UNRELEASED MICHAEL JACKSON SONG "THIS IS IT" TO BE UNVEILED at MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 12TH ON MICHAELJACKSON.COM

UNRELEASED MICHAEL JACKSON SONG "THIS IS IT" TO BE UNVEILED at MIDNIGHT ON
OCTOBER 12TH ON MICHAELJACKSON.COM

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT DISCLOSES
TRACKLISTING OF MICHAEL JACKSON ALBUM
THIS IS IT

NEW YORK, NY - At the stroke of 12 a.m. (midnight) EST on October 12th, a never-before released song from Michael Jackson - a single entitled "This Is It" - will be unveiled to the world on www.MichaelJackson.com. "This Is It," a brand new song, marks yet another exciting moment in music history for one of the world’s most revered artists; featuring backing vocals by Michael’s brothers The Jacksons, the song plays during the closing sequence of Sony Pictures' forthcoming film MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT and is on the 2-disc CD set Michael Jackson's This Is It, which is the stand-alone companion to the motion picture. The single artwork - a new photo of Michael taken recently at his Staples Center rehearsals - will also be disclosed.

Later this month, Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album Michael Jackson's This Is It internationally on October 26th and North America on October 27th to coincide with the worldwide release of the motion picture, which arrives in theaters on October 28th and runs for a limited two-week engagement.

Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits such as "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Human Nature," and "Thriller" arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of "This Is It," the original and an orchestral version. "This Is It" is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons.

Disc two offers fans a rare listen to the early demo versions of classics "She's Out Of My Life," "Wanna Be Startin'," "Somethin'," and "Beat It." This disc also features a recently discovered spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth."

Michael Jackson's This Is It also includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal.


THIS IS IT – COMPLETE TRACKLISTING

Disc 01

1. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
2. Jam
3. They Don’t Care About Us
4. Human Nature
5. Smooth Criminal
6. The Way You Make Me Feel
7. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
8. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
9. Thriller
10. Beat It
11. Black Or White
12. Earth Song
13. Billie Jean
14. Man In The Mirror
15. This Is It
16. This Is It (Orchestra Version)
    

Disc 02

1. She’s Out Of My Life (Demo)
2. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Demo)
3. Beat It (Demo)
4. Planet Earth (Poem)
   

The motion picture MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT will offer 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 beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show, is also directing the film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. For more information about the film please visit www.thisisit-movie.com.

The Official Michael Jackson Opus

The Official Michael Jackson Opus To Be Only Brand New Authorized Tribute to The
King of Pop On Holiday Shelves

Book joins 1988 autobiography Moonwalk, to be reissued this month, as only titles
authorized by legendary artists Estate

Los Angeles Oct. 5, 2009 Despite the proliferation of Michael Jackson books
published or announced since his death, The Official Michael Jackson Opus will
remain the only brand new authorized tribute to the King of Pop appearing on the shelves
for the holidays, it was announced today. The book joins the reissue of Michael's 1988
autobiography Moonwalk as the only titles authorized by the legendary singer's Estate.

A number of unauthorized books have been published or announced in recent weeks,
frequently promoted to mislead fans into believing they were either approved by Michael
before his death or sanctioned by his Estate. As authorized works, Moonwalk and
The Official Michael Jackson Opus are the only books whose proceeds will go to his
Estate for the beneficiaries Michael designated -- his children, his mother and the
charitable causes that were important to him.

Said Michael Jackson Estate Co-Special Administrators John Branca and John McClain:
As Special Administrators of Michael's estate, we have authorized one title that sees
Michael through his own eyes and another through the eyes of people he touched.
Michael's fans worldwide will appreciate the contribution each book makes to his
remarkable legacy.

Added Jeff Wald, president and COO of Opus Media Group: We are privileged to have
witnessed Michael's creative genius up close and grateful to his Estate for recognizing
our dedication to continuing his legacy. His fans will be thrilled, and have something that
will remain with them for years to come. We also are grateful that this will benefit
Michael's children, his mother and his many charitable causes, as well as providing his
children and his mother with a lasting testimonial to his life of accomplishments.

