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The Real Problem With the Michael Jackson Movie
It is impossible to make a normal movie about Michael Jackson. The first act of Jackson's life featured maybe the most spectacular ascent in all of American popular culture, a child prodigy who topped the charts four times before turning 13 and by…
Data Centers Used to Be Movie Set Pieces. Now They're the Villain
Throughout the last few decades of cinema, data centers have mostly appeared as “server rooms,” or occasionally “server farms” when that room was exceptionally big. For the bulk of their early film appearances, these…
'Murder, She Wrote' Movie With Jamie Lee Curtis Delayed to 2028
“Murder, She Wrote,” a Jamie Lee Curtis-led reboot of the beloved crime drama, has been delayed a few months. Universal Pictures has pushed the film's release date from Dec. 22, 2027 to Feb. 4, 2028. “Murder, She Wrote”…
Scarface' Movie House Near Miami For Sale At $237M
The bright white, postmodern Miami -area house made famous in Brian De Palma's Scarface is on the market, according to reports from The Miami Herald and others. The asking price? A cool $237 million. The 2.38-acre property is situated on the water…
This May Movie Is Predicted to Overperform at the Box Office
Miranda Priestly would not be bored by the latest predictions for The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the box office. Over the last two months, the much-anticipated sequel to the original 2006 classic has continued to receiver higher and higher projections…
8 Feel-Good LGBTQ+ Movies
Tragedy dominates LGBTQ+ storytelling in Hollywood. While LGBT people have historically experienced hardships, their tragic cinematic narratives are also a remnant of the Motion Picture Production Code of the 1930s—colloquially known as the…
The 3 Best Movies on HBO Max This Weekend
This week's movies to look into are for the eclectic crowd. HBO Max has been enjoying an avalanche of great new streaming offerings and seen the positive effects of hype for upcoming sequels bringing a boost to the previous movies available to…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Peach Reveal Might Become Canon
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the Mario series, was surprised that reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie were mostly pretty negative, but in spite of the film's critical drubbing, he wants future Mario games to reflect parts of the animated…
Michael Isn't a Movie - It's a Wax Museum
I used to believe that Walk Hard, Jake Kasdan and Judd Apatow's pitch-perfect parody of movies like Ray and Walk the Line, should have killed the conventional musical biopic. How could it possibly keep lumbering on in the face of a comedy that…
'Simpsons Movie 2' to Receive $22 Million as California Starts Funding Animation
“The Simpsons Movie 2 ” will be among the first animated films to receive funding from the state of California, getting $21.9 million from the state's expanded production incentive program. The sequel is among 38 films — eight…
Next James Bond odds slashed on The Beatles movie biopic star
Next James Bond odds slashed on The Beatles movie biopic star Last week, Amazon MGM Studios gave a brief update on the next James Bond, telling everyone to be patient for now. In the meantime, the bookies' race for the next 007 continues to heat…
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Limited/Movie) - David Harbour Emerges as Frontrunner as 'Half Man' Acting Submissions Loom
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief…
Why the Michael Jackson Movie Doesn't Cover Sexual Abuse Allegations
In 2024, the creative team behind the Michael Jackson biopic got the kind of news that all Hollywood productions dread: Extensive reshoots were required. The film, announced in 2022 and delayed by the 2023 strikes, had finally begun production in…
10 Gangster Movies That Are Perfectly Written
Most gangster movies tend to have mediocre scripts, but some strive for something deeper and sharper. Rather than just serving up the usual action and violence, these films delve into power, loyalty, betrayal, and the fragile structures that hold…
The 10 Most Perfectly Directed Blockbuster Movies, Ranked
Blockbuster films will always have an inherent audience within the medium of filmmaking, as high-budget films tailored for mass appeal and the communal theatrical experience create some of the most memorable and electrifying films out there. While…
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