Michael Jackson's "This Is It" (Official) - Movie Review Video
This Is It was a planned series of 50 concerts by Michael Jackson to be held at The O2 arena in London. They were scheduled to begin in July 2009 and continue through March 2010. Less than three weeks before the first show was due to begin and with all concerts being sold out, Jackson died after suffering cardiac arrest.
Jackson officially announced the concerts at a press conference held inside The O2 arena. AEG Live, the concert promoters, released a promotional video that took up an entire commercial break, setting a record for ITV. The shows were to be Jackson's first major series of concerts since the HIStory World Tour finished in 1997, and had been cited as one of the year's most important musical events. Over one million people would have attended in total. Randy Phillips, president and chief executive of AEG Live, stated that the first 10 dates alone would have earned the singer approximately £50 million. Originally only 10 concerts were announced, however public demand resulted in a 50 date sold out residency. Ticket sales broke several records and AEG Live stated that Jackson could have sold more dates. Jackson's album sales increased following the announcement.
In preparation for the concert series, the pop singer had been collaborating with numerous high profile figures, such as fashion designer Christian Audigier, choreographer Kenny Ortega and bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno. Prior to Jackson's death, Allgood Entertainment had planned to sue the musician for $40 million, claiming that he had breached a contract with them.
In light of Jackson's passing, AEG Live offered either full refunds to all ticket holders or a special souvenir ticket designed by the entertainer. Columbia Pictures acquired the footage of the show rehearsals and made a concert film entitled Michael Jackson's This Is It. The Jackson estate will get 90% of the profit made while the remaining 10% goes to AEG Live. Columbia Pictures guaranteed at least $60 million for the rights. To coincide with the release of the concert footage, an accompanying album (This Is It) is also scheduled for worldwide distribution.
The announcement of Jackson's first 10 performances was made by the singer himself, during a press conference at The O2 arena on March 5, 2009. As many as 7,000 fans and 350 reporters awaited the singer's arrival, many donning Jackson-related clothing.[1][2][3] The singer commented at the conference, "I just wanted to say that these will be my final show performances in London. When I say this is it, it really means this is it", adding that it was his "final curtain call".[3] Organizers touted the residency as, "dramatic shows [that] promise an explosive return with a band of the highest calibre, a state-of-the-art stage show and incredible surprise support acts".[4]
Hours before the press conference, promotional posters for the residency were displayed around London. Further promotion took up an entire commercial break period on ITV London during Dancing on Ice, the first time this has ever happened for a musical artist. The advert, which cost £1 million to air, was viewed by 11 million people.[
The shows, Jackson's first significant concert events since the HIStory World Tour in 1997, had been cited as one of the year's most important musical events.[9][10] Randy Phillips, president and chief executive of AEG Live, stated that the first 10 dates would earn the singer approximately £50 million.[2]
The Guardian characterized the announced 10 concerts as an "astonishing comeback for a man who in recent years has been dogged by controversy", adding that the entertainer still had "enormous commercial clout".[11] The Evening Standard stated that the deal was the "showbiz coup of the decade" for AEG Live, while The Independent remarked that the finalized 50 concerts would provide London with a "much-needed" economic boost.[12][13] Joe Cohen, chief executive of Seatwave, told BBC 6 Music that the shows would generate £1 billion for the economy
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lattlay: im going , i cant wait
mj10105: im going 2 it
teresa197: im waiting for the dvd
TheVincent57: Hi to everybody, Michael Jackson is the king of the pop. Listen to my music and tell me what you think about ! Vincent (France) Outback Snakes
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davedoubledeks: Seen the movie - it was brilliant .......... Cant wait for the DVD.
RideorDie401: aw man, imma watch the movie AND purchase the DVD
holeacik: imo MJ still had it in him. some ppl say he cudnt dance as well as he cud but MAN check out the this is it. i doubted him too but DAMN hes still got it. btw if anyone cares This is It was leaked online :) last time i checked it was on TVSeriesHub . COM can get the full album there too for free haha. rip mj xx
otaka732: That movie was 1 of the best I've ever seen in my life
iloveumj4ever: michael jackson means so much to me and just wanted to tell everyone that they should read this new book by author shawn henning as it says the truth and shows the media for the liars that the are it is time to stop the lies...there is also another book coming for the fans and this author wants to get everyone involved mj fans stand as one lets do something amazing for michael
pj7373: if seen the movie i loved it sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much and cant what for the dvd
lovethenannyforever: I already saw it the first day it came to theaters and i am going to buy the dvd when it comes out
WishBearLover08: just saw the movie yesterday i loved it im so going to buy it when it comes out on dvd
IndyJones4th: me too it was Awsome! That would have been an Awsome concert!
candelavazquez: The video is Awsome!!!
autumnwind94: I didn't know much about MJ so I hated him before, but now that I watched the movie and opened my mind, I fell in luv with him. LuvMJ
MJGDFAN10010: Your A Rite Gud Man U R!
MJGDFAN10010: Wat U Mean Best?!IT WAS FUKING BRILLIANT!
sdfsfsfe1: best movie ever. ★★★★★ for the director and the crew, just saw this movie online at onlinemoviehouse. com and it was fantastic. If u wanna see this i recommend this site --> onlinemoviehouse. com
gordos357: i love micheal jackson hes the best!!!!!!! the movie is great mmmmmmmmmmm i have the dvd......
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