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Monday

30Nov2009

'This Is It' comes to DVD & Blu-ray Jan. 26, 2010

Monday, November 30, 2009 at 9:39AM | By

Sony will release its Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" on DVD and Blu-ray Jan. 26, 2010. The discs come loaded with extra material, and the Blu-ray disc will even carry some exclusive material.

If you plan on buying any of the editions, here are the prices: SRP of $39.95 for the Blu-ray disc, $28.96 for the single DVD edition and $24.94 for the PSP version. Amazon has it for a bit cheaper right here.

The film includes plenty of scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage captured in high definition as Jackson geared up for his sold-out concert series in London.

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Saturday

31Oct2009

'This Is It' rules Friday box office with $7M

Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:44PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office Friday with an estimated $7.8 million in ticket sales. The film's domestic total stands at $19 million.

"This Is It" opened in conventional theaters and IMAX Wednesday, generating a daily gross of $7.4 million, which included $2.2 million from shows Tuesday night. The film bagged $3.7 million Thursday.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It includes scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Friday

30Oct2009

'This Is It' heads into weekend with $11M

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:07PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Sony Pictures' Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is heading into the weekend with a two-day domestic gross of $11.2 million. This includes the $2.2 million the film bagged from shows Tuesday night.

An anticipated release, "This Is It" is currently showing in conventional theaters and IMAX, and it's playing at an impressive 3,481 locations in North America. The film scored $20.1 million worldwide Wedesday.

Ticket sales will certainly pick up during the weekend, especially because "This Is It" is the only wide release this week. Sony's even looking at extending the theatrical run of the film.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It include scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Thursday

29Oct2009

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' bags $20M

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:28PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is off to a decent start. The Kenny Ortega-helmed film generated a solid $20.1 million worldwide, with $7.4 million coming from domestic results.

An anticipated release, "This Is It" is currently showing in conventional theaters and IMAX, and it's playing at an impressive 3,481 locations in North America. Overseas, the film is playing in 99 markets.

Early screenings of the documentary took place Tuesday evening in North America, generating $2.2 million. Its performance Wednesday is the highest gross for a Wednesday release in October.

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Wednesday

28Oct2009

This week's new movie releases - October 28, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:57AM | By

Franck Tabouring

It's a very quiet week as far as new releases go, and that's not a bad thing. It definitely gives me the chance to catch up on some stuff. Opening this week (Wed.) is the new Michael Jackson doc "This Is It."

THIS IS IT (with Michael Jackson)

Synopsis: The film offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena.

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Sunday

18Oct2009

Two new clips from Jackson's 'This Is It' debut

Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 10:31PM | By

Franck Tabouring

The release date of Kenny Ortega's Michael Jackson concert documentary "This Is It" is approaching, and two new clips from the film have debuted on the Web. You can check out the musical pieces below.

The first clip shows Jackson rehearsing his "The Way You Make Me Feel," reminding the crew he has to cue a specific beat. Clip No. 2 shows the late pop star practicing some of his moves on stage.

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New clip from Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' hits

Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:58AM | By

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Here's a brand-new clip from the Kenny Ortega-directed Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It," which will hit theaters Oct. 28, 2009 for a limited two-week run. Check it out after the jump.

In this clip, Jackson is rehearsing a song for his planned stage performance. The majority of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

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