Archive for October, 2009

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Even before the “This Is It” opening, Michael Jackson had earned $90 million in the past year, with most of it coming since his death five months ago. That sizable sum put him third on the Forbes list of dead celebrities making the most money. Jackson earned less than the $350 million that... »

CINEMA BLEND – Michael Jackson’s concert documentary This Is It will arrive in theaters next week and it contains more than a few surprises. We talked with the film’s director Kenny Ortega and choreographer/associate producer Travis Payne today, and they revealed that before Jackson died, they filmed brand new versions of Michael’s most well... »

YouTube had this video montage to offer. Michael’s choreographer, Travis Payne, discusses “This Is It!” and his time with M.J. »

To me this just seems strange. As the mother to these children, you would think that Rowe would want to be involved with them, at the very least. But for her to want to take money over them is just too much. Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe is suing a woman for nearly $500,000 (£316,000)... »

Only a week and a half to go until the highly anticipated Jackson film “This Is It” is released! LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Advance sales for “This Is It” look set to make the concert movie starring the late Michael Jackson into one of the hottest tickets of the year. Two weeks ahead of its opening,... »

Even in death Michael manages to make waves. Soon we should be able to listen to two brand new, never-before-heard albums that were recorded before his death. As it’s currently preparing for the big release of the “This Is It” docu-film and the accompanying 2-CD album, the Michael Jackson Estate is also working on the... »