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Michael Jackson movie to screen in China
HONG KONG – The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has snapped up one of the last of China's 20 annual foreign movie import slots, a Sony Pictures executive said Tuesday.
Chinese censors approved the film before the weeklong National Day holiday that started on Oct. 1, clearing it in time for the global release date of Oct. 28, Li Chow, Sony Pictures Releasing International's general manager for China told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Li said Sony Pictures will give the movie as wide a release as possible because of Jackson's big fan base in China, depending on how many prints they can issue before Oct. 28. China had nearly 4,100 screens at the end of 2008.
"We'll do as many prints as possible. It depends on the labs," Li said.
China only allows 20 major foreign films to be released in the country every year on a revenue-sharing basis. But those Hollywood releases are often immensely popular. China's two most recent all-time box office records were both set by American films. "Transformers: Revenge of the
Fallen" broke the 11-year-old record set by "Titanic" in July by earning 400
million Chinese yuan ($59 million).
Directed by longtime Jackson collaborator Kenny Ortega, "Michael Jackson: This Is It" draws on hundreds of hours of footage as Jackson prepared for a series of London concerts for which he was rehearsing before his death on June 25.
Calls Tuesday to state-run China Film Group, which decides which foreign movies to import, went unanswered.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091006/ap_en_mo/as_mov_china_michael_jackson_movie
MJ’s doctor told to stay away from kids’ affairs
Washington, October 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s former doctor has reportedly been told to remain at bay from affairs concerning the late star’s children.
Dr. Arnold Klein was informed by a Los Angeles court that he has no legal standing to raise concerns about the welfare of Prince Michael and Paris.
According to TMZ.com, court documents show the court ruled after considering “conclusive presumption” that the King of Pop and his former wife Debbie Rowe are the parents of the two eldest kids, reports Contactmusic.
The court also ruled that there is “no legal mother” of the singer’s youngest child Prince Michael Jackson, II - a.k.a Blanket. (ANI)
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal...-stay-away-from-kids-affairs-2_100256605.html
Michael Jackson's tomb's security scaled back
Privately hired extra security has been withdrawn from Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn Memorial Park tomb, but it remains under round the clock surveillance.
Privately hired extra security has been withdrawn from Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn Memorial Park tomb, but it remains under round the clock surveillance.
According to TMZ, extra protection to the mausoleum that houses Jackson's body was withdrawn last week but Forest Lawn guards continue to keep it secure using 24-hour cameras and alarms. So far there have been no vandalism attempts, say reps for the cemetery.
http://www.sawfnews.com/Gossip/60574.aspx#
MICHAEL JACKSON 'CONTROLLED' BY STAFF
Michael Jackson's sister La Toya broke down yesterday (05.10.09) as she revealed how the late singer's thoughts and actions were ''controlled'' by his team of minders.
Michael Jackson's thoughts and actions were "controlled" by his team of minders.
The late pop star's sister La Toya broke down yesterday (05.10.09) as she revealed Michael's staff had brainwashed the timid singer.
She told UK TV show 'GMTV': "Michael was very meek and very kind and people would just barge their way into his life. People controlled him. They did what they wanted and it was very difficult for him to say no. We've tried so many times to intervene but they keep everybody at bay, they keep everyone away actually."
When asked exactly how Michael's staff had influenced him, La Toya replied: "By controlling him. By controlling his thoughts, controlling what he does, not letting anyone through the gates. We couldn't even get near security."
Michael - who was allegedly addicted to prescription medications - passed away aged 50 on June 25 from acute Propofol intoxication.
Propofol is a powerful anaesthetic used to put surgery patients to sleep in hospital.
Los Angeles police are currently carrying out a homicide investigation into Michael's death.
La Toya said the family is pleased with how this is progressing and are looking forward to the truth about the 'Thriller' singer's life.
She said: "I think the police are doing an absolutely wonderful job. You guys are going to get really, really different information and news that you're not aware of. More will be revealed probably within the next month or two."
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/michael-jackson-controlled-by-staff_1118177
HONG KONG – The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has snapped up one of the last of China's 20 annual foreign movie import slots, a Sony Pictures executive said Tuesday.
