5 Reasons Why Michael Ruled The Box Office
Lionsgate’s biopic "Michael" opened to $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, delivering a $218.8 million worldwide debut that eclipsed the reigning Super Mario film. The adult‑oriented blockbuster leveraged Michael Jackson’s global cultural cachet, strong word‑of‑mouth, and a built‑in fan base despite mixed critical reviews. Production costs near $200 million suggest the opening alone recouped a large portion of the budget, positioning the film for sustained earnings. Controversy surrounding the subject generated additional free publicity, further boosting ticket sales.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Returns to Top of Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through April 26
Avatar: Fire and Ash reclaimed the #1 spot on Fandango at Home’s weekly revenue chart for the week ending April 26, moving up from #2 after its March 31 digital purchase launch. The third Avatar film’s strong digital sales outpaced Paramount’s Scream 7,...
Chad Powers Season 2 Release Date Window Revealed for Glen Powell Hulu Show
Hulu’s comedy series Chad Powers will return for a second season this fall, according to Deadline. Co‑creator and showrunner Michael Waldron renewed his overall deal with 20th Television and will direct four of the six episodes, including the premiere and...
Michael Jackson Viewed His Bodyguard as a ‘Surrogate Father’ Before Their Alleged Falling Out Prior to His Death
Michael Jackson’s longtime head of security, former LAPD officer Bill Bray, was more than a bodyguard—Jackson described him as a surrogate father in a 1992 handwritten note. Bray protected the pop star for over two decades, handling everything from medical...
Man of Tomorrow Movie Gets Intriguing Casting Update Regarding DCU Character’s Family
Warner Bros. and DC Studios have revealed a new casting call for the upcoming superhero film Man of Tomorrow, directed by James Gunn. The call seeks a biracial family to portray the relatives of an unnamed lead character, sparking speculation...
Sophie Thatcher & Joe Alwyn’s Witch Movie Gets Exciting First Details, Title
The period thriller Cavendish, starring Sophie Thatcher, Joe Alwyn and Erin Kellyman, is set to begin production in Poland this September. Directed by Christopher Andrews, the film follows a 1645 bride accused of witchcraft who is pursued by a ruthless witch hunter, forcing...
Charlize Theron’s Whiplash-Like Movie Adds Harry Potter & Heated Rivalry Stars
Amazon MGM Studios announced that Charlize Theron will star in and produce the culinary‑thriller “Tyrant,” which has begun filming in Los Angeles after securing a California Film Tax Credit. The cast has expanded to include Harry Potter series alum Paapa Essiedu,...
Dressed to Kill: The Provocative Thriller Hidden on Prime Video
Prime Video’s catalog now includes Brian De Palma’s 1980 erotic thriller Dressed to Kill, starring Michael Caine and Nancy Allen. The film blends classic Hitchcockian suspense with a controversial trans‑panic twist, using De Palma’s signature split‑diopter shots and meticulous framing. Though its gender politics feel...
Sterling K. Brown Revenge Film Gets a Worrying Box Office Outlook
Amazon MGM Studios’ revenge thriller Is God Is, starring Sterling K. Brown and Vivica A. Fox, is slated for a May 15, 2026 U.S. release. Early forecasts from BoxOfficeTheory and BoxOffice Pro peg its domestic opening at $4‑5 million, with a total run between $10‑$43 million. The film faces a packed...
Disney's Most Controversial Star Wars Series Becomes Streaming Hit 2 Years After Cancellation
Disney’s live‑action series *Star Wars: The Acolyte* resurfaced on Disney+ in April 2026, climbing into the platform’s top‑10 despite being canceled after its first season in 2024. The resurgence aligns with a broader wave of Star Wars interest sparked by new...
Paramount in Canada and Blue Ant’s Media Pulse Expand Partnership
Paramount Canada has expanded its relationship with Blue Ant’s Media Pulse, appointing the firm as the exclusive direct sales and programmatic partner for both Paramount+ and Pluto TV inventory. The agreement gives Canadian advertisers streamlined access to premium CTV ad...
LABJ Insider: Shareholders Hand Ellison Another Win
Larry Ellison's son, David Ellison, secured board approval for Warner Bros. Discovery's $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, moving the deal toward a year‑end close. The transaction will place CNN under Ellison's expanding media empire, while Netflix's competing bid fell through,...
