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| CTV channels pre-empt programming in celebration of the life of Michael Jackson |
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on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 03:12 PM |
CTV commemorates the life and career of music icon Michael Jackson, with two fresh original productions from ETALK and MuchMusic and a half-hour MTV US special. Throughout the weekend CTV properties, including ETALK, MuchMusic CTV National News, CTV News Channel, MuchMore, MTV, CP24, and Star pre-empt their regular programming to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
Fans are encouraged to share their memories and thoughts of Michael Jackson's legacy on muchmusic.com/mj, ctv.ca, cp24.com, on Twitter through @muchmusic, @mtvcanada and @eTalkCTV, and on Facebook through facebook.com/muchmusic and facebook.com/mtvcanada.
This weekend’s programming is as follows:
CTV
CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON
Airs Friday, June 26 (Check local listings)
Tonight’s show will be dedicated to Michael Jackson. Tom Walters, CTV’s LA Bureau Chief has the latest information from LA, Tom Kennedy, CTV’s London Bureau Chief is in London with the world’s reaction, as well as tributes from Canadian celebrities and fans.
Local stations across the country will provide additional reports.
ETALK: REMEMBERING MICHAEL
World Premiere
Airs Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET (Check local listings)
Hosts Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim follow Michael Jackson’s journey from his Jackson 5 beginnings to his tumultuous end. With speculation of addiction and overdose, ETALK looks at what went wrong and what’s next for the Jackson family. ETALK: REMEMBERING MICHAEL will repeat on Star! Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. ET, and Sunday, June 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
MuchMusic
MUCHNEWS SPECIAL: Michael Jackson: A Celebration
World Premiere
Airs Friday, June 26 at 10 p.m ET (MuchMore) and 11 p.m. ET (MuchMusic)
A Much Original Production. A 30-minute retrospective on the life and success of the pop music icon recapping his most memorable moments, and reactions around the globe as news of his death spread.
MuchMusic LIVE VIDEOFLOW
Airs Friday, June 26 from 1-3 p.m. ET (MuchMusic & MuchMore Simulcast)
All-new two-hour programming block hosted by Matt Wells and Sarah Taylor featuring videos through the decades of Jackson’s career. Wells and Taylor discuss the impact and significance of Jackson’s videos and albums, as well as the comparisons to the day Elvis died.
MUCHNEWS MINUTES
Regular updates will be produced today as stories develop.
GHOSTS
Airs Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. ET (MuchMusic & MuchMore)
A 1997 short film/long-form video written by Michael Jackson and Stephen King. The movie includes a series of dance routines performed by Michael Jackson and his family of ghouls. Every song from the film was taken from Michael Jackson's HIStory and Blood on the Dance Floor albums.
MTV
MICHAEL JACKSON: A TRIBUTE
Airs Friday, June 26 at 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m., 1 a.m. ET
One-hour MTV News special from MTV US hosted by Sway Calloway. This special features personal statements from Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Lisa Marie Presley and Li’l Wayne, celebrity and musician call-ins from Sheryl Crow, Pete Wentz, Timbaland, Reverend Run, Fat Joe and Snoop Dogg and a look at the music legend’s greatest music videos and performances.
A CELEBRATION OF MICHAEL JACKSON ON MTV
Airs Friday, June 26 at 10 p.m. ET
One hour retrospective of Michael Jackson's appearances on MTV in the US over the years. A CELEBRATION OF MICHAEL JACKSON ON MTV repeats Saturday, June 27 at 12 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. ET, and Monday, June 29 at 4 p.m. ET.
THE AFTER SHOW
Repeat airs June 26 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Dan Levy and friends in studio and via webcam discuss reaction to Michael Jackson’s death and how he will be remembered.
Bravo!
THE WIZ
Airs Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. ET
Featuring Michael Jackson in one of his first silver screen appearances, THE WIZ is an urbanized retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring an entirely African-American cast. Diana Ross was cast in the role of Dorothy and Jackson sang and danced as the Scarecrow; he was 19. Quincy Jones, who produced The Wiz's soundtrack, agreed to produce Jackson's next solo album. Their first collaboration, Off the Wall (1979), sold nine million copies and had four Top 10 hits.
CTV NEWS CHANNEL
Full coverage throughout the day with reactions from cities across Canada. Guests such as Deborah Cox explore the connection between Canadian artists and the effect Michael Jackson has had on them.
CP24
CP24 continues to provide all the breaking news on Jackson’s death today, thru the weekend, and beyond – monitoring all American and International feeds for news and reaction. Fans in the GTA are invited to share their stories and memories of Jackson.
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MAN IN THE MIRROR
Airs Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET
Shot in Calgary, Alberta, in 2004, the two-hour drama chronicles the rise and fall of the king of pop. Stars Flex Alexander as Michael Jackson. MAN IN THE MIRROR repeats on CTV on Saturday, June 27 at 12:05 a.m. ET.
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