Tanzania, May 22 -- A new wave of projects centred around the life and legacy of Michael Jackson is set to reignite global conversation this year, with both Netflix and Lionsgate unveiling major productions connected to the late music icon.

Netflix has officially announced a new three-part documentary titled Michael Jackson: The Verdict, scheduled to premiere on June 3.

Directed by Nick Green, the documentary revisits the highly publicised 2003-2005 criminal trial involving Jackson, which ultimately ended with the singer being acquitted of all charges.

Unlike many previous productions examining Jackson's life and controversies, the series reportedly focuses on firsthand accounts from people directly involved in the courtroom proceeding...