US Edition‘Michael’: Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic released
- On Thursday, Lionsgate released the first teaser for 'Michael', showing Jaafar Jackson portraying his late uncle Michael Jackson and confirming an April 24 theatrical release.
- Produced by Graham King and backed by the Jackson estate, work began in 2016 and Lionsgate confirmed the film in 2022 despite allegations earlier this year involving Jordan Chandler.
- A roughly one-minute teaser shows Michael Jackson moments, with 'Wanna Be Startin' Something' and 'Billie Jean' playing as visuals include Jackson Five-era clips and stadium scenes.
- Producer Graham King said the film seeks to `humanise but not sanitise` Michael Jackson, the teaser sets tone after delays, and Paris Jackson denied involvement despite reading an early draft.
- After years in development and cast additions, work on the film started in 2016 and later added Jaafar Jackson and director Antoine Fuqua; The Hollywood Reporter says it will release in theatres and on IMAX.
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After numerous reports in the news about a troubled production, Lionsgate has released the first trailer for "Michael," Antoine Fuqua's upcoming biopic about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The trailer opens with the iconic singer in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), who says, "I know you've been waiting for this for a long time. The songs are recorded, the songs are ready. Let's start over." Clips from Jackson's childhood and i…
Michael Jackson? He's Sold 1.3 Million Albums This Year, More than A Third Were "Thriller," Now Back in the Top 10
Now that the Michael Jackson movie has been set for next April, get ready for an avalanche of Michael marketing. So far, this year, Michael has sold 1.3 million albums including streaming. Of those, half a million are from “Thriller,” still the best selling album of all time. That should give you an idea of […] The post Michael Jackson? He’s Sold 1.3 Million Albums This Year, More than A Third Were “Thriller,” Now Back in the Top 10 appeared fir…
After several shifts, there is now the first foretaste of the biopic "Michael" about the life of pop star Michael Jackson (1958-2009). The film is to be seen in the cinemas on April 24, 2026. The leading role is Jaafar Jackson – the musician's 27-year-old nephew thus makes his acting debut. The short teaser shows iconic moments of the career of the "King of Pop": his famous dance "Moonwalk", scenes from the cult video "Thriller" as well as conce…
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