Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Grosses $217 Million Worldwide, Breaking Biopic Box Office Record
The film 'Michael' has grossed $217 million globally and set an all-time box office record for any biopic. Scenes depicting child molestation allegations and related events were cut from the movie, according to reports. Lionsgate executives indicated potential for a sequel based on audience demand.
hollywoodreporter.comCom reported. com and familiar sources. A sequence depicting police searching Neverland Ranch was also removed. Any mentions of child molestation allegations were excised from the final version. com reported.
Jordan Chandler was a Jackson accuser who settled his case. Michael Jackson testified during his civil trial in Santa Maria Superior Court on December 3, 2002, in Santa Maria, California. In that 2002 civil trial, Michael Jackson was sued for $21 million by his longtime promoter for backing out of two concerts.
Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson stated, 'We absolutely have more story to tell. We have prepared for that moment. ' The initial film 'Michael' focused on Jackson’s performances and the conflict centered on his father, Joe Jackson.
Fogelson also stated that the idea of a sequel to 'Michael' wouldn’t be driven solely by earnings, but by fans asking for more. The film 'Michael' has a 97% audience score. ' If it reaches $700 million, 'Michael' would be the second-highest-grossing musical biopic ever behind Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Story Timeline
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Forbes.com reports on box office success and cut scenes from 'Michael' biopic
1 sourceforbes.com - Post-release (recent)
Film 'Michael' earns $217 million worldwide and sets biopic record
1 sourceforbes.com - Post-release (recent)
Cuts made to 'Michael' after revelation of Jordan Chandler's clause
1 sourceforbes.com - 1993
Scene set in 1993 after child molestation accusation cut from 'Michael'
1 sourceforbes.com - 2002-12-03
Michael Jackson testifies in Santa Maria Superior Court civil trial
1 sourceforbes.com - 2002
Michael Jackson sued for $21 million in civil trial for backing out of concerts
1 sourceforbes.com
Potential Impact
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Boost to Lionsgate's revenue from continued box office performance
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Potential sequel production if fan demand increases
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Debate among fans on covering darker aspects in future films
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Influence on biopic genre standards for handling controversies
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Possible legal scrutiny over depiction clauses in settlements
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