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Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to a number of classic songs from Prince’s catalogue and is developing an original film musical inspired by his music, using the songs to drive a fictional narrative.
Insiders say the film is not a biopic but an original story with Prince’s classic songs driving the plotline. The Prince estate has been inquiring with studios about such a film, and Universal Chairman Donna Langley worked aggressively to acquire the rights.
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