Exclusive Interview – Eddie Marsan on Finding Humanity in Epic Pictures’ No Ordinary Heist
Eddie Marsan sits down with Flickering Myth to discuss his lead role in Epic Pictures’ new thriller No Ordinary Heist, a dramatization of the 2004 Northern Bank robbery. He emphasizes that the film is less about the scale of the crime and more about the...
Why Wasn't Janet Jackson in Michael? Here's the Reason
LaToya Jackson revealed that her sister Janet declined to appear in the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," a decision the filmmakers respected. The film, starring nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael, opened to record‑breaking box‑office numbers—$97 million domestically and $217 million worldwide—making it the...
‘Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks)’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Indigenous Murder Dossier Is the Most Disturbing True Crime You’ll See This Year
Lucrecia Martel’s first feature documentary, “Nuestra Tierra” (Landmarks), dramatizes the 2009 murder of Argentine Indigenous leader Javier Chocobar by three mining entrepreneurs. The film blends raw cellphone footage, courtroom scenes, and striking drone imagery to link the crime to centuries‑old colonial exploitation....
Watch Dogs Movie Actor Says Script “Tears Apart This World We Live in Today”
Actor Tom Blyth opened up about the long‑rumored Watch Dogs film, saying the screenplay “tears apart this world we live in today” by spotlighting mass surveillance and tech dependence. Production wrapped in September 2024 after a July shoot, with Christie...
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Anne Hathaway Refutes Claim that Models Were Fired From “Devil Wears Prada 2 ”over Body Type: 'A Little Misinformation'
Anne Hathaway told Good Morning America that no models were fired from *Devil Wears Prada 2* over body size, countering circulating rumors. She explained the sequel’s production deliberately cast a broader range of body types to reflect a more inclusive runway,...
20 Years of Balram vs Tharadas: The Crossover Sequel that Ruined the Legacy of 3 Iconic Mammootty Movies
The 2006 Malayalam film *Balram vs Tharadas* attempted a crossover of Mammootty’s two legendary roles—DSP Balram and underworld don Tharadas—but fell short of expectations. Written by T. Damodaran and S.N. Swamy, the movie leaned on endless dialogue and a weak villain roster,...
Steve-O Gets a “Robot Prostate Exam” In the Latest ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Trailer
The latest trailer for *Jackass: Best and Last* teases a robot‑assisted prostate exam on Steve‑O, underscoring the franchise’s trademark blend of shock humor and absurd stunts. The clip also showcases an “escape room from Hell” and nostalgic footage of past...
Gerard Butler's "Gripping" Thriller Climbs Streaming Top 10 After Surprise Release
Gerard Butler’s sequel Greenland: Migration debuted on Prime Video UK without fanfare, instantly becoming the platform’s most‑watched film and the second‑most‑watched title across all UK streaming content. The low‑key digital launch starkly contrasts with its theatrical performance abroad, where the...
Ram Charan’s Peddi Transformation: The Grueling ‘Desi Pehalwan’ Routine and Secret Third Look Revealed
Ram Charan underwent a sixteen‑month fitness overhaul for the upcoming film Peddi, adopting a traditional "desi pehalwan" look through weight training, kushti drills, and a carb‑cycling diet ranging from 1,800 to 2,500 calories. Trainer Rakkesh R. Uddiyar structured the program with alternating weight‑lifting days...
MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Firoz A. Nadiadwallah Registers FIR over Hera Pheri Franchise Rights Dispute
In February 2026 G P Vijayakumar, managing director of Seven Arts International, sued producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah in the Madras High Court over the right to make Hera Pheri 3. On April 27, 2026 Nadiadwallah filed a criminal FIR at Mumbai’s Amboli police station alleging cheating and...
Enjoying Kurt Russell on ‘The Madison?’ Check Out His Best Performance Ever, in Ron Shelton’s ‘Dark Blue’
Kurt Russell delivers his most acclaimed turn as corrupt LAPD detective Eldon Perry in Ron Shelton’s 2003 crime drama “Dark Blue.” The film, set against the backdrop of the 1992 Rodney King verdict, uses Russell’s effortless charm to humanize a morally...
