According to the Los Angeles Times, Chinese developers are planning to make a miniature version of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in China to commemorate the life of the pop superstar.
Details are scant about the project, but it's estimated to cost about 100 million yuan ($15 million) to build. Investor Qiu Xuefan told Reuters, "By building a Neverland here in China, we want to pay tribute to [Michael Jackson] and at the same time offer the Chinese people an outlet for expressing their love toward him."
Not everyone is on board with the plans to remember Michael Jackson through a mini replica of Neverland Ranch in China. Deputy head of Michael Jackson's Chinese fan club Wei Wei, told Reuters, "If the purpose is simply to pay tribute to Michael, I would suggest investors open it for free, just as Michael did for the children. Otherwise, they are just making money from it."
The gallery above features images from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in California, which will be the inspiration for the project in China.
Neverland Clones
Chinese Developers Look to Build Mini Version of Michael Jackson's Ranch
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Theme Parks - Creating miniature versions of famous landmarks or attractions as a way to pay tribute to iconic figures and offer people a unique entertainment experience.
2. Celebrity-themed Tourism - Developing tourism destinations that revolve around famous celebrities as a way to attract fans and create immersive experiences.
3. Cultural Memorabilia - Building replicas of significant places or objects from pop culture as a means to preserve and celebrate cultural icons.
Industry Implications
1. Theme Park Industry - The theme park industry can seize the opportunity to create miniaturized versions of famous landmarks or attractions, offering visitors a unique and immersive experience.
2. Tourism Industry - The tourism industry can tap into the growing demand for celebrity-themed tourism destinations, attracting fans and offering them the opportunity to engage with their favorite celebrities in an interactive way.
3. Entertainment Memorabilia Industry - The entertainment memorabilia industry can capitalize on the popularity of cultural icons by producing replicas of significant places or objects from pop culture, allowing fans to own a piece of their favorite celebrities' legacies.