Who are the people involved in the Michael Jackson Biopic?



With the Michael Jackson Biopic starting filming this year, let’s have a deep look at those who are involved to produce a biopic about the biggest Entertainer of the century but also the most complex life that can be told: Michael Jackson.

It is unclear how those people will be able to condense a life full of achievements, events and drama into a 2 to 3 hours long biopic.


Antoine Fuqua: The Director

Fuqua has been hired as director for “Michael”, the official Michael Jackson Biopic. He is best known for his action and thriller movies but he originally was a music video director.

Fuqua began his career directing music videos for popular artists such as Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, and Prince. He directed Michelle Pfeiffer in the video Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio which was used to promote Jerry Bruckheimer’s successful film Dangerous Minds.

His first movie was “The Replacement Killers” in 1998 and have now 17 movies under his belt such as “Olympus Has Fallen”, “The Equalizer” [1, 2 & 3] and more recently “Bullet Train” and “Emancipation” with Will Smith.

He also directed 4 documentaries such as “What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali” and in 2021 “The Day Sports Stood Still”.

While his movies are entertaining and mostly positively received, his last 6 movies were criticised as lacking of story telling and consistency. However, his Muhammad Ali’s documentary was a massive success and smartly crafted.

Fuqua’s role in “Michael” will be to control the film’s artistic and dramatic aspects and visualises the script while guiding the film crew and actors. He will be the one casting the actors as well.


John Logan: The Screenwriter

Logan is mostly known as a playwriter and screenwriter. He was a successful playwright in Chicago for many years before turning to screenwriting. His first play was in 1985 and turned to films in 1999. He is an Academy Award Winner for “Gladiator”, Golden Globe Award winner for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” and Tony Award winner for “Red”.

He wrote the screenplay or script for blockbusters such as “Gladiator”, “Star Trek: Nemesis”, “The Last Samurai”, “Sweeney Todd” and “Alien: Covenant”.

His job on “Michael” will be essential for us the fans as Logan will be the one to decide what will be cut from the real life events of Michael Jackson to fit the 2/3hrs movie.


Graham King: The Producer

King is successful film producer and was nominated 4 times for the Academy Awards for Best Pictures for producing the films “The Aviator”, “Hugo”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and winning for “The Departed”.

He his the CEO of the production company GK Films and he produced over 20 movies including the ones mentioned above but also “Tomb Raider”, “Jersey Boys” and “Blood Diamond”.

His job in “Michael” is to coordinate all aspects of the film production such as selecting the script, the director, the editor and arranging financing. Anything pre & post production and his main task will be to make sure the biopic is delivered on time and within the budget.


John Branca: Co-Producer or Executive Producer?

As Michael Jackson fans, we all know who is John Branca. Hired by Michael after he fired his own father to be his manager, Branca had key involvements in Michael’s career such as helping to produce and release “Thriller” short film, or purchasing ATV Music Publishing. Michael and Branca had a on-and-off relationship between 2003 and 2009. Michael allegedly fired him in 2003, then Branca resigned in 2006 but yet Branca was the one filling the “Thriller 25” & “The Essential Michael Jackson” registrations in the catalogue.

In the weeks before Michael Jackson officially rehired Branca [June 17, 2009] the attorney had several discussions with Michael’s representatives about what he wanted to accomplish…. three pronged mission: to get the estate out from under its crushing debt; to provide for Michael’s children and loved ones; and to restore the King of Pop’s legacy to its former glory.

Since then, Branca has been co-executor of Michael Jackson Estate since 2009 and produced projects such as “This Is It”, “Immortal”, “MJ ONE”, “BAD25” and “MJ the musical”.

It is unclear what title Branca will have in the movie but it is clear that he will be hugely involved in all aspect of the production and promotion. As for John McClain, his name is often on the Estate projects but rarely seen.

What now?

Now you know a bit more about the people involved in the Biopic, you can go and watch what they did in the past and have a feel of what to expect. The next step will be the actors selected for this biopic. As production is starting this year, we believe that most of the actors have now been selected. We will update you as soon as we know.

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Jaafar Jackson to play Michael in the upcoming Biopic



Michael Jackson will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew Jaafar Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua-directed film biopic for Lionsgate. Fuqua just posted a confirmation on Instagram. The singer and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson, who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar has been singing and dancing since age 12, and has showcased himself singing tunes from Sam Cooke to Marvin Gaye, along with originals.

“Jaafar embodies my son. It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers,” said Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson. Jaafar Jackson is the second youngest son to songwriter, producer and Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, whose brother was Michael Jackson.

“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said King. “It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.”

“It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” said Fuqua. “There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera.”

“Michael” will begin principal photography in 2023.



