Miko Brando blogs Michael Jackson and 'This Is It': 'Michael's fans will really enjoy this movie'

October 27, 12:06 PMPop Media ExaminerKatrina-Kasey Wheeler

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Countless celebrities and fans alike are eagerly anticipating the release of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' and for many, the wait is over. Countless advanced screenings are taking place tonight, and fans everywhere will finally see the behind the scenes look of genius in action. Miko Brando, a good friend of Michael Jackson's has shared his feelings on Michael Jackson and the 'This Is It' film on the Larry King Live blog.

He details what it was like to be asked to attend a screening of the film with Elizabeth Taylor: "A few weeks ago I got a call from Dame Elizabeth Taylor.  She asked if I wanted to go see Michael's new movie, "This Is It," at the Sony Studios lot.  Well, how do you turn down an invitation like that?" He adds, "Before I go into the movie, let me say it was an honor to be invited by Dame Elizabeth.  She looked great, and it was really nice to see her.  Michael had her over all the time, and we got to spend a lot of time together.  She's about as good as they come, and she and Michael were great friends.  They shared a mutual love, respect and admiration for each other." He continues, "Now, the movie.  Dame Elizabeth loved it, and so did I.  It was like he was still here, which made it a little bit eerie for me, and very emotional.   Thank God I had my Kleenex handy."

Brando believes that the fans will love this movie, and will be able to see Michael as a person, rather than just a performer, "Michael's fans will really enjoy this movie.  His creative brilliance comes out in the film.  It will prove he was ready to go - he was there, just days away from going to London and doing these 50 shows.  He was 50 years-old, and he looked and sounded amazing - a genius to the end. I'm not trying to sell anything to anybody, but this movie shows Michael was a normal person.  He went to work, and did his job, his job was just a bit different.  It will also show he was great, up to the very end."

Read the entire blog at: larrykinglive.blogs.cnn.com.

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