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“Michael” the upcoming biopic based on the late musician Michael Jackson could possibly be split into two movies, as distributor Lionsgate and Universal Pictures might push up the current Oct. 3 release date, according to a report in Deadline.

The film from director Antione Fuqua was a big part of 2024’s Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation, however no footage from the biopic was shown during these year’s convention, nor was it even mentioned.

The film stars Jackson’s own nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the music icon in the film. Graham King/Gk Films produced, with a script written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan.

“Michael” initially wrapped principal photography last May, but Logan’s script is currently being revised ahead of reshoots.

The film also stars Colman Domingo as family patriarch Joe Jackson, and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller also stars as Jackson’s attorney and advisor John Branca.

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At Thailand's real White Lotus hotel, where the ultrarich get coddled

Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz visits Thailand's Four Seasons Koh Samui, the setting of the third season of The White Lotus, for New York. The luxury resort, where the average villa runs for $2,200 a night, welcomes the most privileged and tries to fulfill their outrageous demands. So not much different from The White Lotus.

Bruce Vilanch has written 'some of the biggest disasters' on TV. He's embracing his legacy

Bruce Vilanch, whose new book, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, is out now, talks to...

Now that the gold dust is settling on a long awards season, it is time to look forward to what’s next.

For Kieran Culkin that means heading to Broadway for the most recent staging of Glengarry Glen Ross, while this summer is likely occupied with filming on the third Dune movie for Timothee Chalamet. Elsewhere, awards break-outs like Anora’s Mikey Madison and Yura Borisov have yet to announce their next projects but are getting a lot of interest from studios and directors.

Here’s what the best actor and actress nominees have coming up.

Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)

Next up for Barbaro is the second season of the Netflix action comedy series Fubar and the Don Winslow film adaptation Crime 101 at Amazon MGM.

Yura Borisov (Anora)

One of the biggest stars in Russia, he has three TV series and a movie in postproduction with several on deck in his native country,...

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic is reportedly in a “Jam” due to a legal issue with the film’s third act. According to Puck, Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic is undergoing significant rewrites and reshoots because of a deal the Jackson estate made with one of the Gloved One’s child molestation accusers. Before the snag, the biopic was scheduled to moonwalk into theaters on October 3, 2025. However, that date is uncertain after Jackson’s legal team and the family of Jordan Chandler, the then 13-year-old who accused Jackson of molestation in 1993, disagreed about specific details.

The deal made with the Chandler family stipulates that they cannot be featured in any movies focusing on Jackson’s life. However, the third act portion of the script for Fuqua’s Michael focuses significantly on the Chandlers’ 1993 legal battle with the King of Pop, which ended in a $20 million settlement. The phrase “let...

The third season of HBO’s hit controversial show Euphoria has been delayed due to a bevy of reasons, but HBO boss Casey Bloys said last month that the series should commence very soon. “We are shooting Euphoria,” Bloys said. “I think we have a start date, mid to late January. Nothing’s changed. Somebody said something online, and then this whole thing started. We are shooting the season. I have read the scripts. We’re happy. We’re moving ahead. All of the actors are in the show.“

Very little is known about this season. Apparently, even one of the show’s breakout stars, Colman Domingo, hasn’t yet seen a script, but he has been hyped about returning ever since discussing it with the series creator, who is coming off of the equally controversial HBO series The Idol. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Domingo appeared on an episode of the U.

Even in death, the late, great James Earl Jones remains a "Star Wars" legend, a Broadway icon, one of the most gifted orators in modern history, and a true titan of Hollywood. But if you're a baseball fan -- specifically a baseball movie fan -- he'll always be Terence Mann from "Field of Dreams." Jones' performance as the reclusive author-turned-ghost-baseball-observer is a major anchor for the classic film, grounding the loftier emotional beats. The movie might have felt even more grounded if the character hadn't been changed from the version of the character in the novel "Shoeless Joe," on which "Field of Dreams" is based.

