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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Jackson biopic facing yet another delay
The Michael Jackson biopic is facing another delay. Jaafar Jackson is set to star as the singer in the movie, but Lionsgate have now confirmed the film will not be released as originally scheduled in 2025. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, it is now expected to premiere after April 1, 2026, according to Variety. The update was shared by Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer during the company's Q4 2025 earnings call. He said in a statement: 'In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we're excited about the three-and-a-half hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks. 'I would note that it is likely we will move 'Michael' out of the fiscal year which will impact fiscal '26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal 2027 slate.' The biopic stars 27-year-old Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late singer, and marks his first major acting role. While 'Michael' had been a centrepiece of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for 3 October 2025. But Variety last month reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for 'Michael' wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, is currently undergoing revisions ahead of planned reshoots. The production carries a reported budget of around $155 million. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features 54-year-old Colman Domingo and 53-year-old Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller, 37, plays John Branca, the artist's longtime attorney and advisor. And Larenz Tate, 48, will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while 34-year-old Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive. Kat Graham, 35, portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes 28-year-old Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, 54-year-old Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and 36-year-old Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. Michael and Quincy Jones famously collaborated on the albums Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987.)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A.J. Croce to play ARIA Ballroom at MGM Springfield this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – At MGM Springfield, Americana singer A.J. Croce will be performing in the Aria Ballroom this fall. Train to perform at The Big E Arena in September The performance is on November 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m., and MGM rewards members can be among the first to secure tickets with pre-sale access starting on Thursday. The musician will be performing 'Croce Plays Croce,' a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father, Jim Croce, including hits such as 'Operator,' 'Time in a Bottle,' and 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.' A.J. Croce has performed for 30 years, touring with well-known artists like Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. For more information on this concert and other upcoming events, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
'Kollywood Queen' Simran lights up Edison awards in Penang
Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. 24 May 2025 12:00pm Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. - Photo GEORGE TOWN - Penang's Setia Spice Arena transformed into a slice of Kollywood - as the Chennai, India-based Tamil language film industry is known as - last Saturday during the 17th Edison Awards, an annual event recognising the industry's legendary and emerging talents. From the moment the red carpet rolled out at 5pm, fans were treated to a dazzling parade of Kollywood's biggest names, among them being 'Premam' actress Madonna Sebastian; the legendary Kushboo Sundar who has graced over 185 films; acclaimed choreographer Baba Baskar; Santhosh Kumar, better known as Sandy Master; and director Venkat Prabhu. However, the night truly belonged to actress Simran Rishi Bagga, the evergreen heroine of the late 1990s and early 2000s, who received the Golden Empress of Tamil Cinema award. Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. The two have paired in successful movies such as 'Vaali' in 1999, 'Aval Varuvaala' (1998) and 'Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven' (2000). At the recent Edison Awards, the 49-year-old actress proved once again why she remains a fan favourite by charming audiences with her grace, selfies with fans and a heartfelt wave on the red carpet. The six-hour event honoured excellence across more than 30 categories, recognising the contributions of Kollywood directors, musicians, choreographers and technicians. Among those who received awards were Sakthi Sree Gopalan, who clinched Best Female Playback Singer for her captivating vocals; Venkat Prabhu, who walked away with Best Director for his film 'GOAT;' and Sandy Master, who won Best Dance Choreographer. Adding his signature humour to the mix was crowd favourite Red Kingsley who took home the Best Comedian award, while Ananth Ram was named Best Debut Director. Meanwhile, 74-year-old veteran actor YG Mahendran was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event was elevated by dance and music performances, along with a fashion showcase by Malaysian artists, making it a celebration of both Kollywood and local talent. Meanwhile, Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated the event, said hosting such a prestigious ceremony aligned perfectly with the Penang2030 vision to diversify the state economy, strengthen creative industries and establish Penang as a leading hub for arts, culture and innovation. He described the event as not only a celebration of artistic excellence but also a platform to elevate Penang's global profile as a destination for cultural diplomacy and creative tourism. "The Edison Awards, I have been told, is a prestigious platform that celebrates both legendary and emerging talents in Tamil cinema. Over the years, it has honoured icons like Vijay, Dhanush, Simbu and Vikram, as well as rising stars like Sivakarthikeyan and Anirudh. "Now that Kollywood has arrived in Penang, I sincerely hope this is just the beginning. Perhaps next, we can welcome Bollywood to our beautiful island too,' he said in his speech. Also present were Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai and state Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. - BERNAMA More Like This