Chinese censors approved the film before the weeklong National Day holiday that started on Oct. 1, clearing it in time for the global release date of Oct. 28, Li Chow, Sony Pictures Releasing International's general manager for China told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Li said Sony Pictures will give the movie as wide a release as possible because of Jackson's big fan base in China, depending on how many prints they can issue before Oct. 28. China had nearly 4,100 screens at the end of 2008.
"We'll do as many prints as possible. It depends on the labs," Li said.
China only allows 20 major foreign films to be released in the country every year on a revenue-sharing basis. But those Hollywood releases are often immensely popular. China's two most recent all-time box office records were both set by American films. "Transformers: Revenge of the
Fallen" broke the 11-year-old record set by "Titanic" in July by earning 400
million Chinese yuan ($59 million).
Directed by longtime Jackson collaborator Kenny Ortega, "Michael Jackson: This Is It" draws on hundreds of hours of footage as Jackson prepared for a series of London concerts for which he was rehearsing before his death on June 25.
Calls Tuesday to state-run China Film Group, which decides which foreign movies to import, went unanswered.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091006/ap_en_mo/as_mov_china_michael_jackson_movie
MJ’s doctor told to stay away from kids’ affairs
Washington, October 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s former doctor has reportedly been told to remain at bay from affairs concerning the late star’s children.
Dr. Arnold Klein was informed by a Los Angeles court that he has no legal standing to raise concerns about the welfare of Prince Michael and Paris.
According to TMZ.com, court documents show the court ruled after considering “conclusive presumption” that the King of Pop and his former wife Debbie Rowe are the parents of the two eldest kids, reports Contactmusic.
The court also ruled that there is “no legal mother” of the singer’s youngest child Prince Michael Jackson, II - a.k.a Blanket. (ANI)
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal...-stay-away-from-kids-affairs-2_100256605.html
Michael Jackson's tomb's security scaled back
Privately hired extra security has been withdrawn from Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn Memorial Park tomb, but it remains under round the clock surveillance.
Privately hired extra security has been withdrawn from Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn Memorial Park tomb, but it remains under round the clock surveillance.
According to TMZ, extra protection to the mausoleum that houses Jackson's body was withdrawn last week but Forest Lawn guards continue to keep it secure using 24-hour cameras and alarms. So far there have been no vandalism attempts, say reps for the cemetery.
http://www.sawfnews.com/Gossip/60574.aspx#
MICHAEL JACKSON 'CONTROLLED' BY STAFF
Michael Jackson's sister La Toya broke down yesterday (05.10.09) as she revealed how the late singer's thoughts and actions were ''controlled'' by his team of minders.
Michael Jackson's thoughts and actions were "controlled" by his team of minders.
The late pop star's sister La Toya broke down yesterday (05.10.09) as she revealed Michael's staff had brainwashed the timid singer.
She told UK TV show 'GMTV': "Michael was very meek and very kind and people would just barge their way into his life. People controlled him. They did what they wanted and it was very difficult for him to say no. We've tried so many times to intervene but they keep everybody at bay, they keep everyone away actually."
When asked exactly how Michael's staff had influenced him, La Toya replied: "By controlling him. By controlling his thoughts, controlling what he does, not letting anyone through the gates. We couldn't even get near security."
Michael - who was allegedly addicted to prescription medications - passed away aged 50 on June 25 from acute Propofol intoxication.
Propofol is a powerful anaesthetic used to put surgery patients to sleep in hospital.
Los Angeles police are currently carrying out a homicide investigation into Michael's death.
La Toya said the family is pleased with how this is progressing and are looking forward to the truth about the 'Thriller' singer's life.
She said: "I think the police are doing an absolutely wonderful job. You guys are going to get really, really different information and news that you're not aware of. More will be revealed probably within the next month or two."
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/michael-jackson-controlled-by-staff_1118177
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Michael Jackson History
Michael Jackson History
1991 - Elizabeth Taylor married Larry Fortensky. The ceremony was held at Michael Jackson's estate near Los Angeles, CA. It was Taylor's 8th marriage and Fortensky's 3rd.
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