London: Lionel Messi's life story is set to hit the movie screens in time for the 2014 World Cup. Epic Pictures Group says it is financing and developing a Rocky-style film after buying the rights to dramatize a biography about the Barcelona soccer star.
The Beverly Hills-based company says the biopic will chart Messi's rise from a modest background in Argentina and how he "overcame his physical shortcomings to become one of the greatest players of all time."
Co-founder Shaked Berenson hopes "audiences will be uplifted by this incredible tale of fighting for your dreams."
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12:21 PM, Feb 19, 2013
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06:10 PM, Feb 13, 2013
Bradley Cooper has formally been approached by director J.J. Abrams to star in a biopic on cyclist Lance Armstrong. ...
01:12 PM, Jan 28, 2013
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who would be seen as actor-singer Kishore Kumar in Anurag Basu's biopic, says he carries a huge responsibility essaying the role but he won't sing in the film. ...
06:47 PM, Jan 07, 2013
New Delhi: Normally, Madhur Bhandarkar is perceived as a filmmaker who tries to remain close to the apparent reality; however this strategy doesnt work all the time. The style that Madhur has adopted since Chandni Bar (Trishakti is a forgettable film), has so far worked for him, except in Aan and Jail. His fundamental idea seems simple, read newspapers carefully and turn those events into celluloid moments. Heroine also features...
08:54 AM, Sep 22, 2012
New Delhi: 'Hate Story' director Vivek Agnihohri chatted with actor Ashton Kutcher, who is in India shooting for the Steve Jobs biopic, for a few minutes at the entrance of the hotel they were both staying in without recognising the Hollywood star. Agnihotri said he just took the lean, bearded man for a hippie. Agnihotri was in Delhi to prepare for his next film while Kutcher was touring North India...
11:35 AM, Sep 05, 2012
Mumbai: Unlike his music maestro father, Kishore Kumar, the 59-year-old Amit Kumar does not want to sing for Bollywood films anymore. Instead, he is happy creating music for his personal albums within the cosy confines of his home. Eight months ago, when filmmaker Anurag Basu sent his assistant to meet Amit regarding a biopic on his father, he approved the script, but made it clear that he only liked the...
06:26 PM, May 07, 2012
New Delhi: The commercial success of 'The Dirty Picture' gave new life to biopics. Bollywood has now lined up a slew of real people's real stories, though filmmakers admit these are churned out with a dash of entertaining fiction. 'Paan Singh Tomar' closely followed 'The Dirty Picture' and turned out to be a sleeper hit. Some upcoming biopics include 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', 'Rang Rasiya', 'Shoot Out At Wadala', 'Once Upon...
04:21 PM, Apr 30, 2012
The new Bob Marley documentary is a tribute by the legendary star's family and friends. ...
10:46 AM, Apr 11, 2012
Film: "Bheema Theeradhalli"; Cast: Vijay, Praneetha, Prajwal Poovaiah, Sharath Lohithashwa, Suchayeendra Prasad, Sreenivasa Murthy, Uncle Lokanath; Screenplay-Direction: Om Prakash Rao; Producer-Cameraman: Anaji Nagaraj; Dialogues: M.S. Ramesh; Music: Abhiman Roy; Rating: ** "Bheema Theeradhalli" is supposed to be a biopic film made on the life and times of a dreaded gangster Chandappa Harijana, also known as Chandya. Chandya, as described in police records, was a person who terrorised the police and...
07:34 PM, Apr 08, 2012
New Delhi: Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. 'Marley' is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best....
01:45 PM, Feb 18, 2012
New Delhi: Bollywood does not venture much into the territory of biopics but the success of movies like 'Chak De India' and 'The Dirty Picture' is inspiring filmmakers to bring interesting life-stories on the big screen. Vidya Balan's dare-bare act as 70s Southern sex symbol Silk Smitha in the Milan Lutheria film not only earned her critical acclaim but also made hay at the box office. The actress put on...
07:31 PM, Jan 30, 2012
London: Talks are on to make a movie on late pop legend Michael Jackson's life. The film is likely to focus on the important events of the pop icon's journey before his death in 2009. Jackson's estate executor John Branca has had discussions with 'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman and 'Up in the Air' producer Tom Pollock regarding the possibility of making a film. Contactmusic.com reports that Pollock confirmed the talks...
12:30 PM, Nov 17, 2011
London: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is all set to play J Edgar Hoover, founder of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), says he wanted to put on extra kilos for the character to look real. "I really wanted to take a break and do the whole real physical transformation. Of course, the film wouldn't allow it. It was a massive amount of weight to put on in a very short...
01:13 PM, Nov 05, 2011
Los Angeles: Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Matt Damon have been tapped to star in a TV biopic of Wladziu Valentino Liberace, the famous American pianist and vocalist. The project, which is being directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Richard LaGravenese, will see Douglas play Liberace, the Hollywood Reporter said. The project takes a behind-the-scenes look at the relationship between the legendary entertainer and Scott Thorson, his younger, live-in...
01:05 PM, Oct 13, 2011
London: US-based television channel Lifetime is developing a movie based on the life of pop star Lady Gaga. 'Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story' will be written by Norman Snider and is based on Maureen Callahan's 2010 book 'Poker Face: The Rise And Rise Of Lady Gaga'. The channel has sent out a casting call to find an actress to play the superstar in the movie as Gaga is not...
12:43 PM, Oct 06, 2011
