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Legendary Entertainment Makes a Play for Lionsgate: The move comes after the "Dune" producer first eyed a potential acquisition of the Hollywood studio ...
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Fiction Horizon Oct 21
Legendary Reportedly Makes a Play for Lionsgate, and Hollywood’s Dealmaking Domino Effect Is Getting Louder
fictionhorizon.com/legendary-reportedly-makes-a-play-for-lionsgate-and-hollywoods-dealmaking-domino-effect-is-getting-louder/
Be Afraid Media Oct 13
EXCLUSIVE: Some of our younger readers might not remember this, but ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ was a whole thing when it arrived in 2008 ... Show more
🔗: Home - Fortune Most Powerful Women Membership 2026 At #FortuneMPW , Lionsgate Chief AI Officer Kathleen Grace said the studio is helping creators build on the communities behind stories like “Backrooms” and ... Show more
A Third ‘Sicario’ Is Coming, With the Original Cast: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin will all return for the film.
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people.com Oct 07
Despite the numerous blockbuster films under her belt, Amanda Seyfried insists that it wasn’t until 2025’s 'The Housemaid' that she truly embraced ... Show more
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Lionsgate has acquired ‘Portrait Of God,’ a horror flick from emerging genre filmmaker Dylan Clark based on his viral short of the same name ... Show more
people.com Sep 25
Johnny Depp is continuing his return to Hollywood in 'Day Drinker.' Click the link in the first comment for the full story ⬇️
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Be Afraid Media Sep 24
Breaking: Mike P. Nelson Hired to Write and Direct the Next ‘Saw’!: Breaking: Mike P. Nelson Hired to Write and Direct the Next ‘Saw’!
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An 11th ‘Saw’ Film Is Officially Happening: A new director is taking over the franchise, which has released ten films to date.
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'Saw 11' Officially Confirmed From Rising Horror Director: Mike P. Nelson, director of the remake 'Silent Night, Deadly Night ', will direct the next entry in ...
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We have the first trailer for Johnny Depp’s ‘Day Drinker,’ a supernatural revenge thriller marking one of Depp’s first starring roles in a studio project in ... Show more
Be Afraid Media Sep 20
‘Saw V,’ ‘Saw VI,’ and ‘Saw VII’ Head to 4K This November With Unrated Cuts and New Extras
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The Housemaid Sequel: Everything to Know: The sequel to "The Housemaid” is in the works, and Sydney Sweeney will return. Here’s what to know about the film ...
elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69934512/the-housemaids-secret-movie-sequel-news-date-cast-plot/
Fiction Horizon Aug 25
Lionsgate Made Fans Physically Suffer Through a Screening of ‘Fall 2,’ and It Sounds Brutal
fictionhorizon.com/lionsgate-made-fans-physically-suffer-through-a-screening-of-fall-2-and-it-sounds-brutal/
New Jason Statham Movie Accidentally Leaked Online: Before ‘Mutiny’ could even open in theaters it briefly was available to stream on Amazon.
screencrush.com/statham-mutiny-leaks-online/
Barron's Aug 15
GoDaddy’s AI Will Stabilize Growth, Analyst Says. Plus, Lionsgate Studios and 3 More Stocks.
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‘Beware Boiúna’ Trailer Pits Jessica Rothe Against an Enormous Amazonian Snake: Lionsgate dropped the first trailer and official poster today for Beware Boiúna ...
dreadcentral.com/trailer/584413/beware-boiuna-poster-and-trailer/
Lionsgate Is Trying to Bring ‘Leprechaun’ Back to Life (Again): If old horror franchises are coming back, Lionsgate wants to get in on the action with another go ...
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Screen Aug 07
Lionsgate execs talk potential ‘Michael 2’ timeline: Sequel expected to go into production in late 2026, early 2027.
screendaily.com/news/lionsgate-execs-talk-potential-michael-2-timeline/5219183.article
Entertainment Tonight Aug 07
Museum makes Burton exhibit permanent: A new, permanent exhibit dedicated to the workers of the former Burton clothing factory has been unveiled at Goole Museum ...
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EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of his breakout turn as his late uncle Michael Jackson in 'Michael,' the $1B+ grosser from Lionsgate ... Show more
‘La La Land’ Re-Release Poster Fixes Ryan Gosling’s Flat Hand: 10 years later, it looks very different.
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Netflix's Ted Sarandos Shrugs Off Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Buyout Buzz While Reiterating 'We Are Primarily
benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/07/60516079/netflixs-ted-sarandos-shrugs-off-lionsgate-nbcuniversal-buyout-buzz
Lionsgate Attracts Takeover Interest From Banijay: Shares of Lionsgate jumped over 5% following the news
thewrap.com/industry-news/business/lionsgate-banijay-bollore-group-takeover-interest/
Naruto Live-Action Movie Director, Studio Launch Worldwide Casting Search for Lead Roles
ign.com/articles/naruto-live-action-movie-global-casting-search
'Michael' Officially Sets New Streaming Release Date After $1B Box Office: After conquering the box office, the Michael Jackson biopic is landing on Starz on Aug ...
movieweb.com/michael-streaming-date-starz/
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at the Box Office as Lionsgate Roars Back: Shunned by bigger studios as too risky, “Michael” and other hits have revived Hollywood’s ...
nytimes.com/2026/07/12/business/media/michael-movie-lionsgate.html
EXCLUSIVE: Universal‘s Christopher Nolan epic #TheOdyssey is sailing to previews tonight around $15M give or take.
