Jonathan Majors’ bodybuilding movie ‘Magazine Dreams’ has finally secured a release date after being previously pulled from Disney’s film slate.
Briarcliff Entertainment has announced its acquisition of the domestic distribution rights and plans to release the film in early 2025.
Acquisition of Domestic Distribution Rights
In a significant development, Briarcliff Entertainment’s CEO Tony Ortenberg has announced the company’s acquisition of domestic distribution rights for Jonathan Majors’ film, ‘Magazine Dreams’. The film is set to be released in theatres in early 2025. This decision comes after the film was previously removed from Disney’s release calendar due to Majors’ legal issues.
Majors, known for his roles in ‘Creed III’, Marvel’s film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’, and the series ‘Loki’, stars as an amateur bodybuilder in ‘Magazine Dreams’. The film also features actress Haley Bennett. Ortenberg described the movie as a ‘visceral experience’ that challenges the perceptions of ambition and identity.
Performance and Impact
According to Ortenberg, Jonathan Majors delivers a transcendent performance as Killian Maddox in ‘Magazine Dreams’. He stated that the role would be remembered as one of the most compelling and transformative in recent cinema history.
Briarcliff Entertainment is also the distributor behind the upcoming film ‘The Apprentice’. This film chronicles former President Donald Trump’s real estate dealings in the 1980s and features Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and Maria Bakalova.
Background of ‘Magazine Dreams’
‘Magazine Dreams’ was initially acquired by Searchlight after receiving acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival last year.
The film was scheduled for release in December but was pulled from Disney’s release calendar just before Majors’ trial began, amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Jonathan Majors’ Legal Battle
In December, a New York jury found Majors guilty of assault and harassment resulting from a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend. He was convicted of one count of reckless assault in the third degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment.
Majors had pleaded not guilty to all charges and was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment. Although he avoided jail time, he was sentenced to a 52-week mandatory in-person domestic violence prevention programme.
Impact on Majors’ Career
Prior to his legal issues, Majors was set to reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He was expected to be part of the films previously titled ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
In July, Marvel announced that ‘Kang Dynasty’ would be replaced by ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, featuring the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU.
Industry Reactions
Briarcliff Entertainment’s decision to acquire ‘Magazine Dreams’ after Disney’s withdrawal has garnered significant attention within the industry.
The film’s release is highly anticipated, with many looking forward to Majors’ performance despite his recent controversies.
Future Prospects for Majors
The upcoming release of ‘Magazine Dreams’ marks a pivotal moment for Jonathan Majors, as his legal troubles have significantly impacted his career trajectory. His performance in the film could play a crucial role in his professional redemption.
The film’s release is a significant development considering Majors’ recent legal challenges.
As anticipation builds, industry insiders are keen to see whether Majors’ performance will reaffirm his status in Hollywood.
