July 13, 2009

ETALK Lands Exclusive Canadian Television Interview with Michael Jackson Biographer Ian Halperin: Jackson Considered Move to Mon

ETALK is the only Canadian television outlet to land an interview with Canadian Montreal-born author Ian Halperin, the author of the upcoming biography Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, to be released Tuesday, July 14. The week long series MICHAEL JACKSON: REMOVING THE MASK begins Monday, July 13 on ETALK, 7 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca for local listings). The exclusive television interviews gives ETALK viewers the inside track on Jackson’s sexuality, his health, and what was happening behind closed doors in the months and week’s leading up to Jackson’s death.

Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. ET – What killed Jackson?
In December 2008, Halperin predicted in In Touch Magazine that Jackson had only six months to live. From allegations of drug use, anorexia, skin whitening creams, and a relentless rehearsal schedule, Halperin reveals the truth about Jackson’s health.

Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. ET – Jackson’s child molestation charges
Halperin was able to access court documents and can speak with authority on the accusations, charges, and Jackson’s out of court settlement that plagued Jackson until his death. “It was very important to find out whether Michael was a Peter Pan or a pervert,” said Halperin. “I really conclude unwaveringly that he never molested kids.”

Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. ET – What happens to Jackson’s kids?
Halperin went undercover to get access to Jackson and his entourage as well as Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of two of Jackson’s children. Once it’s been determined who gets the children, they’ll have to figure out where to live. Halperin says Jackson was considering moving his family to Quebec; he had even hired a real-estate agent there. One option Jackson was considering was settling in Montreal to get away from the paparazzi.

Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. ET – Jackson’s legacy
Halperin’s book is a sympathetic portrayal of Jackson. In 20 years, he suggests, we’ll only remember the great dance moves, the extraordinary entertainment value, and the music that moved people around the world. Halperin is also making a film about how the world collapsed in 2001 when Michael’s life began its downward spiral.

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For more information, please contact:
Emily Young Lee, CTV Inc., 416.384.3004 or emily.younglee@ctv.ca
Eleni (Tsokas) Tenuta, CTV Inc. 416-384-5057 or eleni.tenuta@ctv.ca

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