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Golden Globes Rejects Michael's Submission to Compete as a Comedy/musical
The film will compete in drama categories after the organization ruled its songs do not meet musical criteria, Lionsgate said it may appeal.
- The Golden Globes denied Lionsgate's bid to categorize the Michael Jackson biopic Michael as a comedy or musical on Tuesday, forcing the film into the drama category for the upcoming awards season.
- Awards organizers determined the film's musical sequences function as re-creations of Jackson's performances rather than integral storytelling devices, failing the organization's requirement that songs propel the narrative.
- Director Antoine Fuqua included a supporting letter with the studio's submission, yet the Globes maintained their precedent set by biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody, which also competed as a drama.
- Slated for the drama category, the film starring Jaafar Jackson will compete for one of six available slots against major titles including The Odyssey and La Bola Negra.
- Lionsgate has until October 31 to appeal the ruling, though sources indicate it remains unlikely before the 84th Golden Globe nominations are announced on December 7.
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