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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Biopic Release Date With Jaafar Jackson Delayed Again
Michael, the Lionsgate and Universal biopic feature about Michael Jackson, has been delayed to next year. This is the second delay that the movie has suffered. It was originally slated to come out on April 18, 2025, but the release date got postponed until October 3, 2025. Michael Jackson biopic movie moved to April 2026 release date Lionsgate and Universal Pictures' Michael will now debut in theaters on Friday, April 24, 2025. As per Deadline, there are multiple factors that have caused the delay, one being the length of the movie. The first cut of Michael is reportedly longer than three and a half hours and allegedly featured references to Jordan Chandler. Notably, Jordan Chandler's father, Evan Chandler, accused Jackson of sexually abusing Jordan, who was 13 years old at the time, in 1993. These allegations led to criminal investigations against Jackson and a civil lawsuit, which was settled out of court. (via ABC News) John Logan, who penned the screenplay for Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000), wrote the screenplay for Michael. It was approved by Jackson's estate. The movie subsequently went into production, and the narrative reportedly included Jordan at the time. However, people involved with the project apparently later discovered that an agreement was already in place not to include Jordan in the movie. As a result, the filmmakers had to rework the material. Antoine Fuqua is the director of Michael. He previously helmed the 2001 crime thriller Training Day. The cast includes Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe. Jaafar is Michael Jackson's nephew (son of his older brother Jermaine). The logline for Michael reads, 'An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson's most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer's artistic process and personal life.' Michael is reportedly the only major studio release that week in the U.S. so far. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon. The post Michael Biopic Release Date With Jaafar Jackson Delayed Again appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Here's The New ‘Five Nights At Freddy's 2' Trailer And Its Release Date
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Five Nights at Freddy's was an underestimated video game adaptation, where the traditional Hollywood class did not seem to understand its massive appeal among Gen Z. The first film performed so well a sequel was auto-greenlit, and now we have our first trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, which you can see below: The trailer has already gotten a million views in its first three hours with a wild 166,000 to 750 like-to-dislike ratio. That's reflected in my entire gaming timeline being filled with fans combing through every second of the trailer and overwhelmingly getting hyped about the various bits and pieces they've found from the games, praising how they're apparently being adapted. It cannot be overstated just how big of a gaming/horror success the original Five Nights at Freddy's was. The film made $291 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, a 14x multiplier and an industry smash hit. And like many horror properties, the places the game has gone means that there are likely unlimited paths toward future sequels. If they can get these movies out every two years, which seems possible, that's printing money. Five Nights 1 was out in October 2023, while Five Nights at Freddy's 2's release date is December 5, 2025, just over two years later. Even if the second film performs worse than the first, the amount it will make compared to the low budget it may now have should still be wildly profitable. You can make less money and increase costs a bit and this would still be considered a huge hit. Compare this to one of the best horror movies of 2025, Companion, which made a whopping $36 million worldwide. Heart Eyes, also this year, made $33 million. Bring Her Back made $22 million. The only horror movie rocketing out of this class is Sinners with $365 million and I mean, that's not even that much more than the original Five Nights was. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Five Nights at Freddy's I do think it's better to compare this and its earning potential to other horror films than video game adaptations like the Super Mario Bros. Movie or Minecraft, huge, huge earners. It's just not the same thing with that kind of budget and honestly, a more passionate fanbase than either of those who will turn out to ensure this movie makes money, even if it's a few hundred million less than those others. If you want to read the absurdly long, just-released synopsis for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, you can read that below: --- "They're not just at Freddy's anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse's box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy's, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins. One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike's 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades. The cast of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 includes returning co-stars Theodus Crane as Jeremiah and the legendary Matthew Lillard as William Afton. The film features new characters played by Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone, Pennyworth), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld), Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters franchise, Annabelle Comes Home) and horror icon Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale). Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi and is written by game series creator Scott Cawthon." Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Josh Hutcherson Battles Evil Animatronics Once More in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Full Trailer
