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

[innuendo141]

I wonder if this scene is one of the reshoots, taking it from 92 to 88 as opposed to scrapping it altogether. I'll be keeping my eyes out for any quick cuts featuring a red trim collar!

 

[Blues_Away2023]

I wonder if this scene is one of the reshoots, taking it from 92 to 88 as opposed to scrapping it altogether. I'll be keeping my eyes out for any quick cuts featuring a red trim collar!

I certainly hope so! If they want the first movie to be as strong as possible MITM has to be included in some form.

It would be easy enough to change it to a Bad tour performance and then incorporate real MJ footage at the end possibly from Moonwalker or an upscaled Wembley version.

The idea of the film ending with Bad to me, just doesn’t feel like a feel good factor send off. If we got a fully fledged MJ doing Bad at the start that would be one hell of an opening.

Or if it is at the end, give us Bad and then MITM

 

[innuendo141]

I certainly hope so! If they want the first movie to be as strong as possible MITM has to be included in some form.

It would be easy enough to change it to a Bad tour performance and then incorporate real MJ footage at the end possibly from Moonwalker or an upscaled Wembley version.

The idea of the film ending with Bad to me, just doesn’t feel like a feel good factor send off. If we got a fully fledged MJ doing Bad at the start that would be one hell of an opening.

One thing going against this is the soundtrack, as it would appear to be chronological, but maybe not. Starting with Bad would actually be great and unexpected.

 

[dam2040]

I wonder if this scene is one of the reshoots, taking it from 92 to 88 as opposed to scrapping it altogether. I'll be keeping my eyes out for any quick cuts featuring a red trim collar!

One thing I've noticed is how light Jaafar's skin is here compared to what we're seeing now. I know we'll never see it but I would absolutely love to know what the 'original' film was.

 

[innuendo141]

One thing I've noticed is how light Jaafar's skin is here compared to what we're seeing now. I know we'll never see it but I would absolutely love to know what the 'original' film was.

The original screenplay or script will absolutely leak eventually, so one day we will read what it was supposed to be.

I was honestly shocked they were going to go in on '93 as I bever believed they would, but to see it take such a left turn is very disappointing.

There will always be a "what if" over this film.

 

[Blues_Away2023]

One thing going against this is the soundtrack, as it would appear to be chronological, but maybe not. Starting with Bad would actually be great and unexpected.

That’s my worry.

It does look like it is in chronological order.

The fact that MITM is missing is either purposely done to avoid spoiling the end or it simply won’t be in the film.

A real in your face prime MJ doing Bad would be a great opening and then we go back to Gary and the story begins.

 

[Blues_Away2023]

That rumoured script of the film opening with the Neverland raid and MJ being stripped searched would have been gritty and quite shocking. I think we are 100% getting a tame movie in comparison

 

[innuendo141]

That rumoured script of the film opening with the Neverland raid and MJ being stripped searched would have been gritty and quite shocking. I think we are 100% getting a tame movie in comparison

This is 100% what I believe

 

[beltrano]

very good feedback after the screening test

 

[wendijane]

Has Janet said anything further ? Am wishing for Latoya to speak

 

[dam2040]

That rumoured script of the film opening with the Neverland raid and MJ being stripped searched would have been gritty and quite shocking. I think we are 100% getting a tame movie in comparison

I think so too. But at the same time I'm not sure how successful that first draft of the film would've been. They were definitely planning a very brave move.

 

[kelley]

Has Janet said anything further ? Am wishing for Latoya to speak

Janet had a representative speak for her. That should be enough. She has never entertained lies about herself. Very rarely does she respond directly.

 

[wendijane]

It's good they have included/represented Mr Bray here.

 

[Billie Jean 78]

I don't see the point of starting with the Bad tour... It would be like starting with a highlight... It would make more sense to keep a highlight for the end or towards the end.

 

[wendijane]

Janet had a representative speak for her.

Ohh...When?

That should be enough.

I haven't been keeping up with this so I appreciate the update.

