While celebrating the world premiere of his film This Is It, a concert documentary about Michael Jackson’s last tour, director Kenny Ortega spoke to EW.com about his departure from the anticipated remake of Footloose. The director explained that. . . READ FULL STORY

Sony put on an impressive star-studded gala for the premiere of Kenny Ortega's This Is It concert film showing Michael Jackson's last days. In another example of how over-exploited the pop star's death has become, the This Is It premiere may be. . . READ FULL STORY

Just days before the opening of his highly anticipated Michael Jackson concert film, This Is It (Oct. 28), Kenny Ortega has stepped down as director of the remake of the 1984 classic Footloose. Sources claim that his decision to call it quits. . . READ FULL STORY

Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures is on the cusp of closing a $50 million film deal with AEG Entertainment that will utilize 80 hours of footage filmed at Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals. Sources say that acclaimed choreographer. . . READ FULL STORY

Kenny Ortega, who was set to direct Michael Jackson’s big comeback tour before his death on June 25th, spoke to Extra about Jackson’s excitement over hitting the stage again. He was mostly looking forward to sharing this important part of his. . . READ FULL STORY