If that figure posts ... Show more
Be Afraid Media Jul 15
Lionsgate Limited Bringing ‘The Descent: Part 2’ to the U.S. on 4K for the First Time This August
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Lionsgate and Universal’s 'Michael' has finally crossed $1 billion after 12 weekends in release, not only is that the second movie to do so in 2026 ... Show more
‘Naruto’ Launches Worldwide Casting Search for Live-Action Leads: Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton launch a global casting search for Naruto ...
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people.com Jul 11
Maya Hawke, Who Stars in the Upcoming ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel, Says Original Film Inspired Her to Be an Actress (Exclusive)
📷: Lionsgate(2)
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CBR Jul 10
After FOX's Roku Acquisition, Netflix Eyes Letterboxd Purchase: After reports of Netflix being interested in Lionsgate, the streaming giant is eyeing a different ...
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Need a new movie this weekend? Watch these 10 at home for free on your streaming services. See link below ⬇️
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From 'Project Hail Mary' to 'The Long Walk,' 10 movies to stream now
From 'Project Hail Mary' to 'The Long Walk,' 10 movies to stream now
Nerdist Jul 21
All 5 HUNGER GAMES Movies Returning to Theaters This Fall: Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are bringing all five The Hunger Games movies back to theaters this ...
nerdist.com/article/all-5-hunger-games-movies-returning-to-theaters-this-fall/
people.com Jul 08
Joseph Zada is stepping into big shoes.
The rising star will play young Haymitch Abernathy (a role that was previously played by Woody Harrelson) in the ... Show more
This singer just joined Usher, Chris Brown's Ford Field-bound R&B Tour
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This singer just joined Usher, Chris Brown's Ford Field-bound R&B Tour
This singer just joined Usher, Chris Brown's Ford Field-bound R&B Tour
Nerdist Jun 23
Blumhouse's BLAIR WITCH Reboot Film Finds Its Director: Decades after it made its debut and changed horror cinema, The Blair Witch Project will get a reboot ...
nerdist.com/article/blumhouse-blair-witch-project-reboot-film/
When Does ‘The Furious’ Head to Digital?: Lionsgate's white-knuckle 80s throwback 'The Furious' is heading to VOD and digital platforms on July ...
dreadcentral.com/streaming-home-video/577668/when-does-the-furious-head-to-digital/
Exclusive: Netflix wades into the M&A game: The streamer lost out on Roku, but has its eye on Lionsgate.
semafor.com/article/06/16/2026/netflix-wades-into-the-ma-game
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CarMax, AST SpaceMobile, Lionsgate & more
cnbc.com/2026/06/17/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-premarket-kmx-asts-lion.html
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The Furious Poster Giveaway for Lionsgate’s Acclaimed Action Movie: ComingSoon is excited to host a The Furious poster giveaway to celebrate the acclaimed action ...
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Michael,’ is now the highest grossing musical biopic ever with $911.9M worldwide.
It has surpassed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ($911M WW) ... Show more
We Are The World: ‘Michael’ Dancing Past ‘Hunger Games’ & ‘Twilight’ Sequels To Become Lionsgate’s Biggest Global Pic Ever
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While horror fans anxiously await Terrifier 4, it seems creator Damien Leone already has his next project lined up, as THR is reporting that the filmmaker’s ... Show more
Film Updates Jun 08
‘MICHAEL’ has surpassed $900 million at the worldwide box office.
It is Lionsgate’s biggest film of all time.
Zoom Upbeat Q1 Results, Joins Lionsgate Studios, Ross Stores And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday
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Lionsgate says the upcoming "Michael" sequel will be a "big and satisfying movie," with the "most popular" music still to come ... Show more
ComingSoon by Mandatory May 21
Resurrection of the Christ 1 & 2, Day Drinker Get Release Dates: Three Lionsgate releases - Mel Gibson's two new films centered on Jesus and Johnny ...
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Lionsgate Confirms 'Michael' Sequel in the Works: Lionsgate has officially confirmed that a sequel to the hit Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael ...
movieweb.com/michael-jackson-biopic-sequel-update/
ComingSoon by Mandatory May 16
Mel Gibson’s ‘Massive’ Resurrection of the Christ Movies Get Great Update: Mel Gibson's anticipated The Resurrection Of The Christ movies get a promising ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2134192-mel-gibson-masasive-resurrection-of-the-christ-great-update
people.com May 13
How is #RobertPattinson already 40 when it feels like just yesterday he was a wizard in #HarryPotter and the Goblet of Fire and then became our favorite vampire ... Show more
Even more John Wick: In addition to part 5, two more spin-offs are already in development - | what is known so far?
