The Sinners Music podcast 24 (The Michael Jackson Movie)

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Podcast 24 A Podcast about music and art

Welcome to the Sinners Music Podcast and welcome to Brandon

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Main Topic

Michael Jackson Movie and should it have been made ?

Background Michael is a 2026 biographical film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. It follows the life of American singer Michael Jackson, covering his involvement in the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad tour in the late 1980s. Jackson is portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson and as a child by Juliano Krue Valdi, both in their film debuts. The supporting cast includes Nia Long, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier, Jessica Sula, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo.

principal photography took place between January and May 2024. After a clause was discovered in a legal settlement, references to the 1993 child sexual abuse allegations against Jackson were removed, the third act was revised, and reshoots took place in June 2025

In the second half of 1993, Jackson faced significant controversy following allegations that he had sexually abused 13‑year‑old Jordan Chandler, whom he met that year.

On December 18, 2003, Santa Barbara authorities charged Jackson with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of intoxicating a minor with alcoholic drinks.[289] Jackson denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.[290] The People v. Jackson trial began on January 31, 2005, in Santa Maria, California, and lasted until the end of May. On June 13, 2005, Jackson was acquitted on all counts.

Key details regarding the allegations:

• 1993 Allegations: Jordan Chandler accused Jackson of sexual abuse. A criminal investigation was conducted, but no charges were filed after a settlement was reached out of court for an estimated US$23 million.
• 2005 Trial: Jackson was tried on 14 charges related to the abuse of 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo. He was acquitted on all counts by a California jury after a four-month trial.
• Posthumous Allegations: The 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland featured testimony from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who alleged they were abused by Jackson. Both men had previously defended Jackson under oath, but later stated they lied to protect him.
• Defence Perspective: Supporters, including some friends and family, argued the accusations were extortion attempts motivated by money

MJ The Musical is a hit West End show at London’s Prince Edward Theatre, focusing on the rehearsals for Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. It features over 25 of his iconic hits, including "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," and runs until February 28, 2026.

Gary Gitter and Jonathan King still on streaming services

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Film The Interpreter (2005) on Netflix

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