Michael Jackson's interviews, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes footage for 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena that were scheduled to commence in July 2009
The trailer was first premiered durin...
Michael Jackson's interviews, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes footage for 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena that were scheduled to commence in July 2009
The trailer was first premiered during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards;[8] followed by the launch of the official website.
CAST Lead vocalist and dancer: Michael Jackson Keyboards: Michael Bearden, Morris Pleasure Lead guitar: Orianthi Panagaris Rhythm guitar: Thomas Organ Bass: Alfred Dunbar Percussion: Roger Bashiri Johnson Drums: Jonathan Moffett Background vocalists: Judith Hill, Dorian Holley, Darryl Phinnesse, Ken Stacey Background dancers: Nicholas Bass, Daniel Celebre, Mekia Cox, Christopher Grant, Misha Hamilton, Shannon Holtzapffel, Devin Jamieson, Charles Klapow, Ricardo Reid, Danielle Rueda Watts, Tyne Stecklein, Timor Steffens
The film will contain behind the scenes footage of Jackson backstage, on stage and directing his team as he created his fifty shows. It will also contain interviews with friends of Jackson and 3-D sequences originally filmed as part of the concert performance. Candid and private scenes involving Jackson and his crew have been confirmed. The DVD/Blu-ray release will contain the theatrical version in its entirety and a second DVD/Blu-ray disc containing over 2 hours of Jackson performing, warming up his vocals and performing in full costume. A CD soundtrack will be released after the movie to coincide with the DVD/Blu-ray release and will contain a new song recorded in the last two years of Jackson's life.
Michael Jackson's This Is It is a 2009 American concert film documenting Michael Jackson's rehearsals of the concert series of the same name, both on stage and behind the scenes. The film will comprise of Jackson mentoring his team for the 50 shows, as well as him creating, developing and ultimately staging the high-tech performances. The footage was filmed at The Forum and the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It is set for worldwide theatrical release on October 28, 2009 with a limited two-week run. Tickets go on sale a month early, on September 27, 2009 to satisfy a high anticipated demand.
On August 10, 2009, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate, concert promoter AEG Live and Sony Pictures. This allows Sony Pictures to edit hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage, mostly shot at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sony paid $60 million for the film rights.
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This was definitely a movie that reminds fans and people, why Michael Jackson was the King of Pop. a great performer, with his heart in the music. It was - the best tribute and a fantastic release for those who didn't get the chance to shine with him.
A genius at work who wanting nothing but LOVE at the end od the day. Well M.J you were and will always be loved by millions of fans, but by one family.
Michael Jackson is the greatest Artist of the world. I love him so much! When i saw this film i was crying about seeing such a great show which couldn´t continued now. Michael you are missed so so so much! I love you for all time!
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It was - the best tribute and a fantastic release for those who didn't get the chance to shine with him.
I love him so much!
When i saw this film i was crying about seeing such a great show which couldn´t continued now.
Michael you are missed so so so much! I love you for all time!