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Michael Jackson biopic moonwalks to the top of the box office

Page Six·Angela Barbuti·about 1 month ago
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Director Antoine Fuqua’s biopic on Michael Jackson just moonwalked his way to the top of the box office — claiming the No. 1 spot while on pace to shatter records with an over $90 million weekend. “Michael” hauled in a staggering $39.9 million on its opening Friday, according to the Numbers . According to industry insiders, the flick’s true potential was revealed when the film earned $12.6 million in Wednesday and Thursday previews, as per the Hollywood Reporter . “Michael” hauled in nearly $40 million on Friday. Jaafar Jackson (above) stars as the pop icon. AP The biopic was directed by Antoine Fuqua. AP The record for largest weekend haul for a music biopic is “Straight Outta Compton” which took in $60.2 million in 2015. After weeks dominating the top of the charts, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” dropped to the No. 2 spot. but it’s still making bank.…

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