A Billy Joel biopic titled, Piano Man, is reportedly within the works from Michael Jai White‘s Jaigantic Studios, which would appear like a fairly large deal, besides there’s one small downside: The challenge doesn’t have the rights to Joel’s identify, music, and even his likeness, and a rep for the singer has been clear that the manufacturing won’t get them Did we are saying small downside? As a result of we meant extraordinarily vital, and but, in some way, this factor remains to be transferring forward. As for the way that’s doable, apparently, Jaigantic Studios goes with the loophole method? Daring transfer.
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As a substitute, Jaigantic has acquired the life rights to Mazur, who was Joel’s music rep from 1970 to 1972, the 12 months earlier than his business breakthrough. Mazur’s father owned the Lengthy Island membership the place Joel acquired his begin with The Hassles in 1966. Joel’s hit album and track “Piano Man” had been launched in 1973.
Music wants for the movie are “but to be decided,” in keeping with the producers.
Regardless of not having the rights to Joel in any manner, form, or kind nor the album that’s within the film’s title (and the entire thing simply typically having the vibe of the legendary “Jackie Jormp-Jormp” episode of 30 Rock), Jai, Mazur, and director Adam Ripp all launched surprisingly assured statements to Variety sharing their pleasure for telling the “untold story of how Billy Joel grew to become the Piano Man” and the way he belongs on the “Mount Rushmore of American Music.”
Good luck with all of that, gentleman.
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