Michael Jackson
Birthday: Born in 1958-08-29 in Gary, Indiana, USA
Deathday: 2009-06-25
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Jackson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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The Simpsons
Character: Leon Kompowsky (voice)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general....
E! True Hollywood Story
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E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aire...
The Colbert Report
Character: Self (archive footage)
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The show focuses on a ...
Celebrities Uncensored
Character: Self
Celebrities Uncensored is a TV program on the E! network that edited together amusing paparazzi footage of celebrities, usually in public places such as public sidewalks, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. The celebrities were often friendly, but sometimes their more unfriendly antics were featured in an amusing and entertaining way. It was very popular with stars on the rise and created a stir in the Hollywood community. Paris Hilton was first brought to the public's attention by this show....
The Jacksons
Character: Self
The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances. The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976–1977 season, finishing on March 9, 1977 after running for 12 episodes....
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Character: Self (archive footage)
Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice....
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Character: Self
The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December 1995 to 23 December 2003 on Sat.1. Schmidt then moved his show to Das Erste as Harald Schmidt and Schmidt & Pocher, but he returned to Sat.1 on 13 September 2011. After cancellation on Sat.1, the show continued on Sky Deutschland in September 2012....
Xuxa, O Documentário
Character: Self (archive footage)
Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel, about to celebrate her 60th birthday and more than 40 years in the business, looks back at all the important moments in her life and career. Successes and disappointments, fights and love, she retraces her entire trajectory....
Top of the Pops
Character: Self
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show....
MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium....
The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
Character: Self (archive footage)
With the 00s now firmly in our rear view mirror, the decade is ripe for re-evaluation. From 9/11 to the financial crisis, the decade shows not only a period of turmoil in the United States but its also a golden age when the Internet hadnt been colonized by corporations, when social media was still young and fresh and when it was easy to make money....
Formel Eins
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Bambi-Verleihung
Character: Self
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods ...
Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news....
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Character: Self
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker...
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Character: Self (archive footage)
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TV total
Character: Self
TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a floating interview stage that can be moved from one studio corner to the other. The show featured buttons with sounds and clips before Craig Ferguson's The Late Late Show....
The UnXplained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen....
Champs-Elysées
Character: Self (archive footage)
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Champs-Elysées
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Wetten, dass..?
Character: Self - Performer
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?....
Wetten, dass..?
Character: Self
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?....
Leaving Neverland
Character: Self (archive footage)
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences....
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Men in Black II
Character: Agent M
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living pe...
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals
Michael Jackson's "Dangerous Tour" still sets the bar high for every touring artist today. Outdoing himself with the "Bad Tour", which was already considered the ultimate, the gigantic stage setting consisting of 20 trucks and a lavish arsenal of personnel took almost three days to set up - that alone is a logistical superlative for a worldwide tour with 69 concert stops and 3.5 million fans. The highlights of the show included pyrotechnic effects, several stage illusions and a stuntman. True to...
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Character: Michael Jackson
Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films....
Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls
Character: Agent M.J.
A plane carrying beauty contestants crash lands on a deserted island. Captain Maximus Powers and co-pilot Mike Saunders have to take care of their passengers, while avoiding the dangers of Jurassic Pork (a giant prehistoric pig) and a group of apes busy trying to relaunch Noah's Ark....
Michael Jackson - Unmasked
Character: Himself
Interviews with people associated with the performer and clips help to illuminate the development of the icon and myth. Interviewees include a former police officer and a plastic surgeon....
Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Vincent Price playing host to a mix of “Halloween” music videos, including Halloween playlist staples like ‘Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters,” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark at the Moon.” The special also features two performances from illusionist Abb Dixon, who performs a “cremation” and “the table of death.”...
The Wiz
Character: Scarecrow
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home....
Michael Jackson: The Legacy
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Moonwalker
Character: Himself
Moonwalker is a 1988 American experimental anthology musical film starring Michael Jackson. Rather than featuring one continuous narrative, the film expresses the influence of fandom and innocence through a collection of short films about Jackson, some of which are long-form music videos from Jackson's 1987 album Bad. The film is named after his famous dance, "the moonwalk", which he originally learned as "the backslide" but perfected the dance into something no one had seen before. The movie's ...
