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Michael Jackson biopic fuels Sony Music’s strongest quarter

The enduring commercial power of Michael Jackson's catalog lifted Sony Music Entertainment to one of its strongest quarters in recent memory, as the Lionsgate biopic "Michael" drove a surge in streaming and sales of the late artist's work.

‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as top-grossing music biopic ever

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has officially surpassed "Bohemian Rhapsody" to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, earning $911.9 million worldwide as of this week, according to People magazine citing Deadline figures. The 2018 Queen biopic, which starred Rami…

Michael Jackson biopic shatters box office record for biopics with $217M global debut

Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan has thrown her weight behind the new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," calling on the Academy to award lead actor Jaafar Jackson an Oscar — even as critics have panned the film. The endorsement comes as the…

Michael Jackson biopic earns $18.5M on international opening day

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" is off to a strong start overseas, earning $18.5 million on its international opening day — $16.6 million on Wednesday and $1.9 million from Tuesday previews — as it heads into a weekend that could…

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ hits top 10 in sixth decade

Michael Jackson has posthumously made chart history, becoming the first artist to score Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 across six different decades following his iconic track "Thriller" climbing to No. 10 in the week of November 15,…

Michael Jackson biopic unveils first trailer with nephew in lead role

Lionsgate Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. released the highly anticipated first trailer for "Michael" on Thursday, offering fans their initial glimpse of the King of Pop's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepping into the iconic role of his late uncle. The biopic, directed…

Ronan, Sawai, Wood and McKenna-Bruce join Beatles biopic

Sony Pictures officially confirmed yesterday that four acclaimed actresses will portray the wives and partners of The Beatles in Sam Mendes' ambitious four-film biographical series. Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce join the previously announced cast…

Crowe to direct Joni Mitchell biopic with Taylor-Joy, Streep in talks

Oscar-winning director Cameron Crowe is set to make his return to narrative filmmaking with a highly anticipated biographical film about legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, marking his first feature since 2015's "Aloha." The project has gained significant momentum in recent weeks…

James Norton to play Beatles manager Brian Epstein in Mendes films

British actor James Norton has been selected to portray Brian Epstein, the influential manager of The Beatles, in director Sam Mendes' ambitious four-part Beatles biopic, sources confirmed to Deadline on Monday. Norton joins an ensemble cast that includes Paul Mescal…

Millie Bobby Brown to portray Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in Netflix’s ‘Perfect’

Millie Bobby Brown is set to trade her supernatural powers for Olympic gymnastics skills as the *Stranger Things* star enters final negotiations to portray legendary gymnast Kerri Strug in the Netflix biopic *Perfect*. The high-profile package, directed by Gia Coppola…