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"Michael", a biopic about Michael Jackson, is officially happening.

Hulkamaniac said:
look, here's Michael himself on the Bad era


And This Is It era. Why the hell would you want someone else recreating this man's magic? It's absurd. And y'all acting like this is MJ coming back to life is TOP CRINGE.

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Fan of Hulk Hogan, how does it feel for this topic and thread to live rent free in your head? When you wake, it’s the first thing you think about. Through your day it constantly occupies your mind. When you sleep at night you dream about it. How does it feel to have zero input on a subject that constantly gnaws away at you?? It must be tough not having any self control. It must be difficult to be constantly lurking in here reading our every word and thoughts. Whats it like being absolutely powerless and having nothing original to say?
 
Hulkamaniac said:
look, here's Michael himself on the Bad era


And This Is It era. Why the hell would you want someone else recreating this man's magic? It's absurd. And y'all acting like this is MJ coming back to life is TOP CRINGE.

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There is no way this guy has comeback again just to yap about how he doesn’t like the Michael movie in a Michael movie thread
 
Just Remember set to unreleased 4k footage:
Lead Vocals - Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson
Background Vocals - The Jacksons (like “This Is It”)
Mixed by Serban Ghenea & John Haynes
Writers: Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan
  • Just Remember (feat. Paris Jackson) plays as pre-credit song
  • Using most complete version of “Just Remember” by Brad Buxer and Michael Prince (apparently MP has been polishing the tracks since MJ died), completed by using MJ’s notes, voice mails and whatever they have on the track
  • MJ sings chorus & ending (like Don’t Matter To Me)
  • Use MJ’s demo vocal melody for Paris’ verses
  • Use lyrics MJ wrote if they exist, if they are not complete, Buz Kohan finishes the lyrics
  • Demo runtime: approximately 1:30
  • Paris sings on the mumbling parts creating a duet between the two
  • At very end put MJ’s “I Iove you” from Speechless
Traditional credit song: Dream Away polished by Steve Porcaro.

Thoughts?
 
Hulkamaniac said:
look, here's Michael himself on the Bad era


And This Is It era. Why the hell would you want someone else recreating this man's magic? It's absurd. And y'all acting like this is MJ coming back to life is TOP CRINGE.

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Shame on you..

Imagine being so selfish to the point where you refuse to accept how potentially wonderful this biopic might be for Michael's image and increased popularity.

Look at how popular Queen became again after the release of Bohemian Rhapsody - as a fan MJ, surely you want the best for him?
 
Hulkamaniac said:
Why the hell would you want someone else recreating this man's magic?
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I guess you've never heard of tribute bands & singers. People pay money to see them in concert. There's one called The Musical Box who does Peter Gabriel era Genesis songs. Phil Collins & Steve Hackett have performed with them. There's even hybrid acts like Beatallica (Beatles + Metallica) & Dread Zeppelin, which is a band who does Led Zeppelin songs in a reggae style with an Elvis Presley impersonator as the lead singer.
 
Inthestudiowithmj said:
Just Remember set to unreleased 4k footage:
Lead Vocals - Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson
Background Vocals - The Jacksons (like “This Is It”)
Mixed by Serban Ghenea & John Haynes
Writers: Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan
  • Just Remember (feat. Paris Jackson) plays as pre-credit song
  • Using most complete version of “Just Remember” by Brad Buxer and Michael Prince (apparently MP has been polishing the tracks since MJ died), completed by using MJ’s notes, voice mails and whatever they have on the track
  • MJ sings chorus & ending (like Don’t Matter To Me)
  • Use MJ’s demo vocal melody for Paris’ verses
  • Use lyrics MJ wrote if they exist, if they are not complete, Buz Kohan finishes the lyrics
  • Demo runtime: approximately 1:30
  • Paris sings on the mumbling parts creating a duet between the two
  • At very end put MJ’s “I Iove you” from Speechless
Traditional credit song: Dream Away polished by Steve Porcaro.

Thoughts?
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Whats this??? a new somg called ''just remember''?
 
NetflexKing said:
It's one of the last Michael's recordings. "Just Remember" AKA Remember What I Told You. It's a small 90 seconds Demo which is similar to "Speechless" in terms of structure. Recorded in 2008.
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Yes it’s a demo which is People Of the World completion level. I thought given its description, making it a duet with Paris would be a great way to end the movie.
 
The abuse by Joseph, do you expect it to be pretty raw and show Michael on the receiving end of several beatings with belts , cords etc?

I know the Jackson family downplay the abuse but I hope they show it as brutal as possible, including verbal abuse.
 
Blues_Away2023 said:
The abuse by Joseph, do you expect it to be pretty raw and show Michael on the receiving end of several beatings with belts , cords etc?

