Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Born: August 29, 1958
Died: June 25, 2009
in Gary, Indiana, USA
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.

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Callum Adams: And The Noncy Nine
Title: Callum Adams: And The Noncy Nine
Character: The King Of Pepsi
Released: September 26, 2024
Type: Movie
Sanjay “Cal 'Adams” Bennett is a famed explorer and detective of times far lost. After the destructive downfall of Blackpool, Callum locates the last remaining “Bean Boozled” in history, encased with abilities of time travel, hidden in a temple long untouched by man... After eating nine of the pills, Callum is sent to nine different realities, learning of a secret organization that ran underneath the roots of Blackpool which led to its destruction... The famed organization only known as... “The Noncy Nine”
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The Greatest Night in Pop
Title: The Greatest Night in Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2024
Type: Movie
In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen.
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Music Genres. Voices of the World
Title: Music Genres. Voices of the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 26, 2023
Type: Movie
Explore the world of sounds and rhythms, the documentary film "Music Genres" invites viewers on a fascinating journey through the diversity of musical genres, their history, and their impact on our culture. From classics to rock, from jazz to hip-hop, the film explores each genre in the light of its special characteristics, origins, and evolution. This film offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of music through a variety of genres, revealing their depth, emotional power, and significance in shaping our musical heritage. Journeying into the realm of music through the lens of the documentary "Music Genres" will be an exhilarating and enlightening experience for music enthusiasts.
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Thriller 40
Title: Thriller 40
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 2, 2023
Type: Movie
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
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Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
Title: Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
Released: September 10, 2023
Type: Movie
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Title: Xuxa, O Documentário
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 13, 2023
Type: TV
Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel, about to celebrate her 60th birthday and more than 40 years in the business, looks back at all the important moments in her life and career. Successes and disappointments, fights and love, she retraces her entire trajectory.
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Title: Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 3, 2023
Type: TV
Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.
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TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
Title: TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
Released: January 30, 2023
Type: Movie
Lisa Marie Presley's untimely death does not end this tragic story. There are still questions about what led to her death, who will get custody of her twins, and what will happen to the Elvis fortune.
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Title: Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 21, 2022
Type: TV
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Title: 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 19, 2022
Type: Movie
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
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TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
Title: TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
Character: (archive footage)
Released: September 6, 2022
Type: Movie
Exploring Michael Jackson's addictions and his final months, TMZ dives into Dr. Conrad Murray's conviction for Michael Jackson's death and the expansive universe of perpetrators who contributed to his substance abuse.
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Claydream
Title: Claydream
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 5, 2022
Type: Movie
A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
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Michael Jackson - Faking It Special
Title: Michael Jackson - Faking It Special
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 25, 2022
Type: Movie
Before his death in 2009, Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star on the planet. But his private life was marred by allegations of child sex abuse. Experts in body language, speech and forensic psychology explore whether he was "faking it" on camera.
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La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Title: La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 7, 2022
Type: Movie
In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a new era of modernity. One of his first decisions was to break up the ORTF with the creation of three new television channels: TF1, Antenne 2 and FR3. Three new public channels but autonomous and competing. It is a race for the audience which is engaged then, and from now on the channels will make the war! This competition will give birth to a real golden age for television programs, with variety shows in the forefront. The stars of the song are going to invade the living rooms of the French for their biggest pleasure. This unedited documentary tells the story of the metamorphosis of this television of the early 1970s, between freedom of tone, scandals, political intrigues and programs that have become mythical.
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МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х
Title: МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 5, 2021
Type: Movie
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Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Title: Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 23, 2021
Type: Movie
Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.
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King of Sanwi
Title: King of Sanwi
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 17, 2020
Type: Movie
A companion piece to Pelourinho: They Don’t Really Care About Us (NYFF57), King of Sanwi continues Akosua Adoma Owusu’s exploration of Michael Jackson as a global pop icon. Here, Michael’s long affinity with the African continent—from the Jackson 5’s arrival in Senegal in 1974 to Michael’s coronation as an Ivorian king in 1992—is captured in vibrant, fuzzy archival video, made visceral by Owusu’s funky audiovisual collage and richly material direct animation effects.
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The Real Michael Jackson
Title: The Real Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 30, 2020
Type: Movie
Jacques Peretti goes back to Jackson’s beginnings, charting his rise and fall and seeking a fuller picture of this complex, contradictory character by exploring the clues that were missed.
