Overview
- An official Rolling Stones representative told the Guardian the license was made exclusively between the film’s producers and ABKCO, with the band not involved.
- Producer Marc Beckman told Variety that Mick Jagger was "actually involved" and "gave his blessing," a claim disputed by sources close to the singer.
- ABKCO controls the Stones’ pre-1971 recordings, including "Gimme Shelter," and can license them under its contracts, though Variety noted such moves typically have the group’s tacit OK.
- The Stones’ history of objecting to their music being used at President Trump’s events adds context to doubts about direct band approval for the film.
- Separate objections from Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood over reuse of Phantom Thread music continue, with reports saying it was licensed via Focus Gramercy Film Music and that Greenwood’s contract required notification.