Michael Jackson's biopic nears $100M at the box office

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To Make a Good Michael Jackson Biopic, You’d Have to Lose the Music
Michael, which tells (part of) the story of Michael Jackson, landed in cinemas last week to fill this post-awards, pre-summer blockbuster season.

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Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
‘Michael’ dominates box office, delivers biggest debut ever for a music biopic
Beat it! Michael movie prompts ‘annoying’ cinema trend that viewers claim is ‘ruining’ the film
Twinkle-toed Michael Jackson fans are using screenings of the singer’s new biopic to show off their dancing skills – and the results are dividing cinemagoers, with some saying “don’t stop ‘til you get...

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Jack in the Box Office: ‘Michael’ moonwalks to the top with a big opening weekend
Box Office: ‘Michael’ Bows to $217 Million Globally, ‘Mario’ Surpasses $800 Million, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Rockets Past $600 Million
Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop N. America box office
"Most critics feel the film is superficial and avoids the complicated parts of the performer's life, including allegations of sexual misbehavior," Gross said, while noting a Part 2 is in the works.

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Michael Jackson biopic sets new box office record
‘Michael’ Eyes Biggest Music Biopic Opening Ever With $95M–$100M Box Office Debut

After Michael Jackson's 2005 Trial, He Abandoned His Controversial Neverland Ranch. Here's What Happened to the Property Next

The property was equipped with a Ferris wheel, a petting zoo, a movie theater and several trains

Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Recalls Seeing Cousin Jaafar as the Popstar

Michael Jackson’s son Prince Jackson revealed he felt emotional seeing his cousin Jaafar dressed as his father, the late pop icon. The highly anticipated biopic based on the generational pop star,

‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua On A Convo He Had With Michael Jackson, Reshoots, The Sequel & Choices Made About Pop Icon’s Controversies

Michael' director Antoine Fuqua talks about the challenges in making the Michael Jackson biopic, the reshoots and an upcoming sequel.

How did Michael Jackson die? Revisiting the singer's 2009 death — and his doctor's conviction

Jackson's personal physician was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

‘Michael’ May Be ‘Family-Friendly,’ but It Taps Into Michael Jackson’s Most Powerful Creative Fuel — His Anger

"Michael" may be a "family-friendly" biopic, but it shows you how Michael Jackson's war with his father fed the pulse of his art.

Michael's 'Thriller' Moment Almost Wasn't Perfect, Until The Movie Made One Wild Last-Minute Change

The Michael Jackson movie recreates tons of iconic moments from the late pop star's career during the 1970s and 1980s, but perhaps the most standout sequence throughout its runtime comes during the “Thriller” music video.

Michael Jackson's Wives: All About His Marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe

Michael Jackson had two brief marriages before his 2009 death

Michael Jackson’s Auteur Music Video Directors: Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, David Fincher and More

Michael Jackson collaborated with Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Spike Lee & more to craft some of the most enduring music videos of all time.