MUMBAI: Golden Village Multiplex will be screening Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker on 30 July, 2009. Being the first re-release in Asia on a brand new print, the film will be screened at GV VivoCity for a limited period as part of its tribute and celebration to the pop star’s amazing musical career.
Golden Village is the exclusive cinema exhibitor to screen Moonwalker in Asia. Fans of the King of Pop will have the opportunity to relive the amazing and phenomenal magic of Michael Jackson on the big screen, and once again witness the brilliant film production of the world’s greatest pop legend.
Golden Village Multiplex managing director David Glass said, "Golden Village is very proud to screen Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker on a brand-new print. His blinding talent and enormous influence in the music industry has had a huge impact on tens of millions of fans around the world. As the leading cinema chain in Singapore, we want to unite Michael’s massive local fan base in a unique tribute to this iconic superstar through this movie screening."
Moonwalker is an American film that was released in 1988. It features a collection of short films about the King of Pop, rather than a continuous narrative. The movie stars Michael as the lead, along with a cast that includes Mick Jagger, Sean Lennon and Joe Pesci. Named after Jackson’s most famous and signature dance move, Moonwalker sold over 800,000 copies in the United States alone after a few months of its home video release.
Several segments within this SciFi, fantasy movie features music videos and songs from Jackson’s previous multi-platinum selling albums from his earlier days with the Jackson 5 and from the albums of Thriller and Bad.