Get set to experience a new kind of Grammy viewing experience this year. Scheduled to air on CBS at 8pm ET/PT January 31, 2010, there will be a special tribute to Michael Jackson. The never-before-seen 3-D mini-movie Earth Song will be shown. This is the first time a 3-D Grammy experience will be broadcasted, making it an important technological breakthrough as well.
Originally, Earth Song was supposed to be the centerpiece of the This Is It tour. The 3-D mini-movie was created to support his number one original composition musical hit. Michael Jackson had hoped to take the opportunity during his tour to spread the message to the world about the destruction of our planet's nature and animals by man. It was intended to be a wake up call of what is happening to our planet at this very moment. The entire experience was geared to make everyone re-evaluate their actions and beliefs.
Michael Jackson's untimely passing on June 25, 2009 delayed his message. But thanks to the Grammys, the world will get to see and hear his message afterall. Ken Ehrlich, Grammy co-Executive Producer, was one of the lucky few who was at Jackson's last rehearsal and had a chance to see Earth Song. He said, "It was one of the most important portions of the concert tour to Michael and when Michael saw the film for the first time at his last rehearsal, there were tears in his eyes." Ehrlich continued, "'There are these incredible images of the beauties of nature, and then they are seen through the eyes of a little girl, and that girl falls asleep and when she wakes up, she is witness to the destruction of nature."
To add to the excitement, the Recording Academy plans to honor Michael Jackson with the lifetime achievement award. This year's Grammys will focus on Michael Jackson and all he has contributed to music and the world. It will be an unprecedented posthumous honor.
CBS has partnered with Target to provide all home viewers 3-D glasses so everyone can partake in this monumentous event. From January 24-31, 2010, everyone can obtain free 3-D "Grammy" glasses at their local Target store. These glasses will be the same as the ones worn by viewers watching the Grammys live at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Without the 3-D glasses, viewers can still experience Earth Song, minus the 3-D effects.
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Here are some NYC and Long Island Target stores to visit and obtain the 3-D glasses:
- Bronx Terminal: 700 Exterior St, Bronx, NY 10451; T: (718) 401-5651
- Riverdale: 40 W 225th St #50, Bronx, NY 10463; T: (718) 733-7199
- Atlantic Terminal: 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217; T: (718) 290-1109
- Brooklyn Junction: 1598 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210; T: (718) 637-5005
- Gateway: 519 Gateway Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11239; T: (718) 235-6032
- College Point: 13505 20th Ave, College Point, NY 11356; T: (718) 661-4346
- Queens Place: 8801 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373; T: (718) 760-5656
- Bay Shore: 838 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706, T: (631) 969-8958
- Staten Island: 2900 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, NY 10309; T: (718) 701-6205
- Central Islip: 160 N Research Pl, Central Islip, NY 11722; T: (631) 297-2011
- Commack: 98 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY 11725; T: (631) 462-8969
- Commack South: 4 Henry St, Commack, NY 11725; T: (631) 462-5507
- Copiague: 1149 Sunrise Hwy, Copiague, NY 11726; T: (631) 841-5056
- Farmingdale: 100 Willow Park Ctr, Farmingdale, NY 11735; T: (631) 962-0270
- Medford: 2975 Horseblock Rd, Medford, NY 11763; T: (631) 286-0287
- Riverhead: 1150 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901; T: (631) 208-9424
Use Target's store locator to find a specific store near you.
For more info:
- Earth Song lyrics
- Standing ovation for Michael Jackson's 3-D 'Earth Song' at the Grammy Awards
- Free screening of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' in high definition on February 6-7, 2010
- Exclusives for 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD and Blu-ray releases details the many collectible exclusives worldwide that every Michael Jackson fan should purchase.
- 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD and Blu-ray features and best deals lists the features included in the DVD and Blu-ray versions and includes a comprehensive table showing the best deals and where to get all the different exclusives.
- 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' midnight release events on January 26, 2010 in the USA lists the stores that will be participating in this celebration.
- Meet 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' dancers, choreographers and Kenny Ortega on January 25, 2010 at select Best Buy locations where there will be a screening of Michael Jackson's This Is It with never before seen footage with chance to dance "The Drill" and meet choreographers Stacy Walker and Travis Payne and Director Kenny Ortega.
- Dance workshop with Travis Payne and 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Dancers a huge success
- How to get ready for Kenny Ortega, Travis Payne and 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' dancers tonight
- 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' family remembers Michael at the midnight release (Best Buy Union Sq)
- Laughter & Tears at 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Midnight Release Event (Best Buy Union Sq)
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