Backstreet Boys Record Ed Sheeran-Penned Track ‘Bottle Up’ for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Popular music group Backstreet Boys have recorded a brand-new original song titled ‘Bottle Up’ for the upcoming animated feature PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. The track was penned by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran alongside Savan Kotecha, Johnny McDaid, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
What Happened
Paramount Pictures’ upcoming animated film PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie features an original musical collaboration uniting pop icons Backstreet Boys and songwriter Ed Sheeran. The song ‘Bottle Up’ brings together band members Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson.
The track is slated to release on July 12, while the feature film itself is scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on August 21 in both English and Hindi languages.
Key Highlights
- Original Track: The song ‘Bottle Up’ is performed by Backstreet Boys and written by Ed Sheeran, Savan Kotecha, Johnny McDaid, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
- Film Context: Director Cal Brunker chose the pop song for a vibrant sequence where the rescue pups explore an island using hang gliders.
- Personal Ties: Band members noted that their children have grown up watching the animated franchise, making the project personally meaningful.
- Thematic Connection: The group highlighted how the franchise’s emphasis on teamwork mirrors their own dynamic of combining distinct musical backgrounds into a single unit.
- India Theatrical Release: PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie will release across cinemas in India on August 21 in English and Hindi.
Why This Matters
The collaboration pairs globally recognised pop performers with a major family entertainment franchise. Director Cal Brunker noted that the production team determined early on that a dedicated pop song was required for the island exploration sequence, leading them to partner with the Backstreet Boys.
Band members also shared that the concept of ‘Bottle Up’ reflects an emotional moment in the film where the characters witness dinosaurs together for the first time, capturing the desire to preserve memorable moments.
What to Watch Next
The single ‘Bottle Up’ is scheduled for release on July 12, ahead of the theatrical release of PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie on August 21 in English and Hindi across theatres in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the song ‘Bottle Up’?
The track was written by Ed Sheeran, Savan Kotecha, Johnny McDaid, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Who performs ‘Bottle Up’ in the film?
The song is performed by the Backstreet Boys, featuring members Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson.
When will PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie release in India?
The film is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on August 21 in English and Hindi.
Source: Bollywood Hungama