In W.P. Kinsella's 1982 book, the writer sought out by protagonist Ray Kinsella isn't some made-up person, but J.D. Salinger, best known as the author of "The Catcher in the Rye." Though Salinger had already pulled back from public life when Kinsella's novel was published,...

Miles Teller has high hopes for the Michael Jackson biopic.The 37-year-old actor will portray the King of Pop's lawyer John Branca in the upcoming movie 'Michael' and revealed that his lifelong fascination with the 'Thriller' artist was key to persuading him to feature in the film.In an interview with Collider, Miles said: "From the time I was a little kid, I've been fascinated with Michael Jackson. I learned how do to the moonwalk and was like, (imitates Michael), even when I was just a little kid."He's the greatest performer of all time, in my opinion. He was such a complicated individual, and I think we'll get to explore that."Michael's nephew, Jaafar (Jackson), is playing Michael, and it's uncanny. I'm excited."The 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor added: "It's the King of Pop, baby. It's gonna be a rock show."The biopic, which is slated for...

For over 50 years, the late James Earl Jones' name in the credits of a film was reason enough to devote a couple of hours to a movie. Was it always a satisfying two hours? As someone who sat through "Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold," "Three Fugitives," and "Soul Man," I can confidently say no.

This is more than fine. Jones was a working actor who took the "work" part seriously. As he told journalist Joe Leydon in 1989, "This is my profession. I do need to make a living at it, because I can't make a living any other way." So, when you're not getting offered, say, "The Great White Hope" every time out, you roll up your sleeves and do some time on the sets of "Blood Tide," "Best of the Best," and "Excessive Force" with no apologies. Those paychecks keep you afloat while you wait for...

There is no secret to making a classic movie. There's no tried-and-true formula or a can't-miss piece of source material that equates to a masterpiece provided you assemble the right director, writer(s), and actors. And as Francis Ford Coppola learned while making "The Godfather," there's no guarantee that, once you seemingly have all the right pieces in their right place, the studio will sit back and let you shoot your shot.

All-timers can also sneak up on you. Director Michael Curtiz thought he was making an escapist World War II entertainment when he took the reins on "Casablanca," but even though leads Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman didn't get along on set, he wound up knocking out a film many people consider to be the acme of Hollywood moviemaking. Alternately, when acclaimed director Robert Benton rolled cameras on Tom Stoppard's adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's "Billy Bathgate," one...

Let’s dive into what’s shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s most ambitious projects yet. The Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled Michael, isn’t just another run-of-the-mill music movie – it’s turning heads for its jaw-dropping budget and a cast that’s got everyone talking. When it comes to telling the story of the King of Pop, this production is pulling out all the stops, promising a cinematic experience that’ll redefine how we look at musical biopics.

Michael Jackson | Credits: Zoran Veselinovic, Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

With access to the Jackson estate’s archives and a creative team that reads like a Hollywood dream list, this film is already making waves in the industry months before its release. We’re about to take you behind the scenes of what promises to be a game-changing addition to the biopic genre, showing the King of Pop’s...

John Mayer and Billy Joel discuss the surreal luck of longevity in music in the first look at Mayer’s new interview series for SiriusXM, How’s Life.

The show is set to premiere this Thursday, Nov. 28, on the singer-songwriter’s “Life With John Mayer” station at 8 p.m. Et. Following the debut conversation with Joel, future episodes will feature interviews with Shawn Mendes and Maren Morris.

The clip from Mayer’s conversation with Joel opens with the former asking the latter about the astonishing long-tail of his touring career,...

Colman Domingo is embracing the lunacy of modern politics in Netflix political thriller series “The Madness.”

Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.

Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.”

Bradley Whitford, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Tj Mixson, Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Alison Wright, and Stephen McKinley Henderson also star. Henderson additionally appears in fellow...

Nearly two months after the death of Tito Jackson, the Jackson 5 singer was laid to rest Monday in the same cemetery as his brother and band mate Michael Jackson.

