Thursday, May 10, 2012

Jimi Hendrix Bio Not Happening


A few days ago rumors circulated that Andre 3000 was on his way to Ireland to begin shooting a Jimi Hendrix bio-pic.

Well, that's news to Jimi Hendrix's estate and they are making moves to shut it down...

From the Estate of Jimi Hendrix
"Various media outlets have recently published accounts that indicate a feature-length Jimi Hendrix biographical film is nearing production."
Experience Hendrix, LLC, the family-owned company entrusted with safeguarding the legacy of Jimi Hendrix and administrator of the Jimi Hendrix music and publishing catalogue, has made it known many times in the past that no such film, were it to include original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix, can be undertaken without its full participation.
"Experience Hendrix CEO Janie Hendrix, sister of Jimi Hendrix, and the EH board have not ruled out a 'biopic' in the future though producing partners would, out of necessity, have to involve the company from the inception of any such film project if it is to include original Jimi Hendrix music or compositions."