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‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio

Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film

The Guardian - UK

Kirk Cameron Reveals Chilling Details About Visiting Michael Jackson’s “Eerie” Neverland Ranch As Teen

The actor recalled the “eerie” feeling he experienced while visiting Michael Jackson’s infamous California estate.

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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.

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Michael Jackson’s ‘second family’ say they were groomed to protect him, insist they were victims of SA at his hands

They grew up with him in their lives.

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'Michael' breaks records for music biopics at box office with $217 million global opening

International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.

Euronews

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.

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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

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'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

The Independent UK

Is The Michael Jackson Biopic Getting A Second Movie? The Ending And The Reshoots Explained

You wanna be startin' something?

Cinemablend

All The Mess Surrounding The Michael Jackson Biopic: Family Feuds To Axing Child Abuse Allegations

Michael debuted with a measly 26% Rotten Tomatoes score but the chaos surrounding the film ranks at 1000%.

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Michael Jackson's Nephew Called Out The Media's Coverage Of The ‘Thriller’ Singer In New Post: ‘You Don't Get To Control The Narrative’

He didn't hold back his thoughts.

Cinemablend

The Complaints About The New Michael Biopic Are (Mostly) Not What I Expected From The Critics’ Reviews

The critics vary on the way it makes them feel.

Cinemablend

Family fallouts to million-dollar reshoots: The Michael Jackson biopic’s (many) controversies

The widely condemned film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle

The Independent UK

The Michael Jackson movie biopic is a ghoulish, soulless cash grab – review

1/5 This Jackson family-backed movie depicts the King of Pop as a well-intentioned saint who ends gang violence single-handed and cares for sick children

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The Guardian - US

Can a new biopic change your mind about Michael Jackson?

In life, the singer’s image was shaken by abuse allegations. In death, he is a billion-dollar business

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‘Truth Serum’ Bombshell In Michael Jackson Case As New Theory Emerges Years After Accuser Vanished

“A lot of people have spewed that theory about the sodium amytal, and I'm certainly not discounting it."

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Michael Jackson Biopic Reportedly Spent $21 Million Removing All Child Sexual Abuse Allegations

The movie’s third act originally detailed the accusations before Jackson’s estate requested they be scrapped.

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending

Biopic ‘Michael’ reportedly underwent 22 days of reshoots last summer to change ending

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Cinemablend

The Intense Amount Of Money Spent To Reshoot The Ending Of The Michael Jackson Biopic

So. Much. Money.

The Independent UK

‘These are the most self-revealing recordings ever made of him’: Inside Channel 4’s extraordinary Michael Jackson: The Trial

IN FOCUS: As a new series delves into the King of Pop’s circus-like 2005 abuse trial, Tom Fordy speaks to a former close friend of the singer, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, prosecutor Ron Zonen, and documentary producer Tom Anstiss

Euronews

Michaelmania: Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic goes off the wall

The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far.

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Unheard Audio Reveals A Chilling Side Of Michael Jackson’s Thoughts On Children

“Kids end up falling in love with my personality. Sometimes it gets me into trouble," said Michael Jackson in an unheard audio recording.

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Michael Jackson biopic could be two films

'Michael', the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, has been pushed back to 2027 and may be split into two films.

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Michael Jackson biopic 'needs extensive reshoots'

'Michael', the upcoming biopic about the late Michael Jackson reportedly needs extensive reshoots due to legal issues.

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson film ‘thrown into chaos’ ahead of planned release date

Report claims that the film’s creators are now facing costly reshoots ahead of its planned release in October

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