Le biopic sur Johnny Hallyday avance, révélant des détails sur le casting vocal. La voix du chanteur sera recréée par une combinaison de techniques, incluant la participation de Jean-Baptiste Guégan, sosie vocal de Hallyday. La bande originale comptera 25 titres.
A new film explores the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, who was instrumental in its independence and state-building but remains largely unknown. The film highlights his diplomatic skill, dedication to Greece, and the controversies surrounding his autocratic leanings and assassination.
A new biopic and renewed interest in Michael Jackson's music highlight the ongoing debate about his legacy, balancing his artistic genius with child sexual abuse allegations. The article explores how society grapples with forgiving or forgetting his alleged transgressions.
The biopic 'Deixa a Vida Me Levar', based on Zeca Pagodinho's life, concludes filming in Rio's samba landmarks. Mosquito stars as Zeca, Arlindinho plays his father Arlindo Cruz, and Talita Younan is Zeca's wife. The film, set for 2027, explores his journey from humble beginnings to stardom.
Paul McCartney discusses his new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', reflecting on family, childhood in Liverpool, and Beatles memories, showcasing his enduring musical talent and sentimental nature.
Getty Images unveils rarely seen photos of Michael Jackson, spanning the late 70s to mid-80s, offering new perspectives on his global rise. The release coincides with the upcoming Netflix biopic 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict,' focusing on his legal battles.
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, 30, joins the Bears for the T20 Blast and Birmingham Phoenix for the Hundred. Tariq, who has a unique bowling action due to a split elbow joint, welcomes scrutiny and has passed two official tests. He aims to prove himself in England after a successful rise from working in a car-parts company.
Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential aspirations are in jeopardy following revelations of a potential deal with a banker accused of massive fraud. The senator allegedly sought funding for a biopic about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, leading to a significant drop in his poll numbers.
Billy Joel has publicly condemned the upcoming biopic 'Billy & Me,' which focuses on his first manager, Irwin Mazur. Joel's representative stated the project lacks his life and music rights, calling it 'legally and professionally misguided.' The film's screenwriter and a consultant dispute this, claiming they have Mazur's life rights and the film focuses on relationships, not music rights.
Director László Nemes discusses his new film "Orphan," his personal connection to its themes of inherited trauma, and his strong critique of what he calls the "orgy of antisemitism" and the "moralizing overclass" in Hollywood and the West. He argues that a focus on specific conflicts, like Gaza, while ignoring others, reveals a deeper ideological issue.
A biopic on Ian Wright's life, co-produced by Stormzy's #Merky Films, will delve into his difficult childhood, abusive stepfather, and journey to becoming an Arsenal top scorer, highlighting resilience and the impact of key figures like teacher Sydney Pigden.
Ambitious plans are being scaled back – but film and TV industry point to big existing investments in British productionHollywood blockbusters including the eagerly anticipated Beatles biopics and big-budget TV series such as Bridgerton have been keeping the UK’s film and TV studio facilities packed.But as the streaming wars recalibrate having passed “peak TV”, a slowdown in the content arms race is prompting property developers to switch to building datacentres amid the AI boom. Continue reading...
PORTRAIT - L’acteur de 29 ans, césarisé pour Les Illusions perdues, ne craint pas le contrepied et passe d’une adaptation de L’Étranger au biopic le plus rock’n’roll et le plus attendu de 2027. Il mouille déjà la chemise.
Les vedettes débarqueront mardi prochain au 79e festival de Cannes, dont la très vaste sélection comprend un film sur l’assassinat de Samuel Paty et le biopic de De Gaulle. Les grands studios hollywoodiens, eux, brilleront par leur absence.
Après avoir campé un héros de Balzac, Lucien de Rubempré, puis L’Étranger de Camus, le César du meilleur espoir 2022 va faire revivre l’Idole des jeunes sur le grand écran dans un film de Cédric Jimenez.
Un biopic sur le génie baroque de Vivaldi, le retour de l’élégante et redoutable Meryl Streep en Miranda Priestly ou le couple star Jennifer Lawrence et Robert Pattinson au bord de la rupture... La sélection cinéma du Figaro.
Au CinemaCon, Adam Fogelson a entériné l’idée d’un second volet centré sur la vie du «roi de la pop» après les années 1980.
Michael, the new musical biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, has earned $217m (£160m) globally since opening, setting the record for biggest biopic opening weekend ever and surpassing Oppenheimer's $180m. The film, backed by Jackson's estate and directed by Antoine Fuqua, cost around $200m to produce and does not mention the child abuse accusations against the singer.
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
La production du film qui revient sur la première partie de la vie du roi de la pop a laissé entendre qu’un deuxième opus était en préparation.
Crítica del biopic 'Michael' dirigido por Antoine Fuqua. El autor compara la película con otros musicales como 'Bird' o 'Un completo desconocido', señalando su tono hagiográfico, las omisiones sobre la vida del artista y la falta de pasión en la dirección, aunque reconoce el valor de la música.
The Madhubala biopic is finally moving forward with Sara Arjun set to portray the legendary actress. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is producing the film, slated for a July 2026 shoot. This project highlights Madhubala's enduring legacy, with actresses like Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Kangana Ranaut having previously paid tribute to her iconic style and grace.
After years of delays and false starts, the long-awaited biopic on legendary actor Madhubala is finally taking shape. The makers have locked in Sara Arjun to step into the shoes of the iconic star, marking a significant milestone for the ambitious project. The film will also mark Sara’s first major Hindi outing following the massive success of the Dhurandhar franchise, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge further boosting her rising career.
Spanning from the Jackson 5's 1960s discovery through to the height of his fame in the late 80s, Michael skates over the more challenging aspects of the King of Pop.
