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‘Madonna’ Biopic Shelved as Singer Launches Worldwide Tour

Madonna the film is being placed on the back burner while Madonna the singer embarks on a world tour. That’s the news out of Hollywood, where it’s being reported by several publications that Universal Pictures is no longer developing the long-awaited biopic that would have been directed by the iconic singer herself. Production on the…

“Corsage”: Exclusive Interview with Director Marie Kreutzer

SYNOPSIS : As she celebrates her 40th birthday in 1877, Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, finds herself lacing her trademark corset ever tighter to remain relevant in a world that is leaving her behind. Once a beloved symbol of the splendor of her empire, Elisabeth has become the object of salacious gossip…

Film Review – ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ is a Far-Out Parody that Pays Tribute to Its Unique Subject

Biographies are a popular genre of film and television, with many movies and series made every year about both well-known and obscure figures from history. One frequent criticism of biopics is that they don’t accurately portray their subjects, contorting what actually happened for cinematic effectiveness and to tell a neater or more compelling story. When…

Julia Garner Offered to Play Madonna in Universal Biopic

Julia Garner is expected to accept an offer to play the role of pop icon Madonna in an upcoming biopic, reports Variety. And Madonna herself will direct the new film for Universal Pictures, using a script written by Diablo Cody. Garner, who starred in Ozark, The Assistant, and Inventing Anna, emerged as the front-runner for…

Jennifer Grey Recalls Madonna’s “Express Yourself” Was Inspired by Her Love Life and Her Father’s Revelation in New Book ‘Out of the Corner’

Thirty-five years ago, actress Jennifer Grey achieved popularity for her starring role in the iconic Dirty Dancing, a film that would go on to define her career. Now, Grey is 62 years old and publishing a memoir called Out of the Corner. Ahead of the book’s release on May 3rd, People spoke with her about…

Florence Pugh and Julia Garner Are Among Finalist Candidates to Play Madonna in Biopic

Competition is intense for the role of Madonna in an upcoming biopic that the singer and actress herself is directing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, casting director Carmen Cuba’s search for the perfect star has at least five stars left in contention for the part. Among them are Black Widow’s Florence Pugh, Inventing Anna’s Julia…

Apple TV+ Making Documentary About the History of the James Bond Films’ Music

Following its success release of several documentaries focused on the music industry, Apple TV+ is now developing a documentary about the music and soundtracks of the James Bond movie franchise. The planned documentary, which is titled The Sound of 007, will explore the history of the soundtracks for the films, which span throughout the past…

Madonna Confirms She Turned Down Offer to Play Catwoman in Batman Returns

Madonna has recently shared insight into her some of her most noteworthy career choices, including the fact that she turned down the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns. The hit 1992 superhero sequel’s distributor, Warner Bros., and director-producer, Tim Burton, originally offered the celebrated performer the part, Comic Book Movie is reporting. But after the…