How ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Succeeded in Getting Led Zeppelin Where Many Others Have Failed
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Netflix's upcoming adaptation of "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" features a striking use of Led Zeppelin's iconic song "Stairway to Heaven" in its trailer. The band, known for being selective about the music they allow in their projects, had previously turned down licensing requests from notable filmmakers such as Cameron Crowe for "Almost Famous" and the "Simpsons" for "Bart Sells His Soul."
Additionally, "Stranger Things" also attempted to secure the rights for their show, but ultimately chose a different song due to budget concerns. However, the use of "Stairway to Heaven" in the "Narnia" trailer proved to be a fortuitous decision. At a trailer launch event, director Greta Gerwig explained that the film's creators were moved by the movie's heart, and the song represented the story's central theme of a spiritual quest.
Although the band initially balked at the licensing fee, Gerwig managed to persuade them, resulting in the inclusion of "Stairway to Heaven" in the highly anticipated film.
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