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In late May to early June, Michael Jackson's Unbreakable short-film is being released.Mel Gibson and Chris Tucker are going to take part in this film.
Men In Black 2 is going to be out in July sometime and Michael will be taking part in a small scene. I also heard he is not an alien in the movie but he fights aliens in black. (cool ha?)
May 3, 2002
 Michael Jackson Partners With Icon Productions For Directorial Debut
Michael Jackson is venturing into directing for the first time, teaming with writer-director Bryan Michael Stoller on a big-screen adaptation of Jennings Michael Burch's book 'They Cage the Animals at Night' for Icon Productions.
Writer-director Byran Michael Stoller was recently quoted in an interview about one of his first meetings with Jackson:
"Michael said he wanted to direct, that he liked my style and that we would complement each other as co-directors. He was the one who brought this book to me. It deals with orphans, and Michael always felt that he grew up as an orphan because, in a way, he missed out on his childhood. The boy in the book had a tough time, and Michael related a lot to that. Michael and I have similar sensibilities. We're both big kids, and we feel that when it comes to their emotions, we'd be able to draw that out for the big screen."
In a statement, Michael Jackson states,
"I feel we have a wonderful team, and this is perfect marriage with Icon, and I'm looking forward to all of us working together."
The project continues Michael Jackson's interest in the feature film world. In February, Jackson's Neverland Entertainment invested US$15 million-$20 million in Mark Damon's production and distribution company MDP Worldwide, making Jackson and his new producing partner Raju Patel major shareholders in the company. The deal with Icon is said to be separate from the MDP Worldwide deal.
03/05/2002 Demonstrations In Support of MJ - UPDATED
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This is a joint release from The United Michael Jackson Fan-Clubs.
At the initiative of the United Michael Jackson Fan-Clubs, several demonstrations in support of Michael Jackson will take place throughout Europe in the forthcoming weeks.
May 11th, 2002 - 10:30AM
BERLIN - GERMANY
Location:
Sony Europe Headquarters
Potsdamer Platz
Berlin
May 11th, 2002 - 2:00PM
PARIS - FRANCE
Location:
Sony Music France
131 avenue de Wagram
Paris 17eme
May 18th, 2002 - 11:00AM
ZURICH - SWITZERLAND
Location:
Central Station (Rally to Sony Music Switzerland)
June 8th, 2002 - 1:30PM
HILVERSUM - NETHERLANDS
Location:
Sony Music Netherlands
Heuvellaan 50
Hilversum
(Due to the tragic event that took place on May 6th in Hilversum, the demonstration has been postponed to June 8. It was originally scheduled for May 11th.)
June 13th, 2002 - 12:30AM
NEW YORK - USA
Location:
Sony Music Headquarters
550 Madison Avenue
New York City
June 15th, 2002
LONDON - ENGLAND
(Visit www.mjni.com for additional info)
For more details on the demonstrations and how to participate, please visit:
www.mjangel.de
Updates on more demonstrations to be announced soon.
All around the world, Michael Jackson Fan-Clubs come together to support the King of Pop and the promotion of the INVINCIBLE album.
The United Michael Jackson Fan-Clubs:
-Angel (Germany)
-Black Fedora International (Spain)
-CTE MF Fan-Club (Italy)
-Dangerous FC (Russia)
-Dangerous Mailzone (Italy)
-Edcyhis (Brasil)
-Exclusively Michael Jackson (Canada)
-Jackson Trader (Austria )
-JAM Fanclub (Germany)
-King Michael Fanclub (Italy)
-King of Pop Fanatics (USA)
-Make Invincible Visible
-Malibu Fanclub (Germany)
-Michael Jackson Europe (France)
-Michael Jackson Foto HISpano (Spain)
-Michael Jackson Hideout (Spain)
-MJFC Neverland (Czech Republic)
-MJ France (France)
-MJJ Forum (USA)
-MJJ World (Germany)
-MJ News International (England)
-Official Dutch Fan Club (Netherlands)
-Planet Jackson (France)
-Shout Productions Inc./Shout Magazine (Italy)
-The Independent Fan Community (Germany)
-The Invincible Legend (France)
-The Jackson International Fanclub (Netherlands)
-The Michael Jackson Backstage Fan Club (Belgium)
-The Michael Jackson Munich´99 Experience (Spain)
-The Swiss Michael Jackson Fanclub (Swiss) |
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01/05/2002 I Have This Dream - Songwriting Contest
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Tonos.com and AOL Music have just started a songwriting contest for AOL members to write the lyrics to "I Have This Dream," one of the unreleased tracks from the INVINCIBLE sessions, written and composed by Michael Jackson, David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager.
The contest winner will have her or his words sung by Michael Jackson when the song is released.
In a statement, Tonos.com stated: "Music serves as a salve for what ails the human spirit and a remedy to the soul during troubled times. Now, these three musical icons have created an inspiring musical landscape entitled 'I Have This Dream,' and they're asking AOL members to come up with an optimistic and uplifting lyric to complete this anthemic song."
All proceeds from this project will be donated to children's relief organizations around the world.
