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Dan Reed Criticizes Sanitized Michael Jackson Biopic
Dan Reed, the director of Leaving Neverland, slams the new Michael Jackson biopic for omitting abuse allegations and sees it as a PR push by the Jackson estate, while he prepares a third documentary a
Michael Biopic Uses CGI to Portray Bubbles
Lionsgate's new Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' uses CGI to portray Bubbles the chimp and other Jackson pets, a decision the studio says is rooted in historical accuracy and praised by PETA, while th
Coyote vs. Acme Trailer Hits 25.6M Views
The trailer for *Coyote vs. Acme*, a Looney Tunes film once canceled by Warner Bros, garnered 25.6 million views in its first day under new distributor Ketchup Entertainment, marking a record for an i
Jake Reiner Recalls Parents' Murder in Substack Essay
Jake Reiner, 34, published a Substack essay recounting the December 14 murders of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, describing receiving the news at a friend's memorial and grieving publicly for the
Billie Eilish 3D Concert Film Premieres at Village Theatre
Paramount will premiere "Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)," co-directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish, at Westwood's 1930 Village Theatre on May 6 — one of the final ev
Jordan & McQuarrie Attached to Battlefield Film
Michael B. Jordan is set to produce and possibly star in a feature adaptation of EA's Battlefield, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to write, direct, and produce.
NBCUniversal Igbokwe Calls for Pilot Return, Co‑Viewing
NBCUniversal’s chairman Pearlena Igbokwe says the studio is reviving the pilot process, betting on multigenerational co‑viewing and big live events to drive audiences across broadcast and Peacock. The
Marco Chimenz Joins Italy MIA Market as Consultant
Veteran Italian producer Marco Chimenz has departed Federation Studios and immediately joined Italy’s MIA audiovisual market as a strategic consultant. The move, confirmed by a joint statement from Al
Variety FYC TV Fest Returns May 6 with Star Panels
Variety’s FYC TV Fest will reconvene on May 6 in Los Angeles, gathering Emmy‑contending talent and guild voters for a day of genre‑spanning panels featuring Octavia Spencer, Seth MacFarlane, Josh Char
Jez Butterworth Signs Five‑Year Deal With Universal
Jez Butterworth, the Oscar‑nominated writer behind “Ford v. Ferrari,” has signed a five‑year exclusive pact with Universal Entertainment that begins in January 2027, ending his current Paramount arran
Chad Feehan exits Dutton Ranch ahead of May 15 premiere
Creator and showrunner Chad Feehan is exiting the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch just weeks ahead of its May 15 premiere, leaving the series’ leadership uncertain as the production team must decide
HBO to Produce Docuseries on Zizians
HBO Documentary Films has begun production on an untitled series that will examine the Zizians, a cult‑like group of young technologists linked to violent crimes across the U.S. from 2022‑2025. Based
Sanjay Dutt and Jio Studios to Reboot Khal Nayak
Sanjay Dutt and Aksha Kamboj have secured the rights to the 1993 cult thriller Khal Nayak, partnering with Jio Studios and their own production houses to launch a fresh, tech‑forward reinterpretation
Michael Biopic Extends Estate‑Approved Music Trend
The new Michael biopic, backed by the Jackson estate and Sony, continues a wave of authorised music films that trade depth for glossy escapism. While hits like Bohemian Rhapsody turned $911 million an
Michael posts $12.6M record, tops Project Hail Mary
The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ posted a record $12.6 million in North American previews and is projected to open with $65–$80 million, potentially becoming the biggest musical‑biopic debut ever
Sandra Bullock Debuts Instagram, Hits CinemaCon
After a years‑long retreat following her partner’s death, Sandra Bullock re‑emerged on Instagram and at CinemaCon, teasing a sequel to Practical Magic alongside Nicole Kidman. Critics note her move is
RPO and 1927 Studios Revive Messiaen’s Turangalîla
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under Vasily Petrenko, teamed with 1927 Studios to pair Olivier Messiaen’s sprawling Turangalîla‑symphonie with a hyper‑active silent‑movie‑style animation, deliverin
Netflix Films Live-Action 'Scooby-Doo: Origins' in Atlanta
Netflix has begun production in Atlanta on "Scooby-Doo: Origins," its first live-action take on the 50-year-old Hanna-Barbera franchise, with first-look images revealing a new young Mystery Inc. cast
Devil Wears Prada 2 Clip Sparks Anti-Asian Backlash
A 38-second promotional clip for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has drawn millions of views and accusations of anti-Asian racism over a new character, days before the sequel's global release.
Anohni review – masterful songbook reinventions are an out-of-body experience
Anohni’s 90‑minute Wilderness concert transforms a career‑spanning setlist of originals and covers into a haunting, operatic experience, underscored by a film of swans. Backed by a virtuoso band, she
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