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Spike Lee defends Michael Jackson biopic over omission of abuse allegations

Lee, who has directed singer’s 1996 music video, says he saw the biopic twice

The Independent UK

Spike Lee Loves Michael, And He Has Thoughts About Critics Panning The Movie

The Oscar-winning filmmaker is weighing in.

Cinemablend

From Fame to Fallout: Michael 2 Set to Cover Explosive Scandals

Michael 2 is expected to explore controversial aspects of Michael Jackson's life, raising questions about Hollywood's handling of allegations and legacy storytelling.

International Business Times UK

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Michael movie sequel gets major update

A sequel to Michael Jackson movie Michael is likely to start filming "this year or next", according to Adam Fogelson, the head of the Lionsgate movie studio.

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‘A profound depiction’: Michael Jackson fans support divisive biopic as film smashes records

The long-delayed film has fans dancing in the aisles and has taken more than $200m at the box office

The Guardian - US

Prince Jackson reveals what late dad Michael was really like as a father

Prince Jackson has reflected on his experiences growing up with King of Pop Michael Jackson as a father.

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Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed blasts Michael Jackson biopic for depicting King of Pop as an 'angel'

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed felt "really icky" after witnessing the depiction of Michael Jackson's relationship with children in the new biopic Michael.

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10 Photos of Jaafar Jackson: All About Michael Jackson's Nephew, Star of 'Michael' - Age, Career, and More

Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in the 'Michael' biopic, earning praise for his portrayal. The film has achieved significant box office success.

International Business Times UK

When is 'Michael' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess

Waiting to watch 'Michael' at home? Here's when we think Antoine Fuqua's hit Michael Jackson biopic might come to streaming services.

Tom’s Guide

Michael star Nia Long admits reshoots were 'heartbreaking'

Michael star Nia Long admits the reshoots that completely reshaped the Michael Jackson biopic were "heartbreaking" but she's "very happy" with how the film turned out.

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After Fans Wondered About Michael Getting A Sequel, Exec Addresses Whether ‘More Story Can’ Be Told

A sequel could go where the first didn’t.

Cinemablend

Michael smashes UK records for biggest biopic opening

Michael Jackson biopic debuted with £11.6m at the UK box office – almost double achieved by next-best Bohemian Rhapsody

The Guardian - UK

Why Did Michael Jackson Biopic Skip 1993 Lawsuit as Filmmakers Consider Sequel to Cover Later Years

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' omits the 1993 lawsuit due to legal restrictions, focusing instead on his rise to fame. The film faced major reshoots, leading to financial losses.

International Business Times UK

Jaafar Jackson's feet bled from intense commitment to Michael

Jaafar Jackson pushed himself to the limits for his role in Michael.

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Evening Standard

Cruz Beckham dresses up as Michael Jackson to watch biopic despite major backlash to project

The film came out after a family filed a lawsuit alleging Jackson sexually assaulted four siblings when they were children

The Mary Sue

Critics Not Liking ‘Michael’ Despite Audience Reaction Proves Nothing

Critics didn’t love Michael and audiences basically went to see it in droves anyway. But, that doesn’t mean the critics were misguided in their analysis of the film.

Cinemablend

Michael's Director Says The Same Thing Happened On The Biopic That Happened When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock Ahead Of His Last Movie

Talk about the worst possible timing.

The Guardian - US

Michael might be a cowardly, cursed biopic but his fans are happy to live in a fantasy

The hit success of the critically reviled Michael Jackson movie shows that his fans only want to see the good – not the truth

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Cinemablend

Michael's 'Thriller' Moment Almost Wasn't Perfect, Until The Movie Made One Wild Last-Minute Change

The Michael filmmakers talked to us about recreating 'Thriller'.

International Business Times UK

Michael Breaks Biopic Record With £174M Global Debut Despite Critic Backlash

The biopic 'Michael' breaks box office records with a $217 million global debut, despite mixed reviews, showcasing Michael Jackson's lasting cultural impact.

The Independent UK

Beat it! Michael movie prompts ‘annoying’ cinema trend that viewers claim is ‘ruining’ the film

Footage of dance parties inside screenings have ignited an intense debate over cinema etiquette

The Guardian - UK

Michael is a highly selective version of the singer’s life, and that suits more people than you might think

It’s not just the money-making studio execs – fans, too, are often happy for the darker parts of a subject’s life to be ignored, says Guardian arts correspondent Nadia Khomami

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Michael Jackson Biopic Is Breaking Box Office Records & A Sequel May Already Be On The Cards

It surpassed Oppenheimer's opening weekend by $43 million USD despite critics not being impressed by the film.

The Guardian - AU

Michael moonwalks to $217m opening weekend, shattering box office records for a biopic

Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North America

The Independent UK

'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics

“Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics

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