On the same day that a Michael Jackson-centric episode of Urban Myths was pulled from broadcast over its controversial casting, Lifetime revealed that the network is prepping their own biopic revolving around the King of Pop.
Tentatively titled Searching for Neverland, the Lifetime movie captures Jackson's final years through the perspective of two of his personal bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard.
Navi, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest Michael Jackson impersonator," will make his acting debut portraying the late singer in the Lifetime biopic, and The Walking Dead vet Chad L. Coleman will portray Whitfield,...
Tentatively titled Searching for Neverland, the Lifetime movie captures Jackson's final years through the perspective of two of his personal bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard.
Navi, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest Michael Jackson impersonator," will make his acting debut portraying the late singer in the Lifetime biopic, and The Walking Dead vet Chad L. Coleman will portray Whitfield,...
- 1/14/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Tomorrow, June 25, marks the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. In addition to the mass moonwalks that undoubtedly will pop up all over the globe, TV networks are scrambling to provide coverage for still-grieving fans of the fallen King of Pop. Aside from the reverent tribute specials — including the Bet Awards, which will honor Jackson this Sunday — there will be video countdowns, tours of Neverland Ranch, and documentaries on the Jackson family. For those still interested in the tabloid-fodder side of Mj’s life, never fear: Specials on his entourage, children, and several docs on the conspiracy theories surrounding his death are also airing.
- 6/24/2010
- by Christian Blauvelt
- EW.com - PopWatch
Even almost a month after his death, Michael Jackson is still generating buzz on television. A special documentary has been compiled by TV One as part of Michael Jackson week that starts with "The Michael Jackson Story" on Sunday, July 26 at 8/7c. A five minutes preview of the doc has been teased.
"Michael Jackson Story" opens with clips from the King of Pop's famous music videos including "Thriller" and "Bad". It continues with testimonies from people close to Michael such as sister La Toya Jackson and good friend Liza Minnelli on what an individual Michael was. According to the cable channel, the documentary will tell about Michael's life in an "incredible, revealing" way. There would be new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson and his friend Gladys Knight.
Apart from the Sunday special, TV One will also air a mini-series "Jacksons: An American Dream" on July 27 and 28 at 9/8c. Issues...
"Michael Jackson Story" opens with clips from the King of Pop's famous music videos including "Thriller" and "Bad". It continues with testimonies from people close to Michael such as sister La Toya Jackson and good friend Liza Minnelli on what an individual Michael was. According to the cable channel, the documentary will tell about Michael's life in an "incredible, revealing" way. There would be new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson and his friend Gladys Knight.
Apart from the Sunday special, TV One will also air a mini-series "Jacksons: An American Dream" on July 27 and 28 at 9/8c. Issues...
- 7/21/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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