Michael Jackson This Is It Film Will Have Worldwide Premiere

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Michael Jackson This Is It Film will be released simultaneously in movie theaters in more than 15 cities around the world, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro and Seoul.

The movie is compiled from 100 hours of rehearsal footage taken prior to Michael  Jackson’s sudden death June 25,  for the 50 shows that were to take place in London.

Hollywood movie premieres taking place around the world are rarely ever at the same time as will be in this case with Michael Jackson’s documentary film. The premiere in Los Angeles will be in the evening of October 27 which local time would be after midnight in London October 28.

Jeff Blake, worldwide marketing and distribution chairman for Sony Pictures stated, “Michael Jackson has an army of fans everywhere around the world. We are giving the audiences an incredible opportunity to join together in celebration of Michael Jackson’s incredible career.”


Michael Jackson Rehearsal Film To Be Released

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Michael Jackson This Is It RehearsalSony is in final negotiations to acquire the rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” concert tour, which will be made into a feature film. Sony and AEG Live have set the release date for the film for October 30th.

According to Hollywood Reporter, the price negotiated is $60 million, out of which 90% will go into the Michael Jackson estate and 10% to AEG. The estate includes Michael Jackson’s children and his mother, plus a charity that will be formed under Michael Jackson’s name.

This will be an opportunity for fans to see what Michael Jackson had planned for his comeback concert tour as well as his final days before his sudden death.