Biopic based on Joe Cocker’s life in the works Thursday, November 9 by ABC NewsJoe Cocker is the latest rocker to have his life turned into a film.Movie producer Lisa Saltzman has acquired the movie rights to a biography called Joe Cocker: With a Lot of Help from His Friends, written by Mark Bego. The book is due... Read More.
A “devastated” Zac Efron says he’d be “honored” to play ’17 Again’ co-star Matthew Perry in a biopic Thursday, November 9 by ABC NewsAccording to one of Matthew Perry's best friends Athenna Crosby, he was close to asking his former 17 Again co-star Zac Efron to play him in a biopic project, before his untimely death on October 28.To
Netflix drops full trailer for Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ Thursday, October 26 by ABC NewsNetflix has released the official trailer for its Bradley Cooper-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced film Maestro, based on the life and lifelong love of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, capturing glimpses of the composer throughout his life.Cooper plays the maestro himself in this biopic based on the lifelong... Read More.
Netflix drops full trailer for Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro Thursday, October 26 by ABC NewsNetflix has released the official trailer for its Bradley Cooper-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced film Maestro, based on the life and lifelong love of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, capturing glimpses of the composer throughout his life.Cooper plays the maestro himself in this biopic based on the lifelong... Read More.
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood on touring, Glastonbury and a possible Stones biopic Tuesday, October 17 by ABC NewsThe Rolling Stones' new album, Hackney Diamonds, drops October 20, and it sounds like Ronnie Wood is already looking forward to playing the songs live.During an interview with NME, Woods said they’re currently trying to figure out which songs would work for their live show, sharing, “I have... Read More.
Ann Wilson gives update on Heart biopic Friday, October 13 by ABC NewsHeart’s Ann Wilson has given fans an update on a planned biopic on the group.While appearing on the Totally 80s podcast, Wilson confirmed that the film, first announced in 2020, is still happening; she didn't give a timeline as to when production may start.“The... Read More.
First look at Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in new biopic about opera star Monday, October 9 by ABC NewsDirector Pablo Larraín has shared first-look photos of Angelina Jolie in costume as Maria Callas in his new biopic about the famed opera star, Maria.Known for his previous biopics Jackie and Spencer, this new project from Larraín will chronicle the “life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the... Read More.
Chris Rock in final talks to direct Martin Luther King Jr. biopic Thursday, October 5 by ABC NewsChris Rock is reportedly gearing up to direct and produce a new film about Martin Luther King Jr. According to Variety, Rock is in the final stages of talks to board the project, with Steven Spielberg already on board... Read More.
Slash working on second solo album, reveals why there won’t be a Guns N’ Roses biopic Thursday, July 20 by ABC NewsSlash fans can look forward to another solo album from the rocker. In an interview with Yahoo! Music, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist reveals he’s been working on a second solo record, which he describes as “sort of similar to my first solo record,” noting it... Read More.
‘Oppenheimer’ cast on Christopher Nolan’s epic, unconventional atomic bomb biopic Thursday, July 20 by ABC NewsThe countdown for Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb biopic, Oppenheimer, is quickly winding down, as the film releases in theaters and IMAX screens everywhere on Friday, July 21.In anticipation of its release, the main cast spoke to ABC Audio ahead of the SAG-AFTRA strike... Read More.
Celebration amid strikes: “Weird Al” Yankovic on the weird timing of Emmy nominations for his “biopic,” ‘Weird’ Wednesday, July 12 by ABC NewsThere were a lot of mixed emotions in the entertainment industry Wednesday, seeing as scores of nominated writers are already on strike — and actors could soon be, too, if the Screen Actors Guild pulls the trigger after its deadline at midnight.Weird Al Yankovic... Read More.
Paramount drops trailer for new Bob Marley biopic, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Thursday, July 6 by ABC NewsMusic and movie fans are getting their first look at the upcoming Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love.Paramount has just released the trailer for the film, which stars British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir, who landed the role as Marley after a global talent search. It also stars Captain... Read More.