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MTV Acquires Rights To Air "Michael Jackson's This Is It"
November 17, 2009 11:33 a.m. EST
Anthony Jones - Celebrity News Service ContributorNew York, NY (CNS) - MTV and the various channels under its network will be the only places to watch "Michael Jackson's This Is It" when its ready to premiere on television. The critically-acclaimed concert film is expected to air in 2011.
MTV Networks acquired the rights to air it for an entire six-year window on its channels which include MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic, Palladia, and even BET and it's new channel Centric. The film shows Michael Jackson preparing for his sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena which would have taken place over the summer. It features performances of classic hits like "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and "Human Nature."
"The film is a true testament to Michael's musical genius, passion and commitment to his craft," said Van Toffler, President of the MTV Networks Music Group. "Michael Jackson has always been inextricably tied to our viewers as they witnessed his evolution from a talented performer to a global icon who redefined music. Now, with this film, we can help give his fans a chance to see his final performance."
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" has become the highest-grossing concert film in the U.S. and has already earned over $220 million in box worldwide. It's expected to hit DVD and Blu-ray early in 2010.
Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017020217#ixzz0X8Vf901l
Viacom's cable networks win rights to Jackson film
(AP) – 3 hours ago
NEW YORK — Viacom Inc. says it has won exclusive rights in the U.S. to air "Michael Jackson's This Is It" on its MTV and BET cable networks starting in 2011.
The Sony Pictures film, featuring rehearsal footage from the London concerts Jackson was planning when he died in June, has already pulled in $200 million in worldwide box office returns.
Viacom, led by Sumner Redstone, said Tuesday its rights to the movie last six years and cover all of the domestic cable channels in its MTV and BET networks division. Terms were not disclosed.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j1xunrECWLkYQ9xUWLxM5T2sDi5gD9C1A4GG0
November 17, 2009 11:33 a.m. EST
Anthony Jones - Celebrity News Service ContributorNew York, NY (CNS) - MTV and the various channels under its network will be the only places to watch "Michael Jackson's This Is It" when its ready to premiere on television. The critically-acclaimed concert film is expected to air in 2011.
MTV Networks acquired the rights to air it for an entire six-year window on its channels which include MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic, Palladia, and even BET and it's new channel Centric. The film shows Michael Jackson preparing for his sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena which would have taken place over the summer. It features performances of classic hits like "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and "Human Nature."
"The film is a true testament to Michael's musical genius, passion and commitment to his craft," said Van Toffler, President of the MTV Networks Music Group. "Michael Jackson has always been inextricably tied to our viewers as they witnessed his evolution from a talented performer to a global icon who redefined music. Now, with this film, we can help give his fans a chance to see his final performance."
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" has become the highest-grossing concert film in the U.S. and has already earned over $220 million in box worldwide. It's expected to hit DVD and Blu-ray early in 2010.
Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017020217#ixzz0X8Vf901l
Viacom's cable networks win rights to Jackson film
(AP) – 3 hours ago
NEW YORK — Viacom Inc. says it has won exclusive rights in the U.S. to air "Michael Jackson's This Is It" on its MTV and BET cable networks starting in 2011.
The Sony Pictures film, featuring rehearsal footage from the London concerts Jackson was planning when he died in June, has already pulled in $200 million in worldwide box office returns.
Viacom, led by Sumner Redstone, said Tuesday its rights to the movie last six years and cover all of the domestic cable channels in its MTV and BET networks division. Terms were not disclosed.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j1xunrECWLkYQ9xUWLxM5T2sDi5gD9C1A4GG0
