Michael Jackson Biopic: Exclusive IMAX Screenings

0:00What's up, I'm Corey, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Fans of Michael Jackson have exciting news about his upcoming biopic. Lionsgate just announced limited early screenings for the movie Michael and IMAX and premium large formats. These one night events happen on Wednesday, April 22nd, two days before the wide theatrical release on April 24th. Let's go on sale Tuesday, March 11th, at 6am, Pacific Time, or 9am, Eastern Time. The film comes from director Antoine Fuqua, with Michael Jackson's nephew, Jafar Jackson, starring as the King of Pop. It dives into Jackson's life story, from his Jackson five days to his rise as a global superstar. The movie goes beyond the music, showing his creative drive and off stage moments. Jafar Jackson recreates famous performances and dance moves seen in the trailer. The cast features strong names like Coleman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Neil Long as Catherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as Attorney John Bronca.

1:02Other roles include Kendrick Samson, as Quincy Jones, and Lorenz Tate as Barry Gorting. Lionsgate executives say these big screen previews let fans experience the music and spectacle up close. This update has fans buzzing, calling it the cinematic event they've waited for to celebrate the boy who became the King of Pop. The Daily News Now is powered by a sponsor, link in the description, relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.