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Feature Film To Be Made Of Michael Jackson's Life

• 6th Aug 2009

Columbia Pictures have struck a deal worth 35 million pounds with the King of Pop's tour promoters AEG live to purchase the rights to rehersal footage filmed during the last days of the singer's life.

The filed papers suggest that Jackson's estate will get 90% of the profits with the final 10% going to AEG Live.

The Michael Jackson film is contracted in this deal to be not more than 150 minutes and a PG-rating and 'footage that paints Jackson in a bad light will not be permitted.'

The contract also states that the film must be screened to representatives for Jackson's Estate by October 2, suggesting a Christmas release.