Tito was buried during a private ceremony at Glendale, California’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where family patriarch Joe Jackson was also buried upon his death in 2018.

According to the Associated Press, siblings La Toya Jackson and Marlon Jackson, as well as Michael’s children Paris and Bigi Jackson, were in attendance.

Tito’s three sons — Taj, Taryll, and T.J.

Michael Jackson fans need to wait longer for Antoine Fuqua’s highly-anticipated biopic about the King of Pop to rock their world after Lionsgate announced delays for two of its films. The studio’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is moonwalking to a 2025 Easter window (April 18-20 to October 3) while looking to dominate the box office during the bunny-themed holiday. In addition to telling Michael to “Beat It” to later next year, Lionsgate dated Aziz Ansari’s upcoming comedy, Good Fortune, for October 17, 2025. According to Deadline, Good Fortune stars Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. It focuses on “a well meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Reeves) who meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy capitalist (Rogen).”

“Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop,” reads the official description. “The film presents...

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Oscar nominated actor Colman Domingo is this year’s recipient of their Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in director Greg Kwedar‘s “Sing Sing.” The ceremony will take place on January 3, 2025 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-13.

“We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for the second year in a row. In ‘Sing Sing,’ Colman Domingo delivers another outstanding performance based on the true story of the wrongfully convicted Divine G, who finds purpose in prison through stage acting.” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi in a press release. “For this incredibly raw and captivating performance, it is our honor to present the Spotlight Award, Actor to Colman Domingo.”

Domingo joins this year’s previously announced honoree: “Emilia Pérez” will receive the Vanguard Award,...

Colman Domingo just might be the most prolific man in Hollywood.

Just on the TV side alone, Domingo is currently in production on Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” reimagining, and now the trailer for his other Netflix series “The Madness” has been released. Domingo sure knows how to stay busy.

The actor plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.

Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.

Colman Domingo is getting into the director’s chair for the first time for Scandalous. The movie will come from Miramax and has been fast-tracked to start production. Deadline is reporting that Domingo is planning to start filming after completing season 3 of Euphoria and he’ll be bringing along his co-star Sydney Sweeney along for the film. Sweeney is also on board as producer and will be active in its development like her involvement with Anyone But You. Sweeney is also producing the film alongside Tani Cohen and Bobby Rock, with Jon Levin executive producing. The movie will come from a script written by Matthew Fantaci.

The plot of the drama, per Deadline, is about the clandestine love affair between film star Kim Novak and singer/dancer and film star Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957. Sydney Sweeney will play Novak, and David Jonsson will play Davis Jr. Meanwhile, Sweeney was recently...

Michael Jackson is one of the biggest legends in music, and it’s no surprise he’s called the King of Pop. During his life, he faced a lot of criticism for different reasons, but after his passing, the talk only seemed to increase. Along with that, some of his interviews and performances started going viral again, but one concert, in particular, really caught people off guard.

Michael Jackson in the official music video for ‘Smooth Criminal’ (Credits: Youtube)

Especially for those who didn’t get to follow the star’s career closely, seeing Jackson sing in such a different way from what everyone was used to was shocking. It was just a brief moment during one of his biggest hits where he used a deeper voice, but that was enough to leave everyone speechless and a bit confused.

Michael Jackson Sings With Deep Voice At Copenhagen Concert In 1997 Michael...

Michael Jackson is a name that echoes in the hearts of music lovers around the world. It all started during the ’60s when the “King of Pop” was barely a teenager; he joined the famous Jackson 5, a group formed around him and his brothers. Things eventually took their own course when Mj started to get recognized for his unique voice.

Michael Jackson in the “Beat It” music video | Credits: youtube.com/@MichaelJackson

Before tragically passing in 2009, Michael Jackson had released multiple albums and hit songs such as Thriller, They Don’t Care About Us, Billie Jean, and many more. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter inspired musicians across a vast set of genres, despite being the greatest pop singer ever.

