James Safechuck -- one of Michael Jackson's sexual assault accusers -- says there's no way he's going to watch the new biopic about the King of Pop ... and he doesn't think it should have been produced in the first place.
A photog got Safechuck in Sherman Oaks over the weekend and asked him if he planned to go check out "Michael" on opening weekend ... and Safechuck gave an emphatic "no."
Safechuck says the movie shouldn't have gotten the green light ... he says he doesn't believe in supporting alleged child abusers.
He also reiterated his support for abuse survivors.
Fans are jumping out of their seats to moonwalk alongside Michael Jackson during the new biopic -- but it's causing mixed feelings online.
People are going viral for bringing the energy to theaters ... with dancers busting a move on opening weekend. However, others are straight-up disturbed and would rather watch the show they came for.
As we told you, "Michael" follows the Prince of Pop's rise to superstardom from his beginnings with the Jackson 5 to his mainstream solo success. The film ends during the height of his popularity -- finishing with his 1988 "Bad" tour -- 5 years before he was accused of sexually abusing a minor.
"Michael" biopic honchos were reportedly paid $25 million more than their original deal after the estate had to reshoot the third act, which featured sexual abuse allegations against the pop star, TMZ has learned.
Director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King were originally set to make $10 million and $6 million, respectively ... but according to Bloomberg, Fuqua was paid an extra $15 million and King an extra $10 million from Michael Jackson's estate after the allegations needed to be cut out and several scenes reshot.
As you know, Michael was first publicly accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, and he reached a settlement with the family of his accuser, Jordan Chandler, the following year.
Michael Jackson's sexual assault accuser James Safechuck has a new message for childhood sexual abuse survivors ... and he's dropping it as a new "Michael" biopic hits theaters.
In the video, released by Safechuck's attorney, he says all the Hollywood hoopla can be triggering for survivors.
Safechuck says abusers are sometimes praised, even after alleged victims make public claims against them ... and he says survivors should know they're not alone.
As we’ve reported ... Safechuck and Wade Robson claim they were sexually abused by Michael as children, and they detailed their allegations in the HBO doc “Leaving Neverland.”
MJ was never convicted of any crime, and his companies continue to deny the allegations.
Charlize Theron took things to wild new heights -- literally scaling a New York City billboard on the side of a building today to hype her new survival thriller, "Apex."
You've gotta see this -- the Oscar winner's strapped in and climbing the side of a building in Times Square like it was just another day at the office, looking totally at ease and every bit the action star.
She didn’t stop at the top -- Charlize smoothly made her way back down, pulling off the high-intensity stunt like it was a walk in the park.
A new report that "Rush Hour 4" might've already hit a big roadblock with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker wanting major dough -- and that they ain't getting it -- is being overblown, TMZ has learned.
Puck reportedon Friday ... 'RH4' is in a messy place ... because the iconic star duo has not signed on after the initial offer of $8 million apiece was rejected. The pair got around $20 million each for the third film in 2007. According to Puck, this current impasse means delays ... and maybe even a project collapse.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... negotiations with the stars are ongoing, and this is all a completely normal part of the movie-making business. We're told confidence is high that an agreement will be reached -- and Chris and Jackie will be kicking back into action.
Jack Nicholson made a rare cameo appearance -- and he did so on a very special occasion.
That's right ... the legendary actor turned 89 Wednesday -- and his daughter, Lorraine, celebrated Jack's big day by posting a pic of her daddio on her Instagram Story.
In the photo, Jack's cracking his famous Cheshire grin while clapping his hands with none other than Joni Mitchell sitting on a couch nearby. Lorraine also posted a vintage photo of Jack kicking back while smoking a stogie.
Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis just stepped out for the first time since their baby news dropped ... and yeah, they're looking very good together!
Pregnant Annabelle was glowing during their NYC stroll Thursday -- rocking a flowing black dress that skimmed her bump, while holding hands with Sebastian as they soaked up the day.
The pair were casually making their way to a restaurant ... and after four years together, their ease around each other is evident.
TMZ broke the pregnancy news last month -- and it's all happening during a packed time for both. Sebastian's busy hyping his next Marvel outing, "Avengers: Doomsday," while Annabelle's also got a slate of projects lined up for release.
Still, they're clearly carving out time where they can -- and doing it in style!
The former owner of the iconic "Home Alone" house has died by suicide ... just days after he was busted on child pornography charges.
Authorities in Lake County, Illinois say 79-year-old John Abendshien was found dead Wednesday evening at a nature preserve ... and a preliminary autopsy determined he died from "asphyxia in a manner consistent with being self-inflicted."
The shocking twist comes less than two weeks after he was arrested and slapped with multiple felony charges tied to alleged child pornography possession. He had been released from custody with conditions after a detention hearing earlier this month.
Inmates at the federal slammer in Atlanta are pissed about the "Superman" sequel being shot there ... but we've now heard from prison officials, who say that those bitching about the production should realize the Man of Steel is good for them!
TMZ broke the news ... inmates are mad because the "Man of Tomorrow" shoot is messing up their routines -- and more importantly, access inside the joint and at the commissary. Basically, while the flick is in production, we're told prisoners have to remain in their cells way more than under normal circumstances.
But the Federal Bureau of Prisons now tells TMZ ... they've heard nothing but positive feedback about the production from inside the joint ... and it's an honor for the facility to be a location for the DC movie.
Things got bloody in Rome ... but it's all for the cameras, with actor Andrzej Chyra going full method as Pope John Paul II.
Check the video -- the acclaimed Polish star was deep in character for the upcoming historical thriller "Santo Subito!" ... recreating the 1981 assassination attempt and dramatically collapsing after the "shot," fake blood splattered all over.
The scene's no joke ... packed with extras to mirror the real-life moment when Mehmet Ali Ağca opened fire as the Pope entered St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Superman fans are super stoked the sequel to James Gunn's DC blockbuster has started production in Georgia ... but there's a group of people who ain't so happy ... local prisoners.
TMZ has learned from an inside source ... inmates at FCI Atlanta are pissed at the production because the "Man of Tomorrow" shoot is allegedly messing up their routines -- and more importantly, access inside the joint. Basically, while the flick is in production, we're told prisoners have to remain in their cells way more than under normal circumstances -- and even worse ... no access to commissary.
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ ... they'd never comment on internal security practices or procedures in general ... but if a warden did put a facility on modified operations status, it would be for the safety of staff and inmates. Usually, such an order would happen after a violent incident that needed to be investigated.
The Michael Jackson biopic opens tomorrow ... but one cast member told fans this morning, don't expect to see her in the film.
Kat Grahamwas cast as the iconic Diana Ross... but the singer and actress says her scenes were among those cut for legal reasons -- meaning they were likely intertwined with Jackson's fall from grace amid the child abuse allegations.
KG says the team did the best they could to keep the story of Michael's life intact ... but decisions were made, and she's out.
The "Michael" stars chopped it up with Craig Melvin on "TODAY" and he asked them why the film end the story in 1988 ... many years before the first round of troubling allegations cropped up.
Colman says the biopic is all about Michael's rise -- told through MJ's eyes. It illustrates his roots, his influences, how he was raised, and how he searched for his voice as an artist.
