Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained

Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.

By Brooks Barnes

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Another Demonic Daughter - WSJ

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Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong film adapted from the 2010 Manila hostage crisis, which led to the deaths of eight Hongkongers, has stirred online debate, with some questioning whether it could cause “secondary trauma” and others saying it offers lessons from the past. Titled Beyond Hostage Crisis, the film was released in Malaysia in April and is set to open in Hong Kong on May 28. Information about the 90-minute film starring newly crowned Hong Kong Film Awards best actress Fish Liew Chi-yu is available on the...

By Theodora Yu

The myth of Michael Jackson

A new film celebrates the singer while avoiding his abuse allegations

By Kate Mossman

After winning at Cannes, director Payal Kapadia named Jury president for the film festival’s Critics’ Week

The Michael Jackson biopic is out in cinemas – will you go see it?

Reviews of the film, which follows the early days of Jackson’s career, have been less than favourable. Bad, even.

Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in new film ‘Michael’, says sister La Toya

The biopic was released in UK cinemas this week The post Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in new film ‘Michael’, says sister La Toya appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford