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The Official 'Michael' Bio-Pic Thread

Sure. They’ll definitely capitalize on Michael, as if they hadn’t already. The funny part is that they’ll probably skip the main reason he went into This Is It in a suicidal, almost kamikaze-like state: his attempt to maintain control of his ATV catalog, which Sony was willing to kill him to acquire. That would be interesting to see on screen.
 
I watched it again in Imax today. It was worth it. I liked the movie and overall experience even more.

Prior the 2nd cinema visit I accepted that things like missing Janet etc. are just like that. Expectations were normalized before. More focus on the music possible.
 
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alanram said:
Sure. They’ll definitely capitalize on Michael, as if they hadn’t already. The funny part is that they’ll probably skip the main reason he went into This Is It in a suicidal, almost kamikaze-like state: his attempt to maintain control of his ATV catalog, which Sony was willing to kill him to acquire. That would be interesting to see on screen.
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I'm convinced the second part of the biopic won't go past 2005, idk why but I don't see them covering the late 2000s
 
alanram said:
This might be a very controversial opinion, but I do think the dramatic weight in Searching for Neverland, with Navi, is far more intense than in this movie.
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I actually have not seen that one :) Do you think its something I should do?
 
There was a lot that they filmed that for one reason or another (Those who decided to be left out of the film, legal obligation, or other) was cut out.

These things had depth and brought context. It also would have added a lot to the run time. Studios usually pressure to keep movies semi short. The shorter the movie is, the more time it plays per day.

When a film will get proper backing by critics, it's safer to take the chance to make a long film. Without critic support, you have to do what you can to get people in the theater. One way is shortening a film.
 
Lightbringer said:
I actually have not seen that one :) Do you think its something I should do?
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Except for Navy, the film brings you so much closer to Michael's life; I had really hoped the biopic would go in exactly that direction.I wrote the exact same thing 3 days ago.
 
KOPV said:
When a film will get proper backing by critics, it's safer to take the chance to make a long film. Without critic support, you have to do what you can to get people in the theater. One way is shortening a film.
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I don't think most people pay much attention to critics with movies, TV, or music. There's the popular Madea movies. Tyler Perry is a billionaire now or close to it and has his own movie studio. Critics generally don't like Tyler's movies or TV shows. If you look at the Oscars, a lot of the movies that are nominated or win are not really big money makers like the MCU (or Kevin Hart movies awhile back). Today it's harder for non-IP movies to make money at the theaters. That why there's mainly sequels, reboots, & remakes now. There's all the NCIS & Law & Order shows on TV.
 
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If they breach the settlement, it would still I assume take years of court room proceedings to get anywhere near shutting down the film. And by then it will be out everywhere already.
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That's an interesting idea. They could do like what Michael did with the panther scene in Black Or White: build the movie in a way that if a judge rules that they have to stop selling movie, they can just easily remove the problematic scenes and still re-release the rest of the movie. But by then, everybody will already have watched or bought the original cut if they make sure to release it to streaming and blu-ray as soon as its theatrical run is over. And the original cut will forever exist on the Internet. The fact that Evan Chandler very obviously went around the settlement terms by using his brother to write a book might weigh against the Chandlers if they decide to sue. Afterall, it seems very unfair that the Chandler managed to tell their side of the story while Michael couldn't.
 
etoile 37 said:
That's an interesting idea. They could do like what Michael did with the panther scene in Black Or White: build the movie in a way that if a judge rules that they have to stop selling movie, they can just easily remove the problematic scenes and still re-release the rest of the movie. But by then, everybody will already have watched or bought the original cut if they make sure to release it to streaming and blu-ray as soon as its theatrical run is over. And the original cut will forever exist on the Internet. The fact that Evan Chandler very obviously went around the settlement terms by using his brother to write a book might weigh against the Chandlers if they decide to sue. Afterall, it seems very unfair that the Chandler managed to tell their side of the story while Michael couldn't.
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Look what happened when the MJ Estate demanded that HBO take down LN, it took fecking forever in the courts to settle anything. As long as the MJ Estate makes sure there is some stuff that you can interpret either way, meaning there is some stuff to arbitrate it could be possible to delay a decision for a long time. At least thats what I would reckon based on past experiences!

I also do not think that Jordan Chandler will want to come out and record documentaries and stuff. And even if he did I am not sure it would make a difference at all. Of course if Jordan violates the agreement he would be forced to pay back the money? Overall it seems like it could be a pretty lengthy legal dispute which in this case would benefit the Estate.
 
