DIO: Dreamers Never Die is fully authorized by the artist’s estate, was financed solely by BMG, was directed by Don Argott and Demian Fenton ( Framing John DeLorean, Believer, Last Days Here), produced by Don Argott and Sheena Joyce for 9.14 Pictures, and executive produced by Dio’s widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio for Niji Productions and Kathy Rivkin Daum for BMG.

Wendy Dio added: “I am very excited to be working with BMG on Ronnie’s long-awaited documentary. Ronnie loved his fans and I hope they will enjoy this trip through Ronnie’s life.” The sadness of the end is that, even in his late 60s, Dio was a man still very much in love with and enthused on music and life. Interviewed immediately after stepping offstage at what would be his final ever performance with Sabbath offshoot Heaven & Hell, he's already looking at what's next, because sitting around at home is boring. When he's in hospital, his calmrefusal to be defeated is as inspiring as it is, ultimately, heartbreaking.

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As life-long DIO fans, it is incredibly humbling to bring Ronnie’s journey to the screen and we can’t wait to share it with audiences." Wendy Dio previously ruled out a movie biopic like Bohemian Rhapsody and The Dirt, explaining to Metal Voice: "No, I don't wanna do a biopic. Nobody could play Ronnie, I don't think.” Wendy Dio says this film about her late husband has been "made with love, for Ronnie". Even when topics are less than glorious - the parting of ways with original solo band guitarist Vivian Campbell is told of without varnish - this remains true throughout. For many, Dio the metal hero will be a familiar character, but this is also a film about Dio the man, Dio the husband, Dio the dreamer, Dio the well-read thinker, Dio the sage, Dio the guy who simply wouldn't give up on life. In this, he has been done proud.

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Interviews are available with Wendy Dio, Don Argott, Demian Fenton, and additional subjects from the film. Premieres will be held in Los Angeles and London.

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During an appearance on this past Wednesday's (April 26) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wendy Dio was asked if "Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, will get a DVD and Blu-Ray release in the near future. Ronnie's widow and longtime manager responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, yes, absolutely. That's in the works. In fact, I was just singing off on the credits today. And that will be out on Mercury through Universal in September. It comes out on Blu-ray and on DVD, and there's so much bonus stuff on it too; there's a whole bunch of bonus stuff that never made it to the film that will be in there. So I'm excited about that. Of course it's still on Showtime, but a lot of the people in Europe and stuff didn't get it at all unless they saw it when it was in theaters. So now it will go worldwide." The film’s directors Don Argott and Demian Fenton comment: "People who have conviction, talent and heart like Ronnie James Dio are in short supply these days. It is refreshing to share his inspiring story of believing in yourself and chasing your dreams. Dio: Dreamers Never Die" had its television premiere last December on Showtime. It is also available to stream via the Showtime app.