Michael Jackson's Family Condemns 'Ghoulish' Hologram Show Plans
Michael Jackson’s family has expressed outrage over a proposed plan to “resurrect” the late pop icon in a holographic performance at London’s O2 Arena. They denounced the concept as disrespectful and disturbing.
According to insiders, Universal Studios is reportedly backing the plan to launch the long-delayed biopic Michael next spring, at the same venue where the King of Pop had been scheduled to start his This Is It concert residency in 2009. Jackson died at 50, just 18 days before the opening night, after struggling with exhaustion and an addiction to the anesthetic propofol, which ultimately caused his death.
Production executives are said to be exploring hologram technology to recreate Jackson’s final performances, with thousands of fans expected to attend. However, those close to the singer have strongly opposed the idea, calling it a tasteless exploitation of his legacy.
"Michael was a perfectionist. The idea of digitally resurrecting him for marketing purposes would have horrified him. It feels like they're trying to profit off his death all over again."
Family members reportedly view the planned “resurrection” as a crude publicity stunt focused on one of the most painful chapters of Jackson’s life.
Author’s Summary
The Jackson family condemns hologram show plans linked to the new film about Michael, calling them an inhumane and commercial misuse of his image.