The Michael Jackson Biopic Has Reportedly Hit A Legal Hurdle

The Michael Jackson Biopic Has Reportedly Hit A Legal Hurdle Following A Resurfaced Misconduct Settlement Agreement
In the newsletter, Belloni claims “producers are scrambling” to make decision about the movie’s ending. Based on Belloni’s report, Michael’s final act rehashing the 1993 child sexual abuse scandal and lawsuit filed by Evan Chandler (on behalf of his then 13-year-old son Jordan).
Michael Jackson Estate Violated Legal Agreement With Accuser — Now Biopic Needs a New Script: Report
Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' delayed after estate reveals 1993 legal agreement with child accuser that original script and footage violates.
Report: Michael Jackson biopic in limbo after third act said to be “legally unusable”
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has run into serious trouble over an overlooked agreement that prevented one of the film's antagonists — the father of a boy who accused the singer of abuse — from being included in any biopic.
Michael Jackson biopic faces delays due to major reshoots
"Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson, faces controversy over its depiction of abuse allegations and a $23 million settlement.
Final Third Of Michael Jackson Biopic May Have To Be Scrapped: Report
A long-forgotten contract with one of the children who accused of the singer of sexual abuse is forcing filmmakers to revise the biopic's final act, per a report.
Michael Jackson biopic reportedly in jeopardy for depiction of child abuse accuser
The estate-approved biopic on Michael Jackson is reportedly in limbo due to child molestation allegations that continue to haunt the late King of Pop, who died in 2009. Distributors for “Michael” announced in November the release date for the film would be rescheduled from April 2025 to later this year,
Michael Jackson Biopic Blindsided by Deal with Family of Molestation Accuser, Faces Massive Reshoot – Report
An accuser's story frames the script for Lionsgate's "Michael" - but according to a Puck report, the filmmakers didn't know the Jackson estate made a deal years ago to exclude him from any movie representation.
Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Legal Challenge, Forcing Reshoots as Past Agreement With Accuser Surfaces
This article contains mention of sexual abuse. Michael, an upcoming biopic about the life of Michael Jackson played by Jaafar Jackson, is seeing substantial delays following the discovery of a legal issue associated with an earlier settlement to one of the Bad singer's molestation accusers.
Michael Jackson Biopic Needs Reshoots After Past Legal Agreement From Accuser Discovered: Report
The upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson reportedly needs to be reshot after a past legal agreement from an accuser was recently discovered. According to a report from Puck on Thursday, January 23, the film initially included the lawsuit against the late musician — who died in 2009 at age 50 — filed by Evan Chandler.
Michael Jackson biopic schedules re-shoots as release date is pushed back
The release date of the highly anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson is being pushed back. "Michael" was wrapped last year and was set to be released in April. But now, according to TMZ, the film about the King of Pop is being pushed back six months to November 2025.
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Unreleased songs from Michael Jackson have been found. Bad news? They may never be released.
We’ve all heard stories of music and movies being discovered ... The post Unreleased songs from Michael Jackson have been found. Bad news? They may never be released. appeared first on JoBlo.
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How Quincy Jones Helped Michael Jackson Craft the Smash 'Thriller' — and How the Epic Music Video Almost Didn't Happen
But one that first leaps to mind is likely "Thriller," Michael Jackson's spooky funk-pop smash ... anthem was a multi-media affair, encompassing music, film, television, dance and fashion.
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Michael Jackson Reaches A Major Chart Milestone–One That Few Musicians Ever See
Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) waves during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York, 1987.