New on Apple TV in May 2026: 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' A 'For All Mankind' Spinoff and More
Apple TV’s May lineup introduces several original titles, including the darkly comedic thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” starring Tatiana Maslany, the space‑drama spinoff “Star City” from the creators of “For All Mankind,” and John Travolta’s directorial debut “Propeller One‑Way Night Coach.” The...
SCOOP: Atlee to Use Body Double of Deepika Padukone for Key Action Sequences of Allu Arjun’s Raka
Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy while still slated for about 50 days of shooting in Atlee’s upcoming action film Raka, starring Allu Arjun. To accommodate her condition, Atlee has devised a plan B that employs a body double for...
Dilip Kumar Faked Illness to Delay Saudagar Shoot, Angry Subhash Ghai Called Off Film: ‘It Was over a Drunk Scene’
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar repeatedly missed the set of Subhash Ghai’s 1991 film Saudagar, claiming illness. He later admitted the absences were to avoid a challenging drunk‑scene that he feared would look overacted at age 68. After negotiating a signal...
Pink Parrot Media to Distribute Rafa Nadal Animated Feature, Winner
Pink Parrot Media (PPM) has taken on worldwide sales—excluding Spain and India—for the upcoming 3D animated comedy‑adventure *Winner*, produced by Paratha Entertainment with the Rafa Nadal Foundation. The film follows 12‑year‑old Uma’s quest to become a top tennis player, reflecting...
3,000 Images, Zero Dialogue: How This Studio Made AI Films Without Sacrificing the Creative Soul
Purga Films and Gut produced three AI‑generated short films—mafia, Western, and samurai—using roughly 3,000 AI‑created images each and no spoken dialogue, substituting Lorem Ipsum placeholder text. Completed in three months, the project showcases how AI can deliver cinematic visuals while...
Netflix's New "Spectacular" Thriller Jumps Straight to Top of Trending Chart
Netflix’s new survival thriller "Apex," starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, debuted on April 24 and quickly climbed to the top of the platform’s worldwide film chart. The film, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, earned a 66% critic approval rating on...
How ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Designed a ‘Fashion Collection’ of Brand Partners
Disney is turning the May 1 release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” into a multi‑brand fashion collection, locking in more than a dozen partners from beauty, tech, beverage and luxury sectors. The studio built bespoke co‑branded ads, digital experiences and limited‑edition...
NFL Goes Hollywood: Inside Its Plan to Conquer Streaming and Movies
The NFL is teaming with Skydance Sports to create a dedicated content studio that will produce its first scripted streaming series, "The Land," and a slate of feature films, including a John Madden biopic and a Christmas‑day story about the New...
Exclusive Interview – Nickey Van Tooren Talks Latest Film A Tough Pill to Swallow
Actress Nickey van Tooren is taking full creative control of her upcoming independent film “A Tough Pill to Swallow,” serving as writer, producer, and lead. The drama follows Skye, a closeted young woman confronting her first same‑sex kiss and the tension...
What Went Down at the A24 and Dazed Screening of Mother Mary
A24 teamed up with cultural magazine Dazed to host an exclusive screening of the documentary "Mother Mary" in London. The film, which delves into the psychological pressures of pop stardom, featured appearances by rising star Chappell Roan and established artists...
Michael Jackson Biopic Smashes Box Office Record
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" opened to a $217 million worldwide haul, the biggest opening weekend ever for a biopic, eclipsing the $124 million debut of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the $180 million launch of "Oppenheimer." Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, and the film...
BBFC Launches Its Biggest-Ever Youth Panel
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has launched its biggest‑ever Youth Panel, expanding to 44 members aged 7 to 21. The new structure adds BBFC Kids and BBFC Teens strands alongside the existing Young Adults group, drawing participants from all four...
‘Michael’ Fans Danced in the Aisles, Critics Be Damned
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" shattered opening‑weekend box‑office records worldwide despite scathing reviews. Fans in Berlin, London, Atlanta and New York turned screenings into spontaneous dance parties, dressing in iconic red jackets and sequined gloves. Critics dismissed the film as bland,...
‘Bursts Off the Screen’: Why Tombstone Is My Feelgood Movie
The 1993 Western *Tombstone* reimagines the infamous Gunfight at the OK Corral with a blend of humor, self‑awareness, and sharp dialogue, turning a grim historical episode into a feel‑good action‑drama. Val Kilmer’s charismatic turn as Doc Holliday, alongside Kurt Russell’s Wyatt...
