Despite the amazing 10 pages long letter to HBO’s CEO, Richard Plepler from the Estate of Michael Jackson’s lawyer, Howard Weitzman, HBO programming president Casey Bloys has confirmed “Leaving Neverland” “Documentary” will still go ahead!
To an interview given to Hollywood Reporter, here what HBO has to say in response of the Estate’s letter:
You’ve set a premiere date for Leaving Neverland. Given the Jackson estate’s comments that it’s “a tabloid character assassination,” do you have any trepidation about airing it?
Not at all. All I would ask is that anybody writing or thinking about it would watch it and reserve judgment until they see it. It’s a very powerful documentary.
Are you prepared for potential backlash — or legal action — from the estate?
Yep. [We have] no plans to not air it.
After the Sundance screening and the estate’s comments, was there a conversation with HBO CEO Richard Plepler or AT&T CEO John Stankey about sticking with the controversial doc?
No. Let’s be clear: What controversy? There were two protesters at Sundance. Reserve judgment and watch it and decide for yourself.
And if the protests grow louder?
We’re standing by it. It’s very, very powerful.
Will you meet with the Jackson Estate given their newly released 10-page letter and claims that it ignores journalistic ethics?
No. The letter doesn’t change anything. The show is airing. It’s not changing because of the letter and I ask that everybody watch it and decide for themselves. It’s a very, very powerful documentary and I think once they see it, they’ll understand.
So, you have no interest in taking a meeting with the Jackson Estate?
No. There are no plans to take a meeting. We are airing the documentary and the letter is not going to change that.
MJVibe is really disappointed by HBO’s reaction and actions despite all the evidence given that the two men are liars and plead all fans, family and friends to ban/boycott not only HBO but also Channel 4, NPO3, CanvasTV and VPRO.
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What a deception! HBO only for audience and money, no true …..
Garbage people ….
I followed the MJ cases for years, and Wades, and saw how he changed his story when he did not get the job with Cirque. There is NO evidence anything he says is true, plus he said the opposite under oath as an adult. What kind of fool does Phelper think the public is! AT&T just spent 1.8 billion and evidently Phelper, Stankey all are hoping MJ’s name will get some quick buck. How Disgusting. I read Wade’s testimony I don’t need to hear the salacious and untrue stories Dan Reed helped him come up with. I have no Respect for AT&T. This is what happens when you allow a company to become a Monopoly.
What an Arrogant response. Leaving Neverland is a lie.
What’s a shame to spread lies!
Be calm and quiet not to make noisy for the lies documentary.