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The Michael Effect Is Real — Jackson's Catalog Is Up 95% and the Industry Is Taking Notes

The Michael Effect Is Real — Jackson’s Catalog Is Up 95% and the Industry Is Taking Notes

The numbers are in, and they are staggering. One weekend. One film. Nearly double the King of Pop’s streaming output. Lionsgate’s Michael — the long-anticipated biographical film starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle — opened to $97 million domestically and $217.4 million globally on April 24–26, shattering every box office record in biopic history and immediately triggering one of the most dramatic catalog surges ever measured by Luminate, the music industry’s primary data and analytics firm. Streams of Jackson’s catalog

How Film Editing Technology Has Evolved Over Time

How Film Editing Technology Has Evolved Over Time

Film editing is an essential part of storytelling, shaping the final narrative and emotional impact of a movie. Over the years, editing technology has undergone significant transformation, evolving from manual

Three Criteria for Making a Cut in Video Editing

Three Criteria for Making a Cut in Video Editing

Editing is more than just assembling clips—it’s about shaping emotion, guiding the story, and creating a rhythm that feels seamless to the viewer. Every cut carries the potential to strengthen