For those music fans that loved Mamma Mia on account of the way the film used ABBA’s music to bring a story to life,it seems like Princes music may be getting the same treatment after Universal secured the rights to some songs included in Prince’s music catalog.
According to Deadline, Universal has secured the rights to some of Prince’s classic songs “which will be the backdrop to a story feature.” Universal has also confirmed that this endeavor will not be a biopic on Prince, and hence why fans of Mamma Mia are now suddenly excited.
Variety,who broke the news first, has explained that it will be “an original story with Prince’s classic songs driving the plotline.”The estate of Prince had been making queries in regards to this film and Universal’s chairman, and Donna Langley,was actively pursuing the rights to it in an effort to secure the rights to what is likely to be a enormous hit.
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Source: inquisitr.com