Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

‘Michael’ Sets New Box-Office Record for Biopics - WSJ

‘Michael’ Sets New Box-Office Record for Biopics  WSJ

Michael might be a cowardly, cursed biopic but his fans are happy to live in a fantasy

The hit success of the critically reviled Michael Jackson movie shows that his fans only want to see the good – not the truth It’s not unusual to see a gulf between the quality of a blockbuster hit as described by critics, and the greater acceptance of that film as determined by its viewing public. But it’s been a while since a movie quite as derided as Michael has been quite this big of a hit. This biography of pop star Michael Jackson is already one of the bigger-grossing musician biopics o...

By Jesse Hassenger

Michael Jackson: 'Untouchable' icon, sexual predator or both?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 27: Michael Jackson's biopic is enjoying a strong debut, despite numerous sexual abuse accusations. But first: papers discuss conspiracy theories following the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting. Plus: in some good news, a chubby sea lion has won the hearts of San Francisco locals and a German nun discovers the joy of eating a kebab.

By Elitsa GADEVA

LISTEN: Record Opening for ‘Michael’ Thrills Exhibitors and Fans; Surprise Madonna Appearance Lights Up West Hollywood

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the recording-setting opening for Lionsgate’s musical biopic “Michael.” And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety report on Madonna’s surprise visit to the Abbey in West Hollywood. Listen to the full episode here: Lionsgate had high hopes […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Michael Jackson’s estate went from $450M debt at the time of his death to a $3.5 billion empire

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Jackson biopic breaks records despite weak reviews

Michael, the much-anticipated biopic about the late Michael Jackson, has broken records for a music biopic after opening at the top of the North American box office with $97 million (€81.5 million).

Controversial Michael Jackson film breaks box office opening record for a biopic

Critics have taken aim at the film for doing a sanitised retelling of the singer’s life

After Smash Opening, ‘Michael’ Biopic Director Says There’s ‘Absolutely’ Footage For a Potential Sequel, Addresses Leaving Out Abuse Allegations

Director Antoine Fuqua said the goal of the film was to "humanize Michael" and "ground him" as much as possible.

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Michael Jackson Accuser James Safechuck Says He Won't Watch Biopic

James Safechuck -- one of Michael Jackson's sexual assault accusers -- says there's no way he's going to watch the new biopic about the King of Pop ... and he doesn't think it should have been produced in the first place. A photog got Safechuck in…

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'There's at Least One More Movie' — Studio Boss Talks Up Potential Michael Jackson Film Franchise

After Michael broke box office records to secure the biggest global debut for a biopic of all time, there’s a lot of talk about a sequel. According to one film studio executive involved with its production, we may be looking at a Michael Jackson movie franchise.

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Fact Check: What the Michael Jackson movie gets right and wrong about the pop icon - Khaleej Times

Fact Check: What the Michael Jackson movie gets right and wrong about the pop icon  Khaleej Times

Fans are dancing during new Michael Jackson film – and it’s really annoying some cinema-goers

Some have labelled it as narcissistic, while others argue it makes the cinema experience more “magical” The post Fans are dancing during new Michael Jackson film – and it’s really annoying some cinema-goers appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

‘Michael’ sets opening weekend record, beats ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ - The Daily Star

‘Michael’ sets opening weekend record, beats ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’  The Daily Star

Michael Is Already 1/4 Of The Way To An All-Time Box Office Record

The Michael Jackson movie is a huge, record-breaking hit, and Michael's box office has already put itself in a position to break a massive one.

By Cooper Hood

Michael Jackson film tops box office with $217m global opening

The new Michael Jackson film, “Michael,” opens with a record-breaking $217 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing biopic debut in cinema history. Read More: https://punchng.com/michael-jackson-film-tops-box-office-with-217m-global-opening/

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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop box office with $220m

With the film already released in Europe, it has globally taken in nearly $220 million, according to Exhibitor Relations. The post Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop box office with $220m appeared first on Vanguard News.

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