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Jaafar Jackson stars as his pop megastar uncle in Michael.

Here’s what should be in the sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic

The movie Michael is a smash hit, so a sequel is in the works. Here’s how the filmmakers – and the estate – should handle what happens next.

  • George Palathingal

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The Michael film is clearly startin’ somethin’, breaking box office records for musical biopics.

Bad reviews, off the wall numbers for Michael Jackson biopic

This highly anticipated film has blown its competition out of the water, easily beating the first-up weekend box office of Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.

  • Nell Geraets and Jake Coyle
The wild and worrisome resurgence of Michael Jackson.

The wild and worrisome resurgence of Michael Jackson

The Michael biopic is expected to smash the box office and wow audiences with its musical brilliance. But could the King of Pop’s controversial legacy derail the blockbuster’s success?

  • Nell Geraets
The Beatles as a band has been amply covered. But analysing one friendship offers new insights.

Is there anything left to learn about the Beatles?

The famous band has been amply covered. But analysing one friendship offers new insights.

  • The Economist
Too good to be true: Kaitlyn Dever as wellness scammer Belle Gibson.

Who’s real in Netflix’s hit wellness fraud drama, and where are they now?

Apple Cider Vinegar, the story based on scammer Belle Gibson, has topped Netflix charts world-wide. Here’s a guide to the key players.

  • Karl Quinn
Robbie Williams is played by actor Jonno Davies as a monkey in the biopic Better Man.

Why Robbie Williams’ new biopic is confusing Americans

And it’s not just because he’s depicted as a CGI chimp.

  • Brittany Busch
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Bad wigs, salacious romps and lawyers: Australia’s obsession with biopics

Dodgy wigs and a tsunami of social media outrage aside, the greatest revelation about the Warnie series was how little there was left to reveal about the cricketer.

  • Andrew Hornery
The hairstyle, earrings and sunglasses were all key to Warne’s evolving look, says Williams.

Born to be Warne: Meet the Perth actor selected to play the spin king

Alex Williams not only looks the part to play Shane Warne in this two-part series on his colourful career, but his passion for cricket gave him a deep connection.

  • Mark Naglazas
(Spin) king of all he surveyed: Alex Williams as Shane Warne.

Sex, scandals, and a whole lot of cricket: Warnie brings our favourite bogan back to life

He was Australia’s favourite sportsman, but does the Shane Warne miniseries tell it like it was? Star Alex Williams spills the (baked) beans.

  • Karl Quinn
The King of Pop will be given his own biopic titled Michael.

Michael Jackson biopic set to start production this year

A biopic detailing the life of pop-star Michael Jackson is in the works, to be produced by Graham King who worked on the Academy-Award winning Bohemian Rhapsody.

  • Billie Eder