Get On Up : The James Brown Biopic Trailer

Universal is promising plenty of funk, singing, dancing and pathos with the first trailer for “Get On Up” (above), the James Brown biopic set for U.S. release on August 1, 2014.

Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Brian Grazer and Erica Huggins are producing for Imagine Entertainment, while Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman are producing under their Jagged Films banner. MORE HERE & HERE