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

They’re including Michael reading Peter Pan to Bubbles, but I wonder if the filmmakers will see conversations with mannequins as going a step too far…
Did Michael ever say he talked to the mannequins? He said he didn't talk to them on the Shmuley tapes:

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I forgot to add: I wonder which, if any, of the children in Michael’s life will appear here. Is it too risky to include any of them?

This period sees Michael write State of Shock with a young friend called Randy Hansen, whilst Emmanuel Lewis was famously by his side for much of 1984. Their absence would likewise place Michael’s ‘interest’ in children as something that developed in the late ‘80s, and not earlier
They really should show how Emmanuel Lewis's family took Michael in and cared for him after he was burned and went to a hotel instead of going home. It would show why Michael always needed those surrogate families.
 
Did Michael ever say he talked to the mannequins? He said he didn't talk to them on the Shmuley tapes:

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Ah, maybe you’re right and he didn’t talk to them. Nevertheless, “I knew that something was wrong with me at that time” is quite a telling remark
They really should show how Emmanuel Lewis's family took Michael in and cared for him after he was burned and went to a hotel instead of going home. It would show why Michael always needed those surrogate families.
I would agree, but I think they’re going to play it as safe as possible when it comes to kids. I’d be pleasantly surprised if Emmanuel shows up during the Grammy’s scene
 
That new poster of Bad era Jaafar looks insane! It's like someone plucked Michael right from the middle of the Bad tour lol. I hope we get a decent amount of Bad era stuff in part 1, I don't wanna have to wait until 2027-2028 to see more of Jaafar with this look.
Unfortunately neither the soundtrack nor the trailers point to a "decent" amount being covered. At all.
 
Unfortunately neither the soundtrack nor the trailers point to a "decent" amount being covered. At all.
True, but I was thinking of more scenes from the Bad tour instead of just the song "Bad" being performed like the trailers have been showing, or even short scenes from outside of live performances like that scene with Michael hyping himself up as the Bad concert is about to begin. Might be too much to ask with the runtime being limited as is but I'm hoping for at least 5-10 minutes total of Bad era footage.
 
Why do you need to buy tickets now? That's ridiculous. Most movies offer that only 1 week in advance.
I had referred to the premiere, which would need some planning to arrange attendance from all over the world. And to the impression that was indicated in other posts, that there is better access to events from Germany than from other countries.
I don't want to react to unfriendly statements like this though, please rethink your choice of words in future.
My big respect to everyone who won tickets in different countries just now and are flexible enough to arrange their trip within this short time. 👌
 
I forgot to add: I wonder which, if any, of the children in Michael’s life will appear here. Is it too risky to include any of them?

This period sees Michael write State of Shock with a young friend called Randy Hansen, whilst Emmanuel Lewis was famously by his side for much of 1984. Their absence would likewise place Michael’s ‘interest’ in children as something that developed in the late ‘80s, and not earlier
Yet, they should also have included his first girlfriends Tatum and Brooke, who did not appear in the cast list. I suspect they leave out most of this private/personal stuff beyond career. It would be an interesting choice if they include his pet but not his girl- and children- friends..
 
Yet, they should also have included his first girlfriends Tatum and Brooke, who did not appear in the cast list. I suspect they leave out most of this private/personal stuff beyond career. It would be an interesting choice if they include his pet but not his girl- and children- friends..
Tbh the way that they both distanced themselves from Michael and their relationship with him I wouldn’t want them in the movie . Screw them!
 
Tbh the way that they both distanced themselves from Michael and their relationship with him I wouldn’t want them in the movie . Screw them!
If I understood right, Tatum O'neal was not his girlfriend; He was attracted to her. Her parents didn't want her to be in a relationship with him because he was Black. Apart from that, I totally agree with you.
 
Ohh I thought they were? I’m sure Michael himself said she was one of his first girlfriends, maybe not.

I remember the Bashir documentary where he described a time when she was trying to pull his trousers down at her house but he was too shy.
If I understood right, Tatum O'neal was not his girlfriend; He was attracted to her. Her parents didn't want her to be in a relationship with him because he was Black. Apart from that, I totally agree with you.
 
True, but I was thinking of more scenes from the Bad tour instead of just the song "Bad" being performed like the trailers have been showing, or even short scenes from outside of live performances like that scene with Michael hyping himself up as the Bad concert is about to begin. Might be too much to ask with the runtime being limited as is but I'm hoping for at least 5-10 minutes total of Bad era footage.


Will it be creative freedom to begin a show with 'Bad'? Since 'Bad' was never an opening song.

I would understand it from a movie perspective since 'WBSS' is not a track from the Bad era and that's what they might want to show, but on the otherhand; the real Bad opening sequence and costume are iconic in itself, and maybe even cooler
 
Ohh I thought they were? I’m sure Michael himself said she was one of his first girlfriends, maybe not.

I remember the Bashir documentary where he described a time when she was trying to pull his trousers down at her house but he was too shy.
I think I mixed this up. Their relationship was not official at that time. Anyway, it didn't last long and as you said, they left him behind.
 
Will it be creative freedom to begin a show with 'Bad'? Since 'Bad' was never an opening song.

I would understand it from a movie perspective since 'WBSS' is not a track from the Bad era and that's what they might want to show, but on the otherhand; the real Bad opening sequence and costume are iconic in itself, and maybe even cooler
I have a secret desire for them to include APOM - with the right angles and montage it is by far one of his craziest dance performances... ever!!
 
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So the movie must end with a reference to a part 2 right? Would be weird to just end it and only later promote a sequel
 
So the movie must end with a reference to a part 2 right? Would be weird to just end it and only later promote a sequel
It would be awesome if they included a post-credits scene teasing the second movie: we see a doctor walking in and approaching Michael, who is sitting there shirtless. The doctor takes out his equipment to record Michael's heartbeat, the camera pans down to reveal the iconic white fedora, and the doctor asks, "Michael, are you okay?" Michael says "Yes," then we see a note in his hands, and he suddenly starts whispering to himself, "Annie, are you OK? Annie, are you OK?" Then the scene cuts to black with that iconic sound from the beginning of Smooth Criminal
 
Loving the promotion.

Also if you want to know when the film ends, check the spoiler thread. Antoine has confirmed it already.
 
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