Sunday, May 3, 2026

Box Office News 'Michael' reaches $424 Million world wide May 3, 2026

MICHAEL from LIONS-GATE pictures (2026. This Bio-pic stars Jaafar Jackson who portrays his uncle Michael Jackson. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson. Michael's older brother.

The production budget climbed to $155 million.

Note: I saw "Michael" twice in IMAX and plan to see it again. I grew up in the 1980's and Michael Jackson is my Idol.

As of May 3, 2026. This Bio-pic has grossed $183,803,832 million at the North American box office. It reached $280,620,765 million at the Foreign box office. The world-wide box office has grabbed $423,925,832 million.

Below is the final movie trailer for "Michael" 2026.

Universal Pictures swaps movie calendar with 'The Mummy' & 'Miami Vice 85'

UNIVERSAL PICTURES (2026). The movie studio has swapped their upcoming releases with two big films. 

"The Mummy 4" reboot has been moved from May 19, 2028 and up to October 15, 2027. Branden Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their original roles (1999).

I've been a big "Mummy" fan since the 1930's. I can't wait for this next one and am glad Branden and Rachel are returning to the 4th film. (I even liked the Tom Cruise "Mummy" that everyone hated). 

Universal Pictures movie poster 1999.

"Feature First" Fan made picture. The new cast with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The second movie reboot will be titled, "Miami Vice-85."

Universal Pictures has moved "Miami Vice-85" from August 6, 2027 and forward to May 19, 2028.

NBC TV Series "Miami Vice" (1984-1989). The original stars are Phillip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson. The first remake film was in 2006 with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.

Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi'

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi" (4-2-2026). Did you watch it?

Click on the logo below for 48 HOURS.

CBS.

Top Box Office 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is Number #1 with $77 Million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / MAY 3, 2026 / ESTIMATED

1. The Devil Wears Prada 2 - $77,000,000

2. Michael - $54,000,000

3. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - $12,100,000

4. Project Hail Mary - $8,554,000

5. Hokum - $6,412,500

6. Animal Farm - $3,400,000

7. Lee Cronin's The Mummy - $2,230,000

8. Deep Water - $2,152,273

9. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie - $1,000,000

10. The Drama - $908,305

"Michael" from Lionsgate 2026.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Podcast '20/20' episode 'The Secret in the Water'

20/20 (ABC).... "A mysterious fire, a woman found dead inside her car submerged at the bottom of a pond and a two-decade quest for justice exposes the double life of a man hiding a deadly secret."

Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'A Window of Time'

DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "A Window for Time" (4-1-2026). Did you watch it?

Click on the logo below for DATELINE.

NBC.

Trailer 'Billy Ellish: Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'Mortal Kombat ll' in theaters May 8, 2026

International Trailer 'Silent Friend' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'Couples Weekend' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'The Sheep Detectives' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'Influenced' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'Two Pianos' in theaters May 8, 2026

Animation blurs Reality in 'Trailer ' Takeover' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'Neglected' in theaters May 8, 2026

Trailer 'The Python Hunt' in theaters May 8, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026

Podcast '48 Hours' series 'Case By Case' with Erin Moriarty

Case By Case.... "On Wednesday April 29th, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14 year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of 'Case By Case' we examine the state’s timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd." 

48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.

Opeing in Movie Theaters Friday May 1, 2026 'One Spoon Of Chocolate'

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Review 'Michael' I give it 5* Stars.!

MICHAEL from LIONSGATE films (2026). I grew up during the 1980's when  Michael Jackson was a superstar. I was also a modern & freestyle dancer back then. He was my "Idol." 

Below is my Audio review.... 5-out-of 5 Stars*

Action Trailer 'Badland Rising' coming soon.!

Disaster Trailer 'Ice-Pocalypse' coming soon.!

Romantic Trailer 'One Night Only' in theaters Aug. 7, 2026

Wow Trailer 'Resident Evil' in IMAX theaters Sept. 19, 2026

Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Lester Holt

Dateline (NBC)....

  • The search for two missing University of Southern Florida doctoral students ends in murder charges. Investigators say the alleged killer asked a chat-bot how to get away with it. 
  • In Southern California - Prosecutors are gearing up for the trial of Larry Millete -- the man they say killed his wife Maya after paying spell-casters to hex her. 
  • In Dateline Round Up - Jake Reiner, the son of slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner speaks out about his parents' murders.
  • There's a surprise plea in the 2002 killing of former RUN-DMC member Jam Master Jay. 
  • Plus - A sneak peek at 'Allegedly' a new video podcast on Netflix that covers the true-crime cases you can’t stop talking about.

Saturday Night '48 Hours' on May 2, 2026

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

"A dream romance ends in murder after a woman falls for a stranger. Correspondent Natalie Morales reports."