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EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate‘s Antoine Fuqua directed Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is moving out of next year’s Easter frame of April 18-20 and to Oct. 3, 2025. Universal is handling the overseas release of the movie which stars the King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role.

Michael Jackson‘s estate can continue with its sale of the late musician’s catalogue to Sony Music.The ruling rejected Jackson’s mother – Katherine’s – objections which aimed to stop the sale from going forward. It came a month after the court had issued a tentative ruling against her and finalized that decision yesterday (August 21) ruling that Jackson’s estate executors – John Branca and John McClain did not violate the King Of Pop’s terms while making the deal with Sony.“The will gave the executors broad powers of sale, with no exception for the specific assets at issue in this case,” the court wrote (per The Hollywood Reporter).

Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson and star of Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic on the King of Pop, has signed with CAA for representation.

Angelique Jackson Jaafar Jackson, who will portray his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic “Michael,” has signed with CAA for representation. Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson and the nephew of the King of Pop. He makes his acting debut in the Antoine Fuqua-directed, GK Films-produced movie, which is set for worldwide release on April 18, 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher) is the latest addition to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that Antoine Fuqua is directing for Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International, sources tell Deadline.

filed by Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, show that the 93-year-old matriarch is trying to tap into funds from Michael’s estate to challenge a $600 million music catalog deal.Katherine’s side argues that the estate should cover her $500,000 legal fees, while Bigi disagrees.“… it seems clear to [Katherine] that the Executors are holding all of the assets in the Estate in order to keep control over them, and to avoid the more liberal distribution requirements of the Trust,” says a new complaint filed by Katherine’s attorney, according to People.But close family sources say this is not really about Bigi, now 22, trying to deny his grandmother anything.Rather, it’s about trying to wean the extended family off Michael’s legacy.“Bigi isn’t going against his grandmother. Bigi is really trying to protect his grandmother in the same manner that Michael did, which is to protect her from the Jacksons!” a longtime family associate told The Post.“It’s the same s–t,” the associate said, alleging that some relatives get money from the trust via soft-hearted Katherine.

Michael Jackson’s estate, his son Bigi Jackson, also known as Blanket, has taken an unexpected step by filing against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson. The 22-year-old son of the pop icon contested the use of estate funds to support Katherine’s legal battle against the executors.In documents obtained by PEOPLE, Bigi asserts that Katherine Jackson should not be allowed to draw from Michael Jackson’s estate to finance her legal challenges against the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Since January, the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has released a series of announcements of the film’s cast, including recent Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as Jackson’s father, Joe, Nia Long as Jackson’s mother, Katherine, and Miles Teller as John Branca, Jackson’s attorney and the co-executor of his estate.

Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International have announced the eight actors set to portray members of the Jackson 5 — Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie — at various stages of their lives in the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music In what is apparently the conclusion of a deal that Variety tipped a year ago, Sony Music Group has completed a transaction to acquire half of Michael Jackson’s publishing and recorded masters in a transaction that values the total catalog at around $1.2 billion, and possibly more, sources confirm to Variety. Billboard reports that Sony will pay at least $600 million for the stake. If accurate, the deal is the biggest for a single music artist’s assets to date.

Angelique Jackson Michael Jackson will be back on the big screen on April 18, 2025 with “Michael,” a biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the late King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in his first major role. Lionsgate is releasing the movie domestically, while Universal is handling overseas distribution. The film will begin production on Jan.

Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced on Tuesday that Universal will serve as the international distributor for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, starring the pop superstar’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, which we were first to report on. Uni will handle all territories apart from Japan, with Lionsgate repping the film on the domestic front.

Director Antoine Fuqua is teasing Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic he is set to work on and says he’s “blown” away by the “uncanny” resemblance between the lead star and his real-life uncle, the King of Pop.

MJ, the Broadway musical about Michael Jackson and featuring his many hits, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer “Michael,” the Lionsgate biopic about Michael Jackson, will receive more than $21 million in California tax credits, the state’s film commission announced Monday. The California Film Commission announced the latest round of credit allocations, totaling $81.7 million for 24 projects. The commission stated that “Michael” will generate $120 million in “qualified” in-state spending, which is more than any other project in the 14-year history of the tax credit program. The project was announced in January, with Jackson’s nephew Jaafar in the lead role. John Branca and John McClain, the executors of the Jackson estate, are producing with Graham King.

Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalog. The 24-year-old model donned a brown and white tie-dye sweater and a pair of blue jeans. She added dark brown shoes to her ensemble. She pulled a white motorcycle helmet snug over her head as she drove the brown-gray vehicle.Jackson's appearance out came just days after it was revealed her father's estate would sell half of the late singer's music catalog. The estate is reportedly selling half the catalog for between $800-900 million, according to Variety.  Casual: Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalogVariety insiders stated claimed Sony and an unknown financial partner are negotiating for 50% of the catalog and other projects such as the MJ: The Musical and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. This would be the largest amount of money ever spent on a music catalog. Speaking of the biopic, Paris' cousin Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic called Michael, according to Deadline. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and a member of The Jackson 5.

The proposed new Michael Jackson biopic will glorify a man who abused children, according to the director of Leaving Neverland. 

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic called Michael, according to Deadline.Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and a member of The Jackson 5.The 26-year-old has been singing and dancing since the age of 12, following the footsteps of his famous family.Michael died in 2009 at age 50, due to a cocktail of sedatives leading to a cardiac arrest. The biopic, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua for Lionsgate, will be produced by GK Films and also John Branca and John McClain, who are co-executors of Michael Jackson's estate. Jaafar shared his gratitude at getting the role via his Twitter account, along with a black and white photo of himself dressed like his famous late uncle.  Keeping it in the family: Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic, according to Deadline  Iconic: Jaafar shared his gratitude at getting the role via his Twitter account, along with a black and white photo of himself dressed like his famous late uncleJaafar wrote: 'I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I'll see you soon.'In the image, Jaafar was wearing an iconic Michael look- striped pants with a white T-shirt and jacket, hat, and shoes in his signature pose.  Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza.Earlier this month, Antoine was announced as director to Lionsgate's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, which has been approved by the deceased pop star's estate.

EXCLUSIVE: 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.

EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Fuqua is set to direct Michael, a Lionsgate drama with script by telling the complex life story of the iconic singer Michael Jackson. A script is in by John Logan, and the film will be produced by Graham King, who turned the Freddie Mercury Queen story into the blockbuster Best Picture nominated Bohemian Rhapsody. GK Films will produce alongside co-executors of Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain.

Because the Kremlin apparently has no other pressing issues at the moment, more than 960 Americans have been “permanently banned”  from entering Russia. The list includes such seeming no-brainers as Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, but there’s no shortage of eyebrow-raising names as well.