“Every time a [Michael Jackson] song plays, a cash register goes ‘ka-ching’.” Documentary director Dan Reed is now clapping back against the Jackson family and estate, and defending his controversial film. Reed, not known for shyness around controversi…
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Leaving Neverland Exposé Leaves Audiences ‘Shellshocked’ and Michael Jackson Family ‘Furious’
Despite shocking audiences, people at Sundance just can’t get enough of Michael Jackson. Several weeks ago, the Sundance Film Festival announced a last-minute addition. Leaving Neverland would make its world premiere, centering around sexual abuse alle…
Sundance Will Screen Documentary Examining Michael Jackson’s Alleged Child Molestation
Another documentary will examine Michael Jackson’s alleged sexual molestation of two children, ten years after his tragic passing. Following Lifetime’s successful airing of docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, another producer had a controversial documentary…
Donald Glover and Rihanna Release the Trailer for Their ‘Secret’ New Movie ‘Guava Nation’
Rumors have been circulating about Donald Glover and Rihanna working on a film together in Cuba called Guava Island. The first preview of the film was given last weekend at Glover’s PHAROS festival in New Zealand. Some fan footage from the festival can…
Spinal Tap Will Reunite for a 35th Anniversary Screening at Tribeca Film Festival
The members of Spinal Tap will reunite for their most stunning performance yet. This Is Spinal Tap will be shown to celebrate the anniversary of the classic mockumentary. Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Christopher Guest will perform after the film’…
MGM Acquires the Rights to Chance the Rapper’s Upcoming Movie Musical, Hope
In need of some Hope? Chance the Rapper and MGM will soon be delivering just that — in the form of a movie musical. MGM has just acquired the rights to Chance the Rapper’s ambitious new project, Hope. The movie musical will trace a group of Chicago te…
Musical Biopic Bohemian Rhapsody Soars to $51.1 Million Opening Weekend in North America
People just can’t seem to get enough of nostalgia-inducing music films, including Bohemian Rhapsody. Based on ABBA’s songs, and against a budget of $52 million, the first Mamma Mia! surprised critics and audiences, earning $615.7 million in this global…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Mines Box Office Gold
Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ took the box office by storm over the weekend, earning $50 million in North American theaters and $122.5 million worldwide from 65 territories on its debut weekend. The film, which depicts the Mercury’s life, culminating in the band’s historic 1985 Live Aid performance…
Live Nation Plants Hollywood Flag with ‘A Star Is Born’
Bolstered by the strength of the new feature film “A Star Is Born,” Live Nation’s film and television production division Live Nation Productions has raised its flag in Hollywood. "A Star Is Born” is the latest rework of the classic 1937 film of the same name. The 2018 edition of…
‘Venom’ Crushes ‘Star Is Born’ At Weekend Box Office
Despite rave reviews, Lady Gaga was beaten badly by Tom Hardy, in what proved to be the biggest box office weekend for October in history with the debut of Sony’s ‘Venom’ and Warner Bros. ‘A Star Is Born.’ Sony’s super hero Venom, starring Tom Hardy, took the #1 spot both…