mjackson2102308show.jpg Before Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, his brothers filmed an hour long pilot for A&E that was supposed to include a reunion, but Michael died before he could discuss the possibility of appearing on the TV show.

However, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that A&E will go forward with not only the pilot, but several more episodes that show the Jackson brothers coping with Michael’s death, among other things. Though a rep for A&E declined to comment, sources close to the network say the deal for a series isn't done yet, but "the original A&E deal was a pilot with provisions for a series, so it’s going to happen."

Sources add that the pilot will be aired on A&E within the next month, so it should be fascinating to get an inside look at the Jackson family and how they are handling the loss of their brother, who happens to be one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.