However, Jackson was put under the spotlight for several reasons, one of them being his unique voice, which never changed even after puberty. And Joe Rogan never backs down from discussing highly controversial topics.

As one of the most inspirational movies of all time, the meaning of Field of Dreams has many different interpretations, but Kevin Costners film boils down to a few key themes. The 1989 movie follows Ray Kinsella disappears into the cornfield with Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and the other Field of Dreams players, suggesting Mann has also resolved his past regrets. The last player to leave the field is the catcher, whom Ray recognizes as his father as a young, happy man. Ray then realizes the field whispering ease his pain referred to his guilt over his torn relationship with his father.

Field of Dreams ends by panning from the father and son playing catch to a highway full of traffic.

John Kinsella (Dwier Brown) is introduced to Rays wife and daughter before Ray finally asks him to play catch. Field of Dreams ends by panning from the father and...

Steven Spielberg has been putting together quite the cast for his next major project, and Deadline reports that Colman Domingo (Euphoria) is in early talks to join up.

Should Domingo sign on the dotted line, he would join a cast that includes Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Secret Service), and Eve Hewson (Hedda). As for the project itself, we don’t know much about it, only that it’s said to be a UFO movie based on Spielberg’s own original idea, with David Koepp (Jurassic Park) writing the screenplay. A UFO movie from the man who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and War of the Worlds is pretty much all I need to know. Bring it on. Universal Pictures has already slated the project for a May 15, 2026 release.

Domingo has been enjoying a hell of a run over the last year.

Tito Jackson, older brother of Michael and the guitarist of the ’70s teen pop idols Jackson 5, died from a heart attack on Sept. 15, at age 70. Born Toriano Jackson in Gary, Indiana, in 1953, Tito was featured on such classic Jackson 5 hits as “Rockin’ Robin” and “I Want You Back,” and still performed as the Jacksons with original Jackson 5 members Jackie and Marlon Jackson, and his son, Taryll Jackson. He also released several solo albums, most recently 2021’s Under Your Spell. Tito is the second member of the Jackson 5 to pass, after King of Pop Michael died in 2009. Father Joe Jackson also passed in 2018. Where are the other Jacksons today? Jermaine Kwaku Alson / © A&e / courtesy everett collection Born in 1954, Jermaine was the secondary vocalist in the Jackson 5. He had a solo hit in 1972 with the song “Daddy’s Home,” which went gold. When the band left Motown Records in 1976 to record albums for Epic as the Jacksons,...

Tito Jackson, the founding guitarist of iconic ’70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday after reportedly having a heart attack while driving. He was 70.

His sons Tj, Taryll and Taj Jackson, who make up the band 3T, posted the news on social media.

“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” the trio wrote on Facebook. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T. Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously.”

Also featuring brothers Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and later Randy, the group blasted out of Indiana in 1969 with its first four singles all hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100: “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The...

Tito Jackson, the brother of Michael and Janet Jackson and a singer and guitarist who was part of the highly influential pop bands The Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons, has died. He was 70.

Longtime Jackson family friend and manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight that Tito Jackson died Sunday while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.

Tito’s sons, Taj, Taryll and Tj, who are part of the R&b group 3T, confirmed their father’s death on social media. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito” or some know him as “Poppa T.

There is little argument over Michael Jackson’s status as the King of Pop, with the music icon becoming a global superstar during his career. Although Jackson achieved the heights of popularity few other artists in the music industry have seen, his personal life was always in the spotlight for different reasons, especially due to his relationship with his family.

Michael Jackson made serious allegations against his father Joe Jackson.

In a series of taped conversations with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Jackson opened up about his relationship with his father, Joe Jackson, who had served as the manager of Jackson 5 and pushed his children to pursue a music career. In the interview, Jackson accused his father of being physically and emotionally abusive towards his children. He said (via Today.com).

He would throw you and hit you as hard as he can. He was very physical.

Jackson added that his father...

