Another Jimi Hendrix film project disappears into the haze

Reports say Hendrix estate rejected mooted project involving director Paul Greengrass and actor Anthony MackieHollywood has been trying to bring a film about Jimi Hendrix to the big screen for decades, with actors such as Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and Outkast's Andre 3000 all reportedly interested in the role at one time or another. Now, the latest attempt – directed by Paul Greengrass and starring the Hurt Locker's Anthony Mackie – has foundered, allegedly because his estate fears that a war...

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