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Could ‘Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Win An Oscar?

October 29, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“Michael Jackson’s This Is It” comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop’s preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors, including the Academy Award for best picture.

‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ To Open Worldwide

October 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

When Michael Jackson died in June, he was just days away from launching a 50-show run of comeback concerts in London.

Now, video footage of preparations for those performances have become “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” a documentary opening worldwide Tuesday.

‘Footloose’ Director Cuts Loose From Movie

October 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

First Zac Efron leaves the “Footloose” reboot and now director Kenny Ortega has reportedly left the movie as well.

According to Variety, the director, who helmed the Michael Jackson concert film “This Is It,” parted from the project due to differences with Paramount over budget and tone.

Michael Jackson’s Children & Brothers To See ‘This Is It’ Before Official Opening

October 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

There are just six days until Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” concert