MorganR Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Janet Jackson’s life story will get the documentary treatment next year from Lifetime and A&E to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her first album. At its virtual upfront today, the A+E Networks group highlighted its upcoming programming slate and announced that Lifetime and A&E have ordered a two-night, four-hour documentary event with the working titled “JANET.” Jackson’s first album, titled “Janet Jackson,” was released in 1982 when she was 16. The documentary, co-produced by Workerbee and Associated Entertainment Corporation, promises to offer unprecedented access to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s life, and an intimate, honest and unfiltered look at the untold story of one of the highest-earning artists in music history. Filming on “JANET” has been under way for three years. The doc follows Janet as her family is going through the loss of her father, Joseph, the patriarch of the Jackson dynasty who passed in 2018. Producers were granted exclusive access to archival footage and never-before-seen home videos while developing the documentary for the past three years. “JANET” will also detail the most talked-about moments of her life, including her 2004 Super Bowl appearance with Justin Timberlake in which she inadvertently exposed a portion of her breast, sparking controversy that would hover for more than a decade. The docu will also explore Jackson’s reaction to the death of her brother, the legendary and also controversial Michael Jackson, and her process of becoming a mother. “JANET” is targeted for debut in early 2022 on Lifetime and A&E. The docu is executive produced by Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson. Executive producer for Workerbee is Rick Murray and Brie Miranda Bryant serves as executive producer for A+E Networks. Ben Hirsch is directing. variety.com/2021/tv/news/janet-jackson-documentary-lifetime-ae-1234920992/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 OMG!!! I’m so excited!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 There was a poster on here that did say that she was doing something like this. I’m glad to see it coming to fruition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzo88 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 FINALLY!!! That rumored Netflix documentary coming into fruition!!!! Can’t wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 This is awesome. Not to be a snob but it feels more legit on A+E so I'm happy it's not just Lifetime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJATL Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Lifetime??? Ummm that’s a bit bootleg. I was hoping this would be on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Im excited, but it only just crossed my mind that its just more inconsideration for those outside the US. We aint got no LifeTime in the UK and I dont even know what A&E is. Im hoping us foreigners will see it somehow, but Netflix would given better access. Maybe something happened behind the scenes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Lifetime/A&E could definitely sell the doc to a streaming service and to international tv channels as well. A documentary is a great way for Janet to sell her album and tickets for the tour as well! The world wants to see this doc and many countries will broadcast it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This announcement could've waited until like September. Now we on pins and needles for damn near a year. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 4:10 AM, Slaymone said: This is awesome. Not to be a snob but it feels more legit on A+E so I'm happy it's not just Lifetime. True but for those who don't know, Lifetime is owned by A&E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzo88 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Finally some exciting Janet news again n something to look forward too a year from now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaibutterfly Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 YAS!! Can't wait to see her look at the red carpet premiere, promos etc if there will be any. I hope they will not delay the BD much longer cause this pandemic could take years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganR Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Wow, the trailer looks REALLY good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 This looks REALLY well done just going by the trailer. I can’t wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 11:01 AM, Mr. Wonder said: This announcement could've waited until like September. Now we on pins and needles for damn near a year. Totally forgot all about it, and here we are in September and I'm thinking this could've waited until mid November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaibutterfly Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 A Queen move. She gets to say it her way and put all the speculations to rest. I hope this will help to gain back some of the lost popularity (after the SB). I am also looking forward to the home-videos, family member interviews and see her visit the old house etc. Much to look forward to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 11:04 PM, Mr. Wonder said: Totally forgot all about it, and here we are in September and I'm thinking this could've waited until mid November. Queen of Trolling! It does look good though. I feel we will get music beforehand...hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 her story told by her, love it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzo88 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Well my 2022 is already booked now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I honestly hope she talks about the Wissam years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 1:38 AM, vibeology said: Im excited, but it only just crossed my mind that its just more inconsideration for those outside the US. We aint got no LifeTime in the UK and I dont even know what A&E is. Im hoping us foreigners will see it somehow, but Netflix would given better access. Maybe something happened behind the scenes. One of these guys can rip us a DVD lol Failing that, why don't you and me plan a trip to the States for when it's showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 16 hours ago, Selz said: One of these guys can rip us a DVD lol Failing that, why don't you and me plan a trip to the States for when it's showing Hopefully other countries will buy the doc as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzo88 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 So, maybe new single by November 2021 with the Doc/new album release in January 2022?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 7:19 AM, vibeology said: I honestly hope she talks about the Wissam years I would want it, but because they share custody of a child, probably not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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