One AOL member's lyric will be chosen as the winner and Michael Jackson has agreed to record the song and release it on a forthcoming record.
The winning AOL member will attend the recording session.
To learn more about this contest, enter it, and listen to the instrumental version of "I Have This Dream," visit: www.tonos.com |
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28/04/2002 Michael Jackson's Message
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Michael Jackson has sent Angel, MJNI and Planet Jackson a recorded message expressing the depth of his feelings for all his fans around the world.
In the message, Michael thanks the Fan-Clubs and tells his fans, "Everything I do is because of you, and I want to thank you for supporting me and my career."
To listen to the message, from within the UK call 0906 302 2717.
From within Germany: call 0700 29 08 1958.
From within France: call 08 92 68 25 36.
(Please ask permission of bill payer before calling.)
You can also hear Michael Jackson's message at:
http://users.skynet.be/bk393723/MJB/multimedia/message/mjonthephone.mp3
This is a Joint News Report from The United Michael Jackson Fan-Clubs. |
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28/04/2002 Fans Demonstrate In Support of Michael Jackson
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On April 24th, Michael Jackson fans gathered in New York to support the King of Pop and ask Sony Music to promote the INVINCIBLE album.
The demonstration started in front of the Sony Music building, 550 Madison Avenue, and ended in front of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, where Michael Jackson was performing at the Democratic Convention.
Fans gathered in an orderly fashion, distributed pamphlets to the media and displayed banners with messages urging Sony Music to support the promotion of INVINCIBLE.
Other demonstrations in front of Sony Music buildings are currently being planned by fan-clubs in the USA and around the world. | |
22/04/2002 Jackson Performs at American Bandstand 50th...
On Saturday night, April 20th, Michael Jackson performed "Dangerous" during the taping of TV special "American Bandstand 50th" in Pasedena Los Angeles.
The show will be aired on ABC in the USA.
22/04/2002 INVINCIBLE: THE PROMOTION IS OVER
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JOINT NEWS REPORT FROM:
PLANET JACKSON, ANGEL AND MJ NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Today We Call Out To All Fans Of Michael Jackson
In March 2002, the promotion of the INVINCIBLE album was discontinued by Sony Music, after only six months of release.
Today, the three largest Michael Jackson Fan Clubs in the world launch the most important project of our existence. Today we ask Sony Music to promote the INVINCIBLE album.
Historically, Sony Music have promoted Michael Jackson's music aggressively since 1975, and he has been a global priority for the company. We are asking for a return to this policy.
INVINCIBLE was Michael Jackson's last album of new material for Sony Music.
By late 2002, or early 2003, a Michael Jackson Greatest Hits set is expected to be released by Sony Music. The compilation will contain a few new songs on which Michael is currently working. This Greatest Hits set will be Michael Jackson's last record for Sony Music.
INVINCIBLE is no different to Michael Jackson's previous records. It is a great album with several potential hit singles. Although it sold an incredible five million copies in only three months, sales suddenly stopped as the promotion abruptly ended.
The potential of INVINCIBLE remains unexploited with only two singles released. INVINCIBLE has disappeared from the world's charts and currently shows no signs of returning.
Planet Jackson, Angel and MJ News International today announce a unique joint venture. We are appealing to you if you are a fan of Michael Jackson's music, or even if you have been a fan in the past and still recognise that Michael Jackson deserves to be respected for an astonishing talent.
MJNI, Angel and Planet Jackson wish to stress our belief in the importance of this project. We believe this is a pivotal moment in
Michael Jackson's career and the future of the fan community. We ask sincerely that we forget all usual fan club "rules" and start working together immediately. We would also like to say "RESPECT" to the countless individuals and groups who over the past few weeks have already started campaigns to support Michael and the INVINCIBLE project. We want to work with you and are looking forward to discussions with you to help mobilise the fan community.
We've set up a special e-mail address at invincible@mjni.com if you wish to play an ACTIVE role in helping organising events in your area in support of Michael and INVINCIBLE. This e-mail will be accessed by all three of the major fan clubs. We will publicise your fan-club or website if you wish to get involved.
Over the coming days, we will be launching a series of initiatives and revealing more details. We are asking all fans and fan clubs to come together and help us.
NEW YORK SUPPORT RALLY, 24th APRIL 2002
The first project is a major demonstration of support for Michael and the INVINCIBLE album. On 24th April, Michael Jackson will be performing at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem as a guest of the Democratic Party.
Date: Wednesday 24th April
Time: 11:00am SHARP
Venue: Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York
Event: A show of support for Michael Jackson. A call for promotion of the INVINCIBLE album.
Date: Wednesday 24th April
Time: 5:00pm SHARP
Venue: Apollo Theatre, 253 West 125th Street (7th and 8th Ave), New York
Event: A show of support for Michael Jackson. A call for promotion of the INVINCIBLE album.
**MORE DETAILS ON THIS CAMPAIGN FROM PLANET JACKSON, MJNI AND ANGEL SHORTLY**
www.planetjackson.com
www.angel.de
www.mjni.com
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