Kenny Ortega News
LOS ANGELES -- Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his. ... Full Article
Jackson film passes $200m barrier
bbc.co.uk –
2009-11-13
Of that total, about 30% - $61m (?36m) - came from the US and Canada. Made up of rehearsal footage for the late performer's ill-fated comeback shows, Kenny Ortega's film opened worldwide on 28 October. ... Full Article
This is It director Kenny Ortega told an audience at an Entertainment Weekly event in Los Angeles Monday night that he's "happy for Michael" that the film, which opened to $101 million worldwide last weekend, is now the highest grossing... ... Full Article
When Michael Jackson hired Kenny Ortega to direct and help create his "This Is It" tour, he was extending a working relationship that dated back to 1992 and covered two other Jackson tours. ... Full Article
This is it - the behind-the-scenes film of the 50-date concert series at the O2 Arena in London that sadly never was.
examiner.co.uk –
2009-11-02
Nov 2 2009 by Linzi Nicholson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner Hastily constructed from hundreds of hours of backstage and rehearsal footage, Kenny Ortega's documentary is a glowing tribute to the King Of Pop as he prepared for one of the most... ... Full Article
This Is It
inthenews.co.uk –
2009-11-01
Directed by Kenny Ortega, out now, starring Michael Jackson, 112 mins . In a nutshell... This one is 'for the fans'. What's it all about? ... Full Article
MJ's last words revealed
britainnews.net –
2009-11-01
London, Nov 1 : Less than 24 hours before his death, King Of Pop Michael Jackson had said that he felt his 'This is It' show was like a dream. ... Full Article
Exclusive: Director Kenny Ortega Says Expect 2 to 3 Hours of Additional Footage on THIS IS IT DVD/Blu-ray
collider.com –
2009-10-31
A few days ago I got to speak with director Kenny Ortega for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" as a reporter for our partner's at Omelete . ... Full Article
And the movie gives us a better reason for its title. In a series of video interviews taken presumably during the audition process, a teary dancer gives a heartfelt confession. ... Full Article
The Hollywood Reporter's Matthew Belloni caught up with the director (and co-star) of "This Is It" as he took a break from Tuesday's premiere afterparty to introduce the Michael Jackson documentary to fans at the multiplex next door. ... Full Article