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This Is It (2009)

Storyline

In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Rehearsal | Three Word Title | Surprise After End Credits | Comeback | Tryouts  |  »

Taglines:

Discover The Man You Never Knew  »

Genres:

Documentary | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

View content advisory »

Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site [Brazil] |  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA)  »

Also Known As:

Michael Jackson's This Is It  »

Filming Locations:

Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,234,394 (USA) (1 November 2009)

Gross:< /h4> $72,091,016 (USA)

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Michael Jackson Company, The, AEG Live  »
Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Guitarist Orianthi Panagaris states in an interview that she received an invite to audition for a spot on the tour via MySpace. When she showed up to audition, Jackson and other producers asked her to play the solo from the song "Beat It." After playing the piece, Jackson approached Panagaris, took her arm, and asked if she could play the solo walking across the stage at a specific speed. When she responded she could handle the assignment, Jackson hired her on the spot.  »

Quotes

Michael Jackson: [to guitarist Orianthi Panagaris, encouraging her to play louder] This is your moment to shine.
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Crazy Credits

Additional Thanks to The Michael Jackson Fan Clubs Worldwide and everyone involved in the development and creation of "This Is It"  »

Connections

Featured in "Live from Studio Five: Episode #1.125" (2010)  »

Soundtracks

"Jam"
Written by Michael Jackson, Rene Moore (as René Moore), Bruce Swedien and Teddy Riley
Performed by Michael Jackson
Original master excerpt courtesy of MJJ Productions/Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment  »

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