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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop and rock artists.
Actors: Wilbur Sargunaraj (actor), Wilbur Sargunaraj (writer), Wilbur Sargunaraj (producer), Wilbur Sargunaraj (director), Wilbur Sargunaraj (composer), Wilbur Sargunaraj (writer), Zaid Khan (actor), Ben Stamper (editor), Bruxy Cavey (actor), Sathish Shanmugam (actor), Suha Deeb (actress), Zoheb Shah (actor), Robert Stephens (producer), Jared Funk (writer), Naveen Richard (actor),
Plot: 'Simple Superstar' is the story of India's first Youtube star- Wilbur Sargunaraj, an ordinary man from rural India. Wilbur dreams of succeeding as a famous musician, but day-to-day life in India is full of barriers and expectations that force him to debate giving up on his talents. An encounter with some new friends encourages Wilbur to take a chance on his own dreams. Armed with his own special musical genre, his unashamed love for dancing and different cultures, Wilbur travels with his friends through rural India. The journey is filled with joy and humour, dance and great multicolour sounds of 'Indo World Fusion'. Through heartbreak and joy, Wilbur discovers what success really is and shows that upper class and lower class aren't important, but everyone can be First Class! He and his friends find beauty in seemingly unlikely places on this journey that will change their lives forever. Witness the creative genius of this "champion for the common person," as he takes on bullies in the street, offers advice to young couples, and sings about the mouth-watering "Chicken 65!" Through all the twists and turns, Wilbur delivers a sharp reading of India's diverse class and caste structures. Part autobiography, part road trip, and part instructional video, this wacky musical will have you laughing and cheering for the simple man from Southern India.
Keywords: india, south-asian, tamil-naduActors: Bob Geldof (actor), Trevor Cooper (actor), Struan Rodger (actor), Brian Conley (actor), Maxine Peake (actress), David Bamber (actor), Ann Beach (actress), Claire Rushbrook (actress), Robert Dearle (actor), Teun Hilte (producer), Patrick Chadwick (miscellaneous crew), Jacqueline Goldenstein (miscellaneous crew), James Devlin (editor), Donald Rice (director), Donald Rice (writer),
Plot: On his way to a Make Poverty History gig in Scotland, Bob Geldof is accidentally stranded by an incompetent chauffeur in a run-down motel in Northern England. To his horror, he discovers a lookalike contest is taking place, and no-one will believe he is the real Bob Geldof. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, he discovers he may not be the only Bob Geldof in the room...
Keywords: character-name-in-title, elvis-presley, impersonation, look-alike, madonna, michael-jackson, mick-jagger, mother-teresa, osama-bin-laden, pope-john-paul-iiActors: Scott L. Schwartz (actor), Katt Williams (actor), Jim Piddock (actor), Kal Penn (actor), Fred Willard (actor), Kevin McDonald (actor), Crispin Glover (actor), David Carradine (actor), Roscoe Lee Browne (actor), Darrell Hammond (actor), Tony Cox (actor), Kevin Hart (actor), Dave Gist (actor), Carmen Electra (actress), Jennifer Coolidge (actress),
Plot: Four troubled orphans from four separate movie scenarios who are bound together in a wacky chocolate factory after receiving golden tickets to go on an 'epic adventure.' After they escape from the clutches of a very scary Willy Wonka they discover the magical world of 'Gnarnia' through an enchanted wardrobe. There they must seek the help of a randy lion, a hoard of mutants from the x academy, students of witchcraft and wizardry, funky swash-buckling pirates and a mischievous beaver to defeat the evil white bitch!
