Mar 4 2008 Weinsteins Plan Rival Marley Movie
It's like they say: when it rains dreadlocks, it pours with the thick scent of cannabis and the rhythms of the Caribbean. Following news that Martin Scorsese has plans to follow up his Rolling Stones documentary with one on Bob Marley, the Brothers Weinstein have announced their own plans for a Marley biopic based on his wife's chronicles.
"It's an amazing love story between Bob and Rita," said TWC's Michael Cole."This is about a girl from the ghetto and a boy from the rural areas," Marley said. "It's more than being a superstar -- we have trod the rocky roads. It's more than just a story, it's a reality."
Choose one or see them both? Who can decide? I've never been much of a fan of Marley, so I'll probably just wait until Pixar makes Reggae Rat and Dreamworks quickly follows with Kingston the Mouse, then decide between those.
TWC options 'No Woman No Cry' [Variety]
Feb 8 2008 Scorsese Planning Bob Marley Doc, Mon
Following up his documentaries on Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese will reportedly direct a film on the late Bob Marley:
Martin Scorsese, Steve Bing's Shangri-La Entertainment and international sales agent Fortissimo Films will reteam for the helmer's next musically themed effort -- a yet-to-be-titled documentary about legendary reggae star Bob Marley.Trio were behind the helmer's Rolling Stones docu "Shine a Light," which opened the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday. Tuff Gong Pictures and Shangri-La are producing the pic, which has been authorized by Marley's family. Docu is set for release on Feb. 6, 2010, on what would have been Marley's 65th birthday.
This news nearly confirms my theory that Scorsese has been using dorm room posters as his documentary inspiration. If his next film covers Dave Matthews Band, Scarface, or a really hot girl in a bikini, then we'll know for certain.
Scorsese sings Bob Marley's praises [Variety]