Available December 7, 2009 from Opus Media Group, The Official Michael Jackson
Opus is a leather-bound tribute that provides his fans with more than 400 pages of
photographs and remembrances of his amazing life. Fans can preorder now and receive a
discount for a limited time by going to Ticketmaster.com.

Moonwalk will be reissued by Harmony Books on October 13, 2009.

UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF SELL-OUTS REPORTED WORLDWIDE FOR FIRST SHOWINGS OF "MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT"

UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF SELL-OUTS REPORTED WORLDWIDE FOR FIRST SHOWINGS OF “MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT”

Highly Anticipated Motion Picture Generates

Huge Demand Around the World

Online Ticket Services Report Hundreds Of Sold-Out Shows

in First Day of North American Advance Sales

More Than $1 Million In Ticket Sales In Japan Alone

"I've never seen anything like it in the 25 years I have been film buying," says UK Exhibitor

CULVER CITY, Calif., September 28, 2009 – Sony Pictures Entertainment, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment, today announced that the first 24-hours of pre-sales activity for Michael Jackson’s This Is It has resulted in record-breaking sales throughout the world as fans secure the first tickets to the two-week, limited engagement of the highly-anticipated motion picture.

With reports still coming in from nations around the world, it is believed no movie in history has generated so many ticket sales so far in advance of its release.

In North America, online ticket sellers Fandango and MovieTickets.com report that there is extraordinary demand for the film with hundreds of showtimes already sold out after one day of pre-sales. Some 80% of all online ticketing service transactions were for the film, which will debut in some markets with special advance showings the evening of Tuesday, October 27 and will open worldwide on Wednesday, October 28. The film is directed by long-time Jackson collaborator Kenny Ortega.

Domestically, an unprecedented number of shows for the two-week engagement have sold out in the first 24 hours of ticket availability in locations from coast-to-coast, including such cities as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Nashville and New York, among others. Internationally, exhibitors from London and Sydney to Bangkok and Tokyo have experienced the same epic demand.

In London, Vue Entertainment's Film Buying Director Stuart Boreman said Michael Jackson's This Is It sold more than 30,000 tickets in its first 24-hours, setting the biggest ever one-day sales record in the UK, eclipsing advance buying for films including Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. "I've never seen anything like it in the 25 years I have been film buying," Boreman said. "It's a true phenomenon and sales show no sign of slowing down."

In the United States, more than 500,000 fans performed searches for showtimes on the official www.thisisit-movie.com website. Online buzz for Michael Jackson’s This Is It was 60 percent higher Sunday than for any other upcoming film.

Commenting on the extraordinary results, Rory Bruer, President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution for Sony Picture Releasing said, “Michael Jackson’s fans all over the globe have enormous interest in this film and we can assure they will not be disappointed. This film delivers on everything they hope and expect to see. I think the initial sales activity we are seeing in the United States and United Kingdom to countries such as Australia and Thailand underscores the unique nature of this film, which is a special celebration of Michael and his music.”

In Japan, more than $1 million in ticket sales were recorded within the first 24 hours of their release, setting an advanced-sales record unmatched by any movie in history.

Staggering advance sales were reported in Australia, where tickets for Michael Jackson's This Is It purchased through Village Cinemas exceeded the lifetime pre-sales of such blockbusters as Transformers, and X-Men Origins.

In Bangkok, Thailand, fans lined up at box office ticket counters throughout the city, and by the end of the first day, all tickets for the first showings across Bangkok were sold-out.

In Los Angeles, at Regal Cinema's LA LIVE Stadium 14, fans began lining up on Thursday night for tickets to some of the city's first public showings, and within hours of Sunday morning's starting bell for advance pre-sales, the exhibitor reported selling out of all 3,000 of their seats for shows on Tuesday night October 27th.

Sell-outs at theaters in France are also being reported; thousands of fans lined up at The Grand Rex in Paris and quickly bought out the film’s first screening there. Record-setting sales also were recorded in Germany; hundreds of fans lined up outside one theater in Munich at midnight to await the opening of the box office. As one German exhibitor noted, "Something like this never happened before in Germany."

