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

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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'New Moon' rules worldwide box office

While scoring a superb $140.7 million weekend domestically, Chris Weitz's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" also topped the international box office with an impressive $118.1 million in only 25 markets.

Worldwide, the anticipated "Twilight" sequel starring Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson pulled almost $260 million this weekend. The first film only bagged $384 million during its entire run.

At No. 2, Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic action adventure "2012" picked up another $100.5 million, reaching a fantastic overseas total of $341.1 million after only 12 days in release.

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Emmerich's '2012' dominates global box office

Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic action epic "2012" blew up the worldwide box office this weekend, scoring a stunning $160 million opening on the international circuit, according to the latest estimates.

"2012," which follows a group of people trying to survive numerous cataclysms as the world is coming to an end, took the No. 1 spot in all 105 markets this weekend. Domestically, the film bagged $65 million.

Far away at No. 2, Disney's 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" generated $16 million from ticket sales in 21 markets. The Robert Zemeckis-directed film reached an overseas total of $33.6 million.

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Box Office: '2012' explodes with $65M!

Weekend of November 13 – 15, 2009: Emmerich's action flick destroys everything!

Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic action spectacle “2012” destroyed its competition at the North American box office this weekend with a solid $65 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Sony’s “2012” opened at 3,404 locations Friday and scored an explosive average of $19,095 per theater this weekend, easily beating the $35,8 million opening gross of Emmerich’s previous film “10,000 B.C.”

Starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt and Danny Glover, the action adventure follows a group of individuals trying to survive a series of cataclysms as the world is coming to an end.

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As expected, 'This Is It' still on top overseas

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" managed to hold on to its No. 1 spot at the international box office this past weekend with a solid $29.4 million in ticket sales in 110 territories. The film's overseas total gross currently stands at $129.1 million.

At a distant No. 2, Robert Zemeckis' 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" opened in 18 markets with a weekend gross of $12.7 million. The film stars Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Following in third place was Pixar's adventure "Up," which took home another $8.8 million for a total gross of $368.2 million. "Couples Retreat" finished at No. 4 with $5.7 million for a cume of $28.8 million.

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'Christmas' reigns for Disney at the box office

Weekend of November 6 – 8, 2009: Scrooge beats goats, aliens and creepy boxes...

As expected, Walt Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” took the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with a solid $31 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Robert Zemeckis-directed 3D motion-capture adventure based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale opened at 3,683 locations and scored an average of $8,417 per theater, enough to crush its competition.

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'A Christmas Carol' easily tops Friday box office

Robert Zemeckis' 3D motion-capture version of "A Christmas Carol" topped the North American box office Friday with a solid $8.9 million in ticket sales. Opening at 3,683 locations, the Walt Disney release scored an average of $2,433 per theater.

New entry "The Fourth Kind" also delivered a decent start at the box office, pulling in $5 million from ticket sales at 2,527 locations. Based on actual case studies, the film stars Milla Jovovich as a psychologist investigating unstable patients in Alaska.

At No. 3, Grant Heslov's comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats" brought in $4.6 million. The film started its theatrical run at 2,443 locations and stars George Clooney as an eccentric solider who claims he's a psychic spy with paranormal powers.

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'This Is It' also dominates overseas box office

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is leading the worldwide box office, and I'm not surprised. The film delivered a strong debut overseas, scoring $68.5 million in 108 markets since its release Wednesday. That brings its worldwide total to $101 million.

Still going strong internationally was Pixar's animated adventure "Up," which dropped one spot and landed at No. 2 with a weekend gross of $12.8 million. The film's total gross currently stands at $352.7 million.

Meanwhile, Disney productions "Surrogates" and "G-Force" tied for third place with $6.1 million each. "Force" brought its international total to $148 million, while "Surrogates" with Bruce Willis reached a cumulative gross of $60.3 million.

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Box Office: 'This Is It' easily wins the race

Weekend of Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009: Michael Jackson film triumphs with $21M

Sony Pictures’ Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It” prevailed at the top of the North American box office this weekend with $21.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Kenny Ortega-directed film opened at 3,481 locations Wednesday, bagging $11.1 million in two days. The domestic total of “This Is It” currently stands at a solid $32.5 million.

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

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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