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‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/22/michael-jackson-biopic-sequel-on-way #Michael #MichaelJackson #Biopics #Film #Culture #Music

‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio

Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film

The Guardian

Matthew Rimmer May 20

Billy Joel condemns upcoming biopic about his early life as ‘legally and professionally misguided’ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/20/billy-joel-condemns-upcoming-biopic-about-his-early-life-as-legally-and-professionally-misguided #copyright #defamation #film #publicityrights #biopics

Billy Joel condemns upcoming biopic about his early life as ‘legally and professionally misguided’

Singer-songwriter has ‘not authorised or supported’ Billy & Me, which will be based on the story of his first manager Irwin Mazur

The Guardian

Sam at BLAG May 19

I'm continuing to make videos at @sam publicly available and just noticed that one of those from today is coming up for its sixth anniversary next month.

Jump on a virtual plane 'down under' to meet veteran showcard and ticket writer Barbara Enright:

https://video.bl.ag/w/eVsmXTj7Y8Skhbir8Xv83c

Given the global situation at the time, this film premiered online at the 24-hour digital marathon that was Lockdown Letterheads:

https://bl.ag/lockdown

#Showcards #Tickets #Lettering #BetterLetters #Biopics #Shortfilms #Lockdown

BLAG Videos May 18

When Better Letters Met Barbara Enright

https://video.bl.ag/w/eVsmXTj7Y8Skhbir8Xv83c

When Better Letters Met Barbara Enright

PeerTube

BLAG Videos May 17

When Better Letters Met Stan Wilkinson

https://video.bl.ag/w/c1L6jN3AiQg9dCNoKgC5Fz

When Better Letters Met Stan Wilkinson

PeerTube

Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦May 17

“We are still in the early days of #pop and #rock #biopics. There are more coming—a lot more. A few days ago, #Paramount signed a multiyear deal with #WarnerMusic, which gives it a ‘first look’ movie option on the label’s roster of #music #stars.” open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...

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The Hottest Musician in 2026 Is 'Problematic' Michael Jackson

And that's exactly what the music business wants

The Honest Broker

Opinion | The Guardian US May 14

Please stop making music biopics. We need a break from this tired genre that is essentially expensive karaoke | Rebecca Shaw https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/14/rebecca-shaw-stop-making-music-biopics #Film #Biopics #Culture #Music #MichaelJackson

Please stop making music biopics. We need a break from this tired genre that is essentially expensive karaoke

With the release of Michael and not one but four Beatles feature films under way, I am once again calling for a moratorium on these films (with one exception)

The Guardian

World news | The Guardian May 12

‘He’s inspired generations’: Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/12/stormzy-producing-ian-wright-biopic #Film #Biopics #IanWright #Stormzy #UkNews #Football #Music #Sport #Culture #Rap

‘He’s inspired generations’: Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright

The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England striker says his life story – now in development with the rapper’s Merky Films – has ‘hard-hitting moments, but in the end I want it to give people hope and joy’

The Guardian