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| A north Wales choir have been signed to one of the world's biggest record labels, amid hopes their story could become a Hollywood movie. | A north Wales choir have been signed to one of the world's biggest record labels, amid hopes their story could become a Hollywood movie. |
| The potential of Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, based near Llangollen, was spotted at a wedding by Daniel Glatman, manager of boy band Blue. | The potential of Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, based near Llangollen, was spotted at a wedding by Daniel Glatman, manager of boy band Blue. |
| They have signed a lucrative deal with Universal Music Group, home to artists like Eminem and 50 Cent. | They have signed a lucrative deal with Universal Music Group, home to artists like Eminem and 50 Cent. |
| A leading British movie producer has also optioned the rights to a film. | A leading British movie producer has also optioned the rights to a film. |
| The story of this choir who were picked from obscurity to be signed by the biggest record label in the world is a classic feelgood story Film producer Zygi Kamasa Mr Glatman said: "When the hairs on the back of your neck stand up you know you can't ignore it." | The story of this choir who were picked from obscurity to be signed by the biggest record label in the world is a classic feelgood story Film producer Zygi Kamasa Mr Glatman said: "When the hairs on the back of your neck stand up you know you can't ignore it." |
| He joked that he was now working with the world's oldest boy band - with a combined age of 3,974. | He joked that he was now working with the world's oldest boy band - with a combined age of 3,974. |
| The choir is well known on the Eisteddfod circuit after competing in local competitions since 1947, since being formed by coalminers to promote neighbourly goodwill. | The choir is well known on the Eisteddfod circuit after competing in local competitions since 1947, since being formed by coalminers to promote neighbourly goodwill. |
| But now they look set for international stardom after signing with Universal Classics and Jazz, the label which also has Jamie Cullum and Katherine Jenkins on its books. | But now they look set for international stardom after signing with Universal Classics and Jazz, the label which also has Jamie Cullum and Katherine Jenkins on its books. |
| Their story has also been followed by film producer Zygi Kamasa, who worked on Bend It Like Beckham and George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck. | Their story has also been followed by film producer Zygi Kamasa, who worked on Bend It Like Beckham and George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck. |
| He has optioned the rights to their story, which it is hoped will follow in the footsteps of other British success stories like Brassed Off and Calendar Girls. | He has optioned the rights to their story, which it is hoped will follow in the footsteps of other British success stories like Brassed Off and Calendar Girls. |
| Mr Kamasa said: "The story of this choir who were picked from obscurity to be signed by the biggest record label in the world is a classic feelgood story that has huge potential, particularly when you consider that the average age of the singers is 60." | Mr Kamasa said: "The story of this choir who were picked from obscurity to be signed by the biggest record label in the world is a classic feelgood story that has huge potential, particularly when you consider that the average age of the singers is 60." |
| The choir have come a long way since their origins in 1947 | |
| The choir's debut album, Voices of the Valley, is due for release on 20 November. | The choir's debut album, Voices of the Valley, is due for release on 20 November. |
| The release date means the choir is expected to be up against re-formed former boy band Take That in the album charts. | The release date means the choir is expected to be up against re-formed former boy band Take That in the album charts. |
| Mr Glatman broke the news to the choir on Thursday that they could be starring in their own film. | |
| He said: "When I first saw them they were absolutely fantastic. | |
| "They just blew me away and I realised we just had to capture that passion and the amazing sound in a recording studio." | |
| Dennis Williams, 75, was a founder member of the choir in 1947 when aged 16 and is now its oldest member. | |
| He said: "When we were first approached by Universal I never thought it would be this big, but now it's started it's just like a juggernaut. | |
| "We're very excited and are thoroughly enjoying it." | |
| He added he hoped it would help encourage youngsters to join male voice choirs. | |
| The choir's current youngest member, Matthew Hayward, 18, said: "It's still a bit weird at the moment. My great-grandfather was a founder member so it's great to be a part of this choir." | |
| Asked if he joined his friends in listening to modern music he said: "It's always been about the choir for me - none of this computerised rubbish". |