Um, what?!?
I put my email in and see if I receive anything I guess. Seems it was from last night though so I doubt it.
www.filmstarts.de
Well surely the german media knows best150 Millionen Dollar teurer Blockbuster über Michael Jackson: Muss ein Teil des Films in die Mülltonne?
Einer der besonders erwarteten Filme 2025 ist „Michael“ – ein 150 Millionen Dollar teures Biopic über „King Of Pop“ Michael Jackson. Doch laut einem Medienbericht steht das eigentlich abgedrehte Werk von einem gewaltigen Problem.
in Germany all over the news they saying that the Story is Real and the Estate will care about the money for the new scenes and script.....
Titanic run time was 3h. Graham already has the pedigree from BR. So maybe...
fictionhorizon.com
That is indeed very interesting!! Many of us have been thinking in that direction anyway, but it would indeed be the first biopic to be made in two parts if I´m not mistaken.
'Michael' Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
‘Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars JaafarMichael’ Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in his film debut, along with other actors like Colman Domingo and Nia Long.
The movie will cover Michael’s life from his childhood with the Jackson 5 to his final weeks before his death in 2009 and is set to be released on October 3, 2025, in the U.S. and internationally.
Originally set for April 18, 2025, the movie has been delayed for six months, and according to insider reports, it’s due to several controversies.
Earlier this week, a report from Puck revealed that Antoine Fuqua’s biopic had to reshoot its entire third act due to legal complications. Additional details have emerged, painting a picture of an extremely chaotic production.
According to ‘The InSneider,’ the film’s production was described as a “total dumpster fire,” with numerous delays and disruptions throughout 2023. Filming didn’t properly begin until January 2024.
Initial reactions suggest that Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, delivers an outstanding performance as the iconic singer, bringing Jackson’s look and persona to life with heavy prosthetics.
However, despite positive early buzz, the project has gone tens of millions over budget—much of it stemming from the digital nose that will be added to Jackson’s face during post-production, reflecting the singer’s evolving appearance through the ’80s and ’90s.
In addition to the budget problems, the Jackson family’s constant presence on set has created tension. Their overprotective behavior reportedly made production difficult, forcing Fuqua to direct remotely from his van to avoid confrontations with the family. Crew members even dubbed him “Vantoine” as a playful nod to his van-bound directing style.
Responding to ‘Sneider’s’ inquiry, Fuqua’s reps defended his preference for directing from his van, claiming it was simply his style.
The film’s latest cut ran close to four hours, and it still felt incomplete. With reshoots planned for March, rumors suggest Lionsgate might opt to split the film into two parts, aiming to recoup the inflated production costs.
Exactly, as a guy that works at VFX Productions I can assure you it doesn't cost dozens of Millions for a Digital prosthetic.
Reeks of media bullshit, completely doubt this honestly. At this point there should be a rule not to use these tabloid tier sources here
'Michael' Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
‘Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars JaafarMichael’ Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in his film debut, along with other actors like Colman Domingo and Nia Long.
The movie will cover Michael’s life from his childhood with the Jackson 5 to his final weeks before his death in 2009 and is set to be released on October 3, 2025, in the U.S. and internationally.
Originally set for April 18, 2025, the movie has been delayed for six months, and according to insider reports, it’s due to several controversies.
Earlier this week, a report from Puck revealed that Antoine Fuqua’s biopic had to reshoot its entire third act due to legal complications. Additional details have emerged, painting a picture of an extremely chaotic production.
According to ‘The InSneider,’ the film’s production was described as a “total dumpster fire,” with numerous delays and disruptions throughout 2023. Filming didn’t properly begin until January 2024.
Initial reactions suggest that Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, delivers an outstanding performance as the iconic singer, bringing Jackson’s look and persona to life with heavy prosthetics.
However, despite positive early buzz, the project has gone tens of millions over budget—much of it stemming from the digital nose that will be added to Jackson’s face during post-production, reflecting the singer’s evolving appearance through the ’80s and ’90s.
In addition to the budget problems, the Jackson family’s constant presence on set has created tension. Their overprotective behavior reportedly made production difficult, forcing Fuqua to direct remotely from his van to avoid confrontations with the family. Crew members even dubbed him “Vantoine” as a playful nod to his van-bound directing style.
