Michael Jackson's This Is It
February 4, 2010
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film featuring The King of Pop in his last days of rehearsal has sold 1.2 million copies, which is a record for a music DVD.
This Is It debuted atop the Blu-ray sales charts as well, with an impressive 21% of the units sold. It came in third to Surrogates and The Invention of Lying on the list of DVD rentals. But that’s probably just because everyone wanted to own a copy rather than rent it!
This Is It was also released in Japan and beat expectations there as well. Sony Pictures mounted a huge publicity campaign in support of the release, including a YouTube video of Filipino prisoners dancing to two Jackson songs from the film that generated more than 3 million hits.
Have you gone out to get your copy yet??
November 30, 2009
This Is It was originally scheduled to come out in time for the holidays, but Sony announced today that they’re bumping the release back to January 26th.
The reason for the bump is because theater owners started worrying that releasing the DVD so soon would cut into their ticket sales. As you may recall, the film was originally only supposed to run for two weeks in theaters. However, due to an overwhelming response, the run time got extended. It’s grossed over $200 million worldwide.
Now This Is It will be released on January 26th, just days before the Grammy Awards on January 31st. The DVD and Blu-ray will feature several mini documentaries on the preparation for what would have been Jackson's comeback concerts, including the auditions for backup dancers, the costuming process and director Kenny Ortega's personal memories of working with Jackson. The Blu-ray will have two brand-new music videos for "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal," culled from the rehearsal footage.
November 16, 2009
Disney's A Christmas Carol brought in $31 million dollars opening weekend, while Michael Jackson's This Is It came in second place with $14 million. Rounding out the top three was The Men Who Stare at Goats, with $13.3 million.
Here are the top ten box office movies from the November 6-8 weekend:
1. Disney's A Christmas Carol: $31 million
2. Michael Jackson's This Is It: $14 million
3. The Men Who Stare at Goats: $13.3 million
4. The Fourth Kind: $12.5 million
5. Paranormal Activity: $8.6 million
6. The Box: $7.85 million
7. Couples Retreat: $6.4 million
8. Law Abiding Citizen: $6.1 million
9. Where the Wild Things Are: $4.2 million
10. Astro Boy: $2.5 million
November 13, 2009
2012: A group of survivors struggle to stay alive when a global cataclysm - predicted by the Mayan calendar - brings an end to the world.
Pirate Radio: In the 1960s, a group of rogue DJs rocked the high seas and shook up stuffy British society, all for the love of music.
ALSO IN THEATERS:
Disney's A Christmas Carol: Jim Carrey is the voice of Ebenezer Scrooge in a new animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale.
Michael Jackson's This Is It: A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.
The Men Who Stare at Goats: George Clooney is a shadowy figure who claims to be part of a secret U.S. military unit specializing in psychic warfare.
The Fourth Kind: Milla Jovovich stars as a psychologist who discovers disturbing evidence of alien abductions in small town Alaska.
Check out the trailer for 2012 below...
November 9, 2009
Fans are still buying up tickets to 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' movie, because the flick came in second with $14 million. George Clooney's 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' rounded out the top three bringing in $13.3 million. Here are the top ten movies from the November 6-8 weekend:
1. Disney's A Christmas Carol: $31 million
2. Michael Jackson's This Is It: $14 million
3. The Men Who Stare at Goats: $13.3 million
4. The Fourth Kind: $12.5 million
5. Paranormal Activity: $8.6 million
6. The Box: $7.8 million
7. Couples Retreat: $6.4 million
8. Law Abiding Citizen: $6.1 million
9. Where the Wild Things Are: $4.2 million
10. Astro Boy: $2.5 million
November 6, 2009
The Box:
Cameron Diaz and James Marsden are an unhappy couple who receive a mysterious box that brings instant wealth at a deadly cost.
Disney's A Christmas Carol:
Jim Carrey is the voice of Ebenezer Scrooge in a new animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale.
The Fourth Kind:
Milla Jovovich stars as a psychologist who discovers disturbing evidence of alien abductions in small town Alaska.
The Men Who Stare at Goats:
George Clooney is a shadowy figure who claims to be part of a secret U.S. military unit specializing in psychic warfare.
Precious:
A pregnant, illiterate teen is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher helps her find a new path in her life.
ALSO IN THEATERS:
Michael Jackson's This Is It:
A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.
Paranormal Activity:
A couple moves into a typical suburban house, but they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that could be demonic.
Law Abiding Citizen:
Gerard Butler stars as a criminal mastermind out for revenge, sending an entire city into chaos from the confines of his prison cell.
Couples Retreat:
Four couples embark on a tropical island vacation, only to discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is mandatory.
November 2, 2009
In fact, This Is It has done so well in its first five days in theaters, that Sony has decided to extend its limited release through Thanksgiving.
"The numbers are incredible, and we got some of the highest exit polls we've ever seen," Sony worldwide prexy of distribution Rory Bruer said. "It goes far beyond being a concert movie. Kenny Ortega created a film that is compelling and exciting and an incredible tribute to the King of Pop."
The weekend numbers total to $32.5 million, even beating out Miley Cyrus’ Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour, which made $31.1 in its opening weekend.
Have you seen This Is It yet? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
October 30, 2009
Michael Jackson's This Is It A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.
The Boondock Saints II When a priest is murdered in Boston, the MacManus brothers abandon their secluded life in Ireland to look into the case.
The Fall A district attorney's promising political career is threatened when his black sheep brother is arrested for the brutal murder of a priest.
ALSO IN THEATERS
Paranormal Activity A couple moves into a typical suburban house, but they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that could be demonic.
Saw VI In this latest installment of the horror saga, Detective Hoffman emerges as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy of terror.
Where the Wild Things Are A rambunctious boy named Max escapes to an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures who crown him their king.
Law Abiding Citizen Gerard Butler stars as a criminal mastermind out for revenge, sending an entire city into chaos from the confines of his prison cell.
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