New Marc Bolan Film

[mellabella]

HI all, I'm a big fan and thrilled about this bit of news.


13-05-2009

PRESS RELEASE JUST IN-
"UK production company 'Masterplan Film Productions Ltd' have secured the film rights to "TWENTIETH CENTURY BOY", a biopic of legendary T.Rex frontman Marc Bolan.

Marc Bolan has gone down in history as a cultural icon whose hit singles, fashion sensibilities and stage presence with T.Rex in the early 1970s helped cultivate the glam rock era. He remains one of the most recognisable stars in British music.

The script has been written by first time scribe Susie Kahlich, who worked closely with Bolan's family to create an accurate and deeply personal potrayal of the legendary star. "This is a long overdue project and we're really looking forward to finally seeing this get made" says Marc's son, Rolan Bolan. "We think my dad's story and his music is important not only to older fans, but appeals to a whole new crop of fans across all generations."

Bolan's long time partner, Gloria Jones, feels the time is right for this project. "I see 6-year olds wearing T.Rex T-shirts and dancing to Marc's music. These young fans only go to show you that Marc was a man of great spirit and integrity, and a child at heart that could speak to all generations. We're really excited about this film, because while Marc's story takes place in the past, the man and his music are very relevant to the present."

The script has already been subject to interest from a number of the major studios and has been described by industry insiders as "a beautiful and often surreal trip into the mind of a musical genius". Award winning Welsh film maker Andrew Jones will be producing the project for Masterplan Films. Principal photography is set to begin in late 2010 and will take in a wide range of locations including London, Wales and the USA.
We have not started casting the project yet, so no one is in place to play Marc as yet!"


MellaB

[The_Disturbed_One]

Never heard of him. But traditionally, films based on a vocalist/singer haven't done very well in the past. The Doors is an example. However, a few slip through the cracks and make it big. Walk the Line is an example of this. However, it is always at least a bit entertaining when a first-timer is pegged to write. The film could go either way.

[nugunz]

One of the best movies I've seen, along these lines, was a mockumentary. The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico. Kind of a cross between Spinal Tap, and Walk the Line.

[JiffPea]

So who should play marc?

How about James Marshall Black, he's a real musician, a big Bolan fan, and does have some, but limited acting experience, check him out in this photo:

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[tsc97302]

Being a long time fan and player or Marc's (and my own) music, I can't wait to see this one thru!!!

[Marvin-gardener]

I'd rather see a movie about Tommy Bolin...