Michael (2026) (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) [UK]
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The film ends six years before the first allegation was made.
I think the case has been brought up again by two of the original accusers and is back in court later this year. This might be the last income stream.
I saw the movie yesterday, it was great. It really felt like an event, people were dressed up as Michael, clapping, and singing along. As for the allegations, the film wraps up in 1988 and hints at a possible sequel. The allegations didn’t surface until 1993, so it wouldn’t have made sense to include them in this part of the story. Fyi, the filmmakers originally planned to cover that period, the entire third act was reportedly focused on it. But a 1994 settlement tied to one of the accusers is said to include restrictions on how those events can be portrayed in films. Because of that, the production cut those scenes, rewrote the third act, and did additional reshoots that reportedly cost around $15 million.
If a steelbook doesn't have a title, then I suppose putting it on the slip is the next best thing. I'm not a fan of steels that haven't a title at all.
USA releases is from Lionsgate uses a Pet Slip
The UK releases is from Universal so far the mock up is showing title on the SteelBook
The UK releases is from Universal so far the mock up is showing title on the SteelBook
It ends by saying The Story Continues and then Jermaine Jackson said there will be a second. There would need to be seeing how this only went up to when he went solo bit time.
film was fine but being only part of the story feels cheap (then again, they could only cover so much within 2hrs)
would be nice to see a sequel, complete the story
also, why no
would be nice to see a sequel, complete the story
also, why no
I do get that they've said this a few times, but if you're making a movie about a person where these allegations are so significant and have had such a big media attention in the past that documentaries have been made about it, then I think this is one of the most basic things you should be clarifying long before you've got to the stage of shooting scenes. It's hard not to feel like it's a convenient way of avoiding dealing with the controversy regarding that now (and there have been outlets reporting that that was a big consideration behind that "change"). If this is based on a settlement that has been established over 30 years ago then that's even more unforgivable. The fact that the director and producer have actually come out of this earning more money is a bit odd too although that's probably more to do with it impacting other projects.
If there is a sequel, I seriously doubt it'll address the allegations, other than to declare them as being false accusatiions by people trying to get money out of him and portraying him as the victim of a witch hunt. That's what his fans and family tend to stand by, and they aren't interested in hearing any other side. I don't think his family would even agree to be involved in the film if they did it any other way.
The issue is that Jackson was acquitted.
The film makers are hardly going to include scenes of Jackson doing things he was accused of, as that would confirm guilt, and actually go against what was established as fact.
I'm not saying that he was innocent, but he was found as such. We have testimony to the contrary, but no legal outcome proving it. To outright say he did the things he was accused of would be deformation or slander I guess.
Any sequel would have to follow the narrative of an innocent man being accused for financial gain. We could still have him dangling a baby over a balcony though, so that's something.
The film makers are hardly going to include scenes of Jackson doing things he was accused of, as that would confirm guilt, and actually go against what was established as fact.
I'm not saying that he was innocent, but he was found as such. We have testimony to the contrary, but no legal outcome proving it. To outright say he did the things he was accused of would be deformation or slander I guess.
Any sequel would have to follow the narrative of an innocent man being accused for financial gain. We could still have him dangling a baby over a balcony though, so that's something.
Can you imagine them covering the Bashir interview in a sequel. That would be interesting...
I believe that with all the 'woke crazies' spouting unpronouncable pronouns worse than Star Trek species names, and 467 imagined genders, worse than 5-year olds playing make-belief, the least we can do is respect Michael's wish to transition to another race...
I'm happy to see something that doesn't involve the allegations. It's nice to just celebrate his music for once.
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