A Michael Jackson documentary, filmed during his 1992/1993 'Dangerous World Tour' is set to make more than £4 million when it goes up for sale next month.
A previously unseen Michael Jackson documentary could make more than £4 million when it goes up for auction later this month.
The backstage footage from the King of Pop's 1992/1993 'Dangerous World Tour' was recorded by a documentary crew but Michael was reportedly so unhappy with the end product he fired the filmmakers and gave the only existing copy to an unnamed driver, who has now put it up for sale.
The chauffeur - who claims Michael gave him the film as a "reward or a bonus" for his "transportation services" - kept the tape a secret until the star's death from an overdose of Propofol in June 2009 when he posted a brief clip on YouTube.
Although Michael's record label and lawyers tried to claim exclusive rights to the documentary, a judge ruled in favour of the driver saying it was a gift although it was ruled that he could not make copies.
The two-hour documentary is set to be of huge interest because it features behind-the-scenes images and contains footage of Jordy Chandler, who accused Michael of child abuse before he and his parents settled out of court.
Ted Owen - CEO of Fame Bureau auctioneers, who will be responsible for selling the footage - said: "I'm very excited that this tape is finally going to be seen because of its quality, the amount of cameras used and the sheer closeness you are to the performance when watching it."
Meanwhile, the estate of the late singer has given Queen permission to release previously unheard tracks recorded by Michael and the late Freddie Mercury in the early 80s when the rockers were touring the US.
Guitarist Brian May said: "The Michael Jackson estate are happy for us to go ahead with the music. But it's not something that we can rush.
"I work on things with the view 'to let's see how it goes'. When it is something we feel is worthwhile then it's nice if we could get it out there."
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15th November 2011 10:39 njmarlo (1934) | ||
mj's children have to be supported. the tastless purpoted "documetary" did not run here (nyc) it is a one sided plea by dr as////////////////////hole trying to once exculpated himself when in fact, he is going to prison no matter what he says/ california has "chain" gangs to clean the highways. men who dont support their chilldren can tell you what fun that is!!!!! NNOT!!!! they have to clean the highways of garbage and poo poo!!! HAVE FUN MURRAY, YOU DESERVE IT | ||
14th November 2011 19:04 zen2580 ( 160) | ||
the entertainment business has gone to hell!! this world is scary!! is there anyone can get out country back together??????????????? | ||
14th November 2011 18:48 zen2580 ( 160) | ||
yes everything MJ worked for is for sale !! they are cutting him up in little pieces for the MONEY!! wonder where is body really is!! Im beginning not to care for his family or respect them!! its true he had no friends!! or the respect he deserved!!!Im going to try to let this all go ,,,I hope he made it out of there and away from everyone!!! if not his life was used by the his inner circle till they realized he was worth more dead!!! | ||
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