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A Hollywood cinema is searching for a print of MJ's 1988 film with plans to give it a 'one night only' screening.
By James Montgomery
Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker"
Photo: Warner Bros.
Michael Jackson's short-film anthology "Moonwalker" may finally get a debut theatrical screening in the United States more than 20 years after it was released.
Back in 1988, MJ first unveiled the ambitious project, which contained several long-form videos for songs off his then-just-released Bad album, including his famous 25-minute clip for "Smooth Criminal." The film had been scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters that Christmas, but for whatever reason, that plan was scrapped. The movie was released on VHS early in 1989, and — surprise, surprise — became a massive success. But now, more than two decades after its debut, one theater is planning to give "Moonwalker" a proper premiere here in the States.
According to TMZ, Hollywood's Arclight Cinemas is actively searching for a print of the film, with plans to show it on the big screen ... for one night only.
The idea came after Jackson fans flooded Arclight's Facebook page with requests to show "Moonwalker," and the theater is now on the hunt for a copy of the flick. Even if the search is successful, there's no word on when the premiere would occur. The theater had not responded to MTV News' e-mail seeking a comment by press time.
However, Jackson fans might not want to hold their breath. In a follow-up story, TMZ reported that the late singer's estate had blocked Arclight's attempts to secure a print of the film, with a spokesperson for the theater telling the website: "We contacted the film's directors and producers and were finally directed to MJ's estate attorney [who] let us know the estate has the [film's] rights but have no plans to make ... prints available for rent at this time."
"Moonwalker" features videos for Jackson tracks like "Speed Demon" (directed by Claymation innovator Will Vinton), "Leave Me Alone" (which was released as a promo and won Jackson a 1989 Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form) and, as mentioned, the iconic "Criminal," which features Jackson battling a group of mobsters led by Joe Pesci.
The flick also served as the inspiration for the super-awesome Sega game "Moonwalker, which featured a digital MJ morphing into a laser-blasting robot with the aid of his chimpanzee pal, Bubbles.
Would you go see a theatrical screening of Jackson's "Moonwalker" film? Tell us in the comments.
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Filed under: Ducks, Maple Leafs, Western
VANCOUVER - In Francois Beauchemin's case, familiarity does not breed contempt. The Anaheim Ducks were looking forward to welcoming the defenseman back to the team after he was reacquired in a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a package that featured Joffrey Lupul. "We've had the player before, so we feel comfortable that he can play to a very high level for us," said Ducks coach Randy Carlyle. "He's chewed big minutes in our situation before and we understand that things haven't probably gone the way he anticipated in Toronto. We think that we can provide an environment for him to show the hockey world what kind of defenseman he truly is."
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Source: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2011/02/09/francois-beauchemin-welcomed-by-ducks/
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Filed under: Nationals, MLB Injuries
Ladies and gentlemen, let the hype begin anew: Stephen Strasburg is throwing!
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Filed under: Canucks, Ducks, NHL Injuries, NHL Discipline
VANCOUVER -- Dan Hamhuis became the latest wounded Vancouver Canucks defenseman Wednesday night. The Canucks lost Hamhuis on a blindside hit from behind by Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf in the third period. Hamhuis lay on the ice for a couple minutes before he was helped off the ice with assistance. No penalty was called on the play. Getzlaf, playing his first game after missing 14 with multiple sinus fractures suffered when he took a puck in the face, was apologetic after the Ducks' 4-3 victory at Rogers Arena. "I was going in to make a play and it's one of those things that happens in a game and I wish nothing but the best for him," said Getzlaf, who had an assist and was plus-2 on the night. "Obviously, I don't want to hurt anybody out there. I went in to make the play. I didn't leave my feet, I kept my shoulder down and he was just following through on a pass and it was an unfortunate accident." Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said the hit was legal and went as far to suggest the collision was Hamhuis' fault. "Hamhuis turned his back," said Carlyle. "He saw Getzlaf coming. He just made the pass and turned his back, and that was shoulder on shoulder. That's the way I viewed it."
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Source: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2011/02/10/ducks-ryan-getzlaf-injures-canucks-dan-hamhuis-in-return/
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