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fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Ringo Gave His Beatles Film Script Some Starr Power

Ringo Starr worked closely with director Sam Mendes for two days to ensure his biopic script accurately reflects his early life, particularly his family and first marriage.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Scorpions Biopic Reveals Cast Including The Crown's Dominic West

"It's been an unbelievable journey developing this film and bringing it to life feels surreal. Not only did the Scorpions' music help me get through tremendous difficulties as an Iranian immigrant in America in the early 80's, but their message of love, peace and rock 'n' roll seems more relevant today than ever."
Film
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Ronda Rousey Netflix Biopic Gets 'Euphoria' Director

Ronda Rousey's biopic will be directed by Augustine Frizzell and is based on her autobiographies.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Art-House Hit That Inspired a Classic Simpsons Episode Is Now Coming to the Criterion Collection

It was refreshing to watch this film after now having sat through 30 years' worth of biopics of various musical figures. This movie removes pretty much all the baloney that most biopics think they need to include.
Film
#bruce-springsteen
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Jeremy Allen White's Bruce Springsteen Movie Looks Great

Jeremy Allen White successfully embodies Bruce Springsteen's essence in the upcoming biopic despite initial skepticism about the casting.
#snoop-dogg
LA Dodgers
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Upcoming Biopic

Universal Pictures is producing a biopic about Snoop Dogg starring Jonathan Daviss, directed by Craig Brewer.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Outer Banks' Jonathan Daviss to play Snoop Dogg in upcoming biopic

A biopic about Snoop Dogg, starring Jonathan Daviss, is being developed, highlighting his rise in hip-hop culture.
LA Dodgers
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Upcoming Biopic

Universal Pictures is producing a biopic about Snoop Dogg starring Jonathan Daviss, directed by Craig Brewer.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Outer Banks' Jonathan Daviss to play Snoop Dogg in upcoming biopic

A biopic about Snoop Dogg, starring Jonathan Daviss, is being developed, highlighting his rise in hip-hop culture.
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Mark Kerr Headed to UFC Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

Mark Kerr will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2025 and is celebrated as a pioneer of MMA.
LA Kings
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Nick Jonas to play Paul Stanley in KISS biopic Shout It Out Loud

Nick Jonas will portray Paul Stanley in the KISS biopic 'Shout It Out Loud', doing his own singing.
The film will explore the early days of KISS and is directed by McG.
Photography
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Masahisa Fukase's Tender Tribute to His Wife, Yoko

Masahisa Fukase's life gains renewed attention through a biopic and the reissuing of his masterpieces, showcasing his legacy and love for Yoko Miyoshi.
#robbie-williams
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Independent films

Home Entertainment Guide May 2025: Better Man, Black Bag, Mickey 17, More | DVD/Blu-Ray | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Independent films

Home Entertainment Guide May 2025: Better Man, Black Bag, Mickey 17, More | DVD/Blu-Ray | Roger Ebert

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

All of us felt like we had touched gold': What It Feels Like for a Girl, the BBC's electric coming-of-age tale

Finding the right actor for adaptations can be as challenging as casting the role of an iconic figure like Cher.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Aimee Lou Wood Eyed to Play Pattie Boyd in Beatles Biopics: Report

Aimee Lou Wood is in talks to play Pattie Boyd in Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

FKA twigs to play Josephine Baker in upcoming biopic

FKA twigs is in talks to portray Josephine Baker in an upcoming biopic directed by Maïmouna Doucouré.
#pavement
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Pavement Perform on Colbert in First Late-Night TV Appearance in 15 Years

Pavement makes a comeback with their first late-night TV appearance in 15 years, promoting new music and an experimental biopic.
Independent films
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Pavement's hybrid music doc/biopic gets official trailer

Pavements merges musical biopic and rock documentary, capturing Pavement's reunion tour with a humorous and satirical lens.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Pavement Perform on Colbert in First Late-Night TV Appearance in 15 Years

Pavement makes a comeback with their first late-night TV appearance in 15 years, promoting new music and an experimental biopic.
Independent films
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Pavement's hybrid music doc/biopic gets official trailer

Pavements merges musical biopic and rock documentary, capturing Pavement's reunion tour with a humorous and satirical lens.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Nicolas Cage will play John Madden in Madden NFL film

Amazon MGM is creating a biopic on John Madden, starring Nicolas Cage, blending sports history with the Madden NFL video game legacy.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie

Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale star in the biopic 'Madden' portraying John Madden and Al Davis respectively.
#madonna
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Madonna limited Netflix series in the works after scrapped biopic

Madonna is developing a life story limited series for Netflix after her biopic was scrapped.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Director Jon M. Chu addresses Britney Spears biopic casting rumors, gives 'Wicked 2' update

