| Michael Jackson's Halloween | |
|---|---|
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| Written by | Mark A.Z. Dippé Scott Clevenger Tim Hill Dave Johnson |
| Directed by | Mark A.Z. Dippé Kyung Ho Lee |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States South Korea |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | John Branca John McClain Liz Young Mike Young |
| Producer | Daniel Chuba |
| Editor | Aaron Seelman |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production companies | The Estate of Michael Jackson Optimum Productions Splash Entertainment Hammerhead Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | October 27, 2017 |
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Michael Jackson's Halloween is a one-hour animated television special that premiered on CBS on October 27, 2017.[1][2] It was produced by Splash Entertainment.
The cast of voice actors includes Lucas Till, Kiersey Clemons, Jim Parsons, George Eads, Alan Cumming, Christine Baranski, Lucy Liu, and Brad Garrett. The special also features Michael Jackson's music,[3] and a dance finale depicting Jackson himself.[2]
The special was produced in collaboration with the Michael Jackson estate.[2] John Branca and John MacClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, serve as executive producers. It is produced by Daniel Chuba and directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé.[4] The special was created and produced by Optimum Productions, the company owned by Jackson's estate, with animation production by the Seoul-based VFX studio Hammerhead Productions.[5]
- ^ "New Estate Project". Michael Jackson Official Site. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Michael Jackson's Halloween To Air On CBS This Fall". CBS. July 11, 2017.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (July 11, 2017). "Michael Jackson's Estate and CBS Team for Animated Halloween Special". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 11, 2017). "'Michael Jackson's Halloween' Animated Special Set On CBS". Deadline Hollywood
- ^ Flook, Ray (September 22, 2017). "'Michael Jackson's Halloween': CBS Scares Up Premiere Date, New Image".