Michael Jackson News

November 16, 2011
Michael Jackson's Estate Is Shopping a Biopic
Ivan Reitman is part of the early negotiations. More...

October 27, 2010
Michael Jackson Thriller Movie in the Works
A movie inspired by Michael Jackson's "Thriller," with Kenny Ortega in the director's chair? It looks like it could happen. More...

April 22, 2010
Spike Lee Working on Michael Jackson-Inspired Movie?
According to Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee was so disturbed by Michael Jackson's death that he wrote a movie inspired by it. More...

June 26, 2009
Universal Trims LaToya Jackson from Bruno
According to Variety's Anne Thompson, Universal execs made the call to trim LaToya Jackson's appearance from the premiere screening of the upcoming Sacha Baron Cohen film Bruno following the death of her brother, Michael Jackson. But will the Jacksons remain intact in the final theatrical cut? More...

June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson, King of Pop: 1958 - 2009
Michael Jackson, internationally known as the "King of Pop," died today at the age of 50. Jackson, who got his start fronting the family band The Jackson 5 at the tender age of eight before enjoying one of the most successful entertainment careers in history, often fell under intense public scrutiny for his personal life but created some of the most popular albums of all time and remained a pop culture fascination through his final years. He also helped popularize the music video genre, made extensive charitable contributions, worked with some of Hollywood's leading directors, and acted in feature length films while leaving a lasting influence on modern dance, music, and culture. Jackson was 50. More...

December 6, 2007
James McAvoy on Atonement: The RT Interview
Scottish actor James McAvoy has shot several films in the last few years (Becoming Jane, The Last King of Scotland, and the eagerly anticipated Wanted) but so far remains most associated with. Mr. Tumnus, his hairy role as the faun in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. But if early Oscar buzz can be trusted, his name may also be synonymous with Oscar nominee. More...

December 5, 2006
RTIndie: Stephen Frears Talks "The Queen" and Oscars; Almodovar And Cruz To Re-Team; Slamdance Lineup Set
In making "The Queen," Stephen Frears has directed one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, and made $49 million in global box office returns to boot. RT chatted with the Brit about his new royal drama -- and it's no surprise who he thinks deserves the Best Actress Oscar. More...

June 13, 2005
In Other News...Michael Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, and Heavy D (no Boyz)
If you don't already know by now, the once-King of Pop, AKA The Gloved One, AKA Wacko Jacko, AKA MJ, or as his momma named him, Michael Joseph Jackson, was found not guilty on all counts Monday afternoon by a jury of his peers. Well, a jury of his kind-of peers. More...