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Michael Jackson biopic could be divided into two films.Titled Michael, the film will tell the story of the life and career of Michael Jackson, who will be portrayed by his own nephew, Jaafar Jackson.Per the Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the project claim that director Antoine Fuqua and other executives from Lionsgate are currently considering splitting Michael into a two-parter.Though a split hasn’t been confirmed, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the current cut of the film is nearing four hours, as they’re hoping to include as much as possible in their telling of the King Of Pop’s story. The film is currently still scheduled for an October 3 release in the United States, with a global release date not yet locked in – given the potential splitting, it is now unclear if Michael will meet its planned premiere date.So far, limited information about the film has been made public.

Katcy Stephan Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” may be split into two movies. As a result, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project will likely push its current Oct. 3 release date.

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Michael Jackson biopic, saying: “everyone has a story to tell.”The film, which is called Michael and will be directed by Antoine Fuqua for Lionsgate, was originally set for an April 2025 release in the United States. However recently, Deadline confirmed that it had been pushed back in order to position the film “in the awards corridor”.The film now has an October 3, 2025 release date in the United States, with global premiere dates yet to be announced.

Michael Jackson biopic has been delayed to 2025 – find out more below.Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s next project for Lionsgate, was originally set for an April 2025 release in the United States. Now, Deadline has confirmed that Lionsgate has pushed back the release of the anticipated biopic in order to position the film “in the awards corridor”.The film now has an October 3 release date in the United States, with global premiere dates yet to be announced.

died last month at age 70. The late Michael Jackson’s children Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22, (formerly known as Blanket) were among the relatives there.Paris had on a black dress, black pantyhose and black boots.

died of an apparent heart attack.Paris, 26, shared a throwback photo of Tito and Michael on her IG Story, with the caption, “rest in transition uncle tito ❤️.”Prince, 27, posted a more recent picture of some of the Jackson family, including his uncle Tito, aunt La Toya Jackson and grandmother Katherine Jackson. “Love you forever Poppa T❤️,” Prince wrote in his caption.TJ Jackson, one of Tito’s three sons, commented on the post, “He always spoke so highly about you Prince and was so proud of the man you have become and your love for family.”“Thank you for being such a great nephew to him,” TJ, 46, added.In 2009, TJ became the legal guardian of Paris, Prince and their younger brother Bigi, 22, (formerly known as Blanket) after Michael died at age 50.

a joint statement on their band 3T’s Instagram account Monday following the news of their dad’s passing.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” the statement began. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken.

Entertainment Tonight.However, an official cause of death has yet to be determined.The singer and guitarist’s sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ, confirmed their father’s death in an Instagram post on Sunday, saying they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken” by their father’s sudden death.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” his sons wrote on the official page of their R&B group 3T.Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.

Tito Jackson, the founding guitarist of iconic ’70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday after reportedly having a heart attack while driving. He was 70.

a clip from the interview shared on X Tuesday, Mills, 51, asked Janet, “Now someone told me this earlier, are you related to Stevie?”“He’s our cousin,” Janet nonchalantly replied.“Not a lot of people know that,” she added. “He’s our cousin on my mother’s side. So is Tracy Chapman.” A shocked Mills asked Janet if they could “go through” her family tree, prompting the Grammy Award winner to reveal that Samuel, 75, is also her cousin.“So Stevie is what to you?” Mills asked.

Janet Jackson has recalled how she “doesn’t remember being asked” if she wanted to be a child star.The singer, songwriter and performer opened up about the early days of her music career during a recent interview with BBC. In the discussion, she recalled what it was like growing up with famous siblings, and how she felt a sense of pressure to also go into the music industry.She explained that the decision was first initiated after her family came across a song that she wrote at nine years old, and her father, Joe Jackson, urged her to pursue it as a career.“I laid down the drum track, I did the background vocals, I sang and I played everything on it,” she said, explaining how she left the tape on the system and went to school not expecting to do anything with it, until she heard her family playing it in the car the next day.“I was so embarrassed.

