Giorgio Armani’s family and the Armani Group have officially announced that they are not involved in the production of the biographical film «Armani: King of Fashion» and did not authorize its development. The company emphasized that although it is aware of the project, it has not participated in its development or production and does not support the independent film.

Despite the statement, work on the biopic is continuing. The film is directed by two-time Palme d’Or winner Bille August, best known for «Pelle the Conqueror», «The Best Intentions», and «The Count of Monte Cristo». The producer is Andrea Iervolino, who previously worked on «Ferrari», while the screenplay is being written by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco.

The biopic will explore Giorgio Armani’s professional journey and his rise to become one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. It remains unclear whether the filmmakers will also focus on his private life. Throughout his lifetime, Armani carefully guarded his privacy, leaving that chapter of his biography largely unknown to the public.

The Armani Group’s statement came as a surprise, as films of this scale are often produced with the involvement of the subject’s family or official representatives. At the same time, this is not an isolated case in the film industry. «House of Gucci», for example, was also made without the approval of the Gucci family’s heirs.

Giorgio Armani founded his namesake brand in 1975 together with his business partner, Sergio Galeotti. He transformed the traditional men’s suit by making it lighter, softer, and less formal, forever reshaping the concept of modern elegance. Over the years, Armani evolved into a global luxury empire encompassing not only fashion collections and the Armani Privé haute couture line, but also beauty products, interior design, luxury hotels, and other lifestyle ventures.

As a reminder, Giorgio Armani passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Following his death, the fashion house has continued to operate according to the long-term strategy the designer established during his lifetime.

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The first official trailer for «Michael» has been released online – a biographical film dedicated to the life and legacy of one of the most famous performers of all time, Michael Jackson.

The drama promises not only to showcase the King of Pop’s most iconic performances but also to delve into the complex, often contradictory world of the artist, revealing «the very difficult life» of Michael Jackson.

The lead role is played by 29-year-old Jaafar Jackson – the musician and dancer’s nephew. The cast also includes Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, and Nia Long.

The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, known for «Training Day»,  «The Magnificent Seven»,  and «The Equalizer»  trilogy. The screenplay was written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan («Gladiator»,  «The Aviator»).

The short trailer features several memorable scenes – from a recreation of the legendary Thriller music video to dynamic dance sequences and the signature costumes that became symbols of Jackson’s style and era.

The film is set to premiere on April 24, 2026, though rumors in the industry suggest the release could be postponed due to new allegations linked to Jackson’s name. Despite the controversy, studios Lionsgate (domestic release) and Universal (international distribution) are placing high hopes on the project. Analysts predict that «Michael» could gross over one billion dollars worldwide.

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Kanye West has unveiled the poster for the upcoming biopic about his wife, Bianca Censori. The image features the film’s main character captured nude, lying on the floor with her back to the camera. In the caption, the 47-year-old rapper mentioned that the film was shot in Japan. The couple spends a lot of time in Tokyo and calls it the best city in the world.

For Bianca, this is her first experience working in film.

«I’m so proud of my wife, who played the lead role in her first feature film, shot in Japan», Kanye wrote on his social media.

The film is directed by Italian artist Vanessa Beecroft, while West himself took on the role of producer.

News about the musician’s plans to make the film emerged a few days ago. According to The Post, the project will portray Bianca through Kanye’s eyes: «Serenity and chaos. Everything will be centered on Bianca. She is the star».

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