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The BRITs at 40
Title: The BRITs at 40
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 11, 2020
Type: Movie
In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives to narrate an entertaining look back at over four decades of highlights from Britain’s biggest music show.
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30 Years of Democracy
Title: 30 Years of Democracy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Two journalists born in the mid '80s decide to take a look back at how their country changed in the last 30 years since the fall of communism. The end product is a documentary containing footage of political events and historical milestones significant to Romania accompanied by a narrator's voice walking the viewer through the events, and also interviews with Romanian politicians and other influential public figures sharing their thoughts and their different views on those events.
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Killing Michael Jackson
Title: Killing Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 16, 2019
Type: Movie
Interviews with the detectives involved in investigating the global star, Michael Jackson’s, death. They reveal fascinating insights into the events surrounding the day he died.
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Square One
Title: Square One
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2019
Type: Movie
An investigation into the original 1993 Michael Jackson allegations brought by the Chandler family.
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Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
Title: Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 17, 2019
Type: Movie
From the small clubs of Liverpool to the world stage, Sir Paul McCartney has dedicated his life to the music industry. He has not only dominated the airwaves all over the world with the Beatles, but he has also dominated the charts with Wings and his solo work. But Paul McCartney's life hasn't always been glamorous and has been met with some extremely dark days. Experience the story behind one of the music industries most treasured musical icons. This is Sir Paul McCartney.
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Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Title: Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 31, 2019
Type: Movie
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Title: The UnXplained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 19, 2019
Type: TV
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.
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The Man Behind the Dance
Title: The Man Behind the Dance
Character: Self
Released: June 25, 2019
Type: Movie
Choreographer LaVelle Smith Jr. talks openly for the first time openly about Michael Jackson. He worked with Michael Jackson for more than 23 years and was a close friend.
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Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Title: Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Michael Jackson's death in 2009 left a huge void in the world of music and in the collective imagination of popular culture. People from his closest circle gloss the figure of the King of Pop, a man with a unique personality and obsessed with perfection.
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13 Moments that Destroyed Michael Jackson
Title: 13 Moments that Destroyed Michael Jackson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 16, 2019
Type: Movie
A look at how Michael Jackson's life was far from charmed.
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90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
Title: 90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
Character: Self
Released: May 31, 2019
Type: Movie
They're called the "vocal trinity": Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Céline Dion are the first divas of the pop era. But what defines a diva?
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Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
Title: Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 6, 2019
Type: Movie
The world is talking about 'Leaving Neverland. In our ProSieben special, we ask questions that the documentary doesn't, and look at the most important moments in the life of the superstar. In addition, we explore the question of how the new allegations change the view of Michael Jackson's overall work. This helps to classify the special documentary 'Leaving Neverland'.
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Title: Leaving Neverland
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 3, 2019
Type: TV
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
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Whitney
Title: Whitney
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: July 5, 2018
Type: Movie
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
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Studio 54
Title: Studio 54
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 15, 2018
Type: Movie
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
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Michael Jackson: Remember the King
Title: Michael Jackson: Remember the King
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 15, 2018
Type: Movie
This documentary will cover all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his alleged abuse cases.
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The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments
Title: The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 1, 2017
Type: Movie
A countdown of infamous incidents from the 1990s, including Hugh Grant's arrest and OJ Simpson's murder trial. The program also looks back at Eric Cantona kicking a fan during a match, Jarvis Cocker interrupting Michael Jackson's performance at the Brit awards, and David and Victoria Beckham's lavish wedding. Featuring contributions from Louis Walsh, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Michael Burke, Darren Day, Gail Porter, Tim Vincent, Liz McClarnon and Kerry Katona.
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Axé: Music of a People
Title: Axé: Music of a People
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2017
Type: Movie
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia. The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé.
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O.J.: Made in America
Title: O.J.: Made in America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 20, 2016
Type: Movie
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Title: Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 6, 2016
Type: Movie
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
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Title: The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 13, 2015
Type: TV
With the 00s now firmly in our rear view mirror, the decade is ripe for re-evaluation. From 9/11 to the financial crisis, the decade shows not only a period of turmoil in the United States but its also a golden age when the Internet hadnt been colonized by corporations, when social media was still young and fresh and when it was easy to make money.
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Unity
Title: Unity
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 12, 2015
Type: Movie
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.
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The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Title: The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Character: Self
Released: February 11, 2015
Type: Movie
This programme reconstructs the many layers of facial cosmetic surgery that Michael Jackson had over the course of his lifetime and asks what the 'King of Pop' would have looked like if he had had none.
