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Nina Simone Documentary in Motion, Dr. Dre Requested to Score Separate Biopic

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:10:12 +0000

Another Nina Simone project is in the works. This time, it’s a documentary being produced by the Simone estate. According to Billboard, production company @radical.media will produce the documentary with the help of Simone’s daughter and the estate. The film will feature unseen, archived performance footage of Simone throughout her career. “Nina is right up [...]

Is Zoe Saldana the Right Person to Play the Legendary Nina Simone? [POLL]

Elva Aguilar — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:38:18 +0000

The controversy behind Cynthia Mort's upcoming film Nina, a biopic focused on the life, music and accomplishments of legendary blues/jazz songstress Nina Simone, has lived as long as the announcement of the film has. Between rumors about who would play Simone and if the movie was even being made, it wouldn't be a surprise if the film bombs before it premieres.

The biggest problem Nina Simone's family, friends and fans have had is the actress chosen to depict Nina -- Zoe Saldana.

Mary J. Blige Plays Legendary Singer Nina Simone In Upcoming Film

M. Chaz — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:26:23 +0000

Sources reveal that Mary J. Blige is currently preparing to play the high profile, lead role in a movie about legendary singer, Nina Simone. In arecent interview Mary said that she was studying Nina Simone’s life in an upcoming flick. “I’m definitely still doing it and I’m in acting classes for it now. We start [...]