Over 201,000 Moviegoers Snap up HK$30 Tickets on Hong Kong’s Cinema Day
More than 201,000 Hong Kong residents and visitors attended the fourth Cinema Day on April 25, buying tickets priced at HK$30 (about $3.80 USD). The event featured 1,694 screenings at 52 cinemas, marking a 3% rise in attendance from the...
John Malone on WBD-PSKY Merger
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) secured an all‑cash $110 billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), outbidding Netflix’s $82.7 billion proposal. The deal, supported by former WBD board chair John Malone, adds roughly $30 billion of debt and a portfolio of underperforming cable brands...
10 Best Netflix Animated Fantasy Movies, Ranked
Netflix’s animated fantasy catalog has become a surprisingly strong pillar of its original programming, highlighted in a new ranking of the platform’s ten best titles. The list spans from the culturally rich "The Book of Life" (2014) to the genre‑blending...
‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua On A Convo He Had With Michael Jackson, Reshoots, The Sequel & Choices Made About Pop...
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic opened to a $97 million domestic debut and $217.4 million worldwide, the strongest opening of his career. The film’s original ending featuring accuser Jordan Chandler was scrapped after the estate paid $50 million for reshoots, pushing the total budget...
NBA YoungBoy Documentary Screening Reportedly Shut Down Over Rowdy Fans
The documentary *American YoungBoy* documenting NBA YoungBoy’s MASA tour was screened in a major theater when rowdy fans disrupted the showing, prompting staff to temporarily halt the event. After the crowd demanded the film continue, the theater resumed the screening....
Tom Hardy's "Unconventional" Crime Drama that "Must Be Seen" Has Resurfaced on Netflix
Tom Hardy’s crime drama *Capone* has re‑appeared on Netflix on April 23 after being pulled in February. The film follows a neuro‑syphilitic Al Capone after his prison release, featuring a supporting cast that includes Linda Cardellini and Kyle MacLachlan. Critical response remains...
Will Smith's Romantic Comedy 'Hitch' Joins Netflix This Friday Alongside More Than 40 New Movies
Netflix will add over 40 movies to its streaming library on May 1, 2026, including the 2005 romantic comedy Hitch starring Will Smith. The slate also features classics such as Pretty Woman, The Breakfast Club and Meet the Parents, expanding the platform’s...
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Streaming Date Is Set Amid Successful Box Office Run, Report Says
Universal Pictures will launch the premium video‑on‑demand (PVOD) version of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on May 5, 2026, pricing it at $24.99 for purchase and $19.99 for a 48‑hour rental. The release follows a new five‑weekend theatrical‑to‑digital window that the...
After Just One Weekend, Michael Jackson Film Ranks Among 10 Highest-Grossing Music Biopics Worldwide: Find Out Where
The Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* pulled in $217.3 million worldwide and $97 million in North America during its opening weekend, making it the highest‑grossing debut for a music biopic and placing it at No. 3 on Billboard’s all‑time list. The film’s launch eclipsed...
Weekend Box Office: Michael Thrills with Biggest Opening Ever for Musical Biopic
Lionsgate’s Michael shattered previous records for musical biopics, debuting with a $97 million domestic opening – the highest ever for the genre and the eighth‑largest April opening of all time. The film’s $150‑$170 million production budget, inflated by costly reshoots, pushes its...
Michael Jackson Biopic’s Mega-Box Office Proves His Staying Power Despite...
The Michael Jackson biopic earned $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend, far exceeding expectations despite mixed reviews and lingering controversy over the star’s past. Audiences across multiple markets flocked to theaters, underscoring the pop icon’s undiminished draw. Critics highlighted the...
Michael Opens With $217 Million Global Box Office
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" debuted with a $217 million global box office, including $97 million domestically and $120 million overseas. The opening set a new record for biopics, eclipsing the previous high of $60.2 million set by "Straight Outta Compton." The film also...
Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and More Push Back Against Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $111 billion Paramount‑Skydance takeover, positioning the tech‑backed consortium to control Warner's flagship franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, HBO, and the DC Universe. An open letter signed by more than 4,000 industry...