One of the stars of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Colman Domingo, is teasing what fans can expect not only from his performance in the movie, but from Jacksons nephew, Jaafar, as well. Domingo stars as Joe Jackson in Michael, which is set to release next year from Lionsgate. Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine, will portray his uncle in the feature film, which will present an unfiltered look into the life of the King of Pop from his early years in the Jackson 5, all the way up until his death in 2009.

Sitting down with Discussing Film to promote his latest movie Sing Sing, Domingo touched briefly on the upcoming biopic in which he plays the patriarch of the Jackson family, saying that when it comes to Jaafar Jackson, fans can expect nothing less than a "dazzling" performance from the first-time actor.

They can expect a real dazzling performance from Jaafar Jackson,...

Roland Emmerich and Antoine Fuqua may have each helmed a dueling White House invasion movie in 2013, but it was all love between them at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.

Collider brought two of the most successful action directors of all time together in Hall H to discuss their work in a panel moderated by Steven Weintraub.

“Right before shooting, maybe a month before, I learned he was shooting another one that was called ‘Olympus Has Fallen,'” Emmerich said — revealing he actually watched Fuqua’s film on a plane. “I thought, this is such a better title than ‘White House Down.'”

Fuqua, who also confirmed he’s seen Emmerich’s film, added, “I figured there’s room for those stories. Obviously, it’s two different directors, two different visions on that.” He said the comparisons only fueled the fire inside to step his own game up, continuing, “When you...

Colman Domingo addresses Michael biopic controversy, emphasizing Jackson's complexity and artistic legacy. The film's portrayal of Joe Jackson and the pressure on young Michael may contribute to its complexity. Controversy surrounding Michael's depiction of Jackson's alleged child predation allegations remains unclear, with conflicting statements from the producer and Leaving Neverland director.

Colman Domingo addresses the controversy surrounding the upcoming biopic Michael. Domingo plays Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family, in Michael, which chronicles the rise and early career of the King of Pop. Michael is directed by Training Day and The Equalizer director Antoine Fuqua, and written by John Logan. In addition to Domingo, Michael features a leading cast including Miles Teller, Kat Graham, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Jafaar Jackson, and Larenz Tate.

Star Jafaar Jackson is the nephew of real-life King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Domingo reacts to the controversy surrounding Michael.

Biopics depicting the lives and careers of musicians is a genre of film that has grown in extreme popularity in recent years. Films like ‘Elvis’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ have been box office hits, and even helped create Oscar buzz for the lucky actor who portrays the real-life lead of the film. One singer who has yet to have his biopic is Michael Jackson. While Jackosn’s biopic musical, Mj, is going strong on Broadway, a film of Jackson’s life has yet to be onscreen. However, the story of Michael Jackson may not be too far out from our screens. Here is everything we know about the recently announced Michael Jackson biopic. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement...

The 15th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death passed this week. Family members and fans took to social media to remember the pop icon. As more buzz around the late artist surges on the internet, rumors about Mj have started to circulate about his upbringing. Was Michael Jackson castrated as a child? Here is the truth about the rumors going around.

Was Michael Jackson Chemically Castrated?

Despite being dead for 15 years, Michael Jackson is still a hot topic of conversation today. After his death, a multi-part docuseries aired that accused Michael of assaulting multiple minors. Now, another persistent rumor has come up about the abuse Mj himself may have faced as a child.

There is no doubt that Joe Jackson was hard on his kids. However, there has been a rumor going around for years that Michael Jackson’s father chemically castrated him. This rumor started because people believed that...

We are living in a time when Hollywood is actually making a lot of musical biopics, so it does not surprise us that one of the biggest musical artists of all time, Michael Jackson, will also be the center of an upcoming biopic. Lionsgate has acquired the rights to his story, and the upcoming film Michael is currently set for an April 18, 2025 release. The movie is a gamble due to Jackson being a controversial figure, but from what we can deduce, the executives at Lionsgate have a lot of confidence in the project.

Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate, recently talked to the media and revealed his enthusiasm over the upcoming film, claiming that it will be Lionsgate’s biggest project of all time!

