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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, initially planned for a spring 2025 release, faced significant setbacks and required extensive reshoots. This was due to legal issues surrounding the 1993 allegations made by the Chandler family. A settlement agreement prevents the film from dramatizing their story, and early script versions reportedly portrayed the Chandlers negatively. There was speculation the film might be split into two parts, but Lionsgate, the distributor, hasn’t confirmed this. The film focuses on Jackson’s life beyond his music, showing his rise to fame with the Jackson 5 and his drive to become a global superstar. The trailer promises a look at both his personal life and iconic early performances, offering a new perspective on his story.

Here are the details for the film: It will be released on November 7, 2025, and is directed and co-written by James Vanderbilt, who adapted the story from a book by Jack El-Hai. The film stars Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant, John Slattery, and Leo Woodall. It’s rated PG-13 for depictions of violence related to the Holocaust, disturbing imagery, suicide, some strong language, and brief references to smoking and drug use. The runtime is 148 minutes.

As a longtime fan, I remember the buzz around Stranger Things when it first dropped, and it’s hard to believe we’re gearing up for the fifth and final season. But Netflix has been hinting at this for a while: the world of Hawkins isn’t actually closing up shop. They’re expanding the universe with an animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, and we’ve just gotten our first glimpse. It’s got me thinking – where exactly does this animated spin-off fit into the timeline of the main show? It’s an interesting move, and I’m definitely curious to see how it all connects.

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As I’ve been watching this series, the way Charles Guiteau was able to get close to President Garfield really struck me. It’s become a powerful symbol of how regular people like us are supposed to connect with our government. And honestly, Guiteau definitely deserves all the frustration he gets from anyone in a position of power – he’s clearly out there. But it also made me think about how often, throughout American history – and even right now! – we all feel like our voices aren’t really being heard by the people we elect. The show does a great job of showing Garfield trying to fix that disconnect, and this episode especially highlights his struggle. It’s just… realistically, meeting with anyone who wants to talk, especially people who aren’t vetted, five days a week isn’t sustainable. Still, when it comes down to it, Garfield clearly believes in being accessible to the public, and that’s where he chooses to make his stand.

According to Variety, Organic Media Group announced at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest that they’re creating a Chinese-language version of Call My Agent!. The show will center on the entertainment world in Taiwan, but they hope to attract viewers across the broader Chinese-speaking market. It will also be available to watch in the United States through Golden TV.

The new movie, as you might expect from the description, features a time loop and follows a smuggler navigating the dangerous Caribbean, complete with sharks and plenty of corpses. This isn’t Keanu Reeves’ first venture into creative science fiction – he’s well-known for his roles in iconic sci-fi series, though not every film he’s been in has been a hit.

Disney+ has unveiled a new trailer for Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This season, based on the book Sea of Monsters, follows Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) as they embark on a quest to rescue their friend Grover (Aryan Simhadri). Meanwhile, Camp Half Blood, the training ground for demigod children, is facing a mysterious threat. The trailer reveals that Season 2 will premiere on Disney+ on December 10, 2025, with the first two episodes available at once. You can watch the trailer below.

A fan recently shared a new photo of Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, also known as Bullseye. The image reveals a costume update that more closely resembles his comic book appearance. While the changes aren’t major, the costume now includes details that are truer to his classic look.

Although HBO’s Harry Potter series isn’t scheduled to air until 2027 at the earliest, excitement for the show is already building. While casting is still underway for many roles, Rory Wilmot was confirmed as Neville Longbottom in July 2025. Neville is a significant character in the Harry Potter books, and a pivotal scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows seems perfectly suited for television adaptation.