SINGER Michael Jackson’s Neverland theme park has been brought back to life for a film about the life of the late King of Pop.
The fairground rides appear to have been repainted and the lush landscaping restored at the private amusement complex.
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland theme park has come back to life, pictured this yearCredit: splash
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The theme park was reconstructed for a film, the complex being photographed in 1993.Credit: Getty
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Jaafar, Michael Jackson’s 27-year-old nephewCredit: AP
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Michael Jackson at the American Cinema Awards in Beverly Hills in 1987Credit: AP
There was a hive of activity as scenes were filmed for “Michael,” starring his nephew Jaafar, 27, as Jackson.
is about to come out next year.
The ranch, in Santa Barbara, California, is named after Peter Pan’s fairytale house.
It fell into disuse after Jackson abandoned it in 2005.
The star left shortly after being acquitted of child abuse charges.
It was bought by American billionaire Ron Burkle in 2020 for almost £18 million.
A spokesman who had also worked as Jackson’s financial adviser said The New York Times that Burkle had seen the house as an investment.
It was initially speculated that the Neverland property would be commemorated in Jackson’s memory, like Elvis Presley’s Graceland home, but it was put up for sale in 2016.
The house was originally listed for $100 million and was reduced to $67 million the following year.
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Aerial photos show renovation of private amusement complexCredit: splash
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Scenes from a film about the life of the late King of Pop were filmed in the parkCredit: splash
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Photos show that the colorful fairground attractions have returned to the venueCredit: splash
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The park was a hive of activity while the film was being filmed.Credit: splash
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Neverland’s huge red and white circus tent has been recreatedCredit: splash
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The area seemed closed due to filming.Credit: splash
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Jaafar plays late singer Jackson in biopicCredit: splash
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The ranch is named after Peter Pan’s fairy tale house.Credit: splash
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Neverland is located in Santa Barbara, California.Credit: splash
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The park fell into disuse after Jackson abandoned it in 2005.Credit: splash
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But American billionaire Ron Burkle bought it in 2020 for almost £18 million.Credit: splash
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