Packer told the media about his confidence in the movie, going as far as to claim that it is the studio’s biggest project ever.

The story of Michael Jackson a.k.a. the King of Pop will soon come to light thanks to director Antoine Fuqua who is responsible for helming Michael. The biographical musical drama follows the life and career of the late cultural figure and will be released next year. The film will offer an intimate and comprehensive look at one of the most influential, as well as controversial, figures in the music industry. Needless to say, Michael is creating a lot of buzz already.

Michael Jackson in the music video of Beat it

However, when it comes to biopics, there are times when the films do not do justice to the person they are based on. Whether it is the wrong casting choice or dull storytelling, something or the other usually falls short. However, it looks like Michael does not belong to this category as the first look at the imitation...

The upcoming film detailing the King of Pop's ascent to stardom just got an exciting new update. A new report from Deadline revealed that Derek Luke has joined the cast of Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Luke will reportedly play Johnnie Cochran, Jackson's lawyer who represented him in his infamous 1993 court case. Luke joins an already stacked ensemble featuring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the titular artist, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and more. John Logan penned the script, and Antoine Fuqua will direct.

Anthrax played their first show with original bassist Dan Lilker in 40 years on Saturday, April 13th, in Mexico City.

Lilker is filling in on Anthrax’s South American run and Spring 2024 US festival dates for Frank Bello, who is sitting out the shows due to “personal reasons.” The band kicked of the itinerary in Mexico City at Mxmf The Metal Fest, running through a 12-song set that leaned heavily on Anthrax’s most popular songs.

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Lilker co-founded Anthrax in 1981 as the band’s original bassist and occasional guitarist. He co-wrote and performed on Anthrax’s 1984 debut Fistful of Metal before parting ways with Scott Ian and company. Two songs from that album were played in Mexico City: “Metal Thrashing Mad” and “Deathrider” (marking the first performance of the latter since 2014).

Anthrax will continue to play festivals in South America throughout the remainder of April. From there,...

Las Vegas – First, for those who care, CinemaCon has witnessed the first sneak of Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” and if you’re a hardcore fan, you will be quite happy with the results so far. Jaafar Jackson is at his best on stage playing his uncle and, truth be told, his dance moves are uncanny. Nia Long has a moment as Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson and there is a brief glimpse of Colman Domingo as the notorious family patriarch Joe Jackson.

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Hollywood has been obsessed with biopics for what seems like forever, but it's hard not to admit that our current film landscape is reaching critical mass with movies about famous people. I guess when they've run out of recognizable IP, they've gotta center stories about recognizable faces instead. Last year alone we saw "Maestro," "The Iron Claw," "Napoleon," "Ferrari," "Nyad," "Priscilla," and "Big George Forman," not to mention brand movies like "Blackberry," "Tetris," "Air," and "Barbie." And then, of course, there's "Oppenheimer," which not only took home seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, but also became the highest-grossing biopic of all time. No shade to our boy Oppy, but it seems like a new film from Antoine Fuqua is coming for that title and the fact it's a movie about the most famous musical performer to ever live certainly gives the project a leg up on the father of the atomic bomb.

Not everyone is thrilled that there’s a biopic being made about pop sensation Michael Jackson. The director of “Leaving Neverland,” the HBO documentary that delves into accusations of Jackson’s alleged child abuse, last month accused director Antoine Fuqua’s film of being “a complete whitewash” and that it aims to “completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand.”

However at CinemaCon on Wednesday, “Michael” producer Graham King took the stage to say that the new biopic, currently in production, “will get into all of it.”

King promised “Michael” includes 30 songs and recreations of Jackson’s performances throughout his career but also depictions of “his life outside the public eye, things many people have never seen before.”

“Everyone has an opinion on him,” King said about Mj, acknowledging the blinding accusations that surrounded his career, saying that ultimately the film is a portrait of a “complex” man,...

