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Michael Jackson's This Is It (commonly known as This Is It) is a 2009 American documentaryconcert film directed by Kenny Ortega that documents Michael Jackson's rehearsals and preparation for the concert series of the same name scheduled to start on July 13, 2009, but canceled due to his death eighteen days prior on June 25. The film is now the highest grossing concert movie and documentary in the history of cinema.[6]
The film consists of Jackson rehearsing musical numbers and directing his team, and additional behind the scenes footage including dancer auditions and costume design. The film's director Kenny Ortega confirmed that none of this footage was originally intended for release, but after Jackson's death it was agreed that the film be made for his fans. Ortega dedicated the film to Jackson's three children. The footage was filmed at both the Staples Center arena and The Forum in Los Angeles, California. Despite originally being set for October 30, the film's release date was rescheduled for October 28, 2009 due to a strong demand by Jackson's fans. The film was given a wide worldwide release and a limited two-week theatrical run from October 28, to November 12, 2009. Tickets went on sale a month early on September 27, 2009, to satisfy a high anticipated demand; to date, the film has broken numerous records via tickets both pre-sale and sales worldwide.
Since the film's confirmation, AEG Live has faced criticism; mostly consisting of claims that they had only made the film to make a profit. Multiple members of Jackson's family had confirmed that they didn't support the film and some family members went as far as to try to stop the film agreement in August. The film has also been surrounded by multiple controversies, including allegations regarding the appearance of body doubles in place of Jackson; which Sony denied, and an outrage from Jackson fans; with some going as far as to start a protest against the film. On August 10, 2009, a judge approved a deal between Jackson's estate, concert promoter AEG Live, and Sony Pictures. The agreement allowed Sony to edit the hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage needed to create the film. Sony subsequently paid $60 million for the film rights.[7]
The trailer premiered during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009, along with the simultaneous launching of the film's official website.[8] The film was released to mainly positive reviews from both critics and Jackson fans; the film's portrayal of Jackson and his performances were generally praised, while criticism mainly consisted of both critics and fans having felt that the film was made just to profit off Jackson's death and that Jackson wouldn't have wanted the film released because he was a "perfectionist". In the film's opening weekend it grossed over $23 million - in the United States alone - making the film number one at the box office[5] and making it the fifth highest-grossing Halloween debut.[6] The film's worldwide revenue gross was in total $260.8 million during its theatrical run making it the highest grossing documentary or concert movie of all time.[9]

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  • one true way to tell who the real MICHAEL JACKSON is...is by the size of his huge hands....people think this is not Michael, but you can tell it is him by looking at his hands..example at around 0:38 his left hand, his right hand around 0:46, and his right fist at 0:49

  • i love you michael. we miss you soooo much : (

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  • Epic handmovements!

  • I'm A guy and i can't get over the size of Michael's hands lol he has the biggest hands but only when i'm not around ;)

  • i love when he says paint this town on 0:46

    love u michael

  • wow sound is amazing...thanks

  • will ppl get off the fact that THIS ISNT THE REAL MJ come on now ppl 4real yall have the most excuses for this man He is my idol so just leave him alone if u aint got nothing nice dont say nothin at all

  • @WoahWoahWoahChika me too. :'( the world is nothing without MJ. i wish there was some way to bring him back.

  • @chokladen94 i miss him. :(

  • @WoahWoahWoahChika he's the greatest! :)

  • 0:33-0:36 just melts my heart....

  • @chokladen94 wow.....good catch!! that was soo fast i missed it at first...he was sooo amazing wasnt he?

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