Oh- I can't tell you that! You almost got me. We have two new songs. They're great. Can't wait to share. Can't wait to share.
Los Angeles
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What to Know About the Equal Pay Activist Lilly Ledbetter, Who Inspired Lilly

"Lilly Ledbetter endured a lengthy legal fight against gender-based pay discrimination, driven by her experiences of poverty and resilience in a male-dominated workplace."
Women in technology
#the-beatles
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sam Mendes' four Beatles films to be written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne

Three acclaimed British writers will create four biopics on The Beatles, set for release in April 2028.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sam Mendes' four Beatles films to be written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne

Three acclaimed British writers will create four biopics on The Beatles, set for release in April 2028.
London music
fromBustle
4 months ago

The Beatles Biopic Just Cast 4 Of The Internet's Boyfriends

The Beatles are getting a multi-film biopic directed by Sam Mendes, presenting each member's perspective.
#anthony-bourdain
fromEater Boston
2 months ago
Boston food

There's Yet Another Anthony Bourdain Film in the Works - And It's Casting Massachusetts Restaurant Workers

fromEater Boston
2 months ago
Boston food

There's Yet Another Anthony Bourdain Film in the Works - And It's Casting Massachusetts Restaurant Workers

Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic Casting Is Chef's Kiss

Dominic Sessa will portray a young Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming A24 biopic 'Tony', focusing on a pivotal moment in Bourdain's early life.
Boston food
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony officially announced by A24, starring Dominic Sessa

A24 is producing a biopic titled 'Tony' about Anthony Bourdain, featuring breakout star Dominic Sessa.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jerky Boys founder reveals nutty truth about characters, plans return to big screen 30 years after film debut

"If you spoke to my father, it was just a normal guy just speaking like I'm speaking to you now. But when my dad got pissed off that's when Frank Rizzo came out."
Independent films
#dwayne-johnson
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
MMA

Dwayne Johnson is unrecognizable as real-life UFC fighter Mark Kerr in a new A24 movie. Here's what to know about 'The Smashing Machine.'

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
MMA

Dwayne Johnson is unrecognizable as real-life UFC fighter Mark Kerr in a new A24 movie. Here's what to know about 'The Smashing Machine.'

#film
Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Tim Heidecker star in new teaser for Pavement movie

'Range Life: A Pavement Story' is a meta and self-aware biopic about Pavement, shining a light on the band's narrative through its members' fictional portrayals.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Timothee Chalamet's Impossible to Replicate Charisma

The episode discusses the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and pays tribute to filmmaker David Lynch.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 months ago

First Full Trailer Released for Mark Kerr Biopic 'The Smashing Machine'

The Smashing Machine trailer featuring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr highlights his MMA journey and struggles with addiction.
Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Tim Heidecker star in new teaser for Pavement movie

'Range Life: A Pavement Story' is a meta and self-aware biopic about Pavement, shining a light on the band's narrative through its members' fictional portrayals.
#terrence-howard
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Terrence Howard passed on Marvin Gaye biopic because he 'would've had' to kiss a man: 'I would cut my lips off'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Terrence Howard passed on Marvin Gaye biopic because he 'would've had' to kiss a man: 'I would cut my lips off'

fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

Marilyn Monroe's Houses: Inside the Hollywood Legend's Most Notable Addresses

Marilyn Monroe only owned one property during her life, a modest home.
#lizzo
Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Lizzo to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in upcoming biopic

Lizzo will portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new biopic titled Rosetta, focusing on her impact on gospel music and rock n' roll.
Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Lizzo to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in upcoming biopic

Lizzo will portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new biopic titled Rosetta, focusing on her impact on gospel music and rock n' roll.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Michael Jackson Biopic Will Probably Be Split in Two

Michael Jackson's biopic is facing delays due to extensive reshoots, particularly concerning sensitive depiction of the Chandler family's allegations.
London music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Beatles Movies Cast Revealed, Including Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan

Sam Mendes is directing four films about the Beatles, each from a different member's perspective, set for release in April 2028.
Film
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Britney Spears, 43, shocks fans in red thong, black negligee before weighing in on her upcoming biopic

Britney Spears confidently shares personal moments and teases her upcoming biopic on social media.
fromVulture
3 years ago

The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

Will Smith shines as Muhammad Ali in Michael Mann's biopic, blending craft and storytelling effectively.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A beloved figure': Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens

We're expecting quite a rush. Richard Burton is such a beloved figure here and across the world.
UK news
NYC music
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | How Lisa Lisa missed out on being Eddie Murphy's love interest in 'Coming to America'

Lisa Lisa reflects on her near-casting in the classic film 'Coming to America' and how personal choices influenced her acting career.
#millie-bobby-brown
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
UK news

Millie Bobby Brown Responds To Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumours

