How much of the film’s score is Bernstein’s music? That cue you hear when Bernstein finds out he’ll be making his conducting debut at the New York Philharmonic? That’s from “On the Waterfront,” the 1954 Marlon Brando drama for which Bernstein wrote the music. That spiky, horn-filled composition that signals tension when Bernstein and a … Read more
Elon Musk’s father is worried that he is “going to be crucified” in the upcoming biopic on his billionaire son, according to a report. The tech mogul’s dad, 77-year-old Errol Musk, told The Sun Saturday that he wants to meet with critically acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky, who will helm and produce a film about the … Read more
Matthew Perry was working on a biopic — according to one of the last people to see him before his tragic death on Saturday. Athenna Crosby, who was photographed having lunch with the actor the day before he died in an apparent drowning, told Entertainment Tonight that Perry, 54, was excited about the idea of … Read more
They’re getting a little old for take-your-kid-to-work day, no? Angelina Jolie, 48, was spotted on set with her sons Maddox, 22, and Pax, 19, last week, while filming the biopic “Maria” in both Paris and Greece. In the photos, Maddox followed his mom around the French capital with an umbrella, in order to keep the … Read more
When the movie “Golda” was first announced, it sounded like surefire Oscar gold. An embattled historical figure, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, was to be played by Helen Mirren, the celebrated British actress who won an Academy Award for portraying Queen Elizabeth II at one of the monarch’s lowest moments in life. movie review Running … Read more
Vanessa Kirby and Joaquin Phoenix are acting out on the set of “Napoleon.” Ridley Scott’s epic biopic, set to be released this November, follows Phoenix as the infamous military general charting a swift and brutal rise to power. The narrative focuses on Napoleon Bonaparte’s hot-and-cold relationship with his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais (Kirby), and … Read more
They were exploding with glee. “Oppenheimer” fans were delighted to discover director Christopher Nolan had secretly cast veteran actor Gary Oldman in the 2023 biopic, Entertainment Weekly reported. Oldman, 65, previously appeared in the Nolan-helmed “Dark Knight” trilogy. He is also known for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Winston Churchill in the 2017 film “Darkest Hour” … Read more
In a year crowded with product biopics — there are films about Air Jordan sneakers and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, of all things — “BlackBerry” offers something different: tragedy. Like Romeo and Juliet, the BlackBerry is doomed to die from the very start. The road to ruin, though, is a geeky good time — a “Revenge … Read more
Director Dan Reed slammed the idea of a brand new Michael Jackson biopicSunday saying that the new film would “glorify a man who abused children.” The movie, which would focus on the singer’s turbulent childhood onward, is to be produced by Graham King, reports The Guardian. “No one is talking about ‘canceling’ this movie, which … Read more
The King of Pop’s story is coming to the big screen — and he’s being played by his own flesh and blood. The iconic role of Michael Jackson in a forthcoming biopic will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson. Jaafar, who is the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, confirmed the news in … Read more
They just can’t get into the groove. Filmmakers of a planned Madonna biopic have allegedly halted production as the pop legend prepares for a huge world tour. The years-long preparation for the highly-anticipated film turned out to be for naught, Variety reported Tuesday, as the 64-year-old is allegedly too busy gearing up for her “Celebration” … Read more
Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, has thrown his support behind the controversial casting in the upcoming biopic “Back to Black.” Starring Marisa Abela as the late seven-time Grammy winner, the biopic has come under fire after fans pointed out that the actress doesn’t resemble the late singer in the slightest. But the “Tears Dry On … Read more
Michael Jackson’s complex life story is coming to the big screen. “Training Day” and “Emancipation” director Antoine Fuqua, 57, is set to direct the biopic based on Michael Jackson’s life and career. “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King is producing “Michael” and “The Aviator” writer John Logan penned the script for Lionsgate. “The first films of my … Read more
Adam Lambert does not want to see another straight actor portraying a gay legend on the big screen. The Queen vocalist, 40, reacted to the Advocate sharing the news Tuesday that “White Lotus” star Theo James, 38, is reportedly the “top contender” to portray Wham! frontman George Michael in a potential biopic. “Yay another straight … Read more
Amy Winehouse fans refuse to let her memory fade to black — and there’s an upcoming biopic to prove it. A first-look photo from “Back to Black” — to be distributed by Focus Features — reveals the at star Marisa Abela in costume as the late seven-time Grammy winner. The sneak peek snapshot features the … Read more
I wanna feel the HEAT … but I don’t. On the contrary, the animatronic new Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” left me shivering from a gust of arctic air as it so clinically and lazily examines the tragic life of the famous singer. movie review Running time: 146 minutes. Rated PG-13. In … Read more
Judge Judy Sheindlin has a casting suggestion if a biopic is ever made about her life. The television courtroom judge says although she’d prefer not to have a film made about her life — and one has not been confirmed — if she had to choose someone to play her, it would be Reese Witherspoon. “We’re … Read more
Now that’s devotion. Jonathan Majors revealed Monday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he made Glen Powell pitch his film “Devotion” to him while they were naked in a Russian Turkish bathhouse in New York City. “Pretty standard procedure,” Majors explained. “You have a meeting, you know, say, ‘Hey, you want to be in the movie?’ … Read more