Thursday, November 19, 2009

Viacom Wins U.S. TV Rights For Michael Jackson Film


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MTV acquires 'This Is It' starting in 2011
Sony Pictures film has already pulled in $200 million in world-wide box office returns

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Look for Michael Jackson's music documentary 'This Is It' to air on MTV in 2011.

Viacom Inc. says it has won exclusive rights in the U.S. to air the film on its MTV and BET cable networks.

The Sony Pictures film, featuring rehearsal footage from the London concerts Mr. Jackson was planning when he died, has already pulled in $200 million in world-wide box office returns.

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009.

Viacom said Tuesday its rights to the movie last six years. Terms weren't disclosed.


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