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Propaganda
Title: Propaganda
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 14, 2013
Type: Movie
An anti-western propaganda film about the influences of American visual and consumption culture on the rest of the world, as told from a North Korean perspective.
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Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Title: Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, and music, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour is an electrifying production presented in a rock concert format that combines the excitement and innovation of Michael Jackson’s music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil unparalleled creativity.
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Bad 25
Title: Bad 25
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 22, 2012
Type: Movie
Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such music-world superstars as Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey.
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Michael Jackson - Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
Title: Michael Jackson - Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
Character: Self
Released: September 18, 2012
Type: Movie
Michael Jackson’s legendary July 16, 1988 concert at Wembley Stadium. The concert is not a compilation of performances, but rather one complete show, exactly as Michael performed it for Prince Charles, Princess Diana and the 72,000 fans who were in the audience for that night’s sold out show. The DVD was sourced from Michael Jackson’s personal VHS copy of the performance as shown on the JumboTrons during the concert. This footage was only recently unearthed and is the only known copy of the show to exist. The visuals have been restored and the audio quality enhanced so that fans can share in the excitement of that famous night.
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Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
Title: Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Following the recent imprisonment of Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray for involuntary manslaughter, we are taken on a journey through the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson from his debut in the Jackson 5 to his untimely death in 2009.
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Title: Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 2, 2011
Type: Movie
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.
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Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
Title: Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
The Moscow Case is a 52 minute documentary with never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson in Moscow during the "Dangerous" tour. This film tells the behind the scenes story of Jackson's ill fated concert in September 1993. It includes unique archival footage showing Michael close up and personal while meeting fans and playing with orphan children.
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Michael Jackson's Vision
Title: Michael Jackson's Vision
Character: Himself
Released: November 22, 2010
Type: Movie
Packaged as a deluxe boxed set, Michael Jackson’s Vision contains more than four-and-one-half hours of content across three DVDs, capturing the entire spectrum of Michael’s pioneering short films that transformed the entertainment industry with timeless, pop culture classics that today’s youth embrace with as much passion as their parents did a generation earlier. Michael Jackson's Vision brings together more than 40 videos, ten of them previously unavailable on DVD and each presented in newly restored color and remastered audio. And this release marks the debut of the short film for the R. Kelly-penned "One More Chance."
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Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY
Title: Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: August 28, 2010
Type: Movie
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Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Title: Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 26, 2010
Type: Movie
Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the controversy surrounding a death that many say could have been prevented.
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Michael Jackson - L'histoire et la Légende
Title: Michael Jackson - L'histoire et la Légende
Character: Chanteur
Released: December 22, 2009
Type: Movie
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This Is It
Title: This Is It
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2009
Type: Movie
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
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Michael Jackson: Never Surrender
Title: Michael Jackson: Never Surrender
Released: September 15, 2009
Type: Movie
This DVD tells the full story of Michael Jackson from his entry into show-business through his brilliant career to date as a performer of extraordinary talent. Featuring previously unseen film footage, rare and exclusive interviews, contributions from those who have known him best and the finest broadcasters and journalists in the business, plus news reports, location shoots.
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Michael Jackson: Devotion
Title: Michael Jackson: Devotion
Character: Himself
Released: September 1, 2009
Type: Movie
This unauthorized chronicle of Michael Jackson's career recounts the King of Pop's rise from child-star sensation to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, a one-gloved wonder who earned his icon status through talent and innovation. But with fame and fortune came scrutiny and controversy, along with wild theories about Jackson's changing physical appearance and accusations of improper behavior at his home, Neverland Ranch.
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Michael Jackson's HIStory: The King of Pop 1958-2009
Title: Michael Jackson's HIStory: The King of Pop 1958-2009
Character: Self
Released: September 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Documentary released straight-to-DVD after Jackson's death in 2009.
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Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Title: Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 4, 2009
Type: Movie
This documentary explores the differences and similarities between music stars Michael Jackson and Prince.
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My Friend Michael: Uri's Story
Title: My Friend Michael: Uri's Story
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 2, 2009
Type: Movie
In this intimate portrait of the World’s Greatest Pop-star, Uri Geller tells the story of his special friendship with Michael and offers an insight into the man he came to know and love.
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Michael Jackson Memorial
Title: Michael Jackson Memorial
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: July 7, 2009
Type: Movie
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
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DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
Title: DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 19, 2009
Type: Movie
DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.