Responding to ‘Sneider’s’ inquiry, Fuqua’s reps defended his preference for directing from his van, claiming it was simply his style.
The film’s latest cut ran close to four hours, and it still felt incomplete. With reshoots planned for March, rumors suggest Lionsgate might opt to split the film into two parts, aiming to recoup the inflated production costs.
Exactly, this is all fake news propaganda by the press. They are legitmately desperate to get this movie to fail, **** them. This is why Michael hated the media
Exactly, the estate is multi billion dollars if those bastards at HBO can breach a contract to lynch Michael with that hit piece in 2019 then surely they can potentially take a hit to expose those lying frauds and their pathetic dad who killed himself after Michael died
Yes but it's not necessary to call them by their names or even see them to play a part in the story imo
LOL
They could just cut out the bloat for the theatrical cut and have a separate streaming cut, Blade Runner did that, Apocalypse Now, Lawrence of Arabia i think did that. Lots of classics had multiple cuts, although we also have Gone with the Wind the highest grossing film ever which is 4 hours long.Even in death sensational stories about Michael’s nose continued to get churned out.
We’ve gone from having zero information to loads (all negative) in the space of a week.
I’m starting to think that it could be all media BS and done on purpose to get people talking and then boom…. This phenomenal trailer gets released at the Superbowl.
Although if they are truly going all the way up to 2009 a two part film makes complete sense. Part 2 would be so ****** tragic though
I have a background as Photo Retoucher and although I didn't experiment on a photo of Jaafar myself, I can imagine that in order to make the nose acceptable, they will have to adjust other features too (interested in your view on that)
Then again, Part 1 of Michael's life is also ****** tragic..Even in death sensational stories about Michael’s nose continued to get churned out.
We’ve gone from having zero information to loads (all negative) in the space of a week.
I’m starting to think that it could be all media BS and done on purpose to get people talking and then boom…. This phenomenal trailer gets released at the Superbowl.
Although if they are truly going all the way up to 2009 a two part film makes complete sense. Part 2 would be so ****** tragic though
I'd say the chin and the eyes.
Any of you who believe this nonsense is a fool and an idiot
'Michael' Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
‘Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars JaafarMichael’ Biopic Reportedly Faces Budget Woes Due To Digital Noses & a 4-Hour Cut—Lionsgate Eyes Two-Part Release
Michael’ is a biographical musical drama about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in his film debut, along with other actors like Colman Domingo and Nia Long.
The movie will cover Michael’s life from his childhood with the Jackson 5 to his final weeks before his death in 2009 and is set to be released on October 3, 2025, in the U.S. and internationally.
Originally set for April 18, 2025, the movie has been delayed for six months, and according to insider reports, it’s due to several controversies.
Earlier this week, a report from Puck revealed that Antoine Fuqua’s biopic had to reshoot its entire third act due to legal complications. Additional details have emerged, painting a picture of an extremely chaotic production.
According to ‘The InSneider,’ the film’s production was described as a “total dumpster fire,” with numerous delays and disruptions throughout 2023. Filming didn’t properly begin until January 2024.
Initial reactions suggest that Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, delivers an outstanding performance as the iconic singer, bringing Jackson’s look and persona to life with heavy prosthetics.
However, despite positive early buzz, the project has gone tens of millions over budget—much of it stemming from the digital nose that will be added to Jackson’s face during post-production, reflecting the singer’s evolving appearance through the ’80s and ’90s.
In addition to the budget problems, the Jackson family’s constant presence on set has created tension. Their overprotective behavior reportedly made production difficult, forcing Fuqua to direct remotely from his van to avoid confrontations with the family. Crew members even dubbed him “Vantoine” as a playful nod to his van-bound directing style.
Responding to ‘Sneider’s’ inquiry, Fuqua’s reps defended his preference for directing from his van, claiming it was simply his style.
The film’s latest cut ran close to four hours, and it still felt incomplete. With reshoots planned for March, rumors suggest Lionsgate might opt to split the film into two parts, aiming to recoup the inflated production costs.