Millie Bobby Brown embraces the possibility of portraying Britney Spears in her biopic, viewing it as a dream role.
Film
fromwww.bustle.com
5 months ago

Millie Bobby Brown Reacts To Britney Spears Casting Rumor

Millie Bobby Brown expresses strong interest in playing Britney Spears in her upcoming biopic.
Film
fromwww.bustle.com
5 months ago

Millie Bobby Brown Reacts To Britney Spears Casting Rumor

Millie Bobby Brown expresses strong interest in playing Britney Spears in her upcoming biopic.
#bob-dylan
fromConsequence
4 months ago
NYC music

A Complete Unknown gets Hulu streaming release date

James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown will stream on Hulu starting March 27, 2025.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why A Complete Unknown should win the best picture Oscar

The film captures the hope and change embodied in Bob Dylan's early art.
Timothee Chalamet delivers a standout performance that resonates with audiences.
The narrative appeals to both Dylan fans and newer generations.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why A Complete Unknown should win the best picture Oscar

The film captures the hope and change embodied in Bob Dylan's early art.
Timothee Chalamet delivers a standout performance that resonates with audiences.
The narrative appeals to both Dylan fans and newer generations.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

From bathrobes to biopics, Kelvin Harrison Jr. has enjoyed a colorful career leading up to 'O'Dessa'

Knowing that Sadie was attached and the world... reminded me of like, 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Alice in Wonderland.' It was...wacky and fantastical, but super intimate and sincere.
Film
Film
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Amanda Seyfried Addressed Speculation That She's Campaiging For The Joni Mitchell Biopic

Amanda showed off her dulcimer skills on The Tonight Show, impressing audiences with her Joni Mitchell cover and clarifying it was not an audition.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The Apprentice' faced the challenge of making us even more scared of Donald Trump. It managed it

The Apprentice satirical biopic highlights the chaos and shocking elements of Donald Trump's early years in the business and political realm.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'Queen of the Ring' star Emily Bett Rickards on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke

Mildred Burke's story showcases the duality of strength and vulnerability faced by women in wrestling during the 1930s.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Bonhoeffer review solid biopic of German pacifist pastor murdered by the Nazis

The biopic of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is earnest but struggles with historical accuracy and modern storytelling conventions.
SF music
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | James Marsden wants to play Frank Sinatra in a biopic: 'Some of the really tortured and darker stories'

James Marsden aspires to play Frank Sinatra in a biopic, highlighting his interest in the singer's complex life and music.
Film
fromVulture
5 months ago

That's What It's Like When Timothee Chalamet Gives an Acceptance Speech?

Timothé Chalamet finally won an award at the 2025 SAG Awards after several nominations without victories.
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Joan Baez "loved" Monica Barbaro's portrayal of her in A Complete Unknown

Joan Baez praised Monica Barbaro's portrayal of her in the film A Complete Unknown, noting her physical resemblance and commitment to the role.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | Jay Leno bought fake Beatles wig years before working with Paul McCartney, joining biopic

Jay Leno portrays Ed Sullivan in the Beatles biopic 'Midas Man' without mimicking his style, focusing instead on the essence of a TV presenter.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | How 'the fifth Beatle' Brian Epstein made the Fab Four 'bigger than Elvis'

"He had some kind of X-ray vision and X-ray hearing. He's hearing it, and he's looking at it, and he sees magic. These guys had something."
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
6 months ago

Jeff Buckley's mother turned down biopic starring Brad Pitt

We're going to dye your hair, put brown contact lenses on those baby blues, and you're going to open your mouth and Jeff's voice is going to come out?!
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
6 months ago

The Inspiring True Story Behind Unstoppable

Jerome was intimidated by Robles' physicality, expressing, 'When I saw him, the physicality was what was daunting to me. The gym is his world.' His discomfort highlighted Robles' dominance in wrestling.
Miscellaneous
fromKqed
6 months ago

Where to Watch This Year's Top Awards Movies in the Bay Area

Sean Baker's film, starring Mikey Madison as a New York stripper, has gained acclaim despite not winning at the Golden Globes, with nominations from major guilds echoing its artistic merit.
Independent films
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
6 months ago

Why Paramount Risked (and Lost) So Much Money on Better Man

The Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' flopped at the box office but received critical acclaim, raising questions about audience appeal and marketing decisions.
DC food
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Review | 'Unstoppable' wants to be 'Rocky.' It's more like 'Talladega Nights.'

'Unstoppable' fails to provide a nuanced portrayal of wrestler Anthony Robles, instead relying on clichéd sports movie tropes.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Timothee Chamalet arrives on red carpet on a Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

Timothee Chalamet's arrival at the premiere of his Bob Dylan biopic on a Lime bike highlighted his unique approach to celebrity.
His initial lack of knowledge about Dylan transformed into a deep appreciation for his music during preparation.
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