Sony's 3000 Pictures, Chernin Entertainment, Dave Kaplan and Peter Paterno are developing a biopic on the reggae rock and ska punk band Sublime.

Francis Lawrence is directing the film based on a script written by Emmy nominee Chris Mundy.

Peter Chernin, Jenno Toping and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment, Francis Lawrence, Dave Kaplan of Surfdog/DKM and Peter Paterno of KHPS are reportedly producing the biopic.

Sublime drummer Bud Gaug, bassist Eric Wilson, late lead singer Bradley Nowell's widow Troy Nowell and son Jake Nowell on behalf of Nowell's estate are the executive producers.

"Wow-we can't believe this is finally happening and we couldn't be more honored and excited to have the great Francis Lawrence and Chris Mundy telling our story," they said in a joint statement. "We are so grateful to Peter Paterno and Dave Kaplan/Surfdog for their years of persistence and vision in getting this film going and thankful to Sony's 3000 Pictures and Chernin Entertainment for believing in us and getting it on the big screen."

"We know Bradley's talent and spirit will be part of this incredible journey," they added.

Dave Kaplan, who managed Sublime, said he and Peter Paterno spent the last 6 years searching for the right partners to make the film.

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Jack White has announced that he will release a live album recorded during his current Supply Chain Issues Tour.

Jack White Live: The Supply Chain Issues Tour deluxe set will come through Third Man Records as the 54th instalment of their Vault Package subscription service.

Disc one (pressed on blue vinyl) features the live recordings of songs like "Taking Me Back" and "The White Raven" from the album Fear Of The Dawn.

Disc two (pressed on white vinyl) features White's show at Union Chapel in London in its entirety. It includes the first-ever live performances of the tracks "Help Me Along," "I've Got You Surrounded (With My Love)" and "Taking Me Back (Gently)"

Disc three (pressed on black vinyl) features cover songs and brand new, off-the-top-of-his-head compositions. Some of the covers include "Wayfaring Stranger," the Stooges' "I Wanna Be Your Dog," the D.O.C's "It's Funky Enough," the Monks "I Hate You," "I'm A Man," "Cool Drink Of Water Blues" and "Born Under A Bad Sign."

Disc 3 also features original songs like "That's How I'm Feeling Right Now," "Yes, I'm So Sick" and "When I'm Home You Can Feel The Tension".

Third Man Records said it is including a 7" single of "A Tip From You To Me" complete with the previously unreleased solo acoustic demo of the song on the b-side.

The Jack White Live album is available for pre-order through October 31 at https://thirdmanstore.com/products/vault-subscription?source=jwiii.

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