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"Fühle mich geehrt" Neffe übernimmt Rolle von Michael Jackson


Michael Jackson soll vom Sohn seines Bruders verkörpert werden.
(Foto: picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress)

Aktuell laufen die Vorbereitungen für die Dreharbeiten zu einem Film über Michael Jackson. In dem Biopic soll der 2009 verstorbene King of Pop von seinem eigenen Neffen Jaafar, Sohn seines Bruders Jermaine, verkörpert werden. Der 26-Jährige freut sich sehr auf diese ehrenvolle Aufgabe.

Jaafar Jackson wird seinen 2009 verstorbenen Onkel Michael Jackson im kommenden Biopic mit dem Titel "Michael" verkörpern. Das hat Regisseur Antoine Fuqua via Instagram bekannt gegeben. Der 26-Jährige ist der Sohn von Jermaine Jackson, dem Bruder von Michael Jackson und einstigem Mitglied der Band The Jackson Five. "Michael" wird damit die erste große Filmrolle für Jaafar Jackson sein.

"Wir sind stolz darauf, Jaafar Jackson als Michael ankündigen zu können - das Filmereignis, das den Weg des Mannes erforscht, der zum King of Pop wurde", schrieb der Filmemacher zu einem Schwarz-Weiß-Foto, das den jungen Darsteller von hinten mit Hut und in einer typischen Tanzpose seines verstorbenen Onkels zeigt. Auch Jaafar Jackson veröffentlichte das Foto auf seinem Instagram-Profil. "Ich fühle mich geehrt und demütig, die Geschichte meines Onkels Michael zum Leben zu erwecken. An alle Fans auf der ganzen Welt: Wir sehen uns bald wieder", erklärte er dazu.

Regisseur mit Musikvideoerfahrung

Dass Fuqua als Regisseur fungieren wird, berichtete vor Kurzem "The Hollywood Reporter". Das Drehbuch stammt hingegen von John Logan. "Bohemian Rhapsody"-Produzent Graham King ist als Produzent mit an Bord, ebenso John Branco und John McClain, die Jacksons Nachlass mitverwalten. "Die ersten Filme meiner Karriere waren Musikvideos und ich habe noch immer das Gefühl, dass Film und Musik ein großer Teil von mir sind", zitierte "The Hollywood Reporter" Faqua.

Fuqua produzierte in den 1990er-Jahren unter anderem Musikvideos für Prince, Queen Latifah, Stevie Wonder und Usher. Als Filmregisseur inszenierte er zuletzt den Historienfilm "Emancipation", als Produzent war er an der Actionkomödie "Bullet Train" beteiligt. Das Filmstudio Lionsgate bestätigte bereits im Februar 2022, dass ein Biopic über den "King of Pop" in Arbeit sei.

Darum wird es gehen

Das Biopic will ein "eingehendes Porträt des komplizierten Mannes" zeigen, "der zum King of Pop wurde. Es wird Jacksons ikonischste Auftritte zum Leben erwecken und einen fundierten Einblick in den künstlerischen Prozess und das Privatleben des Entertainers" geben. Der Film behandelt laut "The Hollywood Reporter" Jacksons Anfänge mit der Band The Jackson Five und seinen Aufstieg zum Superstar. Die Dreharbeiten zu "Michael" sollen in diesem Jahr beginnen.

Michael Jackson starb 2009 im Alter von 50 Jahren. Er zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Künstlern aller Zeiten. Geschätzt 400 Millionen Tonträger soll er verkauft haben. 13 Nummer-eins-Singles in den Billboard-Charts verzeichnete er. Dazu kommen unter anderem viele Grammys und Brit Awards sowie ein Golden Globe.

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Anmerkung: Da war noch ein kurzer Spot und ein Bild dabei, was ich aber leider nicht kopieren konnte, aber ich dachte, wenn schon n-tv darüber berichtet, gehört das unbedingt noch hier rein

Who is Jaafar Jackson, the “Michael” in the Michael Jackson Biopic?



As a Michael Jackson fan, I am aware in some extent of the Jackson Family. I can name all his brothers and sisters but I am incapable to name all his nieces and nephews or naming any of LaToya’s 10 albums (I had to check that by the way), and I am sure I am not the only one!

So when Jaafar Jackson was named as lead actor in the upcoming official biobic "Michael" which will tell the story and life of Michael Jackson, I thought it would be nice for us to know more about Michael’s nephew, just like we did for those involved in the biopic.

Let’s start right from the beginning: Jaafar Jackson was born on July 25, 1996 in Los Angeles, California from the union of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Loaiza.