Citizen Steve
Character: Self - Singer
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth behind his undisputed rise to the throne of the Amblin Empire....
This Is It
Character: Self
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London....
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Gothenburg
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Show held in front of 50,000 people in Gothenburg, Sweden August 16, 1997....
Ghosts
Character: Maestro / Mayor / Skeleton
In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town....
Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87
Character: Himself
The Bad World Tour, was the first world concert tour by Michael Jackson as a solo artist, covering Japan, Australia, United States and Europe from September 12, 1987 to January 27, 1989. The tour, sponsored by PepsiCo and spanning 16 months, included 123 concerts to 4.4 million fans across 15 countries....
Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
Character: Self (archive footage)
From the small clubs of Liverpool to the world stage, Sir Paul McCartney has dedicated his life to the music industry. He has not only dominated the airwaves all over the world with the Beatles, but he has also dominated the charts with Wings and his solo work. But Paul McCartney's life hasn't always been glamorous and has been met with some extremely dark days. Experience the story behind one of the music industries most treasured musical icons. This is Sir Paul McCartney....
Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller
Character: Michael Jackson
Thriller 25 is a 25th anniversary special edition reissue of the Michael Jackson album Thriller, the world's best selling album. The prospect of a "second chapter" to Thriller was first publicly discussed on Access Hollywood in late 2006. Jackson said he would discuss the idea with collaborator will.i.am. It was released in Australia on February 8, 2008, then internationally on February 11, 2008 and the following day in the United States...
Captain EO
Character: Captain EO
In this 3-D science fiction film that was shown at Disney theme parks, the infamous Captain EO and his ragtag crew are sent on a diplomatic mission through space to deliver a gift to the mysterious and menacing Supreme Leader of a desolate industrial planet....
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Character: Self (archive footage)
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, and music, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour is an electrifying production presented in a rock concert format that combines the excitement and innovation of Michael Jackson’s music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil unparalleled creativity....
Michael Jackson's Vision
Character: Himself
Packaged as a deluxe boxed set, Michael Jackson’s Vision contains more than four and a half hours of content across three DVDs, capturing the entire spectrum of Michael’s pioneering short films that transformed the entertainment industry with timeless, pop culture classics that today’s youth embrace with as much passion as their parents did a generation earlier. Michael Jackson's Vision brings together more than 40 videos, ten of them previously unavailable on DVD and each presented in newly res...
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
Character: Self - Lead Vocals
The King of Pop rocks the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany during his concerts on June 4th and 6th, 1997, as part of the HIStory World Tour....
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Character: Michael Jackson
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde of bloody-thirsty zombies. On top of the success of the Thriller album and Michael Jackson's electrifying performance at Motown 25, the short film/music video for "Thriller" established Jackson as an international superstar and global phenomenon. Thriller is credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form, breaking down racial barriers in popular entertainment, popularizing the making-of...
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Character: Self (archive footage)
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackso...
The Making of Captain EO
Character: Self
Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks....
Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
Character: Himself
Martin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life over a span of eight months, from May 2002 to January 2003....
Bad 25
Character: Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such music-world superstars as Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey....
Michael Jackson: Live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996
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Prior to the HISTory World Tour, Jackson performed a free concert at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 16 July 1996, attended by 60,000 throughout the park. The concert was in celebration of the fiftieth birthday of Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei and was attended by the Brunei royal family. Much of the concert resembled Jackson's Dangerous World Tour, including his outfit, stage, and the setlist, keeping the details of the upcoming HIStory Tour a close sec...
30 Years of Democracy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Two journalists born in the mid '80s decide to take a look back at how their country changed in the last 30 years since the fall of communism. The end product is a documentary containing footage of political events and historical milestones significant to Romania accompanied by a narrator's voice walking the viewer through the events, and also interviews with Romanian politicians and other influential public figures sharing their thoughts and their different views on those events....
