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Miss Cast Away & The Island Girls

Miss Cast Away coverMiss Cast Away is a hilarious comedy about a group of beauty contestants who find themselves stranded on a deserted island. While there, they discover Noah’s Ark and must develop a rescue plan for both themselves and Noah, who has been kidnapped by Apes.

The film parodies a number of classic American films including 'Airplane', 'Planet of the Apes', 'Jurassic Park', and many more.

Michael Jackson makes a cameo appearance as “Agent MJ” who assists the ladies with their rescue mission. Additional Michael Jackson bonus material is featured.

For additional info, including trailers and photos, you can visit the movie's web site.

The movie stars:

  • Eric Roberts
  • Charlie Schlatter
  • Evan Marriott
  • Stuart Pankin
  • Joyce Giraud

Publisher: Frostbite Releasing
Year of Release: 2004
Program Time: approximately 92 minutes
Producer/Writer/Director: Bryan Michael Stroller
Executive Producers: Richard Shintaku and Thomas M. Sims 



Men In Black II

Men In Black II coverTommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are back in black as the scum-fighting super-agents Kay and Jay - regulators of all things alien on planet Earth. Their latest mission: To save the world from a total intergalactic disaster!

When a renegade Kylothian monster disguised as a lingerie model threatens the survival of the human race the boys of the MIB get the call to step up and get busy. With the headquaters under siege and time running out, Agents Kay and Jay enlist the help of Frank the Pug and a posse of hard-living worms to help them kick some seriously sexy alien butt!

Michael Jackson has a little cameo in this movie as agent M and receives one of the biggest laughs!

The movie stars:

  • Tommy Lee Jones
  • Will Smith
  • Lara Flynn Boyle
  • Johnny Knoxville
  • Rosario Dawson
  • Tony Shalhoub and Rip Torn
  • Albert Hall

This movie has also been released on DVD including special features not found on the VHS: Men In Black II cover

Disc 1

  • Director's Commentary with optional Telestrator Diagrams
  • Alien Broadcast
  • Special Animated Short Film
  • Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
  • Mastered in High Definition
  • Full Screen Presentation
  • Audio: English 5.1 (Dolby Digital), French 5.1 (Dolby Digital)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Animated Menus

Disc 2

  • Alternate Ending
  • Blooper Reel
  • Exclusive Featurettes
  • Take 2: Looping MIB II
  • Alien Esoterica
  • Serleena Animatica
  • Rick Baker (Special Make-up Effects)
  • Danny Elfman (Original Score)
  • Bo Welch (Art/Production Design)
  • Foley Artists
  • Frank the Pug
  • Jerra
  • Jeebs
  • Jeff the worm
  • Scrad/Charlie
  • Serleena
  • The Worms
  • Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy
  • Will Smith Music Video
  • Multi-Angle Scene Deconstructions
  • Theatrical One Sheets
  • Filmographies
  • DVD-ROM Features Crossfire: MIIB Crossfire Game, ScreenSaver, Concept Designs, MIIB script, Weblinks

Publisher: Columbia Pictures presents an Amblin Entertainment production in association with MacDonald/Parkes productions and Sonny Pictures
Year of Release: 2002
Release of Video/DVD (USA): November 2002
Program Time: 88 minutes
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Executive Producer: Steven Speilberg
Producers: Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald
Music: Danny Elfman
Editors: Steven Weisberb, Richard Pearson
Costume Designer: Mary E. Vogt


Ghosts

Ghosts Cover 'Ghosts' is an incredible short film where Michael himself plays many characters (maestro, mayor, ghoul mayor, superghoul, skeleton). With the help of makeup one does not always realize though, that all these characters are truly Michael Jackson.

The short film shows amazing dancing and a lot of special effects. It tells the story of an outsider. The mayor wants to get rid of him and pays him a visit together with many inhabitants of the village.

The movie was first released in cinemas in the USA as a companion picture to a horror movie called 'Thinner' (Stephen King). The European premiere was at the film festival in Cannes (France).

The first release on video was a boxed set including a program of 'Ghosts', the CD single 'On The Line' and the CD 'Blood On the Dance Floor', which includes many of the songs from the film. Later on the film also became available independently from the box.

Publisher: MCMXCVI Optimum Productions
Year of Release: theatrical release in the USA as a companion picture to 'Thinner'; release on VHS on December 12, 1997
Program Time: 38:37 minutes
Executive Producer: Caroline Baron
Director: Stan Winston
Producers: Michael Jackson, Stan Winston & David Nicksay
Story by: Stephen King, Stan Winston, Mich Garris & Michael Jackson


Moonwalker

Moonwalker Cover 'Moonwalker' was a film that hit the cinemas in 1988. It is a story told with music and dance that is full of special effects and will take you into a new dimension.

'Moonwalker' features Michael and three children experiencing quite a few adventures. The film features an anthology of progress in the art of music video making.

This film stars:

  • Michael Jackson
  • Sean Lennon
  • Kellie Parker
  • Brandon Adams
  • Joe Pesci

This movie was also released as laser videodisc.

Publisher: Ultimate Production/CBS Music Video Enterprises
Year of Release: 1988
Program Time: 94 minutes
Executive Producers: Michael Jackson & Frank Dileo


 


The Wiz

The Wiz Cover "The Wiz" is a full length motion picture that featured Michael Jackson co-staring in the roll of the Scarecrow.  The movie tells the story of a kindergarten teacher, Dorothy, played by Diana Ross, who finds herself whisked away by a hurricane and deposited in the fairy tale land of Oz.  On her quest to find her way home, she befriends an unusual cast of characters who each have their own favor to ask of the mighty Wizard Of Oz.  The Scarecrow, played by Michael, wants to ask the Wizard for a brain and is the first companion Dorothy meets on the way to Oz.

Michael's performance is wonderful and he also sings in this movie--a must for every true fan!

The video includes the songs, "You Can't Win" and "Ease On Down The Road," among others.  A soundtrack was also released to this movie by the Universal Music Company (1978).

The movie was also released on DVD in 1999 and includes the following special features:

  • Production Notes
  • Cast and Filmmakers' Bios
  • Film Highlights
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Web Links

Publisher: Universal City Studios, Inc.
Year of Release: 1979
Program Time: Approximately 129 minutes

On February 5, 2008, Universal Studios Home Entertainment released "The Wiz" 30th Anniversary Edition DVD .  The DVD includes a digitally remastered picture, all-new 5.1 surround sound and the vintage featurette "Wiz on Down the Road."  As an added bonus, there is an 8-song CD featuring songs from the original soundtrack.  "The Wiz" was nominated for 4 Academy Awards.

 




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