Towards the end of last year, John Branca shared a video on TikTok and Instagram (featuring images from this website), announcing the upcoming "Thriller 40" documentary. He mentioned that the documentary was scheduled to be released in January 2023. Later on, November 30th, an early version of the film directed by Nelson George was screened at movie theaters across nine major cities worldwide.
However, since then, there has been a prolonged period of silence, leaving fans understandably bewildered and frustrated. The early cut contained previously unseen footage of Michael discussing "Thriller" and included a glimpse of the recording of "The Girl Is Mine" with Paul McCartney. Additionally, it showcased the 1984 "Victory" tour in high definition for the first time ever, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the release of the full documentary.
Despite a lack of updates from the Estate over the past six months, a representative from the MJ Online Team, who serve as communication officers for the Estate, has finally issued a statement today:
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