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TV/FILM: Music Biopics Struggle to Make It to the Big Screen

From "The Buddy Holly Story" to "Bird" and from "Walk the Line" to the current "Runaways," the lure of biopics about famous music figures is undeniable. The performers and their stories come loaded with a built-in awareness factor, anticipation among fans provides ready-made promotional fodder and such pics have proven to be Oscar bait for both stars and filmmakers...

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04:45 on April 2 2010

TV/FILM: Music Biopics Struggle to Make It to the Big Screen

All About Jazz — From "The Buddy Holly Story" to "Bird" and from "Walk the Line" to the current "Runaways," the lure of biopics about famous music figures is undeniable. The performers... more info

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