Michael Jackson - Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
Character: Self
Michael Jackson’s legendary July 16, 1988 concert at Wembley Stadium. The concert is not a compilation of performances, but rather one complete show, exactly as Michael performed it for Prince Charles, Princess Diana and the 72,000 fans who were in the audience for that night’s sold out show. The DVD was sourced from Michael Jackson’s personal VHS copy of the performance as shown on the JumboTrons during the concert. This footage was only recently unearthed and is the only known copy of the show...
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Character: Self
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film....
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the controversy surrounding a death that many say could have been prevented....
Michael Jackson History Tour Live in Basel
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Squa...
Claydream
Character: Himself (archive footage)
A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton St...
Michael Jackson - HIStory Tour Live in Tunis
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Setlist 0:00:00 The Great Gate Of Kiev (Opening) 0:07:38 Scream 0:10:29 The Drill 0:11:26 They Don't Care About Us 0:14:13 In The Closet 0:16:13 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 0:22:45 Stranger In Moscow 0:30:39 Smooth Criminal (Intro) 0:31:18 Smooth Criminal 0:36:29 The Wind (Interlude) 0:37:42 You Are Not Alone 0:43:41 The Way You Make Me Feel 0:48:35 I Want You Back 0:49:53 The Love You Save 0:50:55 I'll Be There 0:59:55 Remember The Time (Interlude) 1:04:51 Bill...
Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
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Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
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The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other....
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Following the recent imprisonment of Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray for involuntary manslaughter, we are taken on a journey through the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson from his debut in the Jackson 5 to his untimely death in 2009....
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Character: Self
Music documentary directed by Patrick T. Kelly....
Michael Jackson - Faking It Special
Character: Self (archive footage)
Before his death in 2009, Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star on the planet. But his private life was marred by allegations of child sex abuse. Experts in body language, speech and forensic psychology explore whether he was "faking it" on camera....
Michael Jackson Memorial
Character: Self (archive footage)
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson....
Dangerous: The Short Films
Character: Self
Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles of the making of Michael's state of the art short films....
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Character: Self
This programme reconstructs the many layers of facial cosmetic surgery that Michael Jackson had over the course of his lifetime and asks what the 'King of Pop' would have looked like if he had had none....
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Character: Self (archive footage)
Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults....
The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour
Character: Self
The Victory Tour was a concert tour of the United States and Canada by The Jacksons between July and December 1984. It was the first and only tour with all six Jackson brothers (even though Jackie was injured for most of the tour). The group performed 55 concerts to an audience of approximately 2 million. Most came to see Michael Jackson, whose album Thriller was dominating the popular music world at the time....
Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Buenos Aires
Character: Himself
Michael Jackson holds a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 12, 1993 during his Dangerous World Tour....
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Character: Self (archive footage)
Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."...
Diana
Character: Self
Diana Ross' 1981 TV special featuring live concert footage from The Forum mixed with studio performances....
Michael Jackson: History World Tour - Live in Brunei
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The HIStory World Tour was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by American artist Michael Jackson, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and North America. The tour included a total of 82 concerts and was attended by approximately 4.5 million fans, beating his previous Bad World Tour with 4.4 million. The HIStory World Tour spanned the globe with stops in 58 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. Unlike the Bad and Dangerous World Tours, the History World Tour has never been released...
Axé: Music of a People
Character: Self (archive footage)
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia. The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé....
Goin' Back to Indiana
Character: Self
Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances...
Unity
Character: Self (archive footage)
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years....
TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Exploring Michael Jackson's addictions and his final months, TMZ dives into Dr. Conrad Murray's conviction for Michael Jackson's death and the expansive universe of perpetrators who contributed to his substance abuse....
Free to Be… You and Me
Character: Self / Young Boy
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a pos...
Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Live In Argentina 1993
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Michael's "Dangerous Tour" was the biggest tour any performer had done in history, the staging took nearly 3 days to set up. The tour included 69 concerts reaching over 3.5 million fans....
The Greatest Night in Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event....
Thriller 40
Character: Self (archive footage)
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews....
Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns
Character: Self
CBS TV special premiering Michael Jackson's Bad short film....
Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Character: Self
An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video....
Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts
Character: Self
VH1 behind the scenes special of Michael Jackson's Ghosts...
TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
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Lisa Marie Presley's untimely death does not end this tragic story. There are still questions about what led to her death, who will get custody of her twins, and what will happen to the Elvis fortune....
Michael Jackson Bad Tour - Brisbane - 1987
Character: Himself
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Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Sydney
Character: Himself
Michael Jackson makes a stop in Australia during his HIStory World Tour to perform in Syndey on 14 and 16 November 1996. The concerts were attended by 86,000 people....
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world....
Michael Jackson: Devotion
Character: Self
This unauthorized chronicle of Michael Jackson's career recounts the King of Pop's rise from child-star sensation to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, a one-gloved wonder who earned his icon status through talent and innovation. But with fame and fortune came scrutiny and controversy, along with wild theories about Jackson's changing physical appearance and accusations of improper behavior at his home, Neverland Ranch....
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self (archive footage)
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Awa...
Religulous
Character: Self (archive footage)
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists....
O.J.: Made in America
Character: Self (archive footage)
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation....
Louis, Martin & Michael
Character: Self
Louis Theroux sets out on a personal quest to meet the ultimate pop idol - Michael Jackson - and examine the often bizarre world that surrounded him and those that worshipped at his altar. The journey began in the summer of 2002 with a simple phone call to Uri Geller - a personal friend of Jackson's - to fix a meeting for Louis. What happened next resulted in a fantastical trek into a weird world of characters who orbited around the 'King of Pop'. Majestic Magnificent, Michael's personal magicia...
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Character: Self (archive footage)
In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a new era of modernity. One of his first decisions was to break up the ORTF with the creation of three new television channels: TF1, Antenne 2 and FR3. Three new public channels but autonomous and competing. It is a race for the audience which is engaged then, and from now on the channels will make the war! This competition will give birth to a real golden age for television programs, with variety sh...
Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live in Auckland 1996
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Television Broadcast of Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live at the Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand 1996...
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Character: Self (archive footage)
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame....
Propaganda
Character: Self (archive footage)
An anti-western propaganda film about the influences of American visual and consumption culture on the rest of the world, as told from a North Korean perspective....
Daddy Can't Read
Character: Self
Teenage girl doesn't understand why her father is against her campaign to promote literacy at his factory. Until she discovers that her father can't read....
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Character: Self
Danny Kaye stars in the Disneyland 25th Anniversary television special with special guest star Michael Jackson, The Osmond’s, Adam Rich, and others....
New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor
Character: Self (archive footage)
A step-by-step illustration of how institutions including the United Nations and secret societies, such as freemasonry and the European Union, have all played their part in pursuing their end goal. Communism by the Backdoor exposes a tangled web of lies and deceit and shows the very people many regard as heroes, as nothing more than traitors....
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life
Character: Self
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life is an unauthorized documentary film that goes behind his music to discover what it took for a boy with a passion for music to dominate pop charts the world over for more than 30 years....
Michael Jackson: History Tour World Tour - Live in Seoul
Character: Self
Olympic Stadium - Seoul, South Korea 11/10/1996 HIStory World Tour was Michael Jackson's third solo concert tour worldwide, spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Hawaii that began on September 7, 1996 in Prague, Czech Republic and ended on October 15, 1997 at Kings Park Stadium, Durban. The tour, which grossed a total of $163.5 million, included a total of 82 concerts attended by 4.5 million fans. This would be the singer's last tour. During the performance of Earth Song, Jackson, (who was ...
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Helsinki
Character: Self
Filmed during the History Tour - in front of 90,000+ fans - on Aug. 26th, 1997 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, this performance is believed to be the last, full, on-stage Concert ever recorded of The King of Pop!...