“Michael,” the upcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson that seems guaranteed to spark conversation, debuted a dazzling and emotional first look at CinemaCon during Lionsgate’s presentation to theater owners on Thursday in Las Vegas.

The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of his biggest hits like “Man in the Mirror” and “Thriller.” The movie, which is still in production, will feature over 30 songs and recreate several performances of them, starting with Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.”

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk. The trailer also captures Jackson as he’s stalked by adoring crowds and paparazzi.

“There might be some people who think you’re different,...

Annie, are you okay? You look like you might faint after producer Graham King turned up at CinemaCon to surprise the crowd with a first look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Said to be an emotionally intense depiction of the King of Pop, Michael is positioning itself as a Huge event film. JoBlo’s editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, is in the crowd and says Michael will surely be controversial.

During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.

Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.

A surprise look at the Michael Jackson biopic Michael closed out Lionsgate’s panel at CinemaCon Wednesday and gave a jolt to theaters owners, who gave a warm reception.

Producer Graham King revealed the project will include more than 30 songs and teased it would be “long” in order to do the music star’s story justice.

“Behind the unrelenting scrutiny and the accusations and the blinding media spotlight, he was simply a man. A man who lived a very complicated life. The movie will get into all of it,” King said, alluding to the multiple scandals Jackson faced.

The trailer began with a look at the Jackson 5 performing “ABC” on TV, and then cut to a 1990s-era concert of Jackson performing “Man in the Mirror.” There are also images of a masked Jackson being hounded by fans and paparazzi. Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael, and...

Believe it or not, even the most beloved movies can face initial skepticism from actors. Field of Dreams, a 1989 classic, became more than just a sports movie. It delved into deeper themes like redemption, family, and the importance of pursuing dreams. Despite its universal appeal, Ray Liotta, who played the memorable character “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, wasn’t immediately sold on the story.

Ray Liotta as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams

At first, the idea of ghosts playing baseball in a cornfield seemed a bit too far-fetched for him. However, he changed his mind and decided to be part of it, thanks to the great friendships he formed with the cast, especially Kevin Costner.

Friendship With Kevin Costner Persuaded Ray Liotta to Reconsider a Flick

Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta in Field of Dreams

Fortunately for fans of the movie, Ray Liotta‘s decision to join Field of Dreams...

Ray Liotta had reservations about the Field of Dreams script, but joined the movie due to a cast including Kevin Costner and Burt Lancaster. Liotta's portrayal of Shoeless Joe adds depth to the film, exploring redemption and family themes beyond baseball. The actor visited the set on his days off just to watch Burt Lancaster work, illustrating the respect and admiration among the cast.

Even though Field of Dreams has etched its way into the hearts of many, Ray Liotta wasn't sold on the idea when he first read the script. Field of Dreams transcends baseball, exploring themes of redemption, family, and the power of dreams. The 1989 movie follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) as he embarks on a journey of faith, turning his cornfield into a baseball diamond on the advice of the mysterious Field of Dreams voice. This leap of faith brings forth the ghosts of baseball legends,...

The cast of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael has come into focus lately with the casting of many of the film’s pivotal roles. The studios announced on Monday, March 25th that they have cast several new key roles in the highly anticipated film, now in production, with a group of individuals who have featured prominently throughout Michael’s life.

Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.

Other new prominent roles include the following:

Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...

Michael biopic adds Larenz Tate and Kat Graham to cast as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross respectively, alongside lead Jaafar Jackson. Tate and Graham join a star-studded cast including Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, and Nia Long for the upcoming film Michael. Jaafar Jackson makes his acting debut as Michael Jackson in the biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and set for release in 2025.

Michael finds new cast members to play Diana Ross and the founder of Motown records. Michael is an upcoming biopic surrounding the life and career of King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The film is directed by The Equalizer’s Antoine Fuqua and is currently set for release in 2025.

Michael is set for release on April 18, 2025.

As per Variety, Michael has now added two more cast members. Those cast members will be Larenz Tate and Kat Graham. Tate will play the role of Berry Gordy, who is the founder of Motown records.

