Michael Jackson Biopic’s Huge Reshoots Cost & Ending Changes Revealed
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic has had a turbulent road to theaters, and a last-minute legal discovery sent filmmakers scrambling to rebuild the film from the ground up. The reshoot bill has now come to light, and it is anything but small. Here is everything known about the changes, the cuts, and the reasons behind them….
Read MoreMichael will conclude the King of Pop’s HIStory at a very opportune, legally approved point
The Michael Jackson biopic won't have to worry about those pesky pedophilia allegations that dogged the last 20 years of the pop star's life.
Read MoreMichael Jackson Movie Reportedly Ends During Bad Tour After Child Abuse Allegations Were Cut, Allegedly Forcing $15 Million Reshoots for a New Third Act
The upcoming Michael Jackson movie reportedly does not feature any scenes dealing with the singer’s high-profile child abuse allegations after they were cut from the film, allegedly forcing reshoots that added $15 million to the budget.
Read MoreInside the ‘Michael’ Overhaul: $15 Million Reshoots, Removing Child Abuse Allegations and What’s in Store for Sequels
“Michael,” the story of Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom, was supposed to begin in medias res with one of the darkest chapters of the singer’s life. In one scene from the film’s original script, the King of Pop stares at his reflection in the mirror, capturing his sorrowful gaze as police car lights flash behind…
Read MoreJaafar Jackson Makes Surprise Appearance at Complex Pop-Up Gallery for ‘Michael’ Biopic in SoHo
Photo Credit: Fritz for Complex Last night, Complex hosted an exclusive opening night event for a pop-up gallery in SoHo celebrating Michael, the upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson. Guests attending the curated gallery were surprised when Jaafar Jackson, who portrays Michael Jackson in the film, made a surprise appearance at the event. The pop-up gallery…
Read MoreColman Domingo Responds to Paris Jackson’s Comments on Michael Jackson Biopic: “I Hope That She Eventually Loves the Tribute”
The ‘Euphoria’ actor stars as Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson.
Read MoreNetflix To Bring Beloved $900 Million Musical Biopic Ahead of Michael
Netflix is adding a major music biopic to its library soon. The hit film about a legendary singer and his legendary band is set to arrive on the platform next month, just as anticipation grows for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic titled Michael. Bohemian Rhapsody gets Netflix release date The award-winning musical biopic Bohemian Rhapsody…
Read MoreMichael Jackson Fans Can Watch Biopic Movie Before Its April 24 Release Date
Fans of Michael Jackson will have a chance to see his upcoming biopic slightly earlier than expected. Lionsgate has revealed plans for select early screenings of Michael before the film reaches theaters for its wide release. Michael sets early screening date ahead of release Lionsgate announced limited early access screenings for the Michael Jackson biopic…
Read MoreJanet Jackson and Jermaine Are Feuding Over Michael Jackson Biopic: Report
Janet Jackson and her brother Jermaine Jackson are reportedly feuding over Michael Jackson’s new biopic. The drama reportedly began after Michael’s family gathered in Los Angeles earlier this month to screen Michael, starring Jermaine’s son Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, per Page Six. According to the outlet, Janet, 59, picked apart the project…
Read MoreParis Jackson’s Team Feels Optimistic After Hearing With Estate Executors
Paris Jackson’s team is feeling optimistic after appearing in court for the legal battle with the executors of her father Michael Jackson’s estate. “Paris spent yesterday in court as her legal team raised fact after fact that proved the executors were failing to meet their fundamental obligation to be transparent and accountable,” a source close…
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