Access Exclusive: Jackson Brothers Will Be At ‘This Is It’ Premiere
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 27, 2009 2:19 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: October 27, 2009 2:33 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Michael Jackson’s brothers – Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy – will, in fact, be at tonight’s “This Is It” premiere in downtown Los Angeles, Access Hollywood has learned.
Following weeks of speculation about whether or not the family would see the film, a source confirms to Access that they indeed will be at the event.
Last week, Travis Payne, choreographer of “This Is It,” told Access that Michael’s children had seen a preview of their father’s film while watching another movie and had asked to see “This Is It.”
Additionally, Kenny Ortega, Director of “This Is It,” told Access that Michael’s brothers planned to attend a private screening of the film last week.
“This Is It” premieres around the world at 12:01 AM Wednesday morning.
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