Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts

Thursday, November 19, 2009

MTV Nabs Michael Jackson’s This Is It!


According to Billboard.com, MTV will air Michael Jackson’s This Is It documentary. Reportedly, “MTV Networks acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights” to Michael Jackson documentary; MTV’s sister networks’ VH1, BET, & Palladia also will have rights to air the film. At this time, it’s unclear when the This Is It documentary film will debut on MTV television networks.

Friday, November 13, 2009

This Is It Grossed $200 Million Worldwide!


According to Billboard.com, Michael Jackson's This Is It concert movie has grossed $200 million at box offices worldwide. This Is It concert movie is now the 22nd biggest grossing movie worldwide of 2009. So far, Sony Pictures Entertainment has made $140 million profit in the first two weeks of the film release. Previously, Sony Pictures Entertainment paid AEG & Jackson's estate “about $60 million for the right to make and distribute the movie”.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

King of Pop Dies At 50!


According to Los Angeles Times, Michael Jackson died today from a heart attack at 50. When the paramedics arrived, Jackson was not breathing and was in full cardiac arrest. Reportedly, “paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion”; the paramedics performed CPR on Jackson and transported him to UCLA Medical Center. Furthermore, “family members rushed to Jackson’s bedside, where he was in a deep coma”. Circumstances surrounding Jackson’s death remain unclear; Los Angeles Police Department robbery-homicide detectives have opened an investigation regarding Jackson’s death; “detectives plan to interview relatives, friends and Jackson’s doctors to try to figure out what happened”. Nonetheless, inside sources “stressed that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing”.