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Justin Bieber beats Michael Jackson's U.S. box office record: Can he measure up globally?
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Though Justin Bieber still has a very, very, very (x100) long way to go before he reaches Michael Jackson status, this bit of info might serve to give us some perspective on Bieber's phenomenal cultural impact at the moment: He's just beaten one of Michael's many records.
Bieb's film, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," just surpassed the Michael Jackson postmortem hit "This Is It" as the most successful concert-themed movie ever. As of Sunday, Bieber's flick had earned $72.2 million in the US box office, just sneaking past "This is It's" $72.1 mil -- and Bieber's movie is still raking in money.
One thing Michael Jackson had that Bieber still hasn't been able to garner is international box office clout. "This Is It" earned $189.1 million overseas -- while "Never Say Never" has thus far earned less than $11 million outside the US.
Could Bieber's career ever measure up to Michael Jackson's? Catch up with us in 30 years and we'll talk.
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Justin Bieber is bigger and better than Michael Jackson.JB is the new king of Pop.
When he sells records in MJ numbers- or even in late 90's pop numbers...or even in early 90's pop numbers...then I'll see this comparison.
Was "This is It" in 3D? I can't remember, but if it wasn't Bieber's not so impressive, despite his nonstop publicity machine. 3D is an automatic box office boost.
"Never Say Never" was released ONLY in 3D, which is a MASSIVE boost to its numbers. On top of that, they re-released it after it fizzed out (i.e. 3 weeks or so) with the "director's cut". They have pulled out every stop to nickel and dime the JB fans for every cent they have.
Attendance-wise, it's not even close. MJ by a landslide. International numbers say it all - the rest of the world's teenagers are smarter than North America's.
MJ is still the King of Pop!!! Too much publicity for JB!!!
So Jacksons film has made around 200 million globally, while Bieber's hasn't even gotten past the 100 million mark, and that's reason enough to compare the two? Unless he can manage to create music that grows with his fanbase, he's toast within a year or two. The minute the majority of his fans turn 16, they'll not only drop him, they'll be too embarassed to even admit to have liking him in the past.
Dude No, but Michael Jackson still beat Justin Bieber. The book said MJ Was the 1st famous person. Mj bigger more than jesus only all of famous! you must understand. Michael Jackson still King of Pop. Justin bieber is differnet thing.
How DARE you!
You never compare Michael Jackson to Justin Bieber! Michael is a legend, and the KING OF POP. Nobody will EVER beat him. EVER. When the world ends, Michael will still be the King Of Pop. The GOD OF MUSIC!
And the person who posted Justin Bieber is better than Michael Jackson and that he is the new King Of Pop must have never ever ever heard Justin Bieber NOR Michael Jackson. Justin Bieber isn't even a good singer! He's hottt, but Michael was sexy! Never ever ever! I am SO furious! >:(
AND DON'T YOU THINK ABOUT SAYING 'NEVER SAY NEVER' TO ME! I AM GOING TO GO BUY 20 THIS IS IT COPIES!
Only females love Justin Bieber! Only teenagers!
Men, women, children, teenagers, adults, elders, EVERYONE loved Michael! EVERYONE! I do NOT want to see Justin Bieber compared to Michael Jackson! EVER! Nobody should be compared to Michael, nobody! He is not just a good singer, or dancer. He is an ENTERTAINER. He is the most famous person in the world!
Justin Bieber's movie was in 3-D and actually had him in it.
This Is It, is WAY different. It is just leftover clips! Not comparable, because there are NOT alike! >:(
Michael gave OVER $300,000,000 dollars to charity! That's the most anyone has ever gotten and more than Bieber will ever give! I don't hate Bieber, it's just he is NOT the next Michael Jackson, NOBODY is. Justin is just another celebrity that will die down like the Jonas Brothers! JB and JB? (;
I am so furious. D: