‘Michael’ Golden Globes submission as musical/comedy denied
Gold Derby • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Golden Globe awards committee rejected the film Michael's submission as a musical/comedy, determining it did not meet the criteria that songs must further the plot.
- Lionsgate, the studio behind Michael, is considering appealing the decision before the October 31 submission deadline, which would be reviewed by the awards committee.
- If the appeal fails, Michael and its actors, including star Jaafar Jackson, will compete in the drama categories, which are generally more competitive, while supporting actors are not separated by genre.
- The Golden Globes revised their rules after musicals like Ray and Walk the Line won, now requiring that music must drive the narrative for a film to qualify as a musical, leading many musical biopics to submit as dramas.
- Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture involving the company that owns Gold Derby, which reported on the submission rejection.
