Michael Jackson's family is expressing their gratitude after Sky Arts decided to pull 'Urban Myths' episode 'Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon.'
- Jan 14, 2017
AceShowbiz - "Urban Myths" episode "Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon" is canceled and Michael Jackson's family is definitely happy with it. Michael's daughter Paris Jackson took to Twitter on January 13 to express her gratitude of the cancellation which was announced by Sky Arts.
The 18-year-old tweeted, "I'm surprised the family's feelings were actually taken into consideration for once, we all really do appreciate it more than y'all know."
i'm surprised the family's feelings were actually taken into consideration for once, we all really do appreciate it more than y'all know. https://t.co/MdOZgP3tD7
— Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) 13 Januari 2017
Taj Jackson, who previously called the project a "blatant disrespect," posted on Twitter, "Thank you to the fans, you continue to fight for my Uncle Michael's legacy. And thank you to the media, for covering the extreme backlash."
Thank you to the fans, you continue to fight for my Uncle Michael's legacy. And thank you to the media, for covering the extreme backlash.
— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) 13 Januari 2017
Meanwhile, Michael's nephew TJ Jackson wrote on Twitter, "Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard. As I said it wasn't comedy, it was a mockery with no taste. A great victory for his legacy!"
Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard. As I said it wasn't comedy, it was mockery with no taste. A great victory for his legacy! pic.twitter.com/SfcPqAVguy
— TJ Jackson (@tjjackson) 13 Januari 2017
Sky Arts decided to pull the controversial episode of "Urban Myths" after Michael Jackson's family, Paris, Taj, TJ and Marlon Jackson, had all spoken out against Joseph Fiennes' portrayal of the late star on the series.
@SkyArts 1/4 We have taken the decision not to broadcast Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon, a 30min episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series.
— Sky Arts (@SkyArts) 13 Januari 2017
@SkyArts 2/4 This decision was taken in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson�s immediate family.
— Sky Arts (@SkyArts) 13 Januari 2017
The channel announced through a series of tweets on January 13, "We have taken the decision not to broadcast 'Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon,' a half hour episode from the Sky Arts 'Urban Myths' series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson's immediate family. We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offence. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision."
@SkyArts 3/4 We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events & never intended to cause any offence.
— Sky Arts (@SkyArts) 13 Januari 2017
@SkyArts 4/4 Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision.
— Sky Arts (@SkyArts) 13 Januari 2017