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people.com Apr 25
The cast of ‘Michael’ understood the assignment. 👏
With the biopic about the King of Pop, #MichaelJackson , now in theaters, swipe to see side-by-side shots of the ... Show more
‘Michael’ Moonwalks Tall With Biopic Record $217 Global Box Office Opening: Lionsgate/Universal's Michael Jackson biopic passes the $174 million global ...
thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/michael-box-office-biopic-record/
Key FactsMichael Jackson Biopic Breaks Box Office Records
Apr 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Michael opened to a record $97 million in North America for a music biopic.
- The global debut reached $217.4 million, overcoming critical disapproval and expensive reshoots.
- The narrative ends in 1988, deliberately excluding later abuse allegations against Jackson.
- A sequel is underway, with a third film considered plausible by the studio.
‘Michael’ (@michaelmovie) feels less like a biopic and more like stepping into a cultural moment. Instead of chasing headlines ... Show more
Original 'Blair Witch' stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams have finally joined the upcoming reboot of the horror classic after a years-long ... Show more
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The Blair Witch Project Reboot Update Will Excite Fans of Original Movie: James Wan and Lionsgate's highly anticipated reboot of The Blair Witch Project has ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2127126-the-blair-witch-project-reboot-update-excite-fans-of-original
'Michael' Star Nia Long Reportedly Fighting Lionsgate Over Contract Clause: Nia Long, who plays Katherine Jackson in the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael ...
movieweb.com/michael-nia-long-contract-dispute/
Key FactsMichael Biopic Sets New Rotten Tomatoes Benchmark
Apr 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screenrant.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screenrant.com
- Michael holds the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for a musical biopic at 97 percent.
- Critics praise Jaafar Jackson’s performance for his resemblance and authentic portrayal of Michael Jackson.
- Legal issues forced the filmmakers to rewrite and reshoot the movie’s final act late in production.
- The film emphasizes Michael Jackson’s personal struggles and career over the usual focus on controversies.
people.com Apr 25
'Michael' director Antoine Fuqua confirmed that the biopic originally included coverage of the singer's child sex abuse allegations ... Show more
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Be Afraid Media Apr 27
‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ Returns to Theaters on May 29: Lionsgate has announced that 'Repo! the Genetic Opera' will return to theaters for a ...
dreadcentral.com/news/569985/repo-the-genetic-opera-returns-to-theaters-on-may-29/
Barron's Apr 26
Lionsgate’s ‘Michael’ Wins Weekend Box Office in Fresh Record for Biopics: The opening of the highly anticipated film was perfectly positioned ahead of the start ...
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Paid articlePaywall‘Michael’ Sets New Biopic Opening Weekend Record With $90 Million Launch: Lionsgate's "Michael" is fulfilling the dreams of the most optimistic of ...
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The ending of the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" implies it will be the rare musical biopic to get a sequel. See link below ⬇️
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Will there be a sequel to the 'Michael' movie? Here's what we know.
Will there be a sequel to the 'Michael' movie? Here's what we know.
ComingSoon by Mandatory Apr 20
Stranger Things Star Cast in Iconic Rambo Role for Noah Centineo Prequel: A Stranger Things star joins the cast of Lionsgate's Rambo prequel ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2122105-john-rambo-david-harbour-cast-mentor-role
Lionsgate premiered its Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' in Hollywood, hosting a red-carpet event spanning the Dolby Theatre and the TCL Chinese ... Show more
‘The Hunger Games’ Return in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer: The latest prequel features one of the best casts in the franchise’s history.
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Lionsgate premiered its Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' on Monday night (April 20) in Hollywood, hosting a red-carpet event spanning the Dolby ... Show more
Lionsgate premiered 'Michael' across the Dolby Theatre and the TCL Chinese Theatre. The biopic stars Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop’s nephew ... Show more
Calling all #HungerGames fans: The SUNRISE ON THE REAPING trailer has dropped! Lionsgate Drops ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer | Kirkus Reviews @Lionsgate @Scholastic
Lionsgate revealed a new poster for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ ahead of the official trailer release tomorrow
The film opens in theaters ... Show more
Be Afraid Media Apr 03
EXCLUSIVE: A barely funny April Fool’s Day prank went viral as someone joked that Rob Zombie would be returning to the director’s chair for A24’s forthcoming ... Show more
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Rambo 6 Begins Filming As Prequel Adds 5 To Cast: Noah Centineo is set to play John Rambo in an upcoming Lionsgate reboot of the iconic action franchise that ...
screenrant.com/rambo-prequel-movie-filming-cast-update/
Why Lionsgate Partnered With Netflix on Alan Ritchson Streaming Hit ‘War Machine’
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