I know the Jackson family downplay the abuse but I hope they show it as brutal as possible, including verbal abuse.
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Michael described very graphically how the abuse was, so they really would have no excuse not to portray it exactly the way Michael described it. If they downplay Joseph's abuse right at the beginning, nobody will take the rest of the biopic seriously when they get to the allegations, they'll just assume they are downplayed too, so accuracy in every aspect is very important.
 
NetflexKing said:
It's one of the last Michael's recordings. "Just Remember" AKA Remember What I Told You. It's a small 90 seconds Demo which is similar to "Speechless" in terms of structure. Recorded in 2008.
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90 seconds is better than nothing so will it be on the ''michael'' album or on youtube?
 
The problem with showing the abuse is the certificate rating, they may sensor it, to keep the certification low.

With the Jackson family involved I can't see them going too hard on Joseph's abuse.

Tragically the abuse is a vital part of Michael's story and needs to be included somehow
 
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The trauma Michael suffered as a child cannot be sugar coated but yes, I fear it will be.

The narrative that he never had a childhood needs backed up, visually. We all know it was not just from constant performing, it was mental and physical trauma too.

Imagine being so incredibly talented and your daddy's meal ticket, yet constantly living in fear of him, beat up, named called, and not even allowed to call him daddy. That's just sick and especially to someone as sensitive as Michael.
 
Regarding Joseph, my wish is that complexity is not shied away from. His grandfather was born a slave and this understanding of family history could be depicted in some way. How american history made sure trauma was passed down through generations, each dealing with it in their own way, after their understanding.

There are certainly universal lessons from their relationship, how afraid Michael was of his own father for many years. How physical violence and loss of love through emotional distance internalizes destructive patterns.

Somehow through all this, Michael’s quest for and belief in LOVE made him one of the most celebrated human beings ever.
His triumphs are triumphs of black history and world history interwoven.

His deeply held family views eventually made him accept and understand his father, claiming he “mellowed out” as he had grandkids. Leading up to the trial Michael talked about him with ever growing respect.

This doesn’t mean anything should be sugar coated. The relationship took a lot of work, especially by Michael.
When he didn’t sing about Healing The World he worked on it in a myriad other ways.

Prince being involved likely means this will be handled respectfully.
 
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wendijane said:
We all have different opinions on this and shouldn't be shut down. or ridiculed or shamed. Some aren't happy, the majority are. It's going ahead. A thing we can't change.

Intresting @8701girl I'd like to know too.
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You ain't gotta love the movie or everything it's doing but take it somewhere else. Quit breaking forum rules and derailing.

And saying anyone portraying MJ is wrong is just straight up, stupid. Like do you not understand how tv works. It's called ACTING.
 
Sensual visionary said:
Regarding Joseph, my wish is that complexity is not shied away from. His grandfather was born a slave and this understanding of family history could be depicted in some way. How american history made sure trauma was passed down through generations, each dealing with it in their own way, after their understanding.

There are certainly universal lessons from their relationship, how afraid Michael was of his own father for many years. How physical violence and loss of love through emotional distance internalizes destructive patterns.

Somehow through all this, Michael’s quest for and belief in LOVE made him one of the most celebrated human beings ever.
His triumphs are triumphs of black history and world history interwoven.

His deeply held family views eventually made him accept and understand his father, claiming he “mellowed out” as he had grandkids. Leading up to the trial Michael talked about him with ever growing respect.

This doesn’t mean anything should be sugar coated. The relationship took a lot of work, especially by Michael.
When he didn’t sing about Healing The World he worked on it in a myriad other ways.

Prince being involved likely means this will be handled respectfully.
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Reading this got me thinking if maybe Joseph also deserves a biopic of his own...
 
Billie Jean 78 said:
Reading this got me thinking if maybe Joseph also deserves a biopic of his own...
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Don't know about a biopic but there is more to Joe's story, imo. Jermaine is very far from being my favourite Jackson and I'm not keen on his book about Michael. Seems to be more about Jermaine, lol. But the opening section of the book where he delves into Joe's background is fascinating, imo. It's not a case of making excuses for Joe and the abuse - that's not happening - but I do think it gives a lot of context, shows that there are many layers to the story which often get lost. I'm not downplaying the cruelty of what Joe did and that part of Jermaine's book is a tough read bc there are some details in there that I was unaware of. But I do think it gives some insight to Joe's psychology. No excuses but, to some degree, an explanation.

Sensual visionary said:
Regarding Joseph, my wish is that complexity is not shied away from. His grandfather was born a slave and this understanding of family history could be depicted in some way. How american history made sure trauma was passed down through generations, each dealing with it in their own way, after their understanding.

There are certainly universal lessons from their relationship, how afraid Michael was of his own father for many years. How physical violence and loss of love through emotional distance internalizes destructive patterns.
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This x 1000. :cry:
 
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