Paul Greengrass May Direct Legendary's Long-Brewing Jimi Hendrix Biopic
The Jimi Hendrix movie from Legendary is back on, and Paul Greengrass is once again in talks to direct.
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'Jimi: All Is By My Side' Trailer: André Benjamin Brings Hendrix To Life
There's a new Jimi Hendrix biopic trailer to take in; see Andre Benjamin's performance in Jimi: All Is By My Side, from 12 Years a Slave writer John Ridley.
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Authorized Jimi Hendrix Biopic In Development By Hendrix Estate
Just as John Ridley's unauthorized Jimi Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is By My Side is playing SXSW, the late musician's estate has moved to develop a new authorized Jimi Hendrix biopic. This isn't the first time there has been a move to make a film with the blessing of the estate. At one point Legendary founder…
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First Look: André Benjamin As Jimi Hendrix In 'All Is By My Side'
Briefly: The shot above hints at the first look at the Jimi Hendrix biopic, All Is By My Side, which features André Benjamin (or André 3000, if you prefer) of Outkast in the lead role. You can see the full thing below, but you'll have to wait until at least the fall to see Benjamin…
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Andre Benjamin-Starring Jimi Hendrix Biopic Can't Use Hendrix Songs, Will Cover The Beatles Instead
Just as the film All Is By My Side got rolling -- that movie in which Andre Benjamin of OutKast stars as legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix -- we heard from the Hendrix estate, which said that the film was moving forward without an agreement in place from those who control rights to the musician's song…
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Biopic Casting Bits: Ashley Charles As Keith Richards; Donal Logue Helps Out At 'CBGB;' Colin Farrell In 'Saving Mr. Banks'
It seems like biopics and other similar true life stories are exploding in development right now, and we've got casting for three big ones. First up, the Jimi Hendrix film All is By My Side has just added a young Keith Richards. British actor Ashley Charles will play the Rolling Stones songwriter and guitarist. John…
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Andre Benjamin's Hendrix Biopic Adds Imogen Poots; Hendrix Estate Says No Music Rights Have Been Granted
Earlier this week we passed on the rumor that All is By My Side, a long-simmering biopic of the amazing and groundbreaking guitarist/singer/songwriter Jimi Hendrix, would finally shoot this month with Andre Benjamin of OutKast in the lead role. (Benjamin has an acting resume, in films like Idlewild, Be Cool and Four Brothers.) Now we've…
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André Benjamin's Jimi Hendrix Biopic To Shoot This Month?
For years now, André Benjamin has been talking about playing the lead in a biopic of Jimi Hendrix's life. But between the Hendrix estate's notoriously tight hold on the late musician's work and the fact that we haven't heard of much forward movement on the film, we couldn't help but be skeptical. According to a…
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Possible Projects: Hayley Atwell And André Benjamin In Hendrix Biopic; Andy Serkis In Mo-Capped 'Animal Farm'
Here are two projects that might happen, but at this point the safest approach seems to be an emphasis on 'might.' One is a Jimi Hendrix biopic that has been gestating for some time with André Benjamin (aka André 3000 of OutKast) playing the iconic rocker. The other is a new version of George Orwell's…
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Weekend Weirdness: The Mighty Boosh Make A Rare Appearance In NYC For Their Doc Journey Of The Childmen
It’s a crazy, mixed up world and we are thankful for movies that offer proof. Slashfilm’s Weekend Weirdness examines such flicks, whether in the form of a premiere for a provocative indie, a mini review, or…the Boosh! "We were going to do [a tour of America]," Noel Fielding admitted to an enthused, sold-out crowd last…
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It Might Get Loud Filmmaker Developing Jimi Hendrix Biopic
Whenever I hear of someone wanting to make a Jimi Hendrix biopic, I think of comments from Dune about men drinking drinking the Water of Life. "They tried and failed?" "They tried and died." No one has kicked it trying to put Hendrix on film, but no attempt has even come close to getting it…
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