Record sales and sell-outs are also being reported in Holland, Sweden, Belgium and New Zealand, among other countries.

Moviegoers worldwide can get information for the two-week limited engagement by visiting www.thisisit-movie.com. For fans wishing to discover the closest theater playing the film near their home in North America, please call (877) 488-4258.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It will offer 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 beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson’s This Is It captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show, is also directing the film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. For more information about the film please visit www.thisisit-movie.com.

Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release a two-disc album "This Is It" featuring music inspired by the motion picture. The album will be available internationally on October 26th and in North America on October 27th.

Michael Jackson This Is It Movie Tickets Now On Sale

The Michael Jackson's This Is It movie pre-sale has begun! Tickets are available from MovieTickets.com and Fandango.

"MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT" 2 CD Music Collector's Edition With Souvenir Movie Poster

The Limited Edition 2-CD Music set featuring the music that inspired MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT including a deluxe 36-page booklet and souvenir movie poster is now available for pre-order.

Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of the never-released "This Is It." This song is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons.

Disc two offers previously unreleased versions of some of the artist's classic tracks. This disc also features a touching spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth" that has never been heard before.

The package includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal along with an 11x17 movie poster printed in support of the film launch (unavailable elsewhere).

Click here for more information on The Michael Jackson's This Is It 2 CD Collector's Edition.

New Michael Jackson Album and Song

UNRELEASED MICHAEL JACKSON SONG "THIS IS IT" TO BE UNVEILED OCTOBER 12TH

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE TWO DISC ALBUM WITH MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE SONY PICTURES FILM MICHAEL JACKSON"S THIS IS IT ON OCTOBER 26TH/27TH

On October 12th, the first new Michael Jackson song to emerge since the world mourned the loss of this musical icon will be released – a brand new single entitled "This Is It." Soon after, Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album This Is It featuring the music that inspired Sony Pictures' forthcoming film MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT. This two-disc album will be available internationally on October 26th and North America on October 27th to coincide with the worldwide release of the motion picture which arrives in theaters on October 28th and runs for a limited two-week engagement.

"This song only defines, once again, what the world already knows - that Michael is one of God's greatest gifts," comments John McClain, co-producer of the album.

Disc one will feature the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of the never-released "This Is It." This song is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons.

Disc two offers previously unreleased versions of some of the artist's classic tracks. This disc also features a touching spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth" that has never been heard before.

The two-disc This is It is a stand-alone companion to the motion picture and includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal.

The motion picture MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT will offer 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 beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a chance to discover the man they never knew through this privileged and private look at Jackson. In raw and candid detail, MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.

Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show is also directing the film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Tickets for the limited two-week engagement of the film go on sale beginning September 27. For more information about the motion picture, please visit the website www.thisisit-movie.com.

Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition Showcase

An Unforgettable Collection of Personal Belongings, Costumes, Videos, Photographs and More from His Private Estate

Be one of the very first in the world to visit this never seen before collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition showcases some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from The King of Pop's extraordinary life and his unparalleled career.

The exhibit will chronicle Michael's rise to fame with The Jackson 5, his record-breaking solo career as a global superstar, and end with the spectacular show he had planned for The O2 Arena before his untimely death. This extensive collection will be exhibited across nine different themed galleries and include more than 250 objects.

Opens October 28, 2009 in The Bubble at The 02

Get your Michael Jackson Exhibition Tickets Now!

Michael Jackson's This Is It Will Launch With More Than 25 Global Premieres

"MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT"

WILL LAUNCH WITH MORE THAN 25 GLOBAL PREMIERES

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

-- MORE THAN 15 PREMIERES WILL OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY AROUND THE WORLD--

--Special Advance Screenings For The Public Start Same Day --

Tickets Available This Sunday at www.thisisit-movie.com

CULVER CITY, Calif., September 21, 2009 –Fans worldwide will have the opportunity to celebrate the global launch of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT when Sony Pictures Entertainment hosts over 25 global premieres, with more than 15 of those coordinated simultaneously around the world, on Tuesday, October 27th. Three hours after the red carpet events begin, audiences will be able to see the highly anticipated film for the first time as the studio has added special advance screenings that evening throughout the world.

Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will be available worldwide for a limited two-week engagement beginning, Wednesday October 28. Tickets for all shows, including the Tuesday night special advance screenings, are available for purchase beginning this coming Sunday, September 27. Moviegoers can purchase tickets by visiting all major motion picture ticketing websites as well as www.thisisit-movie.com.

"Michael Jackson has an army of fans everywhere around the world. By rolling out this film with simultaneous premieres and special advance screenings on October 27th, we are giving audiences an incredible opportunity to join together in celebration of Michael Jackson's incredible career," said Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.

The film's world gala will be in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Tuesday, October 27. That event, which begins at 6pm PDT, kicks off a series of more than 25 premieres around the globe. More than 15 cities, including New York, Rio De Janeiro, London, Berlin, Johannesburg, and Seoul will host events simultaneously, with red carpet arrivals and activities from the Los Angeles event broadcast by satellite to those cities. Other cities, including Moscow, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris, and many others will host their own, non-simultaneous premiere activities.

Three hours after the worldwide celebration of the motion picture, the first public screenings of the film will begin. For example, the first audiences in Los Angeles will see the film at 9pm; in New York, audiences will have the opportunity to see the film at midnight; and in London, the advance screenings will be at 4am UK time.

Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer 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 beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show, is also directing the film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. For more information about the film please visit www.thisisit-movie.com.

Exclusive first look film clip now available for Michael Jackson's This Is It

An exclusive film clip of Michael Jackson's This Is It is now available at iTunes Trailers.

This Is It Mosaic

Be a part of the Michael Jackson's This Is It Mosaic. Visit http://www.thisisit-fans.com and upload your photos.

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Movie Trailer

Last night MTV premiered the official movie trailer from the highly anticipated Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT during the 2009 Video Music Awards.

Watch the Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie Trailer

For more information, including worldwide release dates, visit thisisit-movie.com.

Michael Jackson VMA Tribute

Mtv To Debut Trailer For This Is It During "2009 Mtv Video Music Awards"

MTV is partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment to exclusively premiere the official trailer from the highly anticipated film Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT during the "2009 Video Music Awards" on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT). The trailer debut on the "Video Music Awards" will provide audiences their first look at the extraordinary new film which opens worldwide in theaters for a two-week limited engagement beginning October 28, 2009. Read more @ http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/09/10/michael-jacksons-this-is-it-trailer-2/

Janet Jackson's VMA Tribute

Janet Jackson will kick off this year's VMAs with a musical tribute to the life and career of her brother Michael Jackson. You can read the full story @ http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/09/09/janet-jackson-michael-jackson-vma

'Oprah Remembers Michael Jackson' Airing Sept. 16

It has been confirmed that Michael Jackson will be given a special episode on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Titled "Oprah Remembers Michael Jackson", the episode airing Wednesday, September 16, will blend Oprah Winfrey's 1993 interview with the late King of Pop and her comment about his death. View full article @ http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00026950.html

Unforgettable Thriller Dance in Mexico City, Breaks Record

On August 29th, fans in Mexico City came together for a thrilling weekend to celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday. Two massive tributes were organized to show respect and love for the invaluable music career and legacy Michael left, as well to honor the unforgettable visit he made to México back in 1993.

Fans were summoned to show up to the “Monumento a la Revolución”, one of Mexico's most famous national monuments, to be part of the largest number of people performing the "Thriller dance" at the same time. Over 50,000, people gathered together to watch and participate. You could feel the energy and excitement and it transcended generations. Young children, their parents, and grandparents were all willing to be a part of it. At 5:00 PM, the dancing began and after six quick rehearsals, over 13,000 people dressed from head to toe in their best Thriller costumes broke the record! Both National and International media covered the event and were witness to the incredible feat achieved by the crowds of dancers.

