Pre-launch › First look & teaser · 13 Feb 2024 · T−801
First image shot by Jackson's tour photographer Kevin Mazur
Lionsgate released a photo of Jaafar performing "Man in the Mirror" in Dangerous-tour staging. It was taken by Kevin Mazur, who photographed Michael on tour and at his final rehearsals.
ReportedGLOBALJaafar Jackson
Why it matters
Using Michael's own photographer made the first look read as a continuation of the archive, not a recreation.
AnalysisSnopes quotes Lionsgate's X post; the desk has not opened the post itself.
Details
- Date
- 13 Feb 2024 · T−801
- Phase
- Pre-launch › First look & teaser
- Category
- Social (owned)
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Jaafar Jackson
- Channels
- X, Press
Sources 2
- First Photo From Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Unveiled As King Of Pop's Nephew Takes The StageDeadline · 13 Feb 2024 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: First image, shot by Kevin Mazur, of Jaafar performing 'Man in the Mirror' in Dangerous-tour staging
- Real First Photo of Jaafar Jackson from the Michael Jackson Biopic?Snopes · 14 Feb 2024 · snopes.com · SecondaryVerifies: Lionsgate posted the Mazur image on X on February 13, 2024