Next week TV3 celebrates the life of the King of Pop with two very special Michael Jackson treats, the classic Michael Jackson The Simpsons episode "Stark Raving Dad", screening on Saturday, June 26th at 7pm on 3, followed by the feature documentary Gone too Soon, screening on Saturday, June 26th at 8:30pm on 3.
Gone too Soon, which will air on the same day in more than 50 countries, comes from author and filmmaker Ian Halperin, who penned the 2009 New York Times best-selling book Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson.
Culled from more than 300 hours of footage shot before and after Jackson’s death, Gone Too Soon focuses on the end of Jackson’s life, as recounted by those who were closest to him, including the singer’s personal manager, chef, spiritual advisor, hairstylist and bodyguard. The film also includes exclusive audio and video of Jackson himself.
“Michael Jackson was the biggest entertainer in the world,” Halperin, who spent more than five years researching Jackson, said in a statement.
“A year after his death, people are still fascinated with his life story. I’m thrilled to participate in this global media event by presenting this gripping documentary to his fans across the world.”
Make sure not to miss this when we remember the King of Pop in Gone Too Soon, screening on Saturday, June 26th at 8:30pm on 3.