History On Film Vol II
Michael
Jackson
MJJ Ventures, Inc. VHS (1997)
This home video was released in 1997 on videocassette around the world, and was
re-released in 2000 on DVD.
The video highlights the 6 videos for the songs off of the 'History' album, as
well as the "Blood On The Dance Floor" video and his performance at the MTV
Video Music Awards fro 1995. Previously released videos "Thriller", "Beat It",
"Liberian Girl", as well as the "HIStory" teaser, and "Brace Yourself" were also
included on the video.
Tracklist:
1. HIStory Teaser
2. Billie Jean ("Motown 25" performance)
3. Beat It
4. Liberian Girl
5. Smooth Criminal
6. 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Performance
7. Thriller
8. Scream
9. Childhood
10. You Are Not Alone
11. Earth Song
12. They Don't Care About Us
13. Stranger In Moscow
14. MJ Megaremix
[VHS Only]
15. Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Mix)
16. Brace Yourself
Running time:
Approximately 120 minutes
Video Greatest Hits: History Vol I
Michael
Jackson
MJJ Ventures, Inc.
VHS (1996)
This
home video was released in 1996 on videocassette around the world, and was
re-released in 2000 on DVD.
The video contains 11 of Michael's most popular music videos and short films,
including the entire "Thriller" video, "Billie Jean" and "Black Or White". The
DVD version of this video collection contains full-length versions of the "Bad"
and "The Way You Make Me Feel' short films, never before commercially released.
Tracklist:
1. Brace Yourself
2. Billie Jean
3. The Way You Make Me Feel
4. Black Or White
5. Rock With You
6. Bad
7. Thriller
8. Beat It
9. Remember The Time
10. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
11. Heal The World
Running time:
Approximately 75 minutes
Dangerous: The Short Films
Michael
Jackson
MJJ Productions Inc. SMV Enterprises
VHS (1993)
This home video was released on videocassette and laser disc in 1993 around the
world, and was re-released on DVD in 2001.
The short films compilation included 10 of Michael's music videos from the songs
off of his 'Dangerous' album, in addition to his performances and appearances at
the Superbowl, the Grammy awards, and the NAACP awards. Behind-the-scenes looks
at the the 'Black Or White' video (directed by John Landis), 'Remember The Time'
(directed by John Singleton), 'Jam' (featuring appearances by Michael Jordan and
Kris Kross), and 'In The Closet' (directed by Herb Ritts and featuring Naomi
Campbell) were also included as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the
production of the Dangerous world tour.
Tracklist:
1. Black Or White
2. Superbowl Heal The World
3. Remember The Time
4. Will You Be There
5. In The Closet
6. Gone Too Soon
7. Jam
8. Heal The World
9. Give In To Me
10. Who Is It
11. Dangerous
Running time:
Approximately 112 minutes
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Michael
Jackson
Optimum Production
(1988) [VHS Only]
Originally
created as a TV special for Showtime, this special was released on videocassette
in 1988.
The video, narrated by James Earl Jones, highlights Michael's career beginning
with the Motown Records audition up until the Bad world tour, and features guest
appearances by Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Cyndi Lauper, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon
Jackson, Gene Kelly, Quincy Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Dick Clark, Suzanne de Passe,
Katharine Hepburn, Martin Scorsese, Smoky Robinson, and Sophia Loren.
Running time:
Approximately 55 minutes
Moonwalker
Michael
Jackson
Ultimate Production
VHS
(1988)
This
home video was previously released in 1988 on videocassette.
The video contains the entire full length short film 'Smooth Criminal' (starring
Joe Pesci,
Sean Lennon) in which the evil Mr. Big has kidnapped Michael's friend
Katie in order to trap and destroy him and get the world's children addicted to
drugs. Michael's character has super human powers with a wish on his lucky star
and the encouragement of his young friends.
The video also includes music videos
from the songs of Michael's 'Bad' album, in addition to live performances of
'Man In The Mirror' and 'Come Together' (Michael's spin on the Beatles' classic
song), and a humorous version of Michael's hit video "Bad" (featuring the talent
of Brandon Adams).
The movie has also been
released on DVD in 2005 by Warner Bros.
Running time: Approximately 88 minutes
Captain EO
Michael
Jackson
Disney Theme Parks (1985)
This 3D film was released as an attraction in the
Disney
Theme Parks around the
world, but was never released on home video.
Michael plays the role of Captain EO, a commander of a wacky crew aboard a space
ship who's mission is to visit a planet over taken by an evil Supreme Leader
(played by Anjelica Houston).
Captain EO and his crew must deliver a special
gift
to bring love and happiness to the planet through music and dance. The film
features the songs
"We Are Here To Change The World" and "Another Part Of Me"
and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
Note:
Never Commercially Released.
Running time: Approximately 18 minutes.
"We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song"
(20th Anniversary 2 DVD Special
Edition)
Michael
Jackson
United Support of Artists for Africa VHS (1985)
This home video was previously released on videocassette in 1985.
The video, narrated by Jane Fonda, highlights the over-night recording session
that took place on January 28, 1985 between 45 of the music industry's biggest
stars.
The song being recorded was titled 'We Are The World' and was written by
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones.
The video
features Michael, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Tina
Turner, Cyndi Lauper, among others.
Artists for Africa' was
a project to support Africa and America and stop world hunger.
The video has also been released on DVD in 2005
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Michael
Jackson
Motown Picture Co. (1983) [VHS Only]
Originally aired on television as a Motown Records
Anniversary special and then this program was released on videocassette in 1983.
The special features performances by all of Motown's biggest
stars, including a
special performance re-uniting the Jackson 5,
as well as Michael's world famous
performance of "Billie Jean", where he performed the Moonwalk for the first time.
Special appearances also include, Dick Clark, Marvin Gaye, Richard Pryor, Lionel Richie, Linda Ronstadt, Diana Ross,
Stevie Wonder, among others.
Running time:
Approximately 120 minutes
The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael
Jackson
Optimum Production (1983) [VHS Only]
This home video was released on videocassette in 1983.
The video shows the full length short film "Thriller" as well as a detailed look
behind-the-scenes at the making of the spectacular film.
The video also has
excerpts of the Jackson 5's appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the "Can You
Feel It" video, "Beat It" video, Michael's performance of "Billie Jean" at
Motown 25, as well as interviews
with the cast and crew.
Special appearances are
made by director John Landis, Ola Ray, Michael Peters, and Dick Clark,
among
others.
Running time:
Approximately 60 minutes
The Wiz
Michael
Jackson
Universal City Studios, Inc.
VHS (1978)
'The
Wiz' is a full length motion picture that featured Michael Jackson in the
co-starring roll of The Scarecrow. The movie tells the story of a kindergarten
teacher, Dorothy, as 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, who
wants to ask the Wizard for a brain, is the first companion Dorothy meets upon
the road to Oz.
Michael's performance is wonderful and he also sings in this
movie - a must for every true fan!
The video includes, among others the songs, 'You Can't Win' and 'Ease On Down
The Road'.
A soundtrack was also released to this movie by the Universal Music
Company (1978).
The movie has also been released on DVD in 1999
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