Michael Jackson bio spins off into documentary

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By Stuart Woods
March 18, 2010
4:14 PM

Filed under: Quillblog, Ian Halperin, Michael Jackson, Pierre Turgeon, Transit Media

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Less than a year ago, Transit Media – the latest venture from discredited Montreal businessman Pierre Turgeon – hit the jackpot when it published a biography of Michael Jackson that appeared mere days after the King of Pop’s death. The book, titled Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson and written by journalist Ian Halperin, is now being turned into a documentary that will be released by Transit in Canada and France on June 25, the one-year anniversary of Jackson’s death. Variety reports:

Author-filmmaker Ian Halperin is behind Gone Too Soon, an 88-minute documentary about Jackson that is culled from 300 hours of footage shot inside the singer’s camp.

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Footage in Gone Too Soon includes video and audio of Jackson shot before his death. It also includes interviews with Jackson’s personal manager, chef, spiritual adviser, hairstylist, trainer, protective agent, and attorney.

Dana

Halperin never was Michael`s biographer. Randy Taraborrelli , Michael`s friend for 40 years, was the authorized biographer. Halperin is the same tabloid writer that wrote an UNAUTHORIZED biography of Michael . This is the same guy who said that President Ronald Regan gave Michael a sperm donation just because he went to the White House and received an award! That has to be the stupidest thing I have ever heard!!! He is a liar!
I hope people will remember what Michael once said- “if you don’t hear it from my own mouth, please don’t believe it”.
Don’t waste your time on anything this guy dose when it comes to Michael!
George

I’m very happy that Michael Jackson is still with us. I’m very anxious to see this documentary. I’m sure Halperin will portray Jackson with respect.
Stella

I loved the book! Can’t wait for the movie. The more MJ, the better. I hope Halperin gets to the truth behind Michael’s death.

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