This is a classic case of strike while the iron is hot.
The family of icon Michael Jackson has approved the production and release of a new
movie based on the last days of his life. It is called This is It.
The film will be released in October, and the focus is hours of
rehearsal Jackson was doing for planned comeback tour. Comments on his
life and talent from many of his friends and celebrities will be
spliced into the footage. Some of the footage will be in 3-D.
Now, there's a scary thought: Michael Jackson in 3-D. A close-up could
cause nightmares for younger viewers. But I'm being unkind.
I worked on-air in top-40 radio when Jackson was really hot. No doubt
he was a major talent. You cannot find a song that gets the toes
tapping faster than what I think was his best effort Billy Jean.
But like many who are hounded by an insatiable media, Jackson was
forced into hiding and outside of his ever-evolving face, we didn't
see much of the weirdness that began to surface toward the end of his
life.
I guess my big question is do we really care about a Michael Jackson
movie?
Will people brave huge crowds, high box office prices and even
higher concession prices to watch grainy footage of Jackson's comeback
attempt?
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