Quantum Arts Media Films (Venice, CA. U.S.A.) releases exciting new film based on Newton's autobiography book "Gold Thunder", GROOVEMONSTER is a historical portrait and documentary of legendary bassist/pianist/composer/author and Funk-Rock-Fusion innovator TONY NEWTON.

The film covers Newton's start at 16 with Blues legend, John Lee Hooker, his discovery and time at Detroit's Motown records and the Funk Brothers, his classic fusion compositions and performances with Miles Davis drummer, Tony Williams and the Lifetime. From the 60's to the present, the many hits performed on from R&B to Rock, up to his latest album project, "Thunderfunkfusion."

The film tells Newton's passionate and inspirational saga through live concert footage, interviews, narration, and historical photos. GROOVEMONSTER uses a dynamic new format "Music Cinema" which features both live concert performances and recordings from the CD album. The GROOVEMONSTER movie also comes in an innovative triple-pak, "Xtreme Entertainment Bundle," including the "Gold Thunder Book," and a “FREE” "Thunderfunkfusion" CD album from the iconic Newton.