It seems that yesterday's screening on VH1 of "Man In The Mirror, The Michael Jackson Story" was not a total critical success.
Critics have universally panned the film.
It labours under the insurmountable burden of not being authorised, hence none of Jackson's music was used in it.
The film even uses footage of the planes crashing in to the Twin Towers, quite what that has to do with Michael Jackson is not clear.
The conclusion is that if you are looking for a meaningful insight into the life and mind of Michael Jackson, you won't find it in this film.
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
The Circus Comes To Town
In yet another complaint, filed on Thursday, Michael Jackson's attorneys have noted that they have not received lists of items seized during searches by the authorities; as they prepare for the forthcoming Michael Jackson trial for child molestation in January.
The complaint was filed last week, as with everything else, it was under seal. Judge Rodney Melville unsealed the complaint yesterday.
There are more seals in this case than in a circus!
The defence team are short of around 70 search warrants in the case, and 50 affidavits.
The prosecution responded by saying that they are providing information as quickly as possible.
The complaint was filed last week, as with everything else, it was under seal. Judge Rodney Melville unsealed the complaint yesterday.
There are more seals in this case than in a circus!
The defence team are short of around 70 search warrants in the case, and 50 affidavits.
The prosecution responded by saying that they are providing information as quickly as possible.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Unsexy
Michael Jackson has won another award, this time it is not for music; instead he has been awarded Company Magazine's most sought after accolade.
He has been voted "unsexiest man of the year", in a survey of the magazine's readers.
I suppose the old showbiz saying should be applied here, "any publicity is good publicity".
He has been voted "unsexiest man of the year", in a survey of the magazine's readers.
I suppose the old showbiz saying should be applied here, "any publicity is good publicity".
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
The Prequel To The Sequel To The Finale
Those of you who have not had enough of Michael Jackson, can now see his life story on VH1 on Friday.
The film is called "Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story"; and will take the viewer on a journey through Michael Jackson's life, starting in Motown up to his January 2004 court appearance.
This therefore leaves plenty of opportunities for at least one follow up film. This film will either end on a high note with Jackson being acquitted, or end with him going to jail; which in turn leaves room for a third film, portraying his time in jail and his life after his release as he tries to rebuild a shattered career.
The film is called "Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story"; and will take the viewer on a journey through Michael Jackson's life, starting in Motown up to his January 2004 court appearance.
This therefore leaves plenty of opportunities for at least one follow up film. This film will either end on a high note with Jackson being acquitted, or end with him going to jail; which in turn leaves room for a third film, portraying his time in jail and his life after his release as he tries to rebuild a shattered career.
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Punchy
Monday started the week with another outbreak of fighting, between the defence and prosecution teams in the forthcoming Michael Jackson trial.
Michael Jackson's defence team on Monday noted that Tom Sneddon, for the prosecution, had violated a gag order.
They cite the remarks made by Sneddon to a recent district Attorneys' conference. He was quoted as saying that "We sent letters to some people saying we intended to call them as witnesses in order to keep them off TV."
Tom Sneddon denies that this broke the gag order.
So it seems, as I have already noted on this site, that the trial is going to be dominated by diversions relating to the gagging order rather than the issues that are meant to be discussed; namely, is Michael Jackson guilty of child molestation or not?
Take the gag off say I!
Michael Jackson's defence team on Monday noted that Tom Sneddon, for the prosecution, had violated a gag order.
They cite the remarks made by Sneddon to a recent district Attorneys' conference. He was quoted as saying that "We sent letters to some people saying we intended to call them as witnesses in order to keep them off TV."
Tom Sneddon denies that this broke the gag order.
So it seems, as I have already noted on this site, that the trial is going to be dominated by diversions relating to the gagging order rather than the issues that are meant to be discussed; namely, is Michael Jackson guilty of child molestation or not?
Take the gag off say I!
Monday, August 02, 2004
Going to The Dogs
It is reported that Michael Jackson's ex wife, Debbie Rowe, has put her home up for sale; apparently she needs a larger house to accommodate her 6 dogs.
If you are interested in buying her Beverly Hills home; it has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a pool, a sauna and a bar.
Yours for $2M.
If you are interested in buying her Beverly Hills home; it has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a pool, a sauna and a bar.
Yours for $2M.
Sunday, August 01, 2004
A Touch of The Verbals
Human nature reared its ugly head the other day, as Janet Jackson was subject to verbal abuse by an unknown male.
The man reportedly approached her in the Concord Club Los Angeles, and started to harangue her about her brother Michael.
Not unreasonably, Janet Jackson took this personally; and made a lunge towards him. Fortunately a security guard intervened, and removed the man from the club.
