Jackson’s Final Project
Michael Jackson, who rocked the world with dozens of music projects, wrapped his last video production just over two weeks before his unfortunate demise. Dubbed the “Dome Project,” the video was a secretive affair shot in early June that featured elaborate sets of a cemetery, construction site, and jungle, according to this article on MTV.
The video represents some of the only footage documenting Jackson’s final days. This project was on top of the planned 50-concert comeback tour in London.
The production could be the last video piece from the singer known for creating some of the most acclaimed, elaborate music videos in history. While details on the project are hard to come by due to confidentiality agreements signed by those who worked on it, two unnamed sources with knowledge of its existence spoke to the AP.
According to these sources, the five-week project was housed at Culver Studios in Los Angeles — the same set used for “Gone With the Wind” production 70 years ago. Jackson was said to be on set for most of the days it was shot, from June 1-9. Four sets were constructed for the video, including a cemetery similar to the one from the singer’s famous 1983 “Thriller” video. Other sets included one draped in black with an oversized portrait of Jackson in his “Thriller” werewolf costume, a simulated lush jungle and a fake construction site.
Read the rest here. Expect to see the completed project after it goes through post-production next month.