throughout the film, she expresses her immense gratitude for their unwavering support, their ability to sing along to every word, and their unwavering belief in her journey. The film becomes a two-way love letter, a testament to the symbiotic relationship between artist and audience.