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Motown at the BBC
Title: Motown at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: February 20, 2009
Type: Movie
To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.
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DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
Title: DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 9, 2009
Type: Movie
DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO lend a helping hand by hosting over 107 minutes of the strongest video blends in the market. With over 40 new video mixes, bonus interviews (including TI, Lupe and Young Joc), and a live performance by the Clipse, "How We Do Vol 6" is action packed from start to finish! This DVD is a must have for any hip-hop fan and a great edition to DJ SWB's always highly anticipated "How We Do" series. And If you don't believe our word, just check out the trailer and see the excitement for yourself!
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The Michael Jackson Story
Title: The Michael Jackson Story
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Micheal Jackson has led an incredible life, from his beginnings as a child star, to his rise as the King of Pop, followed by relentless public scrutiny. Learn how his music career began at a young age and how it shaped his life for years to come. Get a view of his solo years and how his collaboration with Quincy Jones yielded one of the best selling albums of all time.
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Michael Jackson - Unmasked
Title: Michael Jackson - Unmasked
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Interviews with people associated with the performer and clips help to illuminate the development of the icon and myth. Interviewees include a former police officer and a plastic surgeon.
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Michael Jackson: The Legacy
Title: Michael Jackson: The Legacy
Character: himself
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
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Religulous
Title: Religulous
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists.
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Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller
Title: Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: February 11, 2008
Type: Movie
Thriller 25 is a 25th anniversary special edition reissue of the Michael Jackson album Thriller, the world's best selling album. The prospect of a "second chapter" to Thriller was first publicly discussed on Access Hollywood in late 2006. Jackson said he would discuss the idea with collaborator will.i.am. It was released in Australia on February 8, 2008, then internationally on February 11, 2008 and the following day in the United States
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Title: The Colbert Report
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 17, 2005
Type: TV
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits. The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.
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Miss Cast Away
Title: Miss Cast Away
Character: Agent M.J.
Released: November 10, 2004
Type: Movie
A plane carrying beauty contestants crash lands on a deserted island. Captain Maximus Powers and co-pilot Mike Saunders have to take care of their passengers, while avoiding the dangers of Jurassic Pork (a giant prehistoric pig) and a group of apes busy trying to relaunch Noah's Ark.
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Michael Jackson: The One
Title: Michael Jackson: The One
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos.
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Title: TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.
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Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Title: Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 18, 2003
Type: Movie
Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."
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Louis, Martin & Michael
Title: Louis, Martin & Michael
Released: November 16, 2003
Type: Movie
Louis Theroux sets out on a personal quest to meet the ultimate pop idol - Michael Jackson - and examine the often bizarre world that surrounded him and those that worshipped at his altar. The journey began in the summer of 2002 with a simple phone call to Uri Geller - a personal friend of Jackson's - to fix a meeting for Louis. What happened next resulted in a fantastical trek into a weird world of characters who orbited around the self-proclaimed 'King of Pop'. Majestic Magnificent, Michael's personal magician, could be the gatekeeper to a meeting or just a fraud. Would Louis, a lifelong fan of Jackson, eventually meet his hero?
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Title: Celebrities Uncensored
Character: Self
Released: June 4, 2003
Type: TV
Celebrities Uncensored is a TV program on the E! network that edited together amusing paparazzi footage of celebrities, usually in public places such as public sidewalks, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. The celebrities were often friendly, but sometimes their more unfriendly antics were featured in an amusing and entertaining way. It was very popular with stars on the rise and created a stir in the Hollywood community. Paris Hilton was first brought to the public's attention by this show.
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Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Title: Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Character: Self
Released: April 24, 2003
Type: Movie
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The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
Title: The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 2003
Type: Movie
The Footage You Were Never Meant To See - THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD AND SHOWN!
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Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
Title: Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
Character: Himself
Released: February 3, 2003
Type: Movie
Martin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life over a span of eight months, from May 2002 to January 2003.
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Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts
Title: Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts
Character: Self
Released: October 26, 2002
Type: Movie
VH1 behind the scenes special of Michael Jackson's Ghosts
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Men in Black II
Title: Men in Black II
Character: Agent M
Released: July 3, 2002
Type: Movie
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
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It's Black Entertainment
Title: It's Black Entertainment
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 8, 2002
Type: Movie
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Title: Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self
Released: November 13, 2001
Type: Movie
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
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You Rock My World
Title: You Rock My World
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: September 21, 2001
Type: Movie
A beautiful girl walks down the street and gains the attention of Michael Jackson and Chris Tucker. They follow her and get in trouble.
