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Title: Michael Jackson
Post by: Gerianne on January 12, 2017, 08:30:08 am
there is a movie coming out.
Albert Fiennes stars as Michael Jackson.
Stockard Channing looks similar to Elizabeth Taylor.
She plays the role well.
In an interview in the '90's, Michael Jackson had said that he was proud of being Black, in spite of the disease.
He did have a skin pigment disease.
If a Black actor played the role, he would have a more difficult time with makeup.
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Post by: mrsmere on January 12, 2017, 01:12:03 pm
They can do plenty with makeup these days, age you, change your color,  change your gender and etc.  Technology has seen to that.
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Post by: ghunter on January 12, 2017, 01:28:44 pm
I cannot wait to see it.
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Post by: freedavis on January 12, 2017, 04:32:18 pm
Thriller is the best song ever.  Michael was the best musician in hostory
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Post by: sherryfan on January 12, 2017, 07:05:41 pm
I really miss his song and dance.
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on January 12, 2017, 07:58:43 pm
 Joseph Fiennes is playing Michael Jackson.
I think it's an interesting choice, he's a fine actor.   I read where it's a British show, not American.... they are not so hung up on black / white like here in America.     & even here, look at the play "Hamilton" on Broadway - our founding fathers are all played by minorities... they had a public "No Whites Need Apply Casting Call".   The world is changing. 

For the Harry Potter Movies, they only hired British actors... can you imagine the outrage here in America if a movie said only American actors?  Does that happen here?  I don't think so.

I like Michael Jackson, it was a sad end :(
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Post by: schoolvan on January 12, 2017, 11:37:37 pm
Ya I saw the preview on the movie I'll probably watch it when it come to tv.
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Post by: surveypro2016 on January 13, 2017, 08:10:50 am
I haven't seen this advertised yet. I always liked MJ and love the song Thriller too. I think this is something I would like to see.
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on January 13, 2017, 12:04:51 pm

It's not even a movie.
It was/is a 1/2 hour tv show about Urban Legends.  The story is about Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando going on a car trip from New York to Los Angeles after 9-11.   It was just going to be a dramatization reenactment.     The UK pulled the episode due to Paris Jackson's reaction.... according to the news on Bing.

So none of us will see it.
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Post by: mardukblood2009 on January 14, 2017, 06:41:39 am
If it gets a good rating I think I might watch it. I know I saw a TV movie about him a long time ago. I don't think I really liked it.
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Post by: dancer139 on January 14, 2017, 07:07:09 am
I love his music,,,,, was not real crazy about him in his later years.  will I watch this new movie coming out ??   Don't really know.  i might wait and see what everyone else thinks about it before I watch it,,,
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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on January 14, 2017, 01:42:14 pm
I heard yesterday they cancelled that episode. Michael's daughter, Paris, wasn't very happy about it. Which really you can't blame her, it's her dad. I did seem him in the make up, thought it was an interesting choice.
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Post by: Ladylove2210 on January 14, 2017, 04:00:49 pm
I love Michael Jackson but he will be missed
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Post by: kimber62372 on January 14, 2017, 08:57:36 pm
sounds like an interesting movie I would like to see! :)
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Post by: natashaspy on January 14, 2017, 09:36:07 pm
I'm starting to think maybe I'm the only one around that really couldn't care less about Michael Jackson.  I don't like him or dislike him more either way lol
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Post by: surveygrabber on January 14, 2017, 09:53:57 pm
There was a similar movie to this I saw on Vh1 several years ago. I'd be happy to see this one.
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Post by: ivyparkgirl on January 19, 2017, 03:16:12 pm
I think Michael Jackson's kid was upset that a white person played their dad.
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Post by: pmagalei on January 19, 2017, 04:28:40 pm
I haven't seen the advertisement yet. I am also not very good with Actor/Actresses names. So maybe when I see the face I can relate the name as well. I hope it's a good one! Billy Jeans is my favorite one!
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Post by: Skyisbluetoday on January 19, 2017, 05:53:33 pm
Wow! Didn't know this till now!
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Post by: catherinedwhite on January 19, 2017, 06:11:16 pm
I saw the preview. I don't think he makes a good Michael. Very disappointed.
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Post by: kaat1220 on January 20, 2017, 04:15:26 am
I am not sure if Ralph Fiennes is right for the character when there are so many other African American actors who can do the job. I am white, and even I know that there are going to be some issues with a white actor doing black face. Unsure on this one . . .
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Post by: kaat1220 on January 20, 2017, 04:25:08 am
Correction to myself: Joseph Fiennes. But still wrong when there are other African American actors to do the part.

You do not see people casting black actors to play white actors. Inappropriate . . .
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Post by: MichelleHW101 on January 21, 2017, 06:23:47 am
I did want to see it but I'm on the fence for this one.  I'm not happy about Joseph Fiennes playing Michael.  Can't picture who they would have taken but I'm not a Joseph Fiennes fan period.  I think I'll wait till it's free to watch on line or on Netflix.
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Post by: Bonami on January 22, 2017, 07:59:02 pm
I did not know they are doing a movie with MJ. Is there any controversy about who is playing the leading role? It would appear maybe not a whole lot of actors are willing to be cast in that role because ...? I had not heard much about it but I am in the dark with topics pertaining to celebrities.
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Post by: Papito28 on January 23, 2017, 12:40:54 am
 :) :) :)love all his songs
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on January 23, 2017, 07:43:18 am
Correction to myself: Joseph Fiennes. But still wrong when there are other African American actors to do the part.

You do not see people casting black actors to play white actors. Inappropriate . . .

What about the play Hamilton...  there are black actors playing white people.

The 1/2 reenactment show on Urban Legends is/was in the UNITED KINGDOM, therefore the term 'African-American' would not apply to a British Black actor.   But, they could have picked a better fit for the role, true.

There is no movie planned about MJ.      The one half-hour urban legend show was MJ as a character has been pulled... no show.
Funny, this is like that childhood game of telephone where the story changes as it goes on.    lol
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Post by: judylucas on January 23, 2017, 08:08:56 am
I am not a big fan of Michael Jackson
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Post by: ghunter on January 23, 2017, 08:59:11 am
I love Michael Jackson, cannot wait to see the movie.
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Post by: autumnsparklemom on January 23, 2017, 09:02:56 am
I love MJ. Haven't anything about it. Will be interesting to see.
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Post by: themrs13 on January 26, 2017, 12:56:16 pm
Im 50/50... It might be interesting
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Post by: timvolley on January 26, 2017, 01:02:24 pm
i like michael jackson  and havent heard about the movie