The Jacksons A Family Dynasty to premiere on A&E

November 6, 5:23 PMCable TV ExaminerChristine Nyholm

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Three of the brothers of US entertainer Michael Jackson, from left, Jackie, Tito and Marlon Jackson
(AP Photo/Yui Mok/PA)

A&E is presenting “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty,” a groundbreaking six hour series that follows Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as the brothers reunite for the 40th anniversary Jackson Five Concert celebration. The series will also explore how the Jackson brothers come to terms with the passing of their beloved brother, Michael Jackson. The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty premieres on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 9 PM ET/PT on A&E.

A&E announced on November 6, 2009 that they will be presenting “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty,” a new real-life series that will chronicle the personal and professional lives of Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare for a Jackson Five reunion, while also coming to terms with Michael’s tragic loss. The Jackson: A Family Dynasty premieres Sunday, December 13 with back-to-back one-hour episodes beginning at 9:00pm ET/PT. The series will then move to its regularly scheduled time, Sunday’s at 10:00pm ET/PT beginning December 20 on A&E.

The Jackson family has been headline news, with the death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson continues to make headline news, with the premiere of his recent documentary “This Is It” and the continued investigation into his death.

Behind the headlines lies a captivating family, whose lives have been unwillingly played out before cameras for decades. After 40 years in the business together, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon, have sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. Now, the Jackson brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five.

“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” will chronicle the brothers’ relationships with each other, their parents and their children, while also balancing the demands of their professional commitments and celebrity. The series will also document the brothers’ coming to terms with Michael’s tragic loss and how to properly honor his legacy.

“This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty,” said Robert Sharenow, Senior Vice President of Nonfiction & Alternative Programming, A&E Network and BIO Channel. “For the first time ever, the remaining members of The Jackson Five allow cameras inside their very private world, giving the public a glimpse into how they balance their extremely busy personal and professional lives with the demands of celebrity.”

“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” will follow the brothers as they record vocals for a song on Michael’s This Is It soundtrack; attend the bittersweet premiere of the film; travel to London to support Tito who is a special guest star for musical legend Gladys Knight at a Wembley Arena concert performance; and try to balance their obligations as The Jackson Five while also pursuing their individual interests and projects.

“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” is produced for A&E Network by Point 7 Entertainment with Jodi L. Gomes serving as executive producer. Also serving as executive producers are Jermaine L. Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Lori Gomes. Co-Executive producer is David Rupel. Supervising Producer is Anthony McLemore. Executive producers for A&E are Robert Sharenow, Scott Lonker and Stephen Harris.

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