Get Lifted Film Co., the production label for Oscar-winner John Legend ("Glory" from "Selma") and Furst Films are partnering with foreign sales powerhouse Im Global (a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Reliance Ada) to produce an untitled musical romance. The musical romantic drama, written by Taylor Cohen ("Acid Girls") marks the directorial debut of video and commercials director Nabil Elderkin, who plans to tell the story via the music, which will be curated by Legend. The producers are in negotiations with Grammy-winner Miguel to make his feature acting debut as a jaded one-hit wonder who rediscovers his love for music when he coaches a young singer for her audition on a singing competition show. The musical will start production in September in Philadelphia. Legend is producing the picture alongside his Get Lifted Film Co. partner Mike Jackson and Furst Film principals Sean and Bryan Furst. Im Global's Stuart...
- 4/6/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Director: Jason Buim aka Jay Buim Writers: Jay Buim, Otto Arsenault, Taylor Cohen Starring: Todd Patrick aka Todd P, (Bands) Matt and Kim, Dan Deacon, Mika Miko, The Death Set, Best Fwends, Juiceboxxx, High Places, Team Robespierre, The So So Glows, Telepathe, Ninjasonik, Ponytail, Japanther Ever since I was a teenager, I have always preferred to experience live music performances in non-traditional spaces. Some of my favorite performances of all time have been in Vfw halls, fire stations, random college buildings, churches, private homes, backyards, neighborhood parks, and parking lots; and most of my least favorite performances have been in huge arena settings. I never really thought too much about the psychology of this trend; but if Jay Buim’s documentary Todd P Goes to Austin is successful in doing one thing, it definitely captures the allure of experiencing live music in unconventional locations. Brooklyn music promoter Todd Patrick (the...
- 1/18/2011
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
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