Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4349 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-11-17
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 4
• Running time: 627 minutes

Customer Reviews

What in the heck are you trying to sell me?
I don't know about the rest of the MJ fans in the world, but I am really frustrated with Amazon listing all of these MJ DVDs and products that don't tell us what we are buying, yet they expect us to plunk down our hard-earned cash just because it has "Michael Jackson" in the title? For example, What is in this Megabox? How do I know if I already have whatever it is that is going to be in this product? Or, like the MJ Interviews Vol 1 and Vol 2 DVDs that Amazon is trying to get us to pre-order, the interviews are not listed. And I feel pretty confident in saying that MJ fans will NOT want to be buying any product that supports Martin Bashir and his "documentary" which was nothing but salicious lies about MJ and his life at Neverland. I would like to have more of MJ on film, but not if it means putting money into the pockets of the people that killed him. And with all of these "MJ products" coming out "every day" how can we know if it is something MJ approved of before he passed or that his estate approves of and profits from; or if it is just another person or company jumping on the disgusting bandwagon of bloodsucking leeches that want to make a quick buck off the death of MJ?

Am getting this in the next couple of days!
Hey again, all. Seems Amazon wouldn't let me post a second review so have had to edit the first one.

Finally got the Mega Box through from England. It came wrapped in plastic with a sticker on the front, overall it looks very professional. The cover you can see in the picture is a card slipcase and within are two further slim cases containing the DVDs and a glossy book with colour photographs, which according to the sticker is 32 pages long.

The first case is labelled "The Interviews, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2", the other "Fans Camera Footage + Press Conferences & Store Signings". In side each case is two DVDs, one opposite the other. Each of these DVDs seem to be on sale individually on Amazon as well for $17, so I'm quite glad I purchased this box as this works out cheaper than each separately.

The book is quite chunky and contains the story of Michael's life, both in a biographical format and also in tributes and anecdotes from family members and the people he was close to. It contains seven high quality images of Michael on pages of their own as well as other photos interspersed in the text.

Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to read through the whole book yet as I've been too busy watching the DVDs. I had a quick skim through but would definitely like to go back later and pay it closer attention as it is quite extensive.

Now onto the DVDs! I watched them all through last night, didn't mean to and shouldn't have really as I was up until 5AM but as one finished, I couldn't help but put the next one on. I'm not going to list the content that is on the discs today as there is like 10 hours worth and I was half-asleep by the end and it would take me far too long to list it all down and I know people are waiting for this review. The main thing that struck me about these DVDs though was how well they're put together and that nearly all of the footage was Michael talking, unlike some of the other DVDs that I have.

All in all, I'm very pleased with this and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the real Michael and not as he was sometimes portrayed by the media, outside of his music this reveals much of what a truly genuine and loving person he really was; it is sad to see such a genius pass so young, he will be missed dearly.

Patricia

P.S. I've added in links to the other products so you can see them!
Michael Jackson: The Interviews, Vol. 1
Michael Jackson: The Interviews, Vol. 2
Michael Jackson: Press Conferences and Store Signings
Michael Jackson: Fan's Camera Footage

MICHAEL IN ALL HIS SPLENDOR
Michael's admirers will absolutely want to have these dvds! These dvds contain probably 95% of the interviews and videos we've all seen throughout the years or watched in excess and some even obsessively on YouTube since the time of MJ's passing. I'll try to be as descriptive as I can:

The box contains a set of 2 slim cases, inside of which are 2 dvds each. Each dvd case has 2 small pics of MJ on the front while they both display the full clown face of MJ on the back.

The Interviews Vol.1 (not necessarily in this order)
on this disc you'll find:
-news anchor Robert Abernethy interviews Michael who was then 12, and Jackie who was 20 at the time
-Michael being interviewed by Oprah at Neverland, also Michael calling her show when she had Quincey Jones on as a
guest
-interviews by Barbara Walters, Sylvia Chase, Diane Sawyer, an Australian reporter
*interview with Diane Sawyer is the one he did with Lisa Marie Presley*
-an interview with Access Hollywood when MJ was working on music in Ireland
-footage from interview with parents at their Encino home
-interview with Japanese reporter where MJ had a case of the giggles (very cute)
-and yes, footage of Michael in his red sweater at home with his llama :)

The Interviews Vol.2
-part of Martin Bashir interview (don't worry, it only shows positive outtakes)
*while I could've missed seeing Bashir because I quickly skimmed through each dvd, I don't believe he was shown,
only heard. I will go through each one more thoroughly, so if revisions are necessary later I will do so*
-1993 deposition in which Michael is extensively questioned on whether or not he was the one who
actually wrote some of the songs on his and The Jacksons albums. The deposition lasted hours and
you'll notice how extremely drained and completely exasperated MJ became after being inundated with question
after question (sometimes the same ones repeatedly). Michael had oral surgery, plus he had not been feeling well
so he was constantly sipping tea, water, fidgeting, playing with his sunglasses, doing anything
he could to stay focused, to stay awake.
I found myself sad at times and angry at others watching MJ try to keep his composure under such stress. They
scrutinized his EVERY word.

Press Conferences & Store Signings
-Michael at Virgin Records during his promoting of Invincible (the one we've all watched over and over again on
YouTube where he's wearing blue) This particular segment was over an hour
-MJ during a Sony simulchat where he's at a computer answering questions presented by fans (the video where he's
wearing a red shirt and dark sunglasses, looking very cute)
-"Heal the Kids" speech with Johnny Cochran and Mother Love
-Christmas address
-MJ's address to the public regarding the 1993 child molestation charges

Fans Camera Footage
-footage of MJ on shopping trips
-Heal the World speech at Oxford University
-Michael speaking at The National Action Network Headquarters (with Rev. Al Sharpton), giving a speech addressing
racism, problems with Sony and other issues
It was nice to see Michael's natural interactions in "regular" situations. Before taking to the podium to begin his speech you see MJ revising or adding to his notes, being the perfectionist he always was.
You will hear lots of screaming, lots of "I love you Michael!" throughout and you will witness the enormity and scope of just how big Michael Jackson really was, and still is. As one fan declared on her sign "ONLY GOD IS BIGGER!"

Lastly,
The Tribute Book
The cover is of Michael crowned, sitting on his throne. Inside includes quotes from family and friends at his memorial at Staples Center, a couple of classic MJ pics, and a list of achievements. Not all were included because as they stated, "it would take up too much space". That incomplete list of achievements alone took up 7 pages!

Oh yeah, for some reason, which is beyond me, they added a transcript of a seance where supposedly MJ spoke from the dead via an ouija board. I thought this was completely ridiculous and went against everything MJ believed, and is contrary to my beliefs as well. Needless to say I tore it out of the book.

Other than that, I loved the set of dvds. I love all the personal footage of MJ, seeing all the love from the fans, and all the love he gave back. There will never be another Michael Joseph Jackson...and as it's been quoted in the past, in speaking on the subject of entertainers, "There is Michael Jackson. Then there is everyone else".