Keywords: acrobat, airplane, albino, animated-sequence, apple-computer, archery, axe, axe-in-chest, band, bare-breastsActors: Kevin Michael Richardson (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Kevin Michael Richardson (actor), Tim Curry (actor), Andy Dick (actor), Andy Dick (actor), David Duchovny (actor), Mark Hamill (actor), Conan O'Brien (actor), Nick Jameson (actor), Maurice LaMarche (actor), Maurice LaMarche (actor), Maurice LaMarche (actor), Bruce Vilanch (actor),
Plot: Queer Duck: The Movie is the relentlessly funny, feature-length extension of the animated series Queer Duck, created by frequent The Simpsons scripter Mike Reiss. Sexually scandalous yet sweet, the movie is a cascade of pop-culture stereotypes of gays in America, punctuated by rapid-fire references (as with The Simpsons) to, well, just about everything: classic movies, game shows, Gilbert and Sullivan, Paul Lynde. Hey, there's even a storyline: Queer Duck (voiced by Jim J. Bullock) and his partner of 18 months ("That's a lifetime in gay years"), Harvey Fierstein sound-alike Stephen Arlo "Openly" Gator (Kevin Michael Richardson), hit a relationship crisis when the fey fowl is wooed by a brassy Broadway broad. Queer Duck wonders if he'd be happier being straight. While Gator the waiter spills his problems to a compassionate Conan O'Brien (thanks for the cameo), Queer Duck goes on a personal odyssey that ultimately leads to a showdown with a television evangelist at a theme park re-christened Fairyland. One has to see it to believe it. --Tom Keogh
Keywords: amusement-park, awards-show, bar-mitzvah, blimp, boyfriend, broadway-manhattan-new-york-city, butler, campy, celebrity, character-name-in-titleActors: Anthony Shafer (actor), Anthony Shafer (director), Anthony Shafer (editor), Anthony Shafer (producer), Anthony Shafer (writer), Jason Long (actor), Jason Long (producer), Jason Long (writer), David Milam (actor), Terry Huntington (composer), Louise Stark (actress), Dave Bollinger (actor), Martin Crownover (actor), Ken Hughes (actor), Ivan Osredkar (actor),
Plot: It's the Summer of 2003 and California's governor, Gray Davis, is embroiled in a heated recall election campaign. In a last ditch effort to remain in power, he signs a controversial bill, SB60, allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Meanwhile, an extra-terrestrial scout is arrested for driving without a license in his preparation to attack Sacramento. Instead of foiling the plot, the arrest inadvertently allows the aliens to become a driving force behind the gubernatorial recall campaign. But when the new governor's allegiance is questioned, the jailed alien scout must begin grooming his truly loyal cell-mate for their next phase of attack...
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: William S. Taylor (actor), Bridget Durnford (editor), April Telek (actress), Eugene Clark (actor), Peter Onorati (actor), Chad Oakes (producer), Flex Alexander (actor), Tom Carey (actor), John Morayniss (producer), Michael Frislev (producer), Patricia Idlette (actress), David Lereaney (actor), Linda Kemp (costume designer), Greg Lawson (actor), Amy Sloan (actress),
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music,Actors: Calvin L. Fowler (editor), Calvin L. Fowler (producer), Calvin L. Fowler (writer), Calvin L. Fowler (director), Erick Diaz (actor), Darius Vick (actor), Darius Vick (writer), Erick Diaz (writer),
Genres: Fantasy, Short,Actors: Tommy Flanagan (actor), Rikki Fulton (actor), Rikki Fulton (writer), Ron Bain (producer), Ron Bain (director), Juliet Cadzow (actress), Gavin Mitchell (actor), Philip Differ (producer), Louise Goodall (actress), Bob Black (writer), John Stahl (actor), Steven McNicoll (actor), Donald McLeary (actor), Simon Scott (actor), Paul Coia (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Terrence Howard (actor), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (actor), Billy Dee Williams (actor), John W. Iwanonkiw (actor), Angela Bassett (actress), Adam M. Stone (miscellaneous crew), Suzanne De Passe (producer), Jermaine Jackson (producer), Vanessa Williams (actress), Robin Anderson (miscellaneous crew), Holly Robinson Peete (actress), Tony Amen (actor), Hope Hanafin (costume designer), Paul Rubell (editor), Joyce Eliason (producer),
Plot: The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, african-american, airplane, baby, brother-brother-relationship, celebrityActors: Terrence Howard (actor), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (actor), Billy Dee Williams (actor), John W. Iwanonkiw (actor), Angela Bassett (actress), Adam M. Stone (miscellaneous crew), Suzanne De Passe (producer), Jermaine Jackson (producer), Vanessa Williams (actress), Robin Anderson (miscellaneous crew), Holly Robinson Peete (actress), Tony Amen (actor), Hope Hanafin (costume designer), Paul Rubell (editor), Joyce Eliason (producer),
Plot: The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, african-american, airplane, baby, brother-brother-relationship, celebrity