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‘Michael’ Breaks Domestic Box Office Record for Musical Biopics

‘Michael’ Breaks Domestic Box Office Record for Musical Biopics

By the end of its third weekend, Michael has broken the record for the highest-grossing musical biopic in domestic box office history. The milestone comes despite heavy criticism and negative reviews from much of the Hollywood access media. Audiences—and not just longtime Michael Jackson fans—appeared largely unfazed by the backlash, helping turn the film into a historic theatrical success.

IGN ‘Mixtape’ Review Draws Backlash Over Perfect Score for Controversial Game

IGN ‘Mixtape’ Review Draws Backlash Over Perfect Score for Controversial Game

Video game review outlet IGN is facing major backlash after awarding the controversial game Mixtape a rare perfect 10/10 score. The publication—long joked about online for routinely handing out 7/10 ratings—has reportedly given only a small handful of games perfect scores over the past three decades. That makes the review especially notable.

Dave Filoni Gives Cryptic Update on ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Release

Dave Filoni Gives Cryptic Update on ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Release

According to Lucasfilm vice president and COO Dave Filoni, Ahsoka Season 2 is nearing release. Questions have been mounting since the show went back into production over a year ago. Speculation over why Disney and Lucasfilm have yet to indicate when the second season will hit Disney+ has only continued since shooting in the U.K. wrapped last October.

RUMOR: James Gunn to Remain at Paramount after WB Merger

RUMOR: James Gunn to Remain at Paramount after WB Merger

As soon as bids for Warner Bros. began surfacing, speculation immediately turned toward the future of DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. Rumors spread across fan outlets and social media claiming that, whether Paramount or Netflix emerged victorious, the current DC leadership could be replaced — with some even suggesting Zack Snyder might return in a major creative role.

REVIEW: Mortal Kombat II – Fatalities, Flat Punches, and Cold Medicine Cinema

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

After the success of The Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it appeared to many that audiences were ready for the era of video game films. Yet the initial box office returns for Mortal Kombat II serve as a sharp reminder that not every gaming property is a guaranteed blockbuster. A familiar name and early hype do not automatically translate into ticket sales.