Lionsgate has released a behind-the-scenes trailer for their forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, which sees Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) directing what’s being labelled as an origin story for the controversial King of Pop. This new video focuses heavily on Jaafar Jackson, nephew to the late icon, who has the unenviable task of embodying his famous […]
Michael Jackson biopic Michael unveils new trailer and posters
Lionsgate has released a new trailer and posters for Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, which tells the story of the King of Pop’s life, both off stage and throughout some of his most iconic performances. The cast sees the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson lead the cast as Michael, alongside Juliano Krue Valdi […]
First trailer, poster and promo images for Michael Jackson biopic Michael
Lionsgate has debuted the first trailer and a poster for Michael, director Antoine Fuqua’s biopic of Michael Jackson which stars the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and tells HIStory, both on and off stage, from his time as the talented young lead of the Jackson Five to his rise as […]
Colman Domingo set to play Joe Jackson in Michael Jackson biopic
Meet the patriarch of the Jackson family with Colman Domingo joining Lionsgate’s Michael. News has broke that Domingo will join Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, who will play the pop singer, in the upcoming biopic following Michael Jackson’s life, which Antoine Fuqua is directing from a script by John Logan. “Not only am I fortunate to […]
First image of the King of Pop from Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic
With production set to get underway imminently on Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, the film’s star, the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, has released the first image of him as the controversial King of Pop. The actor took to Instagram and posted the black and white image of him performing Jackson’s iconic signature move, with […]
Michael Jackson biopic coming from director Antoine Fuqua
Let’s meet the newest member of the “iconic musician getting a biopic” club: Michael Jackson! Deadline reports Antonine Fuqua will helm a Michael Jackson film based on the complex life of the music superstar. John Logan will pen the script, and Graham King, the man behind the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, will produce the Michael […]
Avengers: Infinity War first look, The Batman director, The BAFTAs and Danny Dyer as Doctor Who – Weekend News Roundup
Rounding up this weekend’s big news stories… WAR IS COMING With production now in full swing, Marvel decided to kick off the promotion for its hugely-anticipated superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War, releasing a first-look behind-the-scenes featurette from the first day of filming, complete with concept artwork, and on-set comments from Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), […]
Joseph Fiennes to play Michael Jackson in 9/11 road trip comedy Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon
Sky Arts has announced that Joseph Fiennes is set to play legendary singer Michael Jackson in Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon, a one-off comedy special that details a reported road trip between Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando following the events of 9/11. He will be joined in the cast by Stockard Channing as Taylor and […]
The Simpsons showrunner explains decision to pull Michael Jackson episode
Al Jean, the showrunner for The Simpsons, has explained the decision the show made to pull the Michael Jackson episode from syndication and streaming services. In the wake of the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland on HBO, the disturbing sexual abuse accusations against the deceased pop star have caught fresh attention. The Simpsons have since […]
The Simpsons pulls Michael Jackson episode from syndication
In the wake of the latest allegations of sexual assault and child molestation aimed at Michael Jackson with the documentary Leaving Neverland, the producers of The Simpsons have decided to pull the classic 1991 episode ‘Stark Raving Dad’ from syndication. The episode, the season three premiere, sees Homer Simpson sent to a mental asylum, where […]
