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Michael Jackson: 'The Life of an Icon' to be released



Prepare to go behind the headlines as producer and television star David Gest, Michael Jackson's mother Katherine, brother Tito, sister Rebbie and more than fifty friends, peers and associates share intimate and fascinating stories about the singer's celebrated life. Released on DVD and Blu-ray' on October 31st 2011 from Universal Pictures International Home Entertainment, and featuring performance footage as well as never-before-seen family photography, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is a powerful behind-the-scenes account of the star's life, providing fresh insight into his early years with the Jackson 5, his rise to global solo-stardom through to the final moments before his sudden death in 2009.

Directed by Andrew Eastel and produced by Michael Jackson's close childhood friend David Gest, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon gives Katherine Jackson the first chance to tell her side of the story about Michael's upbringing in Gary, Indiana, his relationship with father Joe, her support for her son during the court cases he challenged and her thoughts on the life he faced afterwards. Rebbie Jackson, Michael's eldest sister, gives a very rare interview and recounts the star's childhood growing up in Gary, Indiana, as well as his difficulties with father Joe, his extraordinary bond with mother Katherine, and his decline in later years. Gest's other best friend, Michael's brother, Tito, provides an in-depth look into Jackson's history and what his mother and family went through during the sensational molestation trial in 2005.

Michael's mother Katherine says, 'Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is a truly remarkable film that captures the true character, wit and sensitivity of my son. Producer David Gest takes you on an emotional roller coaster that will bring people to tears as well as really understand who the man behind the music was and is.'

Producer and close friend David Gest says, ' have tried to show Michael in a truly unique light. I have spent the past fifteen months travelling the world interviewing people who were most important in his life. I believe this film will entertain and educate in equal measures about who the real Michael Jackson was. I hope this will serve as a lasting testament to the compassion and love that he had for all mankind. He was a very complex individual and this film reveals the many different facets of his personality.'

More details about a special Michael Jackson fan event to celebrate the DVD & Blu-ray' release will follow from Universal Pictures International Home Entertainment at a later date

*To view the trailer for Michael Jackson: Life of an Icon, please go to http://uk.yahoo.com

Source: Music News

[Sharon007]

Not just another Michael Jackson movie, ‘Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon’ is the creation and brain-child of MJ’s friend David Gest, who produced and narrated the documentary with unprecedented access to Michael’s inner family, including interviews with his mother, Katherine.

The documentary focuses on stories from the star’s closest friends and family relaying public and private memories and stories from the entertainer’s life including never-before- seen family photos and performance footage. The film also looks at the difficult times during Michael’s life including the moment an arrest warrant was ordered and how the molestation trial impacted all their lives in 2005.

The documentary will be released on DVD and Blu-ray from 31 October 2011.

Take a look at the trailer below

[Sharon007]

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

--THE STORY OF THE 'KING OF POP' FROM THOSE THAT KNEW HIM BEST --BY PRODUCER DAVID GEST FEATURING MOTHER KATHERINE JACKSON, BROTHER TITO JACKSON & SISTER REBBIE JACKSON --AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD NOVEMBER 1st 2011

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Prepare to go behind the headlines as Michael Jackson's mother Katherine, brother Tito, sister Rebbie and more than fifty friends, peers and associates share intimate and fascinating stories about the singer's illustrious life. Directed by Andrew Eastel and produced by television star David Gest, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is not only a celebration of Michael's life, but also a powerful behind-the-scenes account of the star's early years with the Jackson 5, his rise to global solo-stardom through to the final moments before his sudden death in 2009. Available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on November 1st 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the release also features performance footage as well as never-before-seen family photography.

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon features multiple interviews with Katherine Jackson as she shares her memories about Michael's upbringing in Gary, Indiana, provides insight into his relationship with father Joe, shows her support for her son during the court cases he challenged and gives her thoughts on the life he faced afterwards. Rebbie Jackson recounts the star's childhood, his extraordinary bond with mother Katherine and his decline in later years and Tito Jackson provides an in-depth look into Jackson's history and what his family went through during Jackson's sensational trial in 2005.

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD

ADDITIONAL INTERVIEW FOOTAGE: Katherine Jackson, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Jimmy Ruffin, Peabo Bryson and many more!

SYNOPSIS

Producer David Gest has pieced together the most important facts about Jackson's life based on unseen first-hand accounts he has recently recorded with an important group of people who knew the star well. In addition to celebrating his many achievements as the biggest selling artist of all-time, the film will finally answer some of the speculation surrounding Jackson's life.

Also included in the show is rare, in-studio and live television performance footage of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 as well as unforgettable original music from the Motown period by Michael, the Jackson 5 and other artists who Jackson respected and was influenced by. The soundtrack includes more than twenty-one classic tunes.


TECHNICAL INFORMATION (BLU-RAY™):
Street Date: November 1, 2011
Copyright: Film © 2011 David Gest Production, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Packaging © 2011 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61120339
Picture Format: Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: Not Rated
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish & Swedish
Layers: BD-50
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 157 mins
TECHNICAL INFORMATION (DVD):
Street Date: November 1, 2011
Copyright: Film © 2011 David Gest Production, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Packaging © 2011 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61120341
Picture Format: Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: Not Rated
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French & Spanish
Layers: DVD-9
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 157 mins




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SOURCE: Marketwatch

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The DVD is available for pre-order on Amazon

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Beautiful Artwork Revealed for DVD

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MJ ICON: London Live Broadcast Nov 2nd @ MJSTAR

Live steaming of the webcast is from 1:45 PM – 3:45 ET / 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM GMT on Tuesday November 2 @ MJSTAR.

An all-star World Premiere of David Gest’s new film ‘Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon’ in London on November 2, 2011 at Empire Leicester Square.

In attendance will be Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine, brother Tito, sister Rebbie, David Gest, the film’s director Andrew Eastel, the event will feature a special Q&A session with Katherine, Tito and Rebbie Jackson, moderated by David Gest.

Plus live Red Carpet coverage of more than 100 celebrities including many of the music industry’s top recording artists, motion picture and television stars, sporting legends and other well-known personalities.

Universal Studios Entertainment

Source: MJ Star