News about John Logan

The trailer for Michael, the highly-anticipated biopic about the King of Pop Michael Jackson, was reportedly a 'crowd-pleasing hit' at CinemaCon, according to Variety . The film's first look occurred during Lionsgate's presentation to theater owners on Wednesday, a year before it is expected to hit theaters on April 18, 2025. The sneak peek did not disappoint as it began with Jackson (portrayed in the movie by the legend's own nephew Jaafar) on stage as he performed some of his greatest hits, including Man in the Mirror and Thriller. In the footage, fans hung on to his every word as they sang along to the hit tracks, which helped make him of one the most best-selling artists of all time.

The official title for Paramount's highly-anticipated Gladiator sequel has been officially unveiled as Gladiator II. Artwork from the sequel was spotted by CinePop at the annual Las Vegas exhibitor convention CinemaCon, where movie theater owners from around the world gather. The title was seen on a shield affixed to a number of epic statues at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, where the convention is held.

Sony's continuing corporate boasting about its scrupulous ethical principles, commitment to diversity, and inclusion does not specifically mention its child violence policy. So how does it square this with purchasing the musical catalogue of an alleged child abuser? It's likely that the generous support it provides to four children's charities speaks for itself. Money, it is said, speaks louder than words, and a few days ago, the media behemoth estimated that only half of Michael Jackson's musical catalog from the late performer's estate went out, though some believe it could be as much as £600 million.

Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

Lionsgate has officially announced the film's international release date as the start of principal photography for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic begins. According to Deadline, 'Michael', which stars late Thriller superstar Jaafar Jackson, 27, as the King of Pop, is scheduled for a theatrical debut in the United States on April 18, 2025, while Universal handles overseas distribution. The life and four-decade career of Michael Jackson, five of whom appeared in the original pop sensation the Jackson 5 starred, is narrated by Antoine Fuqua with a screenplay by John Logan.

With the rise of celebrity biopics in recent years — "Elvis," about rock legend Elvis Presley, "Bohemian Rhapsody" about Queen singer Freddie Mercury, and "Rocketman" about icon Elton John — to name a few — it was appropriate for Jackson's simultaneously fascinating and tumultuous personal and professional life to be brought to life in a film. Well, it's happening. The King of Pop is coming to a cinema near you soon! On January 18, it was announced via Deadline that the late Michael Jackson's story would be told in a new Lionsgate biopic directed by the acclaimed Antoine Fuqua and co-produced by Graham King.

The efforts of American workers to unionize have surged at a rate that hasn't been seen since the Great Depression. Between October 2021 and March 2022, the number of union election petitions submitted by the NLRB soared by 56%. After being beaten down for years, young workers, who are driving the trend, are rejoicing in what they see as a united effort to stick it to the man.