Michael Jackson’s relatives are ready for the movie about singer life
Lawyer John Branca, representing the Jackson family, turned to the production company Ivan Reitman Montecito Picture Company with a proposal to work on a biographical film about Michael Jackson. It will go there only on certain periods of life of the late singer.
Business partner of Reitman in Montecito Picture Tom Pollock has confirmed that talks are underway, but they are still at an early stage. No written agreement exists.
Heirs of Jackson now oversee the representation of Cirque du Soleil «Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour", so there is no hurry with the launch of the film project. Nevertheless, the fact of the consent of relatives for a biopic about the musician make the most of Hollywood agents, saliva bleed - get a role in this film will be very, very prestigious.
Montecito Picture Company was established in 2000. The first picture of the new company became the debut comedy of Todd Phillips' “Road Trip". Among other projects, "Eurotrip," "Disturbia," "Love you, dude," "Up in the Air" and "No string s attached".
Which periods of Jackson’s life will be honored to be displayed on the big screen is not disclosed. Biography of the singer's full of a variety of events, since he began performing on stage with five years as a member of The Jackson 5. Solo career began in 1979 and in 1982 released the album Thriller, which to this day is considered the best-selling in the history of music. The singer has made an enormous contribution to pop music, movies and dance. During his life, Michael was honored with 13 awards "Grammy." The self-proclaimed King of Pop attracted media attention for his unusual personal life, plastic surgery, the country of purchase and litigation.
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. The cause of death was "Propofol" drug overdose, in combination with sedatives. November 7 Jackson doctor Conrad Murray was recognized for manslaughter of his client. He faces between one and four years' of imprisonment. The verdict will be announced on Nov. 29.