MJ's 'Moonwalker' -- U.S. Movie Debut Imminent

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MJ's 'Moonwalker' -- U.S. Movie Debut Imminent
4 minutes ago by TMZ Staff

"Moonwalker" -- a collection of short films made by MJ in 1988 -- was never released theatrically in the United States ... but one L.A. movie theater is finally trying to make it happen ... for one night only.



TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ fans flooded the A.C. Facebook page with the challenging request.

According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the day ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.

FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo by Joe Pesci.

Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let you know if the search succeeds.

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* MJ Fans 'Disgusted' By Dr. Murray Supporter
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* Michael Jackson's 'Hold My Hand' Video Debuts

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ForstAMoon

I know it was there all the time but the tag line"

"From imagination of Michael Jackson comes a movie like no other"

takes far different meaning now <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

Souza

That's good news! They should show it in cinema's worldwide.

TinkerbellStardust

That's good news! They should show it in cinema's worldwide.

Yes, they should! I watched at the cinema with my sister when it first premiered (must have been 1988 I think). Would be fantastic to do it again. So much more fun than dvd..
And everyone should watch this amazing universe created! <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

mjfansince4

if they show it at the arclight i'm going for sure. the movie theater is amazing. it's HUGE. i'd buy my ticket in an instant. i've only seen moonwalker at home, but it would be so cool to see it in a theater

GINAFELICIA

I know it was there all the time but the tag line"

"From imagination of Michael Jackson comes a movie like no other"

takes far different meaning now <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

<!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) --> <!-- s --><!-- s -->

A movie like no other must reffer - from a hoaxy point of view - to Thriller II.... is there a hidden message behind this article? A believer would certainly say yes.....

Moonwalker is good but I am not sure it deserves such a presentation like "a movie like no other"......

I like the "imminent"

mdc

I know it was there all the time but the tag line"

"From imagination of Michael Jackson comes a movie like no other"

takes far different meaning now <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

<!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) --> <!-- s --><!-- s -->

A movie like no other must reffer - from a hoaxy point of view - to Thriller II.... is there a hidden message behind this article? A believer would certainly say yes.....

Moonwalker is good but I am not sure it deserves such a presentation like "a movie like no other"......

I like the "imminent"

Hmmm, maybe it's to get us thinking about the Dome Project? lol


ArcLight Cinemas and the Cinerama Dome.


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everlastinglove_MJ

Michael Jackson's 'Dome Project'
June 29, 2009 | Michael Jackson


Two weeks before his death, Michael Jackson finished filming a hush-hush video shoot -- and it is likely the last video project overseen by Jackson.

According to AP, the video -- dubbed the "Dome Project" -- and its existence have been confirmed by sources that could not be identified because of confidentiality agreements.

Four sets were reportedly constructed for the video shoot, including a cemetery similar to the one used in Jackson's "Thriller" video.

The project, produced by Robb Wagner, is expected to be completed July 15.

Read more: <!-- m -->http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2009/06/j ... z1BaIoPnri<!-- m -->

hmmm... no doubt that Michael is still busy <!-- s:P -->:P<!-- s:P -->

PureLove

I wonder if it's the Moonwalker movie coming back or if MJ is the one who is coming back like in the Moonwalker movie. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

paula-c

TMZ says the shorts are from 1988, it would be nice to see it, only U.S. ... <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->

bonita

if they show it at the arclight i'm going for sure. the movie theater is amazing. it's HUGE. i'd buy my ticket in an instant. i've only seen moonwalker at home, but it would be so cool to see it in a theater

me too! <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

VeryLittleSusie

I wonder if it's the Moonwalker movie coming back or if MJ is the one who is coming back like in the Moonwalker movie. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

I wonder if anyone (of the non-believers) catches that... <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

scorpionchik

For one night only? It is going to be "A Blood on the Cinema's Floor". <!-- s --><!-- s -->

scorpionchik

I wonder if it's the Moonwalker movie coming back or if MJ is the one who is coming back like in the Moonwalker movie. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->

I was hoping MJ coming back on Cirque De Soleil concerts <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( --> Moonwalker was denied by Estate <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->