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Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Controversies and Release Discussions

The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is generating significant discussion surrounding its release, including controversies over its handling of sexual abuse allegations, "whitewashing" claims, and Janet Jackson's decision not to be portrayed.

23 Apr, 02:07 — 23 Apr, 13:00
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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained

Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.

By Brooks Barnes

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wsjHigh12h ago

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Another Demonic Daughter - WSJ

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Another Demonic Daughter  WSJ

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong film adapted from the 2010 Manila hostage crisis, which led to the deaths of eight Hongkongers, has stirred online debate, with some questioning whether it could cause “secondary trauma” and others saying it offers lessons from the past. Titled Beyond Hostage Crisis, the film was released in Malaysia in April and is set to open in Hong Kong on May 28. Information about the 90-minute film starring newly crowned Hong Kong Film Awards best actress Fish Liew Chi-yu is available on the...

By Theodora Yu

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New StatesmanMostly Factual8h ago

The myth of Michael Jackson

A new film celebrates the singer while avoiding his abuse allegations

By Kate Mossman

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

After winning at Cannes, director Payal Kapadia named Jury president for the film festival’s Critics’ Week

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual1h ago

Why the Michael Jackson Movie Doesn’t Cover Sexual Abuse Allegations

An early storyline centered on allegations made by 13-year-old Jordan Chandler was nixed after the filmmakers learned it violated the terms of a $20 million settlement

By Jon Blistein

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the-journal5h ago

The Michael Jackson biopic is out in cinemas – will you go see it?

Reviews of the film, which follows the early days of Jackson’s career, have been less than favourable. Bad, even.

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ignMostly Factual4h ago

Michael Actor Responds to 'Whitewashing' Claims to Say Allegations May Be Dealt With in a Sequel

One of the main actors in the Michael Jackson biopic has defended the film from “’whitewashing” claims, pointing to the potential for a sequel to deal with sexual abuse allegations.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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nmeMostly Factual3h ago

Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in new film ‘Michael’, says sister La Toya

The biopic was released in UK cinemas this week The post Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in new film ‘Michael’, says sister La Toya appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

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First report: wsj · 23 Apr, 02:07Full coverage: 16 · 11hWindow: 11h
wsj23 Apr, 02:07First to report

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Another Demonic Daughter - WSJ

SCMP23 Apr, 02:47

Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong

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politiken23 Apr, 04:39

Anmeldere stempler Michael Jackson-film som propaganda

newsbeast23 Apr, 05:00

Νέες ταινίες: Μάικλ Τζάκσον και Κωνσταντίνος Μαρκουλάκης θα σας σηκώσουν από τον καναπέ αυτή την εβδομάδα

indian-express23 Apr, 05:15

After winning at Cannes, director Payal Kapadia named Jury president for the film festival’s Critics’ Week

New Statesman23 Apr, 06:04

The myth of Michael Jackson

1h later
helsingin-sanomat23 Apr, 07:08

Salaliittoteoriat | Monen mielestä Michael Jackson ei kuollutkaan – Tässä 7 tunnetuinta teoriaa

24ur23 Apr, 07:58

Zvezdniški oboževalci Michaela Jacksona napolnili kar dve kinodvorani

delfi-lt23 Apr, 08:20

Ar atpažinsite? Michaelo Jacksono sūnus pasirodė viešumoje

publico23 Apr, 08:57

O <em>Michael</em> que todos (des)conhecemos

NYT23 Apr, 09:00

Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained

telex23 Apr, 09:31

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the-journal23 Apr, 09:35

The Michael Jackson biopic is out in cinemas – will you go see it?

ign23 Apr, 10:18

Michael Actor Responds to 'Whitewashing' Claims to Say Allegations May Be Dealt With in a Sequel

nme23 Apr, 11:04

Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in new film ‘Michael’, says sister La Toya

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rolling-stone23 Apr, 13:00Latest update

Why the Michael Jackson Movie Doesn’t Cover Sexual Abuse Allegations