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Bucharest
Character: Self
Maybe the longest concert by Michael during the HIStory Tour, including the Off the wall medley, The way you make me feel, D.S., Come together and as extra the visit to Romania. Intro Scream They don’t care about us In the closet medley Wanna be startin somethin Stranger in Moscow Smooth criminal You are not alone The way you make me feel Motown medley Off the wall medley Billie Jean Thriller Beat it D.S. Come Together Dangerous Black or white Earth song Heal the world Histo...
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Manila
Character: Self
Michael Jackson holds a concert in Manila, Philippines on 8 December 1996 during the HIStory World Tour. The concert was attended by 55,000 people and broadcast by the local TV channels....
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Character: Self
Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion....
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Character: Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single....
Save the Children
Character: Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack....
Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
Character: Himself
The Moscow Case is a 52 minute documentary with never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson in Moscow during the "Dangerous" tour. This film tells the behind the scenes story of Jackson's ill fated concert in September 1993. It includes unique archival footage showing Michael close up and personal while meeting fans and playing with orphan children....
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Character: Self
Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dickie Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas....
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history....
The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments
Character: Self (archive footage)
A countdown of infamous incidents from the 1990s, including Hugh Grant's arrest and OJ Simpson's murder trial. The program also looks back at Eric Cantona kicking a fan during a match, Jarvis Cocker interrupting Michael Jackson's performance at the Brit awards, and David and Victoria Beckham's lavish wedding. Featuring contributions from Louis Walsh, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Michael Burke, Darren Day, Gail Porter, Tim Vincent, Liz McClarnon and Kerry Katona....
Swing Vote
Character: Michael Jackson
A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony....
Whitney
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best....
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Character:
This compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock With You" and others. -Includes the never before seen 18 minute version of "Bad". Directed by Martin Scorsese. Featuring Wesley Snipes. -9:30 Long Version of "The Way You Make Me Feel". -"Black Or White"- short film "Panther" version -"thriller"- "monstrous masterpiece" the ultimate "music movie" 14 minutes of horrific fun by director John Landis. -"...
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals
Michael performed at the Parken Stadium on his 39th birthday with 60,000 fans. He was presented with a surprise birthday cake, marching band, and fireworks on stage after "You Are Not Alone". ---- Setlist "Gates of Kiev" Introduction 01. Scream / They Don't Care About Us / In the Closet (With "She Drives Me Wild" snippet) 02. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 03. Stranger in Moscow 04. Smooth Criminal "The Wind" Interlude 05. You Are Not Alone 06. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll B...
Diana!
Character: Self
Diana! is American singer Diana Ross' first solo TV special, which aired on ABC on April 18, 1971. The program was choreographed by David Winters of West Side Story fame, who at that time choreographed all of Ross' stage and TV shows. The special also featured appearances by Danny Thomas and Bill Cosby, plus performances by The Jackson 5, and also included Jackson 5 lead singer Michael Jackson's solo debut....
Motown at the BBC
Character: Self
To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5....
Studio 54
Character: Self (archive footage)
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time....
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
Character: Self (archive footage)
71 scenes revolving around multiple Viennese residents who are by chance involved with a senseless gun slaughter on Christmas Eve....
Wiz on Down the Road
Character: Scarecrow
A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews....
Killing Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Interviews with the detectives involved in investigating the global star, Michael Jackson’s, death. They reveal fascinating insights into the events surrounding the day he died....
It's Black Entertainment
Character: Self (archive footage)
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jon...
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
This documentary explores the differences and similarities between music stars Michael Jackson and Prince....
Michael Jackson: Remember the King
Character: Self (archive footage)
This documentary will cover all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his alleged abuse cases....
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Character: Self
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Square One
Character: Self (archive footage)
An investigation into the original 1993 Michael Jackson allegations brought by the Chandler family....
The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City
Character: Self
The concert occurred in December, 1975 after Jermaine Jackson left the band who was replaced by Randy in the performance....
That's Dancing!
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A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s....
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Character: Self (archive footage)
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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Character: Self
Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You"....
Michael Jackson: Japan Tour '87 - Live in Yokohama
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Bad was the first concert tour by Michael Jackson, launched in support of his seventh studio album of the same name (1987). Sponsored by Pepsi and lasting 16 months, the tour included 123 shows to 4.4 million fans in 15 countries, becoming the second highest-grossing tour of 1987....
Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Character: Self
Concert in honor to the great Elizabeth Taylor...
90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
Character: Self
They're called the "vocal trinity": Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Céline Dion are the first divas of the pop era. But what defines a diva?...
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Character: Self (voice)
The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute. With little regard for formal timelines and traditional documentary biography methods, the film is an amazing patchwork of personal insights featuring a constellation of music stars including his long-time friend Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald, Mich...
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Character: Self (archive footage)
Michael Jackson's death in 2009 left a huge void in the world of music and in the collective imagination of popular culture. People from his closest circle gloss the figure of the King of Pop, a man with a unique personality and obsessed with perfection....
King of Sanwi
Character: Self (archive footage)
A companion piece to Pelourinho: They Don’t Really Care About Us (NYFF57), King of Sanwi continues Akosua Adoma Owusu’s exploration of Michael Jackson as a global pop icon. Here, Michael’s long affinity with the African continent—from the Jackson 5’s arrival in Senegal in 1974 to Michael’s coronation as an Ivorian king in 1992—is captured in vibrant, fuzzy archival video, made visceral by Owusu’s funky audiovisual collage and richly material direct animation effects....
The Real Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Jacques Peretti goes back to Jackson’s beginnings, charting his rise and fall and seeking a fuller picture of this complex, contradictory character by exploring the clues that were missed....
Michael Jackson: The One
Character: Self
Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos....
The Michael Jackson Story
Character: Self
Micheal Jackson has led an incredible life, from his beginnings as a child star, to his rise as the King of Pop, followed by relentless public scrutiny. Learn how his music career began at a young age and how it shaped his life for years to come. Get a view of his solo years and how his collaboration with Quincy Jones yielded one of the best selling albums of all time....
Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
Character: Self (archive footage)
The world is talking about 'Leaving Neverland. In our ProSieben special, we ask questions that the documentary doesn't, and look at the most important moments in the life of the superstar. In addition, we explore the question of how the new allegations change the view of Michael Jackson's overall work. This helps to classify the special documentary 'Leaving Neverland'....
МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х
Character: Self (archive footage)
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Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Bremen 1992
Character: Self
Michael Jackson holds a concert at the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, August 8, 1992 during his Dangerous World Tour....
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Character: Michael Jackson
Oprah interviews Michael Jackson, broadcast live around the world from his home, Neverland Valley Ranch....
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
Character: Michael Jackson (archive footage)
In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut version of "We Are the World" be re-released under the title "Live 25". Following the 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti in early 2010, which devastated most of the country and killed thousands of people, it was agreed the song would be re-recorded by the new generation of music artists, in the hope of reaching a new generation and benefitting the people of Haiti. Like the marketing of "We Are the World", a mu...
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
Character: Self (archive footage)
Highlights boy bands and their rise — and fall — to fame, from The Beatles to Jackson 5 to the Jonas Brothers and One Direction, as well as the K-pop group Seventeen....
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
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Quincy
Character: Self (archive footage)
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in th...
Michael Jackson: Ungloved
Character: self
From modest childhood beginnings to international fame, this is the journey of the 'King of Pop,' Michael Jackson's complicated world. Unquestioned talent transcends years of scrutiny over the real superstar wearing the symbolic glove....
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
Character: Self (archive footage)
A CNN Live special on the "King of Pop". Featuring Interviews from various family, artists, and friends who knew, worked with, and loved Michael....
Sandy in Disneyland
Character: Self (as The Jackson 5)
Sandy Duncan hosts an all-star Hollywood cast as she takes us on a tour of Disneyland. But not just any tour, Sandy Performs inside It’s a Small World, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. She finds Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Additional performers include Ernest Borgnine, Ruth Buzzi, Ted Knight, John Davidson, Lorne Green, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, The Jackson Five, Doc Severinsen, Marty Ingels and Alan Sues among others....
You Rock My World
Character: Michael Jackson
A beautiful girl walks down the street and gains the attention of Michael, but that means trouble....