Film Release Dates in Flux, “Michael” Trailer Breaks Records, and “Interview with the vampire” Teases Season Three
The release plans for two upcoming Guy Ritchie-directed films remain uncertain, while the trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has shattered viewership records. simultaneously, AMC has offered a first look at the third season of “Interview with the Vampire,” and Janus Films unveiled the trailer for the sci-fi feature “Resurrection.”
Black Bear Pictures owner Teddy Schwarzman declined to comment twice when questioned about the status of Ritchie’s completed films, “In the Gray,” starring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal (filmed in 2023), and “Wife & Dog,” featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike (filmed earlier this year). Currently, neither film has a confirmed release date, with Black Bear reportedly seeking distribution deals. The delay impacts both the studio’s release schedule and the anticipated arrival of thes star-studded projects for audiences.
In other news, the teaser trailer for “Michael,” the upcoming biopic about the life of Michael Jackson, garnered 116.2 million views globally within its first 24 hours. This marks the largest first-day trailer launch for a Lionsgate release and any music biopic or concert film, surpassing the 96.1 million views achieved by the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” trailer. The film is slated for release by lionsgate.
AMC Networks has released a new 30-second teaser for the third season of “Interview with the Vampire,” titled “The Vampire Lestat.” The teaser showcases Lestat (Sam reid) exhibiting rockstar-like behaviour during an interview. The series, based on Anne Rice’s novels, is expected to return in 2026.
Janus Films has released the trailer for ”Resurrection,” a new sci-fi film directed by Bi Gan. The film, opening in New York and Los Angeles on December 12th, is set in a future where humanity has traded the ability to dream for immortality, and follows an outcast (Jackson Yee) who discovers illusion and beauty within his own world.