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Micheal, is one of the most anticipated film projects in recent memory. Bringing the King of Pop’s story to life on the silver screen is a Herculean task, and you need shining stars to help it burn bright on screens. Today, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced new vital roles for the forthcoming film, including actors to play La Toya Jackson, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, and more!

Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:

Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.

Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...

Dan Reed, director of the documentary Leaving Neverland, is calling the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “a complete whitewash” of Jackson’s life.

Reed’s documentary covers the alleged sexual abuse by Jackson against two young boys, Wade Robson and James Safechuck. Reed, who says he read the script for the biopic Michael, says the film fails to address the allegations against Jackson.

In a statement, Reed said, “It’s an out-and-out attempt to completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand, and contains complete lies. You never even see him alone with any boys when it is a matter of fact that he shared his bed with small children for many years.”

The biopic will star Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his acting debut. Other cast members include Colman Domingo as Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson and Miles Teller as John Branca, Jackson’s manager.

Reed criticized Jackson’s estate,...

The legacy of the Late Michael Jackson, who was widely called the King of Pop, and still is to this day, might never be fully able to be expressed through the medium of entertainment. And yet, filmmaker Antoine Fuqua is said to be bringing his A-Game in the future as he is currently directing the upcoming biopic of the legendary musician, titled Michael.

Michael Jackson from his music video They Don’t Care About Us

While several documentaries may have been made in honor of the star’s life in the past, this will be the first major Hollywood production that will tell the tale of the early days of the star’s life and how he became a worldwide sensation.

But according to British filmmaker Dan Reed, who made one of the most famous documentaries about the star, titled Leaving Neverland, he claims that this film is Whitewashing all...

A24 continues its run (hopefully for the better of cinema) and it’s being reported by Deadline that Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner are set to star in a romantic comedy for the blossoming studio. Star Thrower Entertainment partners with A24 for Eternity, which is set to be directed by David Freyne, who helmed the 2020 film Dating Amber. Olsen and Teller are also attached to the rom-com as executive producers.

The plot for the movie has not currently been revealed, but according to Deadline, “The film is said to be a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with. A24 will handle the global release.” Freyne directs from a screenplay that was written by Pat Cunnane — a script that appeared on the 2022 Black List. A24 will be financing and producing the feature along with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White, who will...

After the 96th Academy Awards honors were handed out on Sunday night, here’s a look at the next projects the Oscar nominees in the acting categories (supporting and lead) are planning to tackle:

Annette Bening

Nyad

The five-time Oscar nominee stars with Alison Brie and Sam Neill on Peacock series Apples Never Fall (March 14), an adaptation of a Liane Moriarty novel. Also this year, Bening stars in Poolman opposite Chris Pine in his feature directorial debut.

Emily Blunt

Oppenheimer

She stars opposite fellow Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling in David Leitch’s movie The Fall Guy, premiering at SXSW before Universal releases it May 3. Two weeks after that, Blunt can be heard voicing a unicorn in husband John Krasinski’s Paramount feature If.

Danielle Brooks

The Color Purple

The actress has been filming Jared Hess’ video game adaptation Minecraft with Jack Black, set for release from Warner Bros. in 2025. She...

Colman Domingo may be a name unfamiliar to some, but the actor is currently stealing the spotlight after getting nominated for the Best Actor category for this year’s Oscar event. He starred in George C. Wolfe’s Rustin as the openly gay Black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.

Colman Domingo in Rustin

Despite not bagging the winning title at the Academy Awards after Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy took the honor this evening, Domingo is already a star with a roster of projects lined up ahead of him.

Colman Domingo’s Oscar Nomination Is A Huge Leap Forward

Colman Domingo’s nomination for Best Actor is a huge deal because he is the first Afro-Latino to get a nod for Best Actor and the first openly gay performer to get nominated for playing a gay role in the 21st century. The only other actor who received this recognition was Sir...