Biopic

The Michael Jackson biopic has triggered a major increase in streams for the singer's music catalog. Jackson's solo tracks achieved a new career high last week according to Billboard data. The film continues its strong box office run despite mixed reviews.

April 27, 2026 Reported by AI

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8 million globally over its opening weekend. The Lionsgate release earned $25.4 million on Sunday, exceeding expectations by $400,000. It marks the second-largest global opening of 2026 so far.

Meryl Streep will portray legendary folk singer Joni Mitchell in a forthcoming biopic directed by Cameron Crowe. The casting was confirmed by record producer Clive Davis at his pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles. Anya Taylor-Joy is rumored to play the younger Mitchell.

December 29, 2025 Reported by AI

A new trailer for the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere highlights Jeremy Allen White portraying Bruce Springsteen during the creation of his album Nebraska. The film explores the artist's introspective journey and opens nationwide on October 24. Directed by Scott Cooper, it adapts Warren Zanes' book and premiered to strong reviews at Telluride.

Antonio Banderas shared insights into his role as a mentor in the upcoming A24 biopic 'Tony' about chef Anthony Bourdain's early life. Speaking at the Torino Film Festival, he described the challenging filming process and the film's focus on Bourdain's struggles. The movie, directed by Matt Johnson, stars Dominic Sessa as young Bourdain.

November 10, 2025 Reported by AI

Sydney Sweeney's latest film, the boxing biopic 'Christy,' debuted to a disappointing $1.3 million in domestic box office earnings over its opening weekend. The movie, which opened in 2,184 theaters, marks one of the worst wide-release starts in history despite a solid 67% Rotten Tomatoes score. Sweeney responded on Instagram, emphasizing the film's impact on raising awareness for domestic violence over financial success.