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‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio
Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film The studio behind hit Michael Jackson biopic Michael has revealed plans for a sequel despite the controversy that surrounded the original . Speaking in a quarterly earnings call reported by Variety , Lionsgate motion picture chair Adam Fogelson said that preparations for a projected sequel “continue to go exceptionally well”. Continue reading...
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Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film The studio behind hit Michael Jackson biopic Michael has revealed plans for a sequel despite the controversy that surrounded the original . Speaking in a quarterly earnings call reported by Variety , Lionsgate motion picture chair Adam Fogelson said that preparations for a projected sequel “continue to go exceptionally well”. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s linked item, ‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio, Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film The studio behind hit Michael Jackson biopic Michael has revealed plans for a sequel despite the controversy that surrounded the original . Speaking in a quarterly earnings call reported by Variety , Lionsgate motion picture chair Adam Fogelson said that preparations for a projected sequel “continue to go exceptionally well”. Continue reading…
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