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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Michael Jackson biopic release date moved to April 2026
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will open in cinemas worldwide on April 24 next year, moving from its earlier October date. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson confirmed the release date. Deadline reports that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the biopic is 27-year-old Jaafar's first major acting role. While Michael had been the main focus of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for October 3. But Variety previously reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for Michael wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, then underwent revisions ahead of planned reshoots. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine. Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist's longtime lawyer and adviser. Larenz Tate will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive and Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will open in cinemas worldwide on April 24 next year, moving from its earlier October date. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson confirmed the release date. Deadline reports that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the biopic is 27-year-old Jaafar's first major acting role. While Michael had been the main focus of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for October 3. But Variety previously reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for Michael wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, then underwent revisions ahead of planned reshoots. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine. Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist's longtime lawyer and adviser. Larenz Tate will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive and Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will open in cinemas worldwide on April 24 next year, moving from its earlier October date. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson confirmed the release date. Deadline reports that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the biopic is 27-year-old Jaafar's first major acting role. While Michael had been the main focus of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for October 3. But Variety previously reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for Michael wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, then underwent revisions ahead of planned reshoots. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine. Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist's longtime lawyer and adviser. Larenz Tate will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive and Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will open in cinemas worldwide on April 24 next year, moving from its earlier October date. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson confirmed the release date. Deadline reports that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the biopic is 27-year-old Jaafar's first major acting role. While Michael had been the main focus of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for October 3. But Variety previously reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for Michael wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, then underwent revisions ahead of planned reshoots. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine. Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist's longtime lawyer and adviser. Larenz Tate will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive and Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Jackson biopic release date moved to April 2026
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will open in cinemas worldwide on April 24 next year, moving from its earlier October date. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson confirmed the release date. Deadline reports that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the biopic is 27-year-old Jaafar's first major acting role. While Michael had been the main focus of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for October 3. But Variety previously reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for Michael wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, then underwent revisions ahead of planned reshoots. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine. Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist's longtime lawyer and adviser. Larenz Tate will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive and Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones.
The Star
11-07-2025
- The Star
Quick action by tour guide saves six from drowning in Semporna
KOTA KINABALU: A tour guide's swift action saved six people who fell into the sea following a crash between a tourist vessel and a villagers' passenger boat in Semporna district. All were rescued unharmed. Prior to the 8.30am incident, the tourist vessel carrying nine visitors - a Malaysian man and seven women from Peninsular Malaysia and a Swiss woman - had departed from the Semporna public jetty and were heading to Mabul Island. The passenger boat had departed from Kg Hidayat, Bum-Bum Island towards Semporna town when the crash happened, said Semporna acting OCPD Deputy Supt Jaafar Hakim. According to him, the accident near a floating resort caused slight damage to the left front part of the tourist vessel, while the wooden passenger boat sustained damage to its front area. 'The six villagers aged between 30 and 40, fell into the sea but the quick action of the tourist guide and others from the other boat, managed to pull them all to safety,' he said. DSP Jaafar said the rescued villagers comprising four men and two women were sent to the jetty before the tourist vessel continued its journey to Mabul Island. He said while no injuries were reported in the mishap, they will still investigate the case for navigating a vessel in a rash or negligent manner that could endanger human life or potentially cause harm to others. 'If convicted, offenders can be jailed up to six months or fined RM2,000, or both,' he said. DSP Jaafar urged all boat and sea operators to comply with safety requirements at all times.
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Court sets June 30 for mention in child kidnapping, car theft case
BUTTERWORTH: The magistrate's court today set June 30 for the mention of a case involving a man accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl from her mother's custody. Magistrate Aini Adilah Muhammad Faizal fixed the date after no plea was recorded from Jaafar Sidek Darus, 63, who was charged with kidnapping the girl from the lawful custody of her biological mother last week. Jaafar also stole a brown Toyota Corolla with the registration number PBN 2173. Both offences alleged took place near a service workshop at Jalan Penaga, Kepala Batas about 5.30pm last Friday. The kidnapping charge was framed under Section 363 of the Penal Code, which provides for up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine, upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Marissa Safina Saiful Adli prosecuted. Earlier, when the charges were read to Jaafar, he appeared confused — initially pleading not guilty, then changing his plea to guilty, and moments later, stating that he was ready to be sentenced to prison. Due to this inconsistency, the court decided to assess the accused's mental stability before proceeding further.
New Straits Times
16-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Man charged with sexually assaulting minors allegedly gave sisters ice cream
Man charged with sexually assaulting minors, allegedly gave sisters ice cream Alias Abd Rani Pix/Video Alias Abd Rani MUAR: A 60-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to charges of sexually assaulting two young girls on June 8. Jaafar Attan was accused of assaulting two girls, aged 9 and 7, at a home in the district at 5.30pm. He allegedly repeated the offence against the younger sister at the same location. He faces charges under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison and caning upon conviction. The victims' mother said the incident happened when Jaafar visited a neighbour's house near his own. He allegedly called the girls over while they were playing and committed the offences, then gave them RM7 for ice cream. When one girl returned RM1, he allegedly repeated the act. The mother saw her daughter leave the neighbour's house in tears and later learned what had occurred. Deputy public prosecutors Othman Affan Ismail and Diyana Najihah Muhamed Fauzi led the prosecution. Jaafar was unrepresented. The court granted bail at RM16,000 but, as the accused who is unemployed was unable to pay, he was remanded at the Muar correctional centre for temporary detention. The case has been scheduled for mention on July 21. Keywords:
