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Martin Scorsese Directing Biopic On Ol' Blue Eyes

Movie biopics seem to have become standard fare in recent years with stories on Johnny Cash and Ray Charles doing great at the box office. A new story will be hitting theaters as Martin Scorsese will direct a piece that focuses on the life and times of the celebrated signer.

Sinatra's family said in a press release:

"My father had great admiration for the talent of the people he chose to work with, and the talented people who worked with my father had great admiration for him," said Tina Sinatra. "It is personally pleasing to me that this paradigm continues with Marty Scorsese at the helm of the Sinatra film."

Universal Pictures has signed on to distribute the film saying:

"It's an honor to be involved in this film which will celebrate the amazing life and work of Frank Sinatra," company President of Production for the company, Donna Langley said and added. "With Phil Alden Robinson writing the screenplay and Martin Scorsese at the helm, we know that this first feature motion picture adaptation of Sinatra's extraordinary life is in the best of hands."

Sinatra scored 31 gold records and 10 grammies in over a half century in show business. Sinatra passed away in 1998.