Michael Jackson's estate accused of "fancy" after suing HBO for $ 100 million

HBO has called the claims of Michael Jackson's estate "pure fantasy" as their battle of $ 100 million (£ 78.3 million) continues.

The documentary filmmakers said they had broken no deal with Jackson's estate when they released the controversial film Leaving Neverland.

The Blast said the quarrel broke out over whether the case should be heard in a private or public court.

The estate of the late singer lobbied for his voice to be heard behind closed doors.

The Jackson estate demanded $ 100 million from HBO, saying Leaving Neverland had violated the 1992 deal between the singer and the broadcaster, so as not to "denigrate" him.

HBO called this measure "pure fantasy" and stated in the initial contract that any legal issue "would not be heard by a private court".

Where the argument will be won or lost lies in the 1992 agreement between HBO and Jackson regarding the broadcast of one of his specials.

Quit Neverland details the allegations of abuse by James Safechuck and Wade Robson by Jackson, and HBO says the documentary only briefly mentions the 1992 concert.

They claim that it has "nothing to do with documentary" and that this film directed by Dan Reed came out more than 25 years after the termination of the 1992 agreement.

HBO said it was "very long after any reasonable period", but Jackson's estate claims that an agreement with the deceased singer had been violated and that she is claiming $ 100 million in damages and interest. directors of television documentaries.

Dan Reed said he wanted to do at least two more Leaving Neverland follow-ups, as more and more people came forward about Jackson's abuse.

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