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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Title: MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2001
Type: Movie
Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You".
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Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Title: Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Character: Self
Released: May 26, 2000
Type: Movie
Concert in honor to the great Elizabeth Taylor
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Title: Where Are They Now?
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1999
Type: TV
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each episode was dedicated to another genre. Though not always in sequence, some episodes were a continuation of the motif of episodes from the past. Those episodes sometimes had Roman numerals in their title to signify their sequel status.
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Swing Vote
Title: Swing Vote
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: April 19, 1999
Type: Movie
A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony.
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Title: TV Total
Character: Self
Released: March 8, 1999
Type: TV
TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a floating interview stage that can be moved from one studio corner to the other. The show featured buttons with sounds and clips before Craig Ferguson's The Late Late Show.
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Title: The Lionhearts
Character: (voice)
Released: September 19, 1998
Type: TV
The Lionhearts is an animated series from MGM that aired on Saturday and Sunday mornings in syndication from 1998 to 2000.
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Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Title: Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals
Released: October 5, 1997
Type: Movie
Michael performed at the Parken Stadium on his 39th birthday with 60,000 fans. He was presented with a surprise birthday cake, marching band, and fireworks on stage after "You Are Not Alone". ---- Setlist "Gates of Kiev" Introduction 01. Scream / They Don't Care About Us / In the Closet (With "She Drives Me Wild" snippet) 02. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 03. Stranger in Moscow 04. Smooth Criminal "The Wind" Interlude 05. You Are Not Alone 06. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 song) "Remember the Time" Interlude 07. Billie Jean 08. Thriller 09. Beat It Black or White "Panther" Interlude 10. Dangerous 11. Black or White 12. Earth Song "We Are the World" Interlude 13. Heal the World 14. HIStory --- The tour included a total of 82 concerts spanning the globe with stops in 57 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. The show played in front of 1,172,929 people, grossing $47,948,717 (source: Wikipedia).
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Ghosts
Title: Ghosts
Character: Maestro / Mayor / Skeleton
Released: September 4, 1997
Type: Movie
In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.
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Michael Jackson - HIStory World Tour - Gothenburg
Title: Michael Jackson - HIStory World Tour - Gothenburg
Released: August 16, 1997
Type: Movie
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Michael Jackson History Tour Live in Basel
Title: Michael Jackson History Tour Live in Basel
Released: July 25, 1997
Type: Movie
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Michael Jackson: HIStory Tour - Live in Munich
Title: Michael Jackson: HIStory Tour - Live in Munich
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals
Released: July 6, 1997
Type: Movie
1. Computer Animation Intro, 2. Scream, 3. They Don't Care About Us, 4. In The Closet, 5. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', 6. Stranger In Moscow, 7. Smooth Criminal, 8. You Are Not Alone, 9. Jackson 5 Medley, 10. I'll Be There, 11. Billie Jean, 12. Thriller, 13. Beat It, 14. Blood On The Dance Floor, 15. Dangerous, 16. Black Or White, 17. Earth Song, 18. Heal The World, 19. HIStory, 20. Credits.
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HIStory on Film, Volume II
Title: HIStory on Film, Volume II
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: May 20, 1997
Type: Movie
Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films.
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Michael Jackson: History World Tour Live at Brunei
Title: Michael Jackson: History World Tour Live at Brunei
Released: December 31, 1996
Type: Movie
The HIStory World Tour was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by American artist Michael Jackson, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and North America. The tour included a total of 82 concerts and was attended by approximately 4.5 million fans, beating his previous Bad World Tour with 4.4 million. The HIStory World Tour spanned the globe with stops in 58 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. Unlike the Bad and Dangerous World Tours, the History World Tour has never been released on DVD, despite many fans requesting it. However, there have been several full concerts leaked on the internet.