The man reportedly approached her in the Concord Club Los Angeles, and started to harangue her about her brother Michael.
Not unreasonably, Janet Jackson took this personally; and made a lunge towards him. Fortunately a security guard intervened, and removed the man from the club.
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Accident at Neverland
It is reported that a 15 year old adolescent has been injured at Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch.
The youth was riding an all-terrain vehicle, which did a somersault. He was taken to hospital by helicopter, and later pronounced to be in good condition.
Doubtless, lawyers will be all over this incident as well.
In other news, the women who is accusing Michael Jackson of molesting her son has given birth to her fourth child this week.
The youth was riding an all-terrain vehicle, which did a somersault. He was taken to hospital by helicopter, and later pronounced to be in good condition.
Doubtless, lawyers will be all over this incident as well.
In other news, the women who is accusing Michael Jackson of molesting her son has given birth to her fourth child this week.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Barbie Doll's Pubic Hair
The net is a hotbed of intrigue, and gossip, surrounding the forthcoming Michael Jackson trial.
The latest story "doing the rounds", concerns allegations that Jackson has a large collection of Barbie dolls.
It seems that he has drawn pubic hair on each of them, using a sharp instrument.
Good grief, is nothing sacred!
The latest story "doing the rounds", concerns allegations that Jackson has a large collection of Barbie dolls.
It seems that he has drawn pubic hair on each of them, using a sharp instrument.
Good grief, is nothing sacred!
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Home Alone
Now that the date of the trial of Michael Jackson has been put back to 31 January 2005, he has more time to dwell on the forthcoming stresses and strains involved in standing trial for alleged child molestation.
As with many celebrities, and indeed with many citizens of the Western world, when faced with a crisis; he sought comfort and succor in shopping, and went to a Houston mall on a spending spree.
However, instead of buying new clothes or home appliances and furnishings; Michael Jackson bought toys and stuffed animals.
Can anyone tell me why a 45 year old man, faced with charges that could destroy his life, would waste precious time buying collection of children's toys?
As with many celebrities, and indeed with many citizens of the Western world, when faced with a crisis; he sought comfort and succor in shopping, and went to a Houston mall on a spending spree.
However, instead of buying new clothes or home appliances and furnishings; Michael Jackson bought toys and stuffed animals.
Can anyone tell me why a 45 year old man, faced with charges that could destroy his life, would waste precious time buying collection of children's toys?
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Big Trial, Big Delay
Judge Rodney Melville, who is presiding over the pre trial hearings in the Michael Jackson child molestation case, has decided that the original trial date of 13 September which he himself set is far too soon.
In view of the evidence that needs to be examined, he has put the trial date back to 31 January 2005.
During yesterday's hearing, in which the judge postponed the trial; deputy District Attorney Gordon Auchincloss, for the prosecution, pointed out that Neverland was designed to "entice and attack children".
The allegations of false imprisonment, abuse and the plying of children with alcohol were robustly refuted by Thomas Mesereau; who demanded the dismissal of all of the charges.
At this rate, they will have worn themselves out long before the start of the trial.
In view of the evidence that needs to be examined, he has put the trial date back to 31 January 2005.
During yesterday's hearing, in which the judge postponed the trial; deputy District Attorney Gordon Auchincloss, for the prosecution, pointed out that Neverland was designed to "entice and attack children".
The allegations of false imprisonment, abuse and the plying of children with alcohol were robustly refuted by Thomas Mesereau; who demanded the dismissal of all of the charges.
At this rate, they will have worn themselves out long before the start of the trial.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Tick Tock
The clock is ticking in respect of the start of the trial of Michael Jackson, for alleged child molestation, scheduled to begin in September.
His defence team have recognised this, and on the 13th of July filed a motion requesting that the trial be delayed until early 2005.
The motion was, like much else connected with this trial, sealed; for reasons that are unclear.
However, it was released yesterday 24 hours before it was due to be heard; ie the hearing on it is scheduled for today.
As with other documents relating to the Michael Jackson trial, sections of it have been blacked out.
Today's hearing on the motion will see prosecutors oppose a lengthy delay to the start of the trial.
So let's split the difference, and start it in November.
His defence team have recognised this, and on the 13th of July filed a motion requesting that the trial be delayed until early 2005.
The motion was, like much else connected with this trial, sealed; for reasons that are unclear.
However, it was released yesterday 24 hours before it was due to be heard; ie the hearing on it is scheduled for today.
As with other documents relating to the Michael Jackson trial, sections of it have been blacked out.
Today's hearing on the motion will see prosecutors oppose a lengthy delay to the start of the trial.
So let's split the difference, and start it in November.
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