The good news continues to roll in for Michael Jackson fans.
I can exclusively confirm that a short-form copy of Spike Lee’s documentary on the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s “Bad” album has been submitted to Sony for review.
The documentary, in which Lee visits Westlake Studios (the studio Jackson used to record the Bad album), will feature interviews with a diverse range of stars from different generations including Kanye West, Siedah Garrett, Chris Brown and Quincy Jones, just to name a few.
Showcasing rare never-before-seen footage from Jackson’s archives; the documentary should impress even the most die hard Jackson fan. According to those who’ve been fortunate enough to see it, the work Lee has done is “amazing”.
If social networking is anything to go by, it would appear that although Lee has submitted his work-to-date for review, he is yet to apply the finishing touches. Lee tweeted a picture of he and singer Mariah Carey, reportedly taken on set today (18/6), indicating interviews are still being conducted for inclusion in the final edit.
A strategy on exactly how and when to deliver the documentary to fans is yet to be decided upon. Options include presenting the film in a limited cinema run, licensing it to television networks around the world, and issuing it as a stand-alone DVD or Blu-ray release.
In other news, it was officially confirmed by the Michael Jackson Estate last week that the newly released maxi-single “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” – which features the brand new bonus tracks “Don’t Be Messin'” – shot straight to the top of the physical CD singles chart in the U.S, with domestic sales in excess of 5,000 copies.
The single’s success is largely due to the overwhelming support thrown behind it by dedicated Jackson fanatics. Many purchased multiple copies, with the more enthusiastic fans taking advantage of the bargain $1.89 sale price. Some even buying more than 20 copies!
Jackson outsold the likes of Justin Bieber and Coldplay to claim the top spot on the chart.
For all the latest news on the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s “Bad”, visit www.bad25.michaeljackson.com
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great info! thank you Damien!
You’re welcome.
Awesome my brother !! How do I tweet this article?? Seány
Not sure mate I am not the most tech savvy man – I’d suggest just copy and paste the link! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the article.
Thanks for this news Damian. Personally, I’d love to see the Lee documentary licensed to tv networks; it’s way past time for tv to depict something positive about Michael.
I completely agree regarding a TV broadcast. It’s really a unique and wonderful feeling to know that millions of other people are viewing Michael’s magic at the same time as we are. Similar to hearing a MJ song on the radio. Fingers crossed!
This is so great!!!!! I think they should release it by all 3 means…. Cinema, dvd and especially tv. I totally agree with Juney 7, it’s way past time for television to say and show something positive about Michael
Thanks for visiting and commenting. MJ is definitely due for an incredible television moment. And we know MJ pulls in the ratings. People want to learn about Michael and marvel at the legend that he is. Spike’s doco would make a fantastic piece of material to utilize the platform that prime time free-to-air TV offers.
So Spike Lee has confirmed this is rubbish lol
Stop making things up, it’s disgraceful and very very confusing to the fans.
Shame on you Damien.
Thanks for your comment, Chris. But maybe you didn’t read the full article?
“If social networking is anything to go by, it would appear that although Lee has submitted his work-to-date for review, he is yet to apply the finishing touches. Lee tweeted a picture of he and singer Mariah Carey, reportedly taken on set today (18/6), indicating interviews are still being conducted for inclusion in the final edit.”
I admit I did run the article hours earlier than the version you read above, based on information from someone who’d seen the work-in-progress documentary (they said it was awesome and believed it to be complete). Shortly after I amended it to the way it is now, based on new information received.
After that, Spike Lee confirmed that he is “working day and night” on filming and editing more for the doco:
“Dear Mr.Shields,This Is Spike Lee And We Are Still Working DAY AND NIGHT On The Bad 25 Documentary. We Still Have Much Editing To Do”
Regardless, I do appreciate your comments.
Hey Damien,
I used to frequent Max Jax and saw your posts there.
Do you have any new information about the Spike Lee documentary?
It’s now been confirmed that all interviews have been filmed (Stevie Wonder was the last) but I’m not sure how we will get to see it.
Do you know if any of the major US/Uk/Aus networks have coughed up the cash to air it on TV? Do you know if negotiations are still ongoing?
It would be good to see a positive MJ documentary on TV but the networks have a history of ignoring positive shows and showing the deliberately sensationalist ones instead. I guess a cinema showing is also possible but highly unlikely as the show is unlikely to appeal to the masses (although the recent ‘Senna’ documentary was fairly well received and TII performed well for a concert film).
“HAPPY FOR THE PIECE” BY: SPIKE LEE, HONORING MR. MICHAEL JACKSON, HOWEVER I RESENT, CHRIS BROWN: BEING INCLUDED.