Inside Michael Jackson's revamped Neverland theme park

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland theme park has been brought back to life for a film on the life of the late King of Pop.

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Fairground rides appear to have been repainted and the lush landscaping restored at the private amusement complex.

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The new biopic, titled Michael, will star the singer's 27-year-old nephew Jaafar in the leading role and is due out next year.

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The ranch, in Santa Barbara, California, fell into disuse after Jackson left it in 2005, shortly after he was acquitted of child abuse charges.

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Named after Peter Pan’s fairy tale home, Neverland was placed on the market in 2016 and originally listed for $100million.

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It was eventually bought by US billionaire Ron Burkle in 2020 for $22million, who set about restoring the sprawling property.

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The original ranch featured 21 structures including multiple guesthouses, a 50-seat movie theatre, swimming pool, Ferris wheel, miniature railway and petting zoo.

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