Ale Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Estate has approached Reitman and Pollock's Montecito Picture Company Michael Jackson's estate wants to be starting something in Hollywood: a King of Pop biopic. With Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial now over, John Branca, the executor of the Jackson estate, has approached Ivan Reitman and Tom Pollock's Montecito Picture Company about the possibility of producing and financing a Jackson biopic. Project would only cover certain periods of the late singer's life. Pollock confirmed that the two sides are engaged in early talks but cautioned that there is no deal in place. A spokesman for Jackson's estate had no comment. The estate is currently focused on Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," so there is no rush to get the movie into production. However, the fact that the estate is keen to pay tribute to Michael on the bigscreen should have Hollywood agents salivating, as it could be a plum part for an actor. Music-themed biopics "Ray" and "Walk the Line" have provided Oscar-winning roles for Jamie Foxx and Reese Witherspoon, respectively. Should Montecito close a deal to make the movie, a Jackson biopic would showcase a different style of material than the company is known for. The shingle launched in 2000 with Todd Phillips' debut feature "Road Trip" and went on to produce successful comedies including Phillips' "Old School" and John Hamburg's "I Love You, Man." In recent years, Montecito has focused on higher-brow fare such as Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air" and Atom Egoyan's "Chloe."http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118046177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 They could never top "The Jacksons: An American Dream" My favourite biopic and near enough movie of all time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex Marques Posted November 20, 2011 Members Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I agree with Da Brakes, no Jackson movie tops that movie. i only hope this movie is done tastefully and is not milking his name and later years in life. Who could play him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Who could play him? There are reports that Johnny Depp is gonna play him. Nothing confirmed yet though. I think it's a horrible idea. Edited November 20, 2011 by Ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex Marques Posted November 20, 2011 Members Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Yes it is. Is it covering both parts of his life? before and after vitiligo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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