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson biopic likely Moonwalking to 2026
Despite the palpable audience demand for more pop music in movie theaters, moviegoers will likely have to wait another year for at least one Bad biopic. Per Variety, executives at Lionsgate say that Michael, the Antoine Fuqua biopic about the extremely normal and uncomplicated life and times of Michael Jackson, will likely move to a 2026 release date. You can practically hear the crowds of people shamoan-ing in anguish over the decision. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer stated during the studio's Q4 2025 earnings call that they have seen '3½ hours of amazing footage' and will give a more concrete release date next week. However, the studio will likely move Michael 'out of the fiscal year, which will impact fiscal '26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal '27 slate.' The film was initially set to bow in October 2025. Of course, do you remember the time five months ago when Puck reported that the film was having third-act problems, namely over how to handle the child sexual abuse allegations Jackson faced over the final 20 years of his life. According to that report, the film 'directly engages with the allegations against Jackson. And it not only engages, it wants very much to convince you Michael is innocent.' The script included a scene in which the Jackson family discusses paying off Jordan Chandler, who accused Jackson of child sexual abuse in 1993. The Jacksons and Chandlers settled out of court for a reported $25 million and an agreement that the Chandlers would not appear in any dramatizations. Unfortunately for those looking to finally clear Jackson's name in a biopic starring his nephew, the scenes were reportedly already shot and have since been scrapped as the filmmakers searched for a new happy ending to Michael Jackson's life. Those reports were contested by anonymous production sources to People, who said, 'The Michael Jackson biopic is not in total chaos. The inflammatory headlines about the moving halting are simply not true. The film is moving forward, and reshoots are happening in March.' The following month, Deadline reported that the film would be split into two movies, presumably titled HIStory Begins and HIStory Continues. Alas, it sounds more like HIStory Delayed. More from A.V. Club 3 new songs and 3 new albums to check out this weekend A zippy episode of Duster steps on Elvis' blue suede shoes Roy Wood Jr. says no one at The Daily Show could really explain the Hasan Minhaj controversy
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Michael Jackson's Biopic Postponed, To Release On...
Washington DC: The Michael Jackson biopic titled 'Michael' release date is expected to be delayed to 2026. It is being directed by Antoine Fuqua. During Lionsgate's Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Jon Feltheimer shared an update on the film starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, who makes his screen debut in the project. "In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we're excited about the 3 1/2 hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy & timing in the next few weeks. I would note that it is likely we will move 'Michael' out of the fiscal year which will impact fiscal '26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal '27 slate," said Feltheimer as quoted by Variety. The fiscal calendar ends on March 31, 2026, so Feltheimer's statement indicates that the film (or films) will likely debut after April 1, 2026. Last month, Variety reported that the film would likely be split into two parts and be pushed from the initially announced release date of Oct. 3, 2025. As per Feltheimer's statement, the film is likely to debut after April 1, 2026, as the fiscal calendar of 2026 ends on March 31. The highly awaited 'Michael' was a major part of last year's Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation, however, no footage from the project was shown during this year's outing. The film is produced by "Bohemian Rhapsody's" Graham King. The principal photography of the film was wrapped in May 2024, but John Logan's script is in the process of being revised in advance of reshoots, reported Variety. As per the outlet, the'Michael,' stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long as family heads Joe and Katherine Jackson, while Miles Teller will play Jackson's attorney and advisor John Branca. Larenz Tate will star as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, while Laura Harrier will portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham will appear as the legendary Diana Ross. Other cast members of the film include Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Michael's older sister; Liv Symone as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson's former security-turned-trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson as industry icon Quincy Jones, who first met Michael Jackson when he was just 12 years old, reported Variety. The pair would go on to collaborate on three of Michael's most successful albums: 1979's "Off the Wall," 1982's "Thriller", and 1987's "Bad."