She has never entertained lies about herself. Very rarely does she respond directly.

Thanks Kelley.

 

[KOPV]

That rumoured script of the film opening with the Neverland raid and MJ being stripped searched would have been gritty and quite shocking. I think we are 100% getting a tame movie in comparison

There's leaked photos of a line of police cars at Neverland during the filming of the biopic.. Of course portions filmed before it was split into 2 parts.

 

[someplace_else]

I don't see the point of starting with the Bad tour... It would be like starting with a highlight... It would make more sense to keep a highlight for the end or towards the end.

But that's often how it's done. They show you the peak of the story (for just some seconds) to get you excited and then they show you how it all started an developed. Also it's great to emphasize the contrast between "Michael the solo superstar" and "Michael the little boy with big dreams".

 

[Blues_Away2023]

If we’re following Bohemian Rhapsody, that film opens with Queen’s finest moment . Live Aid and then goes back to the start.

I think we will get the same with Michael.

 

[Hot_Street]

new scenes in the beginning?

 

[Renan_Antonio]

If we’re following Bohemian Rhapsody, that film opens with Queen’s finest moment . Live Aid and then goes back to the start.

I think we will get the same with Michael.

I really hope they can go in different directions than Bohemian. I think that movie just followed basic "artist's wikipedia" way of telling a story.

With Antoine Fuqua (director) and John Logan (writer), I am expecting something much richer in terms of storytelling. They have great movies in their career (Training Day, Aviator, Gladiator).

But then again, Bohemian made a lot of success and unfortunately, that's what matters the most for the producers and MJ's Estate. =/

 

[dam2040]

It's good they have included/represented Mr Bray here.

It's one of the reasons I'm confident for the film overall. Bill was a huge part of Michael's life and should play a big part in the story, especially around this era.

 

[Galactus123]

Will John Branca play himself in the scenes set in 2009?

 

[Blues_Away2023]

while we wait…

Here’s Michael full of sass pushing Bill Bray and Jackie out the way

https://twitter.com/x/status/2016045932383482220

 

[kelley]

Ohh...When?

I haven't been keeping up with this so I appreciate the update.

Thanks Kelley.

Her best friend/director/manager? Gil (who according to the janet stans is one of closest people to her) Denied it on twitter.

 

[KOPV]

The Jennifer Hudson show with the cast of 'Michael' will air April 22nd. Nia long wont be on the episode as planned but the rest will be.

 

[wonderouzmj]

Crazy how it's gonna be an Album & soundtrack with the same name & they both have two different things going on. Smh im honestly sick of the same sht. Best of mj, history,the essentials, number ones, the ultimate collection, this is it, visionary, scream, the biopic soundtrack, anniversary reissues....the motown compilations....guidedamn!!! How many times are they gonna give us the same songs? How many times can u remaster the same damn songs?

 

[a5c92]

philippines ( april 22)
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belgium ( april 22)
switzerland ( april 22)
turkey ( april 22)
argentina ( april 23)
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USA ( april 24)
canada ( april 24)
uk ( april 24)
spain ( april 24)
norway ( april 24)
india ( april 24)
malaysia ( april 24).

Hong Kong and Taiwan has changed to 22 April

 

[dam2040]

The Jennifer Hudson show with the cast of 'Michael' will air April 22nd. Nia long wont be on the episode as planned but the rest will be.

Apparently young Michael won the audience over and Jaafar was very professional (no surprises there)

I wonder what else they will do? I'm hoping it now ramps up past social media minute long montages.

 

[SmoothCriminal1984]

Crazy how it's gonna be an Album & soundtrack with the same name & they both have two different things going on. Smh im honestly sick of the same sht. Best of mj, history,the essentials, number ones, the ultimate collection, this is it, visionary, scream, the biopic soundtrack, anniversary reissues....the motown compilations....guidedamn!!! How many times are they gonna give us the same songs? How many times can u remaster the same damn songs?

Thats the estate

 

[Paris78]

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