Five Nights at Freddy's has plenty more nightmarish animatronics in store. On Thursday, July 24, Universal Pictures debuted the full trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, a sequel to the horror-video-game adaptation that became a box-office hit in 2023. Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail return for the new installment that, based on the trailer, could be delivering even more sinister scares than its predecessor. Directed once again by Emma Tammi, the second installment "begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror," according to a logline. Another line adds, "Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances." "One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza," a synopsis reads. "The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. " Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. "Former security guard Mike (Hutcherson, 32) and police officer Vanessa (Lail, 33) have kept the truth from Mike's 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends," the synopsis continues. It concludes, "But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades." The first film followed Hutcherson's Mike as he took on a sketchy job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant called Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. He hopes the gig will help him keep custody of his younger sister — but, as a synopsis explains, the job "instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Five Nights at Freddy's 2 also sees the return of Matthew Lillard as William Afton and Theodus Crane as Jeremiah, with new cast additions including Freddy Carter, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace and Lillard's friend and Scream costar Skeet Ulrich. In 2023, director Tammi, 43, told Variety of expanding the Freddy's franchise, "We're definitely excited to keep making more movies in this world, should we be lucky enough to do that." "This one was tied into the first game, and we would probably focus on tying the second one into the second game, and so on and so forth. But anything could happen," she added. "We'll have to see." Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is in theaters Dec. 5. Read the original article on People
Gizmodo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The First ‘Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Trailer Returns to the Scene of the Crime
Fans of the Five Nights at Freddy's Universe were treated to an extended look at the Blumhouse and Universal Pictures sequel for the hit cinematic adaptation of the games ahead of its debut panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 today. The pizza animatronic puppet mascots have gone haywire again with a new series of haunted shenanigans, this time outside of their parlor walls. Actor Josh Hutcherson returns as Mike, whose little sister Abby (Piper Rubio) gets drawn back into the world of her 'friends' as a new furry animal-shaped threat rises. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 also stars returning lead Elizabeth Lail with newcomers Wayne Knight, Teo Briones, McKenna Grace, Skeet Ulrich, and opens this holiday season on December 5, 2025. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
STV News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
'Scotland offers rugged adventurous spirit of The Odyssey'
An expert has said Scotland offers the 'adventurous spirit' of The Odyssey as filming for Christopher Nolan's movie adaptation of Homer's epic poem has been taking place in Moray. Stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Zendaya have been spotted in the area filming the upcoming blockbuster. Peter Jolly The film is described by Universal Pictures as a 'mythic action epic' and is being filmed at Findlater Castle overlooking the Moray Firth. As well as A-list celebrities, set pieces including Viking-style ships have been seen in the area. Mid Lothian Council Nicolette Pavlides, a lecturer in Greek Art and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh, spoke about the accuracy of the pieces, saying the ships made her chuckle. 'The boats were interesting, from looking at the images, they don't look like what Greek ships looked like at the time the story was composed or set,' she told STV News. 'I've heard Nolan doesn't like using CGI much, so he might be using these models that are available rather than that, but the ships at the time of the poems would be very different-looking ships; it made me chuckle.' Ahead of the film's release, Universal Pictures released a picture of Matt Damon, who will play the main protagonist Odysseus, in costume. Universal Pictures Ms Pavlides said the uniform also doesn't accurately represent the period of the story and looks more like a warrior from the classical period. 'The story is supposedly set around 1200 BC, and during that time, warriors looked very different. We know they wore boar tusk helmets from archaeological discoveries,' she said. She added that it's hard to say for definite how the armour should look, but said it will be familiar to the audience. 'I think for this film, the Hoplite armour is how the audience would expect it to look. It's not accurate about what archaeologists would depict, but what the audience would expect, which is probably why the director chose it.' Ms Pavlides said Nolan chose to film scenes in Scotland because of its 'rugged beauty.' 'The story is an epic journey around the Mediterranean, filled with monsters and an unknown, wonderous world outside of ancient Greece and into the wilderness.' Adobe Stock 'I do think that Scotland's rugged coast and striking landscape give you a global perspective, and give the director the chance to create an immersive environment beyond normal Greek landscapes,' she added. 'The dramatic landscape it offers complements the adventurous nature of the story, it's a way to show the adventurous spirit of The Odyssey.' Nolan's adaptation is slated to premiere in cinemas in July 2026. The film boasts an ensemble cast jam-packed with stars including Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
