Tag: Antoine Fuqua
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Colman Domingo To Play Patriarch Joe Jackson In Lionsgate & Universal’s Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’
Coming off of his first career Best Actor Oscar nomination for Netflix’s Rustin, Colman Domingo has more to celebrate: He just landed the role of Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson in Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael.Joe Jackson was known for his hard-driving management and often controversial parenting of the Jackson 5.…
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Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Release Date
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has been dated for a global release on April 18, 2025.Lionsgate is behind the project, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Jackson‘s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play him in the film about the singer’s life. Universal Pictures has international rights for the film, excluding Japan.Graham King, a seasoned hand…
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Michael Jackson Biopic Set for 2025 Release
Michael Jackson will be back on the big screen on April 18, 2025 with “Michael,” a biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the late King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in his first major role.Lionsgate is releasing the movie domestically, while Universal is handling overseas distribution. The film will begin production on Jan. 22.Produced…
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The Equalizer 3 Box Office Cements It As One Of The Most Consistent Franchises Ever
Labor Day weekend has come and gone, meaning that the summer moviegoing season is essentially over. Now we’re onto fall, which is far less certain for theaters in terms of financial prospects, as a mixed bag of releases are on the way in the coming months. But for right now, they get to thank Denzel…
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‘The Equalizer 3’ Shoots Past ‘Barbie’ Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office
Sony’s “The Equalizer 3” has finally toppled the six-week reign of “Barbie” atop the U.K. and Ireland box office.Antoine Fuqua’s action thriller, headlined by Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, debuted with £2.7 million ($3.4 million), per numbers from Comscore.In its seventh weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” slid down to second place with £1.6 million for a…
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Denzel Washington Almost Turned Down ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Because of This
The Equalizer 3 is officially out in the world, the final installment in Antoine Fuqua’s series and the latest collaboration between him and Equalizer lead Denzel Washington. The pair first worked together in 2001 for Training Day and would go on to reunite multiple times throughout their careers. Prior to The Equalizer 2 and 3,…
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Filming The Equalizer 3 Came With A Lot Of Vomiting
When Denzel Washington returns to “The Equalizer” franchise this week, his Robert McCall will once again be spilling plenty of bad guys’ blood — this time all over scenic Southern Italy. The red-band trailer for “The Equalizer 3″ features plenty of the franchise’s signature skull-knocking action, including a quick look at a scene that features…
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The Equalizer 3 Ending Explained: The Killer Finds Peace
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being reviewed here wouldn’t exist. This article also contains major spoilers for “The Equalizer 3.”The original 1985 TV series “The Equalizer,” starring Edward Woodward, was part of a notable trend in…
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Denzel Washington Unleashes the Monster in ‘Equalizer 3’ Music Video
Music is an integral part of Antoine Fuqua’s filmography, and The Equalizer 3 is no exception. Fuqua has brought in Jacob Banks, the English singer and songwriter, to perform “Monster” in support of the movie’s release. The Nigerian-born musician’s soulful voice lends itself to the thoughtful brutality of the film’s protagonist, Robert McCall. Banks had…
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‘Equalizer 3’ Director Antoine Fuqua Faces Lawsuit From Former Consultant
Director Antoine Fuqua is being sued by a former collaborator for an alleged failure to credit or compensate the plaintiff for their contributions on “The Equalizer 3.”In a 20-page document filed Monday in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Paul Lozada filed complaints for breach of oral contract, implied-in-fact contract, common counts and promissory fraud. A…