Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' overcomes legal delays, promoted in Japan

Producer Graham King, known for "Bohemian Rhapsody," discussed the challenges faced by the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" during a Japan interview. Legal issues forced a re‑edit of an original four‑hour cut, leading to additional shooting and a final runtime of 128 minutes. King described the prolonged negotiations, scene adjustments, and extra filming needed to meet the studio’s expectations and release schedule.

Separately, BS Asahi's "Best Hit USA" program aired a Michael Jackson special on June 25, featuring commentary by Katsuya Kobayashi to promote the film. The broadcast highlighted music videos from Jackson’s 1991 "Dangerous" album and included a promotional push for the movie, alongside a limited‑time price‑off campaign for Jackson’s discography on OTOTOY.

Both pieces illustrate the ongoing promotion and behind‑the‑scenes efforts surrounding the film’s Japanese launch.