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Michael Jackson's nephew all set to star in his biopic 'Michael'

Washington [US], February 01: Jaafar Jackson is all set to play his uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic by Antoine Fuqua.


Pritish Bagdi

According to Variety, the tangled legacy of the guy who became known as the King of Pop will be portrayed in the biopic 'Michael'.

The film will examine every facet of his life, including "including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time." Variety reports that the Michael Jackson estate is collaborating with the movie, which might have an impact on how 'Michael' portrays the numerous accusations of child sexual abuse that were made against Jackson both during his career and after his passing. Jackson had refuted the claims of sexually abusing children, and in 2003, a court ruled him not guilty of the charge. Jackson always maintained his innocence and passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, but the claims continue to cloud his legacy. 'Michael' will be the first major film role for Jaafar Jackson.

Variety reports that Jaafar is the second-youngest son of songwriter, producer and Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, whose brother was Michael Jackson. "Jaafar embodies my son. It's so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers," the late singer's mother Katherine Jackson told Variety.

Producer Graham King claims that the team conducted a global search before deciding on the actor who would play Jackson. "I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael," King said. "It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson," he added.



Tarsem Singh set to shoot his first film in India

The much acclaimed and celebrated director, Tarsem Singh is all set to shoot his first film 'Dear Jassi' in India. This is the first feature film that Tarsem will shoot in India.

This is the first feature film that Tarsem will shoot in India.

Based on a true story, the movie has been shot by the celebrated Hollywood cinematographer Brendan Galvin.

The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Wakaoo Films- Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Creative Strokes Group (Sanjay Grover) and Tarsem Singh.

It has been scripted by 'Oh My God 2' writer and director Amit Rai. The subject of 'Dear Jassi' has always been close to Tarsem. He shared, "It's my passion project. And I believe this is the right time for the world to see it. Such a strong story needs to be told." The film's crew consists of an eclectic mix of top Indian and international names with the post-production happening in Montreal, Canada. Some of his most notable movies in Hollywood include The Cell (Jennifer Lopez), The Fall (Lee Pace), Immortals (Henry Cavill, Frieda Pinto), Mirror Mirror (Julia Roberts) and Self/Less (Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley). Other than feature films, Tarsem is globally renowned for his award-winning ad films and music videos featuring the world's topmost brands and artists like Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Deep Forest, R.E.M and Enrique Iglesias amongst others. Tarsem believes it was the correct synergy that made the film possible. "I had a great set of producers partnering with me on this film."

Bhushan Kumar who is immensely happy with the experience said, "This is our first foray into mainstream international cinema and we are thrilled with the experience." Vipul D Shah of Wakaoo Films said, "Tarsem is a maestro and it was indeed magical to watch him weave his magic on set." Ashwin Varde of Wakaoo Films added, "It's an extraordinary subject helmed by an extraordinary director; the world is going to be stunned." Rajesh Bahl of Wakaoo Films said, "Tarsem is a class apart. His passion and dedication to the craft is unparalleled; his vision is spectacular." Sanjay Grover (former Executive & Producer, MGM Studios, LA) of Creative Strokes Group continued , "Having made films at MGM Studios; producing my first film with a director like Tarsem whom I love and to partner with visionary producers like T-Series and Wakaoo Films is truly very exciting." 'Dear Jassi' was shot across Punjab over a span of 50 days and the last schedule of 2 weeks will be shot in Canada very soon.

The film will see a huge worldwide release in mid-2023.



According to James Cameron, 'Avatar 3' will feature two new cultures & a fire element.

Filmmaker James Cameron has teased fans about the upcoming instalment in the film franchise. His most recent release, "Avatar: The Way of Water," is continuing its winning streak at the global box office.

In attendance at the Critics Choice Awards, Cameron reportedly said the element of fire and two new cultures would be featured in "Avatar 3," according to the entertainment news source Deadline.

"In the film, fire serves a symbolic purpose, and there is a culture centred on that concept. As we speak, that's probably saying too much "He told Deadline about it. Cameron went on to say, "The next film will introduce you to two entirely new cultures. We met the Omaticaya and the Metkayina, and you'll meet two new cultures in the next film, which will rove a little more freely around Pandora's world to different places." Suzy Amis, the filmmaker's wife, stated, "You need a very secure seatbelt." "It's a rocket sled," Cameron joked. 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' directed by James Cameron, has surpassed the $1 billion USD mark at the global box office.

The film will star Kate Winslet, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang.

According to Comscore, "Avatar: The Way of Water" remained the top film in the United Kingdom and Ireland, grossing £4.1 million ($5.1 million) in its fifth weekend for a total of £63.5 million.



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