Joe Jackson 'Won't See' MJ Cirque du Soleil Show

By PopEater Staff Posted Apr 21st 2010 04:05PM

Exclusive: For decades, Michael Jackson's life resembled something of a circus. Now, his music will be the thrust of a new high-wire live experience being developed by Cirque du Soleil. The irony, we learned, is not lost on the singer's father.

"That's something else, isn't it?" Joe Jackson told PopEater when asked how he felt about his son inspiring a real-life circus. He added, "I won't see it."

The deal, announced Tuesday, will bring a Jackson-themed nightclub and Cirque du Soleil show to Las Vegas in 2012. But first, a Jackson-Cirque touring show will hit the road in late 2011.

The Jackson estate will own half of the project, with the Montreal-based performance company as their partner.

The 'Bad' singer's mother, Katherine, sounded a bit more enthusiastic about the deal. In a statement, she said, "Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way."

This is the third major deal by the Jackson estate since his death last June, representatives said on Tuesday.

► Sony Music announced in March a $250 million deal to release 10 albums using unreleased music.

► Last fall, Sony Pictures released the $261 million-grossing film 'This Is It,' using footage of Jackson during rehearsals for his comeback tour.

Cirque du Soleil knows a thing or two about turning well-known music into successful live spectacles. They currently have shows based on Elvis Presley and the Beatles.

Tags: Cirque Du Soleil, joe jackson, michael jackson

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Wednesday 21 April

By Belladonna

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If Joe thought he could make a buck off this he'd be the first one in line!

By chloe

maybe he could spend that buck on a down-payment on a new hat.

By what the...

I fail to see why anyone would care whether or not he would see this show. He was a bad presence in Michael's life, and destined to be forgotten in Michael's death. If his own son didn't want him around when he was alive, its not worth acknowledging him now that he's dead.

Thursday 22 April

By BTDT

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Buck hell. Throw in a baked ham and he's there.

Monday 26 April

By Kit

Joe is just cheap black trash who sucks the life out of whomever he can.

By mifery

Intresting, it sounds good to me i wonder why joe isn't excited for it.

By themeeker

He found out that he had to pay for the tickets and backed out.

Thursday 29 April

By JB

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Cirque de Soliel is awesome, Michael Jackson was awesome - I will definately see that show!!! It will be well AWESOME!

By malikalhinai

I look forward to seeing this production. Long live MJ and God Bless.

By Lisa Marie

It's obvious why Joe says he won't see this. He thinks it's a circus with elephants and such. He's never heard of Cirque du Soleil.

By Heather

I agree with BellaDonna. Joe won't go see it, but his lawyer will be in touch with Cirque du Soleil about 'his share' any second now.

By Karni

They must not have offered him any money for "his share". After all Michael Jackson was his property.

By chill

He is a SLIMEBAG!!!!

By Linda

I put Joe Jackson right up (or down) there with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton...leeches, low lifes and hate mongers. Joe Jackson probably isnt in the spotlight setting up this deal that's why he isnt going. He probably gets no kickback. He's been pissy since Katherine got control of the kids.

By Samantha

Good!

That way people can watch the show instead of him and wondering why he's here.

By parksle2

bet joe has the pennies off his son's eyes in his pocket to this day.

By Thom

No dough for Joe so he don't go

By mspaap

Its all about making a profit off a murdered man who is worth more dead than alive.

Friday 18 June

By Cynthia

Who cares what Joe Jackson thinks?..if he had of thought of it first he would support it... but since he has been left out of MJ's will, Joe could care less about MJ's legacy...He is a selfish,greedy man who should crawl into a hole and be quiet.

By Dr. Zaeus

IF JOE DON'MAKE NO DOUGH, DEN JOE DON' THEE NO THOW !...THIT !!!

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