Michael Jackson's chimpanzee Bubbles lives in Florida sanctuary and is portrayed with CGI in biopic
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Updated · Variety · Apr 25
Michael Jackson's chimpanzee Bubbles lives in Florida sanctuary and is portrayed with CGI in biopic
3 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 25
Bubbles, now 43 years old and weighing 170 pounds, has lived at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida since 2005.
The new biopic 'Michael' uses CGI to depict Bubbles and other animals, following dialogue with PETA and reflecting modern animal welfare standards.
Jackson’s estate continues to fund Bubbles’ care, and sanctuary staff describe him as gentle and social among his group, highlighting increased awareness of primate needs since his days at Neverland Ranch.
Does the film risk glamorizing wild animal pets despite using a CGI chimp for Bubbles?
With the Jacksons divided, whose version of Michael does the new biopic truly show?
What 'full-blown lies' does Michael Jackson's daughter claim the new biopic tells about her father?
Is the new 'Michael' biopic an honest history or a sanitized legacy project by his estate?
Why does the Michael Jackson biopic end in 1988, avoiding all major abuse allegations?