‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut

Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.

By Brooks Barnes

Should this Michael Jackson movie have been made? - The Times

Should this Michael Jackson movie have been made?  The Times

‘Michael’ Is About To Blow Past An All-Time Box Office Record - Forbes

‘Michael’ Is About To Blow Past An All-Time Box Office Record  Forbes

Do Biopics Have a Double Standard? How ‘Michael’ Could Overcome Bad Reviews and See Awards Prospects for Jaafar Jackson

The verdict on “Michael” is in, and it is blunt. A 38% Rotten Tomatoes score has landed with a familiar critique: The film avoids the most controversial chapters of Michael Jackson’s life. But with a projected $85 million or more global opening, the film has secured its place in the cultural zeitgeist, and the harsh […]

By Clayton Davis

‘Michael’ Director, Producer Reportedly Paid Millions More After Reshoots Cut Abuse Allegations

The additional money, however, was not a direct payment by the Michael Jackson Estate, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

By Lexi Carson

‘Michael’ on Pace to Break Record for Highest-Grossing Opening Week for Musical Biopic

The King of Pop movie tracking toward $100 million domestically and $200 million worldwide despite the controversy around the film

By Daniel Kreps

‘Leaving Neverland’ director says Michael Jackson was “worse than Jeffrey Epstein”

“How can you tell an authentic story about Michael Jackson without ever mentioning the fact that he was seriously accused of being a child molester?" The post ‘Leaving Neverland’ director says Michael Jackson was “worse than Jeffrey Epstein” appeared first on NME.

By Laura Molloy

Michael’s Original Ending Revealed Before Last Minute Changes To Script

The original script for the new Michael Jackson film had a very different and much grimmer ending than the version audiences watched theaters.

By Jennifer Chu