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Oktober 05, 2009 | Newsman | MJackson.Net | videobusiness |
Direct Holdings Americas Inc., parent of the Time Life brand, has acquired the DVD distribution rights to the Soul Train TV series catalog, which includes more than 20 years of performances from the late Michael Jackson. Going forward, Soul Train DVDs will be released under the Time Life label, and series clips will be licensed for other outside uses as well. Much of the material, also including concerts by Al Green, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, among other legendary acts, is being made available for licensing/DVD for the first time. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The deal was in the works prior to Jackson’s surprising death last month, but takes on much greater importance now that demand has sky-rocketed for everything to do with the King of Pop.
“As we begin to comprehend the unexpected and untimely death of an American legend, we realize one of the most fitting ways to reconcile the passing of Michael Jackson is to reflect on all the joyous music he gave the world,” said Peter Griffith, co-CEO of Soul Train Holdings. “Michael was a long time friend of Soul Train, and his performances on the show are as legendary as the performer himself.”
No specific Soul Train DVD titles are planned as yet, but the company has a slew of Jackson show footage it can piece together for forthcoming releases.
From Jackson's days in The Jackson Five, Soul Train includes live performances of “I Want You Back,” “Dancing Machine” “Don’t Say Goodbye Again,” among others.
Jackson also is highlighted as an emerging solo act, including such early 1976 work as “Whatever You Got I Want,” “What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You” and “If I Don’t Love You This Way.”
Also included is extensive footage of a more modern Jackson accepting various Soul Train Music Awards through much of the ’90s. In 1995, Jackson was inducted into the Soul Train Hall of Fame with a performance of “Dangerous.”
“To work with and help perpetuate Soul Train’s legacy is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Gary Newman, Direct Holdings executive VP of worldwide product development. “Their archives are incredibly rich and deep and reflect a vibrant part of pop culture that no other show could capture or has been able to replicate ever since.”
Besides home to Jackson material, Soul Train—on the air for 35 years—is notable for holding the record as the longest, first-run nationally syndicated show.
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Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 on Soul Train "I Want You Back"
Michael Jackson performs "Dangerous" at the Soul Train Awards 1995
Michael Jackson Bad Era Soul Train Awards 1989 High Definition HD Best Quality
Michael Jackson performs 'With A Child's Heart' Soul Train
Michael Jackson-One Day In Your Life,Soul Train
Direct Holdings Americas Inc., parent of the Time Life brand, has acquired the DVD distribution rights to the Soul Train TV series catalog, which includes more than 20 years of performances from the late Michael Jackson. Going forward, Soul Train DVDs will be released under the Time Life label, and series clips will be licensed for other outside uses as well. Much of the material, also including concerts by Al Green, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, among other legendary acts, is being made available for licensing/DVD for the first time. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The deal was in the works prior to Jackson’s surprising death last month, but takes on much greater importance now that demand has sky-rocketed for everything to do with the King of Pop.
“As we begin to comprehend the unexpected and untimely death of an American legend, we realize one of the most fitting ways to reconcile the passing of Michael Jackson is to reflect on all the joyous music he gave the world,” said Peter Griffith, co-CEO of Soul Train Holdings. “Michael was a long time friend of Soul Train, and his performances on the show are as legendary as the performer himself.”
No specific Soul Train DVD titles are planned as yet, but the company has a slew of Jackson show footage it can piece together for forthcoming releases.
From Jackson's days in The Jackson Five, Soul Train includes live performances of “I Want You Back,” “Dancing Machine” “Don’t Say Goodbye Again,” among others.
Jackson also is highlighted as an emerging solo act, including such early 1976 work as “Whatever You Got I Want,” “What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You” and “If I Don’t Love You This Way.”
Also included is extensive footage of a more modern Jackson accepting various Soul Train Music Awards through much of the ’90s. In 1995, Jackson was inducted into the Soul Train Hall of Fame with a performance of “Dangerous.”
“To work with and help perpetuate Soul Train’s legacy is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Gary Newman, Direct Holdings executive VP of worldwide product development. “Their archives are incredibly rich and deep and reflect a vibrant part of pop culture that no other show could capture or has been able to replicate ever since.”
Besides home to Jackson material, Soul Train—on the air for 35 years—is notable for holding the record as the longest, first-run nationally syndicated show.
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Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 on Soul Train "I Want You Back"
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Michael Jackson performs "Dangerous" at the Soul Train Awards 1995
| + YouTube Video | |
Michael Jackson Bad Era Soul Train Awards 1989 High Definition HD Best Quality
| + YouTube Video | |
Michael Jackson performs 'With A Child's Heart' Soul Train
| + YouTube Video | |
Michael Jackson-One Day In Your Life,Soul Train
| + YouTube Video | |
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