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Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live in Auckland 1996
Title: Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live in Auckland 1996
Released: November 11, 1996
Type: Movie
Television Broadcast of Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live at the Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand 1996
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Michael Jackson - HIStory Tour Live in Tunis
Title: Michael Jackson - HIStory Tour Live in Tunis
Released: October 7, 1996
Type: Movie
Setlist 0:00:00 The Great Gate Of Kiev (Opening) 0:07:38 Scream 0:10:29 The Drill 0:11:26 They Don't Care About Us 0:14:13 In The Closet 0:16:13 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 0:22:45 Stranger In Moscow 0:30:39 Smooth Criminal (Intro) 0:31:18 Smooth Criminal 0:36:29 The Wind (Interlude) 0:37:42 You Are Not Alone 0:43:41 The Way You Make Me Feel 0:48:35 I Want You Back 0:49:53 The Love You Save 0:50:55 I'll Be There 0:59:55 Remember The Time (Interlude) 1:04:51 Billie Jean (Intro) 1:06:31 Billie Jean 1:15:05 Thriller 1:21:43 Beat It 1:31:03 Come Together 1:32:35 D.S. 1:34:56 BRACE YOURSELF (Interlude) 1:38:11 Dangerous 1:42:30 Black Or White (Interlude) 1:44:03 Black Or White 1:49:45 Earth Song 1:59:53 We Are The World (Interlude) 2:03:04 Heal The World 2:11:55 TDCAU & The Great Gate Of Kiev (Interlude) 2:15:02 HIStory
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Title: E! True Hollywood Story
Released: August 21, 1996
Type: TV
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Michael Jackson live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996
Title: Michael Jackson live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996
Released: July 16, 1996
Type: Movie
Prior to the tour, Jackson performed a free concert at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 16 July 1996, attended by 60,000[citation needed] throughout the park. The concert was in celebration of the fiftieth birthday of Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei and was attended by the Brunei royal family. Much of the concert resembled Jackson's Dangerous World Tour, including his outfit, stage, and the setlist, keeping the details of the upcoming HIStory Tour a close secret. This concert was not part of the Dangerous World Tour nor the History World Tour. The concert also marked the debut live performance of "You Are Not Alone" and "Earth Song" as well as the last performances of "Jam", "Human Nature", "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" and "She's Out of My Life" at a Jackson concert. This concert was also among the last performances of "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" being sung fully live; most subsequent performances have been partially lip-synched.
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Michael Jackson HIStory Tour - Sydney - 1996
Title: Michael Jackson HIStory Tour - Sydney - 1996
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
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Michael Jackson - Live at Jerudong Park Garden
Title: Michael Jackson - Live at Jerudong Park Garden
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
01. Jam 02. Wanna Be Startin Something 03. Human Nature 04. Smooth Criminal 05. I Just Cant Sot Loving You 06. Shes Out Of My Life 07. I Want You Back / The Love You 08. Ill Be There 09. Thriller 10. Billie Jean 11. The Way You Make Me Feel 12. Beat It 13. You Are Not Alone 14. Dangerous 15. Black Or White 16. Man In the mirror 17. Earth Song
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Title: Die Harald Schmidt Show
Character: Self
Released: December 5, 1995
Type: TV
The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December 1995 to 23 December 2003 on Sat.1. Schmidt then moved his show to Das Erste as Harald Schmidt and Schmidt & Pocher, but he returned to Sat.1 on 13 September 2011. After cancellation on Sat.1, the show continued on Sky Deutschland in September 2012.
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Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Title: Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Released: July 16, 1995
Type: Movie
This compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock With You" and others. -Includes the never before seen 18 minute version of "Bad". Directed by Martin Scorsese. Featuring Wesley Snipes. -9:30 Long Version of "The Way You Make Me Feel". -"Black Or White"- short film "Panther" version -"thriller"- "monstrous masterpiece" the ultimate "music movie" 14 minutes of horrific fun by director John Landis. -"remember The Time"- directed by John Singleton (Higher Learning, Boyz N The Hood, Shaft),features Eddie Murphy and Magic Johnson.
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Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Title: Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 1995
Type: Movie
An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.
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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
Title: 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: April 26, 1995
Type: Movie
71 scenes revolving around multiple Viennese residents who are by chance involved with a senseless gun slaughter on Christmas Eve.
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The Jackson Family Honors
Title: The Jackson Family Honors
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 1994
Type: Movie
Billed as a humanitarian event, the "Jackson Family Honors" taped in Las Vegas. The event was to salute outstanding humanitarians and to raise money for charities.
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Michael Jackson Live at Buenos Aires 1993 - Dangerous Tour
Title: Michael Jackson Live at Buenos Aires 1993 - Dangerous Tour
Character: Himself
Released: October 12, 1993
Type: Movie
Jam Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Human Nature Smooth Criminal I Just Can't Stop Loving You She's Out of My Life I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There Thriller Billie Jean Will You Be There Dangerous Black or White Heal the World
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Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Title: Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 1993
Type: Movie
Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles of the making of Michael's state of the art short films.
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Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Live In Argentina 1993
Title: Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Live In Argentina 1993
Released: June 4, 1993
Type: Movie
Michael's "Dangerous Tour" was the biggest tour any performer had done in history, the staging took nearly 3 days to set up. The tour included 69 concerts reaching over 3.5 million fans.
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Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Title: Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals
Released: October 2, 1992
Type: Movie
Michael Jackson's Dangerous Tour Live in Bucharest. Set-List: 1. Intro / 2. Jam / 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' / 4. Human Nature / 5. Smooth Criminal / 6. I Just Can't Stop Loving You feat. Siedah Garrett / 7. She's Out Of My Life / 8. I Want You Back/The Love You Save / 9. I'll Be There / 10. Thriller / 11. Billie Jean / 12. Workin' Day And Night / 13. Beat It / 14. Will You Be There / 15. Black Or White / 16. Heal The World / 17. Man In The Mirror / 18. Credits.
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Title: ECHO-Verleihung
Character: Self
Released: May 18, 1992
Type: TV
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Remember the Time
Title: Remember the Time
Character: Wizard
Released: February 2, 1992
Type: Movie
The second short film produced for Michael Jackson's 1991 'Dangerous' album, hailed as a “gorgeous ancient Egyptian extravaganza” by Entertainment Weekly. A hooded wizard enters an Egyptian palace and attempts to entertain the Pharaoh's bored Queen.
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MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
Title: MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: June 6, 1991
Type: Movie
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world.
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The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Title: The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 9, 1990
Type: Movie
A live-action/animated TV special featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks.
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Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Title: Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Character: Self (voice)
Released: October 5, 1990
Type: Movie
The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute. With little regard for formal timelines and traditional documentary biography methods, the film is an amazing patchwork of personal insights featuring a constellation of music stars including his long-time friend Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie and rappers Big Daddy Kane and Flavor Flav, as well as politicians, filmmakers and other important people. Some of the most moving scenes involve Jones returning to his childhood home in Chicago and recounting honest and painful memories from his childhood. Jones does not shy from discussing everything -- from his mother's mental illness, to his marital problems, to his serious health conditions. He also looks frankly at his career.
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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Title: Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self
Released: February 4, 1990
Type: Movie
Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.
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Title: The Simpsons
Character: Leon Kompowsky (voice)
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Speed Demon
Title: Speed Demon
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 1988
Type: Movie
Chased by fans and the paparazzi, Michael Jackson dances his way through trouble, while dressed as "Spike," a fictional rabbit.
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Moonwalker
Title: Moonwalker
Character: Himself
Released: October 29, 1988
Type: Movie
A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together".
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Smooth Criminal - Short Film
Title: Smooth Criminal - Short Film
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: October 21, 1988
Type: Movie
The short film is about the persecution of Michael Jackson after finding a cave in "Neverland" where an organization led by "L-Y-D-Y-W" hides underground. Michael will have to combat this organization so that it does not wreak havoc on the world. Annie, are you okay?
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Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me
Title: Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 1988
Type: Movie
1988 MTV special following Michael Jackson on the Bad tour
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Title: Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 1988
Type: Movie
Music documentary directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
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Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87
Title: Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87
Character: Himself
Released: September 26, 1987
Type: Movie
The Bad World Tour, was the first world concert tour by Michael Jackson as a solo artist, covering Japan, Australia, United States and Europe from September 12, 1987 to January 27, 1989. The tour, sponsored by PepsiCo and spanning 16 months, included 123 concerts to 4.4 million fans across 15 countries.
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Michael Jackson 1987 Bad Tour Yokohama Concert
Title: Michael Jackson 1987 Bad Tour Yokohama Concert
Released: September 26, 1987
Type: Movie
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Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns
Title: Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns
Character: Self
Released: August 31, 1987
Type: Movie
CBS TV special premiering Michael Jackson's Bad short film.
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Bad
Title: Bad
Character: Darryl
Released: August 31, 1987
Type: Movie
For the first short film for one of five consecutive record-breaking No. 1 hits from "Bad," Michael Jackson and director Martin Scorsese created an epic 18-minute tale of urban and racial challenges in the 1980s. "Bad" was named the second greatest of Michael's short films by Rolling Stone in 2014.
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Michael Jackson Bad Tour - Brisbane - 1987
Title: Michael Jackson Bad Tour - Brisbane - 1987
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
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Citizen Steve
Title: Citizen Steve
Character: Self - Singer
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth behind his undisputed rise to the throne of the Amblin Empire.
