Across the Universe is a 2007
musical film directed by
Julie Taymor, produced by
Revolution Studios, and distributed by
Columbia Pictures. It was released in the United States on October 12, 2007. The script is based on an original story credited to Taymor,
Dick Clement, and
Ian La Frenais that incorporates 33 compositions written by members of
The Beatles.
The film, directed by Taymor, stars
Evan Rachel Wood,
Jim Sturgess,
Joe Anderson, and
T.V. Carpio, and it introduces
Dana Fuchs and
Martin Luther McCoy as actors. There are cameo appearances made by
Bono,
Eddie Izzard,
Joe Cocker,
Salma Hayek, and others.
Opening to mixed reviews,
Across the Universe was nominated for both a
Golden Globe and an
Academy Award. Two members of the supporting cast
Carol Woods (singer / actress) and Timothy T. Mitchum performed as part of a special Beatles tribute at the
50th Grammy Awards.