Jermaine has been married and divorced 3 times and has 7 children from those unions, meaning Jaafar has a lot of siblings. Jermaine first married Berry Gordy’s daughter, Hazel, in 1973 until they divorced in 1988 and they had 3 children: Jermaine La Jaune Jackson Jr, Autumn Joi Jackson and Jaimy Jermaine Jackson.

He then had a relationship with Margaret Maldonado and from this union, Jeremy Maldonado Jackson and Jourdynn Michael Jackson were born.

But Jaafar is the first of two children from the union between Jermaine and Randy’s ex, Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza who he divorced in 2003. Jaafar Jermiah Jackson was born in 1996 and Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson in 2000.

However, Alejandra and Randy Jackson had previously two children: Genevieve Jackson and Steven Randall Jackson Jr, making them Jaafar’s half brother and sister (but also cousins? Very confusing!)

As growing up in one of the most iconic musical family, Jaafar turned to music very quickly and at 12, he already plays piano.

In 2017, Jaafar made his stage debut on stage with his father and brother Jermajesty singing “The Christmas Song” live on stage at MAX Proms in the Netherlands.

Bitter Dan Reed trying to slam the Michael Jackson Biopic



Poor Dan Reed, the fake director behind the so called documentary “Leaving Neverland”, took his best cheap pen to write an article in the UK Paper “The Gardian”, as his bitter arse cannot cope with the fact that people did not believe his crappy movie.

As no one cared to interview him, he decided to take it on himself and write a self-congratulatory article about the up-coming Michael Jackson Biopic.

The BAFTA purchased-winner started the article describing how people felt during the premiere of his mockumentary at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and dropping name such as Oprah Winfrey who supported the movie to commemorate the time when Channel 4 and HBO heavily paid for a PR frenzy to cancel Michael Jackson.

Little he knew that people with a brain will not fall for the pile of lies and crappy actors. Just a bit of research will show that this movie is full of nonfactual events and locations.

Failing to cancel Michael Jackson with Bullshit movie, and clearly jealous of the attention the Biopic is getting in the news lately, Egg-face is now trying to give us his 2 cents opinion:

“To them I say this: even if you do not believe a word of what his many accusers have said; even if you are not concerned by the police investigations and the massive payouts to halt legal proceedings, how do you explain the completely uncontested fact that for years Jackson spent innumerable nights alone in bed with young boys? What was he doing with them, alone in his Neverland bedroom, with alarm bells in the corridor? That cannot be acceptable by any measure.”

He also addressed Graham King and the Estate’s involvement:

“To the film-makers, I say: how will you represent the moment when Jackson, a grown man in his 30s, takes a child by the hand and leads him into that bedroom? How will you depict what happens next? By sidestepping the question of Jackson’s predilection for sleeping with young boys, you are broadcasting a message to millions of survivors of child sexual abuse. That message is: if a paedophile is rich and popular enough, society will forgive him.”

Oh poor bitter Dan Reed! You did not expect people to not be as stupid as you thought they would be, you did not expect fans to debunk your crappy movie so quickly and most of all, please go back to the hole your crawled out from since your mockumentary failed to cancel Michael Jackson! No one cares about your opinion or thoughts!

Sebastian
PS: I will not put the link to the shit-mouth article as I don’t really want fans to indulge him with credits and make him think he is relevant.

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War ja klar, daß der Id...jetzt wieder auftaucht - kleine persönliche Anmerkung

Kann mir nicht vorstellen, daß die den Typen in dem Film zeigen

Hab es wieder rausgenommen, hat sich mittlerweile rausgestellt, daß es Fake ist, hat sich wohl irgendein Fan ein "Spässchen" erlaubt, nicht lustig!

“Michael” the biopic is a big spender



The Lionsgate Entertainment film about the life of Michael Jackson is on track to break records for spending under California’s film tax credit program.

“Michael”, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson. is projected to spend $120 million on crew wages and vendors, according to the California Film Commission, which administers the state’s film and TV tax credit program.

California has allocated $21.1 million in tax credits to the Santa Monica-based studio for “Michael.” That exceeds other top spenders in the state tax credit program for features from previous years, including Walt Disney Co.‘s “Captain Marvel” ($119 million) Paramount’s “Bumblebee” ($102 million) and Netflix’s “The Gray Man” ($102 million).

The California Film Commission said “Michael” is among 24 independent and studio film projects selected for the latest round of the state tax credits. Those features will generate an estimated $423 million in “qualified” spending and $662 million in overall spending across California, the group said.

The production will have a cast of 65 and 300 crew members, and is expected to film over 80 days in California, primarily in Santa Barbara.

“The program is an important tool for maintaining our competitiveness and curbing runaway production,” California Film Commission Executive Director Colleen Bell said in a statement. “We are working harder than ever to keep entertainment production here in California, where it belongs.”

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