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The Making of Captain EO
Title: The Making of Captain EO
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 1986
Type: Movie
Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks.
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Captain EO
Title: Captain EO
Character: Captain EO
Released: September 12, 1986
Type: Movie
In this 3-D science fiction film that was shown at Disney theme parks, the infamous Captain EO and his ragtag crew are sent on a diplomatic mission through space to deliver a gift to the mysterious and menacing Supreme Leader of a desolate industrial planet.
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Title: We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1985
Type: Movie
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
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That's Dancing!
Title: That's Dancing!
Released: January 18, 1985
Type: Movie
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.
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Vincent Price' s Halloween Thriller
Title: Vincent Price' s Halloween Thriller
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: October 31, 1984
Type: Movie
Vincent Price playing host to a mix of “Halloween” music videos, including Halloween playlist staples like ‘Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters,” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark at the Moon.” The special also features two performances from illusionist Abb Dixon, who performs a “cremation” and “the table of death.”
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The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour
Title: The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour
Character: Self
Released: October 6, 1984
Type: Movie
The Victory Tour was a concert tour of the United States and Canada by The Jacksons between July and December 1984. It was the first and only tour with all six Jackson brothers (even though Jackie was injured for most of the tour). The group performed 55 concerts to an audience of approximately 2 million. Most came to see Michael Jackson, whose album Thriller was dominating the popular music world at the time.
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Michael Jackson & The Jacksons - Live Toronto
Title: Michael Jackson & The Jacksons - Live Toronto
Character: O Próprio
Released: October 5, 1984
Type: Movie
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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I Love Quincy
Title: I Love Quincy
Character: Self
Released: March 23, 1984
Type: Movie
Documentary profile of musician and producer Quincy Jones
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Title: Goldener Löwe
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: TV
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Title: Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Character: Self
Released: December 15, 1983
Type: Movie
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
Title: Michael Jackson's Thriller
Character: Michael Jackson
Released: November 14, 1983
Type: Movie
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde of bloody-thirsty zombies.
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Title: Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 1983
Type: Movie
Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion.
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Title: Formel Eins
Released: April 5, 1983
Type: TV
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: (archive footage)
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Title: Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1981
Type: TV
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.
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Diana
Title: Diana
Character: Self
Released: March 2, 1981
Type: Movie
Diana Ross' 1981 TV special featuring live concert footage from The Forum mixed with studio performances.
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Title: Wetten, dass..?
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 1981
Type: TV
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
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Title: Wetten, dass..?
Character: Self - Performer
Released: February 14, 1981
Type: TV
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
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A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Title: A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 1978
Type: Movie
Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dickie Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas.
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The Wiz
Title: The Wiz
Character: Scarecrow
Released: October 24, 1978
Type: Movie
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
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Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Title: Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Released: May 3, 1978
Type: Movie
The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other.
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Wiz on Down the Road
Title: Wiz on Down the Road
Character: Scarecrow
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: Movie
A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.
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Title: The Jacksons
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 1976
Type: TV
The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances. The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976–1977 season, finishing on March 9, 1977 after running for 12 episodes.
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The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City
Title: The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 1975
Type: Movie
The concert occurred in December, 1975 after Jermaine Jackson left the band who was replaced by Randy in the performance.
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Title: Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1975
Type: TV
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
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Free to Be… You and Me
Title: Free to Be… You and Me
Character: Self / Young Boy
Released: March 11, 1974
Type: Movie
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
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Save the Children
Title: Save the Children
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 1973
Type: Movie
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
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Goin' Back to Indiana
Title: Goin' Back to Indiana
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 1971
Type: Movie
Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances
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Diana!
Title: Diana!
Character: Self
Released: April 18, 1971
Type: Movie
Diana! is American singer Diana Ross' first solo TV special, which aired on ABC on April 18, 1971. The program was choreographed by David Winters of West Side Story fame, who at that time choreographed all of Ross' stage and TV shows. The special also featured appearances by Danny Thomas and Bill Cosby, plus performances by The Jackson 5, and also included Jackson 5 lead singer Michael Jackson's solo debut.
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Title: Top of the Pops
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: TV
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
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Title: Bambi Awards
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1948
Type: TV
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods and its statuettes are in the shape of the novel's titular fawn character. They were originally made of porcelain until 1958, when the organizers switched to using gold, with the casting done by the art casting workshop of Ernst Strassacker in Süßen.