Lionsgate Announces Early Screenings of Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael'
Lionsgate offers one-night-only IMAX previews of Michael Jackson biopic on April 22, two days ahead of wide release, highlighting iconic performances and early career moments.
- Lionsgate said the Michael Jackson biopic Michael will play limited premium-format screenings on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday, April 24.
- Aimed at fans, the one-night events are billed as immersive previews of the film, with Lionsgate saying IMAX and premium large formats immerse audiences in electrifying performances and Michael Jackson's music.
- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET, with some outlets listing 12 p.m. ET, and showtimes appear at Emagine, MJR and AMC theaters including IMAX screens; the Motion Picture Association rated the film PG-13.
- Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features an ensemble including Jaafar Jackson, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones and Laura Harrier.
- The film's logline frames the story as Jackson's journey from Jackson 5 discovery to visionary artist, with coverage noting 'This is where his story begins'.
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Lionsgate announces early screenings of Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) The Michael Jackson biopic Michael arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24, but there’s an opportunity to see the film before its wide release. Early access screenings of Michael will be held April 22, according to Lionsgate, allowing fans to watch the film in premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby. The film captures the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with h…
Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Sets Early Screenings Ahead OF Release Date
You wanna be startin’ somethin’ early? Lionsgate said today that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will have limited early-access screenings in premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, ahead of its wide release that Friday. Tickets for the one-night-only showings go on sale at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11. The King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stars in the titular role of the pic directed by Antoine Fuqua. Here is the logli…
Lionsgate announces early screenings of Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ - Regional Media News
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24, but there's an opportunity to see the film before its wide release. Early access screenings of Michael will be held April 22, according to Lionsgate, allowing fans to watch the film in premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby. The film captures the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the leading role. Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Julian…
Lionsgate announces early screenings of Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ – KS95 94.5
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24, but there’s an opportunity to see the film before its wide release. Early access screenings of Michael will be held April 22, according to Lionsgate, allowing fans to watch the film in premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby. The film captures the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the leading role. Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Julian…
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