All That She Wants (aka All That She Wants: The Unbelievable Story of Ace of Base) is a limited-run documentary television series produced by Viaplay, and directed by Jens von Reis. The series explores the meteoritic rise of Swedish pop group Ace of Base; the highs and the lows, and where they are today. Former lead singer, Linn Berggren, breaks her silence in the form of a letter after 20 years in seclusion away from the public eye. Interviewees include American record producer Clive Davis and Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean. The series premiered in Australia on SBS On Demand 3 April 2024. It became available on 1 May 2024 through other broadcasters in other territories and on Viaplay.[1][2]
| All That She Wants | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Jens von Reis |
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| Opening theme | "Beautiful Life" |
| Ending theme | "All That She Wants (Bali Bandits Remix)" |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company | Nexiko |
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| Network | SBS On Demand |
| Release | 3 April 2024 |
| Network | Viaplay |
| Release | 1 May 2024 |
Background and development
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The Swedish quartet, Ace of Base, made up of siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, along with their friend Ulf Ekberg, took the world by storm in late 1992 with their record-breaking debut album Happy Nation. With success came immense pressure to continue delivering hits and sales similar to that of their groundbreaking debut.[1] By 1996, the stress brought the Gothenburg natives close to the breaking point. They would release three follow-up albums before taking a long hiatus in the early 2000s. The stress would eventually became to much for bandmember Linn Berggren to handle. She officially left the band in 2005, but not before taking a backseat as lead singer starting with the group's third album Flowers (1998) leading to much speculation about the star's personal life.[3] In 2007, Ace of Base reunited as a trio to perform their first full-length concert since 1996 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. They embarked on a world tour entitled Ace of Base - Redefined!, which continued throughout 2008 and 2009. The set list included several new versions of their greatest hits.[4] By 2010, Jenny Berggren set her sights on a solo career with Jonas and Ulf deciding to recruit two new female vocalists and continue as Ace of Base.[5] This led to a rift between Jenny and her former bandmates. Beginning in 2011, Jonas Berggren, through the group's official Facebook account, and the website ReverbNation, began releasing previously unreleased material on a semi-regular basis; this was referred to as "Ace Thursdays".[6] This would inspire an album made up of remastered unreleased material and b-sides, Hidden Gems (2015).[7] In 2020, the band began to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary with a series of anniversary releases.[8][9] A documentary went into production in 2022. Jenny Berggren continues to perform as Jenny of Ace of Base around the world performing the group's greatest hits. She released her memoir, Vinna hela Världen in 2009.[10] Jonas Berggren continues to write music, while Ulf has moved into the world of technology. Much of the never-before-seen footage featured in the documentary comes from the latter's personal archives.[11]
For my sister to read. To Ulf: You wanted light. God bless you. Jenny, my co-pilot and master of struggling, has got the best voice ever. Listen to her chorus in "Memories Forever". It is so wonderful. And to my hardworking brother Jonas: he also has the best voice ever. Listen to the beginning of "Happy Nation". He has always been the sweetest, most protecting and caring big brother me and Jenny could have had. He has always struggled and fought for our sake from the very beginning. He has worked in the best interest of everyone involved in Ace of Base. They both make me so proud. To my beautiful, kind family of singing philosophers: keep singing, life goes on. Jonas, keep making melodies that change our hurting world into a better place. We were all our joy. Nobody in Ace of Base have forced me to sing. To all of you out there who have loved the music: thank you. Joy and strength. Linn.
— Linn Berggren's letter read by her sister Jenny in the documentary
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 3 April 2024 | |
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The band's humble origins and early days are detailed. A revelation about Ulf's past threatens to destroy the band. | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 3 April 2024 | |
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The pressures of fame begin to take a toll on the group. | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 3 April 2024 | |
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The band's world is turned upside down after a crazed knife-wielding fan breaks into the Berggren family's home and threatens Jenny and her parents' lives. Linn Berggren breaks her silence. | |||
International broadcast
editThe series premiered in Australia on SBS On Demand 3 April 2024. In Greece it premiered on Vodafone Greece 30 April 2024. In Sweden, the series began airing on TV3 in 1 May 2024, as well as on Viaplay the same day. The series is available via Viaplay in all other territories.[1] The documentary premiered in Poland on Canal+ Premium.[12]
| Country | Broadcasters |
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 Australia |
SBS On Demand |
 Greece |
Vodafone Greece |
 Poland |
Canal+ Premium |
 Sweden |
TV3, Viaplay |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Swedish Pop Group Ace Of Base To Be Profiled In Viaplay Documentary Series". Deadline Hollywood. 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Ace of Base-dokumentären "All That She Wants" släpps i maj". Filmtopp. 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Ace of Base Founder Discusses 'New' Album, Shares the Stories Behind the Band's 5 Biggest Hits". Billboard. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Ace of Base: Hidden Gems". The Mirror. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Balls, David (10 August 2009). "Whatever happened to... Ace of Base?". Digital Spy.
- ^ Veevers, Brendon. "Interview: Ace of Base". Renowned for Sound.
- ^ Hidden Gems, aceofbase.com, retrieved 6 October 2019
- ^ "Ace of Base share new Trace Adam 'Dancer in a Daydream' remix". Retro Pop Magazine. 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Ace of Base / Beautiful Life: The Singles". Super Deluxe Edition. 13 February 2023.
- ^ "About (Full text)". jennyberggren.com. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Sie sangen "All That She Wants": Das machen die 90er-Stars Ace of Base heute" [They sang "All That She Wants": That's what 90s stars Ace of Base are doing today]. Focus (in German). 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Odcinki All That She Wants. Niezwykła historia Ace of Base - Dokumenty". Canal+ Premium. Retrieved 30 October 2024.