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The first trailer for Michael, the biopic of the late Michael Jackson, has been released, and it’s a thriller. via: Rolling Stone Michael Jackson previously described his time in the Jackson 5 as filled with physical abuse by his father, with the whole experience robbing him of his childhood — but in the relentlessly upbeat first trailer for Michael, we see only family fun in glimpses of that period. Overall, the teaser presents an entirely triumphant view of a life that, eve

Gizmo will return to theaters in 2027. via: Variety The film has been added to the studio’s release schedule for Nov. 19, 2027, David Zaslav, the CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery, revealed on Thursday’s investor call. Steven Spielberg is returning to executive produce “Gremlins 3” while “Harry Potter” filmmaker Chris Columbus is set to direct and produce, Zaslav confirmed. Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein will co-write the screenplay. Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly

Manchester Pride owes more than £1.3m to performers, venues, and suppliers following this year’s festival, documents obtained by the Manchester Evening News show. via: Pink News In October, bosses behind the charity that runs Manchester Pride confirmed that it had entered voluntary liquidation due it no longer being “financially viable”. Now, a report by business restructuring organisation KR8 Advisory, which is overseeing the charity’s liquidation, has revealed the extent of

More than half of young people watch no traditional broadcast TV at all in a typical week, according to reports. via: Variety According to Activate Consulting’s Technology & Media Outlook 2026, which was unveiled by CEO Michael Wolf at the WSJ Tech Live event on Wednesday, 43% of Gen Z are opting for YouTube and TikTok for their media and news consumption. Per the same survey, the popularity of “microdramas” — one of the latest trends on those platforms, consisting of 1-2 mi

Netflix and Sony are gunning toward a 2029 release for KPop Demon Hunters 2, Deadline has confirmed. via: Variety Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another “KPop Demon Hunters” movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029, as first reported by Bloomberg. Animated films can take a long time to make, hence the potential four-year gap between installments. Of course, release date plans could change depending on the film’s production schedule. Netflix

Blake Lively‘s It Ends With Us lawsuit has hit another snag. via: Variety Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Lively’s attorneys had failed to show that Jed Wallace, who is based in Austin, Texas, had enough connection to New York to be sued there. Lively has accused her director and co-star, Justin Baldoni, of conspiring to damage her reputation in retaliation for raising complaints about sexual harassment on set. Lively has sued Baldoni as well as publicist Melissa Nathan, produce

Apparently, Paramount has a blacklist, and stars who have been vocal or stood in support of Palestine are on it. According to a report by Variety, the juggernaut studio responsible for movies like Top Gun has a “list of talent it will not work with“. via: World of Reel It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future. Under the newly appointed head honcho David Ellison,

Paramount reportedly wants to make a new Star Trek movie without Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and the rest of the J.J. Abrams reboot crew. via: World of Reel At this point, the only “Star Trek” movie I’m actually interested in seeing is Quentin Tarantino’s “batsh*t crazy” R-rated take, which, given his silly 10-film rule, will probably never happen. Now, a “Star Trek 4” was indeed supposed to happen — it was, in fact, greenlit right before the release of Justin Lin’s “Star Tre

Whether it is Paramount, Netflix or Comcast, Warner Bros.’ prospective acquisition by another major Hollywood studio represents a “red alert” crisis for already-struggling movie theaters that could lead to antitrust legal action or protest from global exhibitors who would suffer from fewer movies in theaters, they told TheWrap. via: CBM Another interesting development has come up regarding the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount has been the top candidate to acquire the

The View co-host Ana Navarro wants Barack Obama to run for a third term as President of the United States. via: EW As the talk show cohosts reacted Wednesday morning to the prior evening's blue wave of Democratic wins on election day, the Republican panelist floated the idea of Obama securing a third term in office, after Trump and his associates have teased that the controversial political figure will seek an unprecedented (and, by all counts, currently constitutionally proh

Debra Messing, an Emmy-winning actress known for her lead role in Will & Grace, is at the center of online uproar after sharing a meme on Instagram that appeared to label New York City mayoral candidate, and now winner, Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist," which, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is a term "used to refer to a Muslim extremist." via: EW As Americans headed to the polls Tuesday, the 57-year-old Emmy winner reposted an image on her verified Instagram Story from an

Andrew Cuomo lost his bid to become New York City’s mayor, and La La Anthony is in the hot seat for backing his campaign. via: The Mirror Kim Kardashian's friend Lala Anthony was branded a "massive loser" by critics after publicly supporting Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral election. Lala, who has shared a 20-year-long friendship with Kim, showcased her support for the independent candidate during the 2025 mayoral race. On Election Day, the former Think Like a Man st

In response to the backlash, Rosalía says her recent comment about Bad Bunny was taken out of context. via: Rolling Stone Rosalía has responded to a wave of criticism, claiming comments she made about Bad Bunny and singing in multiple languages were taken “out of context.” The dust-up stems back to the Spanish singer’s recent appearance on the New York Times ’ Popcast, where she was asked about singing in about 13 different languages one her new album Lux and the challe

Tony winner Darren Criss is returning to Maybe Happy Ending beginning today, November 5 following his 9-week leave-of-absence. Criss returns to the role that made him the first Asian American to win Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. via: Playbill Criss, the 2025 Tony winner for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (and for Best Musical as one of the show's co-producers), has been away from the show on a leave of absence since August 31. Andrew Barth Feldman

Xolo Maridueña casting in One Piece is now official. Netflix has confirmed that Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle) will play Portgas D. Ace in Season 3 of the live-action adaptation, which returns to production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. via: Deadline He joins recently cast Cole Escola as Bon Clay in the third installment, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. Portgas D. Ace, a pivotal character in the manga myt

Is Cole Escola writing a Missy Piggy movie? Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that she and Emma Stone are producing the picture – and possibly starring in it. via: Deadline Jennifer Lawrence recently revealed that she and Emma Stone are developing a movie about the iconic Muppet with Oh, Mary! sensation Cole Escola penning the script, marking the character’s first solo outing since Jim Henson debuted her on The Muppet Show in 1976. “I don’t know if I can announce this, but I’m j

Sean "Diddy" Combs thinks he's not long for FCI Fort Dix ... because he's telling fellow inmates he will get a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump early next year. via; OK Magazine Sean “Diddy” Combs is convinced he won’t be serving his complete 50-month sentence as he’s reportedly bragging to fellow inmates that he’s expecting a pardon from President Donald Trump in 2026. Combs, 56, is currently behind bars at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he is allegedly tel

The directors behind next year's Avengers: Doomsday just posted a cryptic Iron Man and Doctor Doom video that has fans talking. via: Games Radar Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have been coyly dropping hints about what their next big MCU film will be about, and the latest tease, courtesy of a social media post by their production company AGBO Films, seems to show some imagery that, when taken together, may have big implications for the plot of Doomsday and

With the Trump Administration threatening to withhold SNAP benefits to Americans in need, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has launched a food drive to support the Los Angeles Food Bank and the St. Joseph Center. via: Rolling Stone Jimmy Kimmel Live! is lending a hand to those affected by recent cuts and freezes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. On Tuesday afternoon, Kimmel announced that he and his show created a food donation center — named the “Big, Beautif

The ladies of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” are back with a new trailer for the upcoming season, which is set to kick off on Bravo Thursday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET. via: Deadline Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, and Bozoma Saint John are set to return as main housewives. Joining the core cast are fashionista Rachel Zoe and businesswoman Amanda Frances. Returning as friends of the housewives are Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly, with Natalie