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Lionsgate Reschedules The Resurrection Of The Christ: Part I to 2027, Part II to 2028
entertainment5 days ago

Lionsgate Reschedules The Resurrection Of The Christ: Part I to 2027, Part II to 2028

Lionsgate has pushed Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection Of The Christ: Part One to May 6, 2027 and Part Two to May 25, 2028 (Ascension Day weekends), swapping from earlier March 2027/Ascension Day dates. Johnny Depp’s Day Drinker will take the March 26, 2027 slot. Principal photography wrapped after 134 days in Italy, with international distribution planned through Icon Productions partners, as a major epic follow-up to The Passion of the Christ.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#lionsgate#mel-gibson
Expendabelles: Fresh All-Female Chapter Joins The Expendables Universe
entertainment11 days ago

Expendabelles: Fresh All-Female Chapter Joins The Expendables Universe

Eclectic Pictures and Hollywood Ventures Group unveiled Expendabelles, a female-driven spinoff/origin story for The Expendables, at Cannes, aimed at expanding the franchise with a new generation of elite female operatives set in the late 1990s; Lionsgate is involved, and the project is in packaging with talent in talks after previous attempts stalled.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cannes-film-festival#entertainment#expendables
Blair Witch Reboot Debuts at Cannes Market Under Lionsgate/Blumhouse
film26 days ago

Blair Witch Reboot Debuts at Cannes Market Under Lionsgate/Blumhouse

Lionsgate and Blumhouse are launching sales at the Cannes Market for a Blair Witch Project reboot directed by Dylan Clark, with a budget around $10 million and production aimed for fall; plot details are being kept under wraps, while Chris Devlin’s screenplay is rewritten by Clark. The project brings back involvement from original creatives and stars as executive producers (including Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams, Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick, and Gregg Hale), with James Wan and Roy Lee producing, and Lionsgate set to handle domestic/UK rights.

via Deadline|
#blair-witch-project#blumhouse#cannes-market
Original Blair Witch Team Rejoins as Execs for Reimagined Project
entertainment26 days ago

Original Blair Witch Team Rejoins as Execs for Reimagined Project

Lionsgate is rebooting The Blair Witch Project with Dylan Clark directing; original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams will be executive producers, joining the film’s veteran creators Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick and Gregg Hale. The reboot is part of a CinemaCon‑announced multi‑film deal, with James Wan and Jason Blum (alongside Roy Lee) producing for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, and a broader production team also in place. The move follows 25 years of neglect for the original creatives, highlighted by Leonard’s public frustration, while the original film’s modest $35,000 budget yielded about $248 million at the box office.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#atomic-monster#blair-witch-project#blair-witch-reboot
Michael Biopic Roars to Global Box-Office Crown
entertainment27 days ago

Michael Biopic Roars to Global Box-Office Crown

Lionsgate's Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, opened to about $97.2 million domestic and $121.6 million internationally for a global debut around $218.8 million, signaling a new precedent for biopics. The film benefits from Jackson's worldwide appeal, strong audience reaction (97% positive), and an A- CinemaScore, even as critics were mixed and controversy drew extra publicity.

via SlashFilm|
#antoine-fuqua#biopic#box-office
Michael Opens Strong Worldwide With $218.8M Debut
box-office28 days ago

Michael Opens Strong Worldwide With $218.8M Debut

Michael opened to $97.2 million in North America and a global total of $218.8 million, including a $25.4 million Sunday that exceeded expectations; foreign grosses reached $121.6 million from 82 territories, with China contributing about $4.8 million, marking the biggest opening for a musical biopic outside China. It stands as one of 2026’s top global openings, and industry forecasts anticipate roughly $50 million in weekend two as summer box office kicks off, with comparisons to Bohemian Rhapsody and anticipation around The Devil Wears Prada 2.

via Deadline|
#box-office#lionsgate#michael-jackson
Michael Biopic Debuts With Record-Setting Global Box Office
entertainment29 days ago

Michael Biopic Debuts With Record-Setting Global Box Office

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to a record $97.2 million domestic and $121.6 million overseas, for a global launch of about $218.8 million—the biggest domestic bow for any biopic and the top worldwide opening for a music biopic. The film benefited from broad audience appeal and strong word-of-mouth despite mixed reviews, and comes with a reported $200 million budget; Universal handles international release (with Japan absent from the rollout) after production delays tied to abuse-allegation concerns.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antoine-fuqua#biopic#box-office
Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates The Weekend Despite Mixed Reviews
entertainment29 days ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates The Weekend Despite Mixed Reviews

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to $97 million domestic and $217 million worldwide, the biggest debut for a musical biopic, buoyed by audience enthusiasm and big-screen concert moments despite mostly tepid reviews and significant production headaches. Strong Imax performance and a nostalgia-driven, communal theater experience helped Lionsgate post a record-box-office weekend and signal potential sequels.

via Variety|
#biopic#box-office#entertainment
Michael Jackson Biopic Opens to Record Box Office Despite Critics
film29 days ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Opens to Record Box Office Despite Critics

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to $217 million worldwide—$97 million in the US and $120 million overseas—marking the biggest debut for a musical biopic despite largely negative reviews, with the Jackson Estate co-producing and investing over $150 million. The film covers Jackson’s life up to 1988, faced legal/ethical scrutiny over depicting accusers, and a sequel could follow if the box office remains strong, while US distribution is handled by Lionsgate and most of the world by Universal (Japan will get a local release in June).

via Financial Times|
#biopic#box-office#film
Michael biopic smashes opening record with $217M worldwide debut
entertainment29 days ago

Michael biopic smashes opening record with $217M worldwide debut

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to a $97M domestic and $120.4M international debut, pushing its global total to $217M and setting a new record for the largest opening by a music biopic. Production faced turmoil—including a costly third-act revision tied to the 1994 Jordan Chandler settlement—yet audiences drove the worldwide take well beyond expectations while critics gave mixed reviews. Lionsgate is pursuing sequels, and a Japan release is planned later; the film’s reception contrasts with the dismal critical score despite strong audience interest.

via The Guardian|
#biopic#box-office#entertainment
Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Box Office Records With $97 Million Opening
entertainment1 month ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Box Office Records With $97 Million Opening

Michael, a biopic about Michael Jackson directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, opened to a record $97 million domestic and $217 million worldwide, the strongest start ever for a biopic and the year’s second-biggest debut behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The film, produced with a near $200 million budget and co-financed by Lionsgate, Universal, and the Jackson estate, faced mixed reviews but earned an A- CinemaScore from audiences. It covers Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to the Bad era, included a third-act overhaul to omit a 1993 allegation, and leaned into high-energy concert sequences (with Imax contributing notably). Lionsgate’s box-office fortunes saw a boost, and a potential future Jackson life film is hinted at if the momentum continues.

via Variety|
#biopic#box-office#entertainment