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ECHL team honors Michael Jackson with jersey, white glove
One thing to expect from minor league sports is the array of horrendous-looking jerseys teams will wear as part of special promotions.
The Las Vegas Wranglers donned prison-inspired jerseys last year as part of "Rod Blagojevich Night", honoring the disgraced former Illinois governor. Then there was the sight for sore eyes that the Milwaukee Admirals team wore to pay homage to "Major League"/"Mr. Belvedere" star and legendary Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker. Oh, and the Quad City Mallards must have just gotten done watching "Unforgiven" or "High Noon" and decided to dress up as cops from a John Wayne movie.
In keeping with this glorious tradition, the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL have decided "This Is It" and will be honoring late music icon Michael Jackson with their "King of Pop Jersey Raffle & Auction" Friday night when the team faces off against the Utah Grizzlies.
They will wear oh-so-perfectly themed King of Pop jerseys (production art here), modeled above by team captain and Anaheim Ducks prospect Shawn Weller(notes) -- sweaters that could give those Don Cherry Military Night jerseys a run for most nightmarish red hockey formalwear.
To further the promotion, Bakersfield players will wear one white glove during the game, like the one Ducks prospect Maxime Macenauer(notes) broke in during practice on Thursday.
Plus, if your name happens to be "Michael Jackson" or "Billie Jean", then you get a free ticket. Apologies to anyone named "Macaulay", "Webster" or "Bubbles" -- you'll need to drop some cash for ducats.
Lest we forget, this week is the opening of the Michael Jackson concert movie, "This Is It". As with most of these funky jersey promotions, the Condors' sweaters will be auctioned off to benefit Children's Miracle Network.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/pu...Michael-Jackson-with-jersey-wh?urn=nhl,199026
Reserve Your Michael Jackson's This It DVD & Blu-Ray
SEE THE EVENT OF A LIFETIME IN THEATERS NOW AND RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY ON DVD or HI-DEF Blu-Ray™
Relive the magic of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT on DVD or Blu-Ray™ along with an 11"x17" (approx. 28cm x 43cm) movie poster.
Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place in London's O2 Arena. THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.
These discs are encoded for playback in the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico only. Please be sure your equipment is capable of playing discs with Region 1 encoding.
This is a Pre-Order. Receive it when it becomes available in stores. Check this page frequently for the announcement of the delivery date.
http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/news/reserve-your-michael-jacksons-it-dvd-blu-ray
Michael Jackson's This Is It To Be Submitted For An Oscar
Sony Pictures confirms...
Friday 30th Oct 2009
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Michael Jackson's This Is It movie will be submitted for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Sony Pictures has said.
The film, which shows the late singer's final days, simultaneously premiered around the world on Tuesday.
Sony Pictures confirmed on Thursday that it planned to submit the movie for Oscars consideration.
In order to qualify, the studio must fill out official paperwork and ensure the movie remains open for at least seven days in Los Angeles.
This Is It is currently scheduled to run in cinemas for a two-week period but that could not be extended if demand remains high.
Meanwhile, it was also announced yesterday that the movie had taken $20.1million worldwide in its opening 24 hours.
This Is It took $7.4million in the US and $2million in the UK, according to the BBC.
The movie opened in 3,500 theatres in the US and will eventually be screened in 110 countries.
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/50442/michael-jacksons-this-is-it-to-be-submitted-for-an-oscar
One thing to expect from minor league sports is the array of horrendous-looking jerseys teams will wear as part of special promotions.
The Las Vegas Wranglers donned prison-inspired jerseys last year as part of "Rod Blagojevich Night", honoring the disgraced former Illinois governor. Then there was the sight for sore eyes that the Milwaukee Admirals team wore to pay homage to "Major League"/"Mr. Belvedere" star and legendary Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker. Oh, and the Quad City Mallards must have just gotten done watching "Unforgiven" or "High Noon" and decided to dress up as cops from a John Wayne movie.
In keeping with this glorious tradition, the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL have decided "This Is It" and will be honoring late music icon Michael Jackson with their "King of Pop Jersey Raffle & Auction" Friday night when the team faces off against the Utah Grizzlies.
They will wear oh-so-perfectly themed King of Pop jerseys (production art here), modeled above by team captain and Anaheim Ducks prospect Shawn Weller(notes) -- sweaters that could give those Don Cherry Military Night jerseys a run for most nightmarish red hockey formalwear.
Plus, if your name happens to be "Michael Jackson" or "Billie Jean", then you get a free ticket. Apologies to anyone named "Macaulay", "Webster" or "Bubbles" -- you'll need to drop some cash for ducats.
Lest we forget, this week is the opening of the Michael Jackson concert movie, "This Is It". As with most of these funky jersey promotions, the Condors' sweaters will be auctioned off to benefit Children's Miracle Network.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/pu...Michael-Jackson-with-jersey-wh?urn=nhl,199026
Reserve Your Michael Jackson's This It DVD & Blu-Ray
SEE THE EVENT OF A LIFETIME IN THEATERS NOW AND RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY ON DVD or HI-DEF Blu-Ray™
Relive the magic of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT on DVD or Blu-Ray™ along with an 11"x17" (approx. 28cm x 43cm) movie poster.
Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place in London's O2 Arena. THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.
These discs are encoded for playback in the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico only. Please be sure your equipment is capable of playing discs with Region 1 encoding.
This is a Pre-Order. Receive it when it becomes available in stores. Check this page frequently for the announcement of the delivery date.
http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/news/reserve-your-michael-jacksons-it-dvd-blu-ray
Michael Jackson's This Is It To Be Submitted For An Oscar
Sony Pictures confirms...
Friday 30th Oct 2009
Michael Jackson's This Is It movie will be submitted for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Sony Pictures has said.
The film, which shows the late singer's final days, simultaneously premiered around the world on Tuesday.
Sony Pictures confirmed on Thursday that it planned to submit the movie for Oscars consideration.
In order to qualify, the studio must fill out official paperwork and ensure the movie remains open for at least seven days in Los Angeles.
This Is It is currently scheduled to run in cinemas for a two-week period but that could not be extended if demand remains high.
Meanwhile, it was also announced yesterday that the movie had taken $20.1million worldwide in its opening 24 hours.
This Is It took $7.4million in the US and $2million in the UK, according to the BBC.
The movie opened in 3,500 theatres in the US and will eventually be screened in 110 countries.
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/50442/michael-jacksons-this-is-it-to-be-submitted-for-an-oscar
Today in
Michael Jackson History
Michael Jackson History
1972 - In London, the Jackson 5 participated in the "Royal Variety Performance."
1984 - Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was certified at 20 times Platinum by the RIAA.
2000 - Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was certified at 26 times Platinum by the RIAA.
2000 - Michael Jackson's "Blood On The Dance Floor: Histor in the Mix" was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
2001 - Michael Jackson's album "Invincible" was released.