The dancing did not end with the record-breaking dance. On August 30th, fans had another chance to dance for Michael. A Mexico dance crew organized a “fan mob” that had over 7,500 people coming together at the “Angel de la Independencia”, located at Reforma Avenue. Dressed in their best MJ outfits (gloves, hats and clothes), fans worked together to learn the choreography for “Beat It”. Then, at 12:00 PM, over 3,000 people danced in unison facing the civic square known as “Centro Histórico”. This event was taped and will forever represent the dedication, honor and respect people from all over the world have for the King of Pop. These fans worked incredibly hard, having extensive rehearsals in the weeks leading up to this weekend and there is no doubt that Michael Jackson’s music will live forever.

Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie Poster

This is the poster that will be used for the Michael Jackson's This Is It movie. Click for full size version.

Michael Jackson Opus Reaches Global Audience

Opus Media Group announces plans to produce the Official Michael Jackson Opus for fans all around the world.

Due to the overwhelming pre-order response via Ticketmaster, the exclusive retailer partner for the Official Michael Jackson Opus, we will be offering an initial selection of 12 different languages read more

Each Opus will be printed in English and, on request, a manuscript will be made available to each owner for download in their chosen language.

We will offer the following languages initially:

• French
• Italian
• Spanish
• Japanese
• Mandarin (Chinese)
• Hindi (Indian)
• Russian
• Hebrew
• Arabic
• Portuguese
• Swahili (African)
• German

The Official Michael Jackson Opus will be specially priced at £109/$165 so that Michael Jackson’s fans from all around the world will have the opportunity to own this special keepsake. All orders placed from now until September 30, 2009 will be delivered during the holiday season.

Pre-order the Official Michael Jackson Opus

If you have ordered the Official Michael Jackson Opus and would like to request a manuscript in your chosen language, find out how to do this here.

Honouring Michael Jackson's Charity Work

With Jackson being so heavily involved in charity work throughout his lifetime, Opus Media Group has built in a large charity component to the Opus release.

The first five editions of the Official Michael Jackson Opus will include a signature page that will be signed by some of the biggest artists/entertainers in the music world. These five copies will be held on reserve and offered for auction where all the proceeds raised from the Opus will be donated to five charities approved by Opus and the Michael Jackson Estate.

Find out more about the Official Michael Jackson Opus

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Annex Nyc Adds New Michael Jackson Artifacts

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, located in Soho, is home to decades of rock & roll memorabilia including items from the late Michael Jackson.

These items include: read more

• Handwritten lyrics to “Billie Jean” – written by Michael Jackson and released on the album Thriller, 1982
• Handwritten lyrics to “Beat It” – written by Michael Jackson and released on the album Thriller, 1982
• The Motown identification card issued to Jackson when Jackson 5 was signed to Motown Records in 1968
• Black leather gloves Jackson wore in the 1987 “Bad” music video
• Handwritten lyrics to “Bad” – written by Michael Jackson and released on the album Bad, 1987
• Black military-style jacket with gold-beading Jackson wore in the 1985 “We Are the World” music video
• Handwritten lyrics to “We Are the World” –written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, released as a single March 7, 1985

More information @ http://www.rockannex.com/michael-jackson

Michael Jackson "Moonwalk" (Book)

Michael Jackson's one and only autobiography, Moonwalk, will be made available to the public again starting October 13, 2009. The book was first published in 1988. The 2009 reissue will include the original Foreword by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a new Introduction by Motown founder Berry Gordy, and an Afterword by Michael Jackson's editor and publisher, Shaye Areheart. This is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. He chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Moonwalk details his songwriting process for hits like "Human Nature," "Beat It," "Rock With You," "Billie Jean," and "We Are the World"; describes how he developed his signature dance style, including the Moonwalk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family, including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields.

"I've always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. I'd like to sit by a fire and tell people stories – make them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with something as deceptively simple as words. I'd like to tell tales to move their souls and transform them. I've always wanted to be able to do that. Imagine how the great writers must feel, knowing they have that power. I sometimes feel I could do it. It's something I'd like to develop. In a way, songwriting uses the same skills, creates the emotional highs and lows, but the story is a sketch. It's quicksilver. There are very few books written on the art of storytelling, how to grip listeners, how to get a group of people together and amuse them. No costumes, no makeup, no nothing, just you and your voice, and your powerful ability to take them anywhere, to transform their lives, if only for minutes." –Michael Jackson, in Moonwalk

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