Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
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The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
The 'Michael' biopic has achieved a $97 million domestic opening, breaking records for music biopics and becoming one of the year's biggest openings.
The 'Michael' biopic has achieved the largest box office opening for a music biopic, with $217 million globally and $97 million in the US, surpassing previous records.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has broken box office records with a $217 million worldwide opening, including $97 million in North America, despite mixed reviews and a troubled production.
The biopic 'Michael' has achieved a $217.4 million global opening, setting a new high for music biopics, overcoming a rocky production and negative reviews.
The 'Michael' biopic has set a new record for music biopics with a $97 million domestic opening and $217 million globally, surpassing previous record-holders.
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