The much discussed Jimi Hendrix movie, the one that rumour had it Quentin Tarantino was associated with, looks like it's dead, and Tarantino wasn't signed up.

From The Guardian:

The high court has put the kibosh on a proposed Jimi Hendrix biopic after it ruled that its US film-makers had no rights to the legendary guitarist's music or likeness.

Director John Hillman was told he would have to seek permission from the Experience Hendrix company, run by the late performer's daughter Janie.

This is a total change from last month when press releases claimed that the rights were secured and then Tarantino was going to direct, however I'm not so sure that was a press release from them rather than a rumour, but that's what the Guardian says.

Doesn't look like there's room for negotiation either:

Janie Hendrix said: "We will certainly rely on this judgment in protecting our rights against any other parties who make unauthorised use of Hendrix songs and recordings under the guise of the Hillman claim."

That'll be dead then.