Lightbringer said:
I actually have not seen that one :) Do you think its something I should do?
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Absolutely. Personally, I really enjoyed this one because I’ve always been interested in Michael’s later years. Navi’s performance doesn’t bother me at all, and it feels more authentic than Jaafar’s in my opinion.
 
DuranDuran said:
I don't think most people pay much attention to critics with movies, TV, or music. There's the popular Madea movies. Tyler Perry is a billionaire now or close to it and has his own movie studio. Critics generally don't like Tyler's movies or TV shows. If you look at the Oscars, a lot of the movies that are nominated or win are not really big money makers like the MCU (or Kevin Hart movies awhile back). Today it's harder for non-IP movies to make money at the theaters. That why there's mainly sequels, reboots, & remakes now. There's all the NCIS & Law & Order shows on TV.
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You are correct. There's little to nothing original coming out these days... Plus, there so many streaming websites...

The biopic was a breath of fresh air despite the state of the world we are living right now... like Michael said, music brings people together not even politicians could do that...

The sequel is definitely coming, could be a year or two from now, but it's still too early to speculate what's going to be addressed. For right now, I'm celebrating this historic making event
 
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There’s something truly special about an artist recognizing the legacy of another, and this moment captures that perfectly. When the producers of the Michael biopic needed authentic pieces from his wardrobe, they turned to Lady Gaga, who owns part of his iconic collection. Instead of treating it as a business deal, she chose to offer those priceless pieces for free, asking for only one thing in return, the chance to be present during filming.
It says a lot about how deeply Michael Jackson’s influence runs, even among the biggest stars in the world. Gaga didn’t just admire him from afar, she preserved a piece of his history. The Thriller jacket, one of the most recognizable costumes ever worn, isn’t just clothing, it represents a moment that changed music and visual storytelling forever.
Being on set while that jacket was brought back to life must have felt surreal. Imagine watching something so legendary, once worn by Michael himself, now becoming part of a new story. For Gaga, it wasn’t about ownership in that moment, it was about witnessing history being honored in real time.
Behind the scenes, moments like these add a layer of authenticity that audiences can feel, even if they don’t know the full story. It’s not just about recreating a look, it’s about carrying the weight and emotion tied to it. That jacket isn’t just fabric, it holds memories, energy, and a legacy that continues to inspire.
In the end, this gesture wasn’t just generous, it was deeply respectful. It showed how one artist can honor another, not through words, but through action. And in doing so, Lady Gaga became a quiet part of the story, helping keep Michael Jackson’s magic alive for a new generation.

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alanram said:
Absolutely. Personally, I really enjoyed this one because I’ve always been interested in Michael’s later years. Navi’s performance doesn’t bother me at all, and it feels more authentic than Jaafar’s in my opinion.
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Got it. I will definitely make sure to take the time to watch this during the week. I just never liked people acting as MJ so kind of never figured it was interesting enough to watch, but I will now for sure :) Thanks!
 
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DuranDuran said:
I don't think most people pay much attention to critics with movies, TV, or music. There's the popular Madea movies. Tyler Perry is a billionaire now or close to it and has his own movie studio. Critics generally don't like Tyler's movies or TV shows. If you look at the Oscars, a lot of the movies that are nominated or win are not really big money makers like the MCU (or Kevin Hart movies awhile back). Today it's harder for non-IP movies to make money at the theaters. That why there's mainly sequels, reboots, & remakes now. There's all the NCIS & Law & Order shows on TV.
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It definitely doesn't carry the same weight it used to but statistically being nominated for a major award boosts box office by 10%-30%, and winning by 20%-60%.

Take Parasite as a random example. Before award season, it played in 1,060 theaters. After it won best picture, that number increased to 2,001. -- Pre Oscars in earned 1.64 million, post Oscars, 5.86 million..
 
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etoile 37 said:
That's an interesting idea. They could do like what Michael did with the panther scene in Black Or White: build the movie in a way that if a judge rules that they have to stop selling movie, they can just easily remove the problematic scenes and still re-release the rest of the movie. But by then, everybody will already have watched or bought the original cut if they make sure to release it to streaming and blu-ray as soon as its theatrical run is over. And the original cut will forever exist on the Internet. The fact that Evan Chandler very obviously went around the settlement terms by using his brother to write a book might weigh against the Chandlers if they decide to sue. Afterall, it seems very unfair that the Chandler managed to tell their side of the story while Michael couldn't.
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I love this idea!!!!
 
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