Golden Globes rejects musical bid for Michael Jackson biopic

• The Golden Globes has rejected Lionsgate's request to submit the Michael Jackson biopic, I, as a Comedy or Musical, forcing it to compete in the Drama category.
• Golden Globes rules stipulate that music must directly propel the narrative forward for a film to qualify as a musical, placing Michael in line with previous biopics like Elvis .
• The ruling means the film will face stiff competition against acclaimed dramas including The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three, despite grossing over $1bn worldwide.
• Michael avoided depicting the 1993 child abuse allegations due to legal settlement restrictions, though a planned sequel aims to address Jackson's later years from his perspective.
• The 84th Golden Globe nominations are scheduled for announcement on 7 December, with the main ceremony taking place on 10 January.

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