Jackson’s This Is It To Be Screened In China

October 5th, 2009 Michael Jackson movie to screen in ChinaHONG KONG — The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has snapped up one of the last of China's 20 annual foreign movie import slots, a Sony Pictures executive said Tuesday. Chinese censors approved the film before the weeklong National Day holiday that started on Oct.

September 30th, 2009 China launches probe into imports of US chickenBEIJING — China on Sunday started investigating complaints that American chicken products are being dumped in China and are unfairly benefiting from subsidies, adding to a string of trade disputes with Washington. The Commerce Ministry said the probe was launched Sunday on broiler products and chicken products, following requests by Chinese companies to investigate the U.S.

September 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's fans are so eager to see him on screen that the advance tickets for the documentary, This Is It, on the pop icon sold out within two hours. MJ's fans had waited for three days in California to make sure they did not miss out on the 3,000 tickets issued to the Los Angeles shows.

September 25th, 2009 Actor VINCE VAUGHN refrains from greeting fans in their native language whenever he travels to non-English speaking countries, because he never understands their responses. The Wedding Crashers star admits he no longer goes out of his way to say hello to movie fans whenever he travels to countries like China, because he is always embarrassed when locals answer back using more complicated vocabulary.

August 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.

August 17th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jacksons mother has moved the King of Pops body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately. Jacksons body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordys family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.

August 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson’s three children will stay in the custody of his mother Katherine and their biological mother Debby will get visitation rights based on a schedule they have worked out with the help of a child psychiatrist. This is as per the custody agreement announced by Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe’s attorneys last week.

August 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson reported suffered a heart attack after an aide injected him with a shot of powerful painkiller Demerol, while the star's personal doctor was sleeping. Dr. Conrad Murray was said to have previously admitted to police that he administered surgical anaesthetic Propofol to the King of Pop that same day.

July 18th, 2009 BEIJING - Chinese film producers are struggling to make ends meet even though the country's movie industry earns good profits, say officials. Hollywood blockbuster Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen collected 400 million yuan ($58.4 million) in China after the movie was released worldwide June 24, breaking the record set by Titanic ten years ago in the country.

July 11th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Jackson, who paid an emotional tribute to her father and pop legend Michael Jackson at his memorial service Tuesday, is keen to sing a track for him after being inspired by the artistes who performed at the star-studded service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 11-year-old girl has discussed her plans with her aunts, uncles and grandparents but they are keen to protect her privacy, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is rumoured to have an interest of hitting studio and recording a tribute track for her late father. The 11-year-old girl has reportedly come up with the idea after being inspired by performances from the likes of Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder at Michael's memorial service.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - TV documentary 'Living With Michael Jackson', which sparked concern about the late King of Pop's relationships with children, is set to be re-screened. The programme adversely affected the 'Thriller' hitmakers' reputation when it was first shown in 2003.

June 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.

May 4th, 2009 Beijing lashes back at US jab on media freedomsBEIJING — China's Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected accusations by President Barack Obama that China is among nations that regularly harass and detain journalists. In his May 1 statement marking World Press Freedom Day, Obama cited the imprisonment of reporter Shi Tao and human rights blogger Hu Jia as "emblematic examples" on how China and other nations restrict press freedoms.