Move Like Michael Jackson
| Move Like Michael Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | Various Lengths |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Three |
| Release | 14 December – 21 December 2009 |
Move Like Michael Jackson is a British
Background and production
Entertainer Michael Jackson
In creating the six-part series, the producers stated that they were aiming to find individuals "with the showmanship and technical ability of [Jackson]". Jermaine Jackson was drafted to judge the show,[citation needed] and said of his younger sibling at the time of production, "[He] inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines." He added that he was "really excited and delighted" to be a part of the series and looked forward "to finding the UK's most talented and inspiring dancers".[5][6]
Auditions for the talent show were held in October and were open to any persons aged 16 and over.[5] The Move Like Michael Jackson participants had to learn Jackson's signature dance move, the moonwalk, as well as create new Jackson-inspired dance steps for the series.[7] Karl Warner, executive producer for BBC Entertainment Commissioning, said that the show's production staff wanted to "hear from anyone who's ever been inspired by the moonwalk, the Smooth Criminal lean or the crotch grab and find out if they can move like Michael Jackson."[8]
References
- ^ Simon, Jane (14 December 2009). "Move Like Michael Jackson". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- Today.com. 25 June 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2009.
- ^ a b Glentzer, Molly (1 July 2009). "The steps that made Michael Jackson great". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ "Michael Jackson: 100 facts about the king of pop". The Daily Telegraph. 26 June 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Jermaine to judge Jackson search". BBC News. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "Brother Jermaine to judge BBC Michael Jackson show". Reuters. 1 October 2009. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "MJ's bro Jermaine to judge BBC's Move Like Jacko'". The Times of India. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "Jermaine to judge BBC Michael Jackson show". Calgary Herald. 2 October 2009. Archived from the original on 13 October 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