Colman Domingo (Rustin) has closed a deal to join Tina Fey and Steve Carell in The Four Seasons, Netflix‘s forthcoming comedy series based on the Universal Pictures title of the same name.

Joe Jackson is “Steppin’ Out” once again.For the first time since 2022, the ’80s icon is back on the road, this time with his ‘Two Rounds Of Racket Tour’ with special guest Max Champion, who also happens to be his alter ego.And if you want to see the oddball co-headliner tour in support of their jubilant, throwback 2023 album “Mr. Joe Jackson presents Max Champion in ‘What A Racket!'” in New York or New Jersey, you’re in luck.As of now, Jackson — and, umm…Champion — have five shows in the Big Apple and Garden State these next few weeks.First up, the “Is She Really Going Out With Him” hits Albany’s The Egg on Friday, May 31.After that, he’ll swings into Tarrytown’s Music Hall on June 1 and New York City’s Apollo Theater on June 7-8.The 69-year-old hitmaker ends his NY/NJ run at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Thursday, June 13.For those who can’t wait to see what tricks Jackson and Champion have up their sleeve, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $34 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows start anywhere from $49 to $291 before fees.Curious how much tickets will cost at the concert closest to you?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Joe Jackson and Max Champion’s ‘Two Rounds Of Racket Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing

Michael, the forthcoming biopic based on the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson has received positive reviews.The film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for films including Training Day, The Equalizer and Brooklyn’s Finest and is set to star Michael Jackson’s own nephew, Jaafar Jackson in the lead role.Per The Hollywood Reporter, the film’s trailer began with a peek at the Jackson 5 performing their hit song ‘ABC’ on TV followed by a cut to a 90s-era concert of Jackson performing ‘Man in the Mirror’. Images of a masked Jackson being hounded by both fans and paparazzi are also shown.The trailer also shows Jaafar as Michael, capturing his striking features and his dancing and stage presence.

Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has announced a new collection of cast mates.Among the roles that have been newly cast for Michael, are legendary figures such as Diana Ross, Quincy Jones and the King of Pop’s older sister La Toya Jackson. According to a report from Variety, The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham will portray the iconic Diana Ross.Graham wrote of her casting on social media: “Grateful to play the legendary Diana Ross… directed by the great Antoine Fuqua.

Angelique Jackson The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross. Other new cast members of the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project include Jessica Sula (“Split”) as La Toya Jackson; Liv Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick (“Robot Chicken”) as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones (“The Other Two,” “How to Die Alone”) as Jackson’s trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure”) as industry icon Quincy Jones. “Michael,” from director Antoine Fuqua, is currently in production and has added a slew of stars in recent weeks.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer “Michael,” the splashy forthcoming biopic about Michael Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua, has added actor Laura Harrier in a key role. Harrier, of “BlacKkKlansman” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” fame, will portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe in the Lionsgate project. De Passe was a creative assistant to Motown founder Berry Gordy, and is credited with convincing Gordy to sign The Jackson 5 to his label.

Angelique Jackson The Jackson 5 have found their harmony once again for the upcoming biopic “Michael” from director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar winning producer Graham King. After a worldwide search led filmmakers to cast Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, fans have been eagerly waiting to see who would round out the rest of the Jackson family. The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, is currently in production.

Jaafar Jackson is hard at work at his highly-anticipated new Michael Jackson biopic!

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar portraying the late singer in the forthcoming biopic Michael has been shared.The pic, which you can view below, sees Jaafar performing as Jackson during his Dangerous Tour from 1992-93.“With Jaafar, every look, every note, every dance move is Michael,” said producer Graham King in a statement via Variety. “He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could.”Jaafar and nine-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi will play an adult and child version of Michael respectively in the forthcoming biopic.Colman Domingo was also recently cast as Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson.Domingo previously said of his casting: “It’s exciting to do it with Jaafar.