Michael Jackson's Family Reacts to Holographic Resurrection Plans
Michael Jackson’s family has strongly condemned the plans to "resurrect" the late star through a holographic performance. The upcoming biopic Michael is set to premiere at London's O2 Arena with this controversial digital tribute.
Details of the Proposed Show
The event, reportedly supported by Universal Studios, aims to launch the long-delayed film next spring at the same venue where Jackson was scheduled to begin his This Is It residency in July 2009.
- Jackson was preparing for 50 sold-out concerts at the arena.
- This preparation reportedly pushed him to his limits and worsened his addiction to propofol, the hospital-grade tranquilizer that caused his death.
- Production teams have discussed recreating Jackson's final performances using hologram technology.
- Thousands of fans are expected to attend the show.
Family's Strong Opposition
"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. They feel as if this attempt to resurrect him, in a show focusing on one of the hardest periods of his life, is totally ghoulish."
Sources close to the family describe the plan as a "macabre publicity stunt" and deeply disrespectful to Jackson's legacy.
Background Context
Jackson died at age 50, only 18 days before the first This Is It concert. His struggles during the final months have been widely documented, making the timing of this show particularly sensitive.
Author’s summary: Michael Jackson’s family condemns plans to use hologram technology for a posthumous show, calling it a disrespectful attempt to profit from his tragic final days.