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After a record-breaking opening weekend, Michael Jackson’s biopic, Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, will receive a sequel, Michael 2, as revealed by Lionsgate chairman Adam Fogelson. Speaking on The Town, Fogelson confirmed that development on the sequel is underway after the film secured the biggest opening ever for a biopic. The original biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”), details the King of Pop’s rise from child star to global superstar. Jaafar Jackson has received rave re

Michael, the anticipated biopic film about Michael Jackson starring Jaafar Jackson, has delivered a record-setting global debut, earning $217 million in its opening weekend. The figure marks the largest launch ever for a biographical film, signaling a shift in how audiences engage with music-driven storytelling. The film centers on the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, whose cultural influence continues to resonate across generations. That global recognition translated into immediate box offi

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart may be gearing up for another ride. Sources say Ride Along 3 is in early development at Universal Pictures, with both stars in talks to return alongside director Tim Story and producer Will Packer. ‘RIDE ALONG 3’ is in the works. Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are both in talks to return. (Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/SjNL0YIKPL — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 10, 2026 The long-discussed sequel appears to have found new life after years of stalled momentum. S

Atlanta rap veteran T.I. is turning the camera toward trap music’s origins with a new documentary spotlighting the genre’s early architects and cultural impact. The Grammy-winning rapper partnered with producer Drumma Boy to create The Birth of Trap Music, a documentary short set to premiere April 25 at the Atlanta Film Festival. The film explores how trap music emerged from Atlanta’s streets and grew into a dominant force in hip-hop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keithian ⚜️

Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man is back in action in the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, hits theaters this summer and marks Holland’s fourth solo outing as the web-flinging superhero.  The results are in: With 718.6 million views, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially the most-viewed trailer in 24 hours.  The trailer, which arrived on Wednesday, shattered the record after just eight hours of being posted, with its 373 million views beating

Hollywood's best and brightest have been honoured with the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars. One Battle After Another led the way with six wins, while Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and Sinners' Michael B Jordan scooped the top acting honours. See the full list of winners and nominees below. Best picture * WINNER: One Battle After Another * Bugonia * Frankenstein * F1 * Hamnet * Marty Supreme * The Secret Agent * Sentimental Value * Sinners * Train Dreams Best actres

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has issued a formal apology to actorsMichael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo following an onstage incident during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London. The apology comes after an audience member shouted a racial slur while Jordan and Lindo were presenting an award at the Royal Festival Hall. The actors, who co-starred in the film Sinners, were on stage when the outburst occurred. The remark was later identified by attendees and viewers as the N-word.

Disney’s Lucasfilm dropped a new trailer for “The Mandalorian and Grogu” during Sunday night’s big game — and the “Star Wars” spinoff is giving fans another glimpse of Pedro Pascal‘s armored bounty hunter and his pint-sized sidekick. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) In the 37-second spot, Mando and Grogu (a.k.a. Baby Yoda) are journeying through the snow while being pulled in Tauntauns. They appear to be Hoth, the icy plant that first appeared in 1980’s

Evangeline Lilly, the Canadian actress, has revealed that a serious fall in 2025 has resulted in a traumatic brain injury and measurable brain damage. The incident occurred on a Hawaiian beach, where Lilly fainted and struck her face on a boulder. In a May 2025 Substack post detailing the accident, the 46-year-old film star included graphic photos of her bloodied face and disclosed she had “a hole punctured into my face by the rock”. She revealed a lifelong history of fainting spells, which d

“One Battle After Another” won best picture, while the top acting honors went to Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”) and Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”). In addition, Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed best director honors for his film. Elsewhere, Sinners nabbed four awards, including the trophy for best casting and ensemble, a new category this year, which went to Francine Maisle. The film’s Miles Caton was named best young actor or actress, Ryan Coogler won best original screenplay, and Ludwig Göransson

James Cameron's threequel achieved the milestone Saturday at the New Year weekend box office. After a bumpy 2025, the new year is off to a good start at the domestic box office, thanks to a varied menu of holiday titles that moviegoers are continuing to feast on before schools and college resume and extended work vacations end. Indeed, New Year’s weekend revenue looks to be a post-pandemic best. Leading the pack, of course, is James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which flew past the $1 billio

Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss. Isiah Whitlock Jr.—best known for his roles in The Wire, Your Honor, Veep and several Spike Lee films—has died, his manager confirmed Dec. 30. He was 71. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr.," Brian Liebman wrote on Instagram alongside photos of the actor. "If you knew him - you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing."  He concluded, "Our h

Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is set to receive a knighthood in the U.K., placing the globally recognized actor at the forefront of the 2026 New Year Honours list. The distinction recognizes a career defined not only by screen success but by sustained public service and charitable advocacy. The British-born actor, producer, and musician is being honored primarily for his humanitarian work. In recent years, Elba has devoted significant time to youth-focused initiatives, particularly campaigns aime

The second season follows a takeover of a Berlin train, with commuters trapped as authorities race to prevent loss of life. Sam Nelson, played by Idris Elba, is again placed in the center of events as the hostage situation develops. Apple TV+ promoted the season Tuesday with the line, “On this train, everyone’s a suspect.” Apple said the series is produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash serve as executive producers for 60Forty Films. Geo

A new claim from the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning is drawing attention for how it portrays the events surrounding The Notorious B.I.G.’s funeral. In the series, Kirk Burrowes alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs initially promised to cover the costs of the service, but ultimately pushed the expense onto Biggie’s estate. Burrowes describes the moment in detail, saying, “Sean said, ‘We’re gonna do the biggest funeral for Biggie that New York has ever seen.’” He claims the enthusiasm sh

Ice Spice is stepping into a new lane this winter as she officially joins the world of animation. Nearly three years after she released her hit “Bikini Bottom,” the rapper is now part of The SpongeBob Movie Search for SquarePants. The sequel arrives in theaters on December 19 through Paramount Pictures, and fans just got their first look at her character. Billboard shared an exclusive preview on Monday, November 17th, revealing an animated version of Ice Spice with her trademark bright orange c

Here are the films to see this month, including the second instalment of Wicked, a new Knives Out mystery and several potential Oscar contenders. 1. The Running Man The Running Man is one of the dystopian novels that Stephen King wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Another of those novels, The Long Walk, was made into a film earlier this year, and The Running Man itself was turned into a vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987. But the dark new version, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun

The first trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic chronicling the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, has officially been released. The teaser offers audiences their first glimpse of Jaafar Jackson stepping into his uncle’s legendary shoes. The trailer highlights several defining eras of Michael Jackson’s career, from his Motown beginnings to the record-breaking Thriller era. Viewers are treated to sweeping concert scenes, signature dance moves, and cinematic recreations of some of

Warner Bros has officially become the first Hollywood studio in 2025 to surpass $4 billion at the global box office. Just as Warner Bros is opening its seventh original movie this year with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, the motion picture studio of Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack can celebrate being the first to cross $4 billion at the global box office this year. It’s the first time that Warner Bros has crossed $4 billion since 2019. This time the studio pulled it off with 11 t

British actor Owen Cooper has become the youngest male ever to win a primetime Emmy Award, in a night dominated by Netflix's acclaimed drama Adolescence.  Cooper, 15, was named best supporting actor in a limited series for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate. The four-part drama also won best limited series, as well as prizes for its directing and writing, and acting prizes for Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. In his acceptance speech, Cooper said: "Standing up here

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards wrapped up in Los Angeles with a night full of big wins, historic milestones, and unexpected surprises. Leading the tally were The Pitt, Severance, Hacks, and The Studio, while Somebody Somewhere delivered one of the most heartfelt victories of the night. Best drama series Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The Pitt – WINNER Severance Slow Horses The White Lotus Lead actor in a drama series Sterling K Brown – Paradise Gary Oldman – Slow Horses Pedro Pa

50 Cent is adding another chapter to his career with a move into the true-crime genre. The rapper, actor, and producer will headline and executive produce 50 Ways to Catch a Killer, a new six-part series premiering September 16 on Fox Nation. The series, produced under Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television banner in partnership with Lionsgate Alternative Television, examines murder cases that gripped communities and the investigators determined to solve them. Each installment follows detectives th