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entertainment28 days ago•16 min saved

Michael Rewrites Music-Biopic Box Office History

Jaafar Jackson’s Michael has dethroned Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time with $911.9 million worldwide (domestic $358.6M, international $553.3M); Japan and Russia releases are underway, and the film set several box-office records, despite roughly $50 million in reshoots after the Jackson estate objected to a plot point about an accuser, signaling strong potential for a franchise and continued global success.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 months ago•18 min saved

How the Michael Biopic Was Trimmed, Dropping Jaafar Jackson’s Voiceover

Editor John Ottman recut the four-hour Michael biopic to add intimacy, humor, and momentum, trimming roughly 25 minutes of Jaafar Jackson’s voiceover and tightening the early years. The edits were driven by a need to ground Michael’s artistry while also heeding a settlement clause that barred depicting or mentioning a specific accuser, resulting in a stronger focus on young Michael and Jaafar’s standout performances through close-ups and character-driven moments.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•29 min saved

Jackson Family Bets Big on Michael Biopic Momentum with Tours and Sequels

Following Michael's $217M opening, the Jackson family is ramping up for more with talks of a Thriller-era tour and sequels; Jaafar Jackson stars in the biopic, the estate and film team eye additional films and a high-profile tour, Janet and Randy have declined involvement, and insiders say seven-figure payments have been made to those on the project.

via New York Post|

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entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Michael biopic opens to record-breaking $217M global box office

Lionsgate’s Michael opened to a record $97 million domestic and $120.4 million overseas ($217.4 million global), the biggest debut for a music biopic, despite negative reviews and a costly, stretched production; a sequel is in development as Universal handles international distribution.

via NBC News|

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entertainment2 months ago•20 min saved

Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates The Weekend Despite Mixed Reviews

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to $97 million domestic and $217 million worldwide, the biggest debut for a musical biopic, buoyed by audience enthusiasm and big-screen concert moments despite mostly tepid reviews and significant production headaches. Strong Imax performance and a nostalgia-driven, communal theater experience helped Lionsgate post a record-box-office weekend and signal potential sequels.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•40 min saved

Michael Biopic Sequel Footage Confirmed, Director Explains Abuse Allegations Omission

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to strong box office, and director Antoine Fuqua says there is footage amounting to about a third of the film that could be used for a sequel. He explains the abuse accusations aren’t depicted in the first film due to a settlement clause, and says the aim was to humanize Michael while laying groundwork for a potential second film that could address later years and the allegations. Fuqua would like to direct the sequel if schedules permit.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Michael biopic smashes opening record with $217M worldwide debut

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to a $97M domestic and $120.4M international debut, pushing its global total to $217M and setting a new record for the largest opening by a music biopic. Production faced turmoil—including a costly third-act revision tied to the 1994 Jordan Chandler settlement—yet audiences drove the worldwide take well beyond expectations while critics gave mixed reviews. Lionsgate is pursuing sequels, and a Japan release is planned later; the film’s reception contrasts with the dismal critical score despite strong audience interest.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment2 months ago•22 min saved

Fuqua’s Michael: Reshoots, Controversy, and a Possible Sequel

Antoine Fuqua explains his humanizing approach to Michael Jackson in the biopic Michael, revealing that the finale was rewritten after Jordan Chandler’s settlement, prompting roughly $50 million in reshoots and lifting production costs to about $200 million. He details Jaafar Jackson’s casting, discusses the film’s handling of the controversy, and signals interest in a potential sequel, as the movie opened to about $97 million in the U.S. and $217 million worldwide.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Michael biopic erupts to record-breaking $97M domestic debut

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to a record $97 million domestically (and $217.4 million worldwide), the biggest opening for a musical biopic, despite negative reviews and significant production changes; the film focuses on Jackson’s rise and his relationship with his father, with ongoing debate about its treatment of controversies, but strong audience enthusiasm and a teased potential sequel keep the momentum and Oscar chatter alive.

via USA Today|

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entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Box Office Records With $97 Million Opening

Michael, a biopic about Michael Jackson directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, opened to a record $97 million domestic and $217 million worldwide, the strongest start ever for a biopic and the year’s second-biggest debut behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The film, produced with a near $200 million budget and co-financed by Lionsgate, Universal, and the Jackson estate, faced mixed reviews but earned an A- CinemaScore from audiences. It covers Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to the Bad era, included a third-act overhaul to omit a 1993 allegation, and leaned into high-energy concert sequences (with Imax contributing notably). Lionsgate’s box-office fortunes saw a boost, and a potential future Jackson life film is hinted at if the momentum continues.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•6 min saved

Lionsgate bets big on Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson

Lionsgate’s $200 million biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, is positioned for a blockbuster opening—possibly around $70 million on 3,900 screens—after years of development and a legal setback over an early draft. The film covers Michael Jackson’s life from the 1960s to 1988, focusing on his relationship with his father, and has backing from the Jackson estate, though Janet Jackson is not depicted. A potential sequel could reuse footage already shot. Critics have given mixed reviews (Rotten Tomatoes around 40%), but the studio remains confident about strong audience appeal domestically and internationally.

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment2 months ago•45 min saved

Six Timeline Flaws Critics Find in the New Michael Jackson Biopic

Yahoo Entertainment flags six major inaccuracies in the Michael biopic, including missing family members and misdated early Jackson 5/Motown milestones, incorrect solo-era chronology (Off the Wall era and Jermaine’s departure), early Bubbles/vitiligo timing, and missequenced Beat It/Billie Jean/Thriller moments, arguing the film prioritizes drama over strict historical accuracy.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment2 months ago•22 min saved

Voice Weave: How 'Michael' Blends Jaafar Jackson’s Singing with Michael Jackson’s Legacy

The Hollywood Reporter explains how the Michael biopic blends Jaafar Jackson’s live singing with Michael Jackson’s original recordings. Music supervisor John Warhurst describes treating the film like a live musical: actors perform on set with a visual “canvas,” multiple takes are recorded, and post-production mixes in Jaafar’s and Juliano Valdi’s voices for non-original lines while Michael’s voice dominates in final takes. The result aims for authentic, stage-like energy rather than AI-generated impersonation, with careful decisions about when to mix in Michael’s vocals to maintain consistency across scenes.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 months ago•6 min saved

Jackson Family Divided as Michael Biopic Premiere Unfolds

Jaafar Jackson earned praise from relatives at the Hollywood premiere of the Michael biopic, but Janet Jackson, Paris Jackson and Rebbie Jackson were notably absent amid ongoing family tensions; Paris has criticized the project as a fantasy riddled with inaccuracies, though some family members defended Jaafar’s portrayal. The film covers Michael Jackson’s rise through 1988 and hints at a possible Part 2.

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Fans Turn Michael Premiere Into a Concert-Style Celebration

LA hosted a concert-like premiere for Lionsgate’s Michael, with Jaafar Jackson and Miles Teller among the cast and a crowd that cheered hits like Thriller while largely overlooking MJ’s past scandals; the night included an energetic after-party with themed drinks, and critics are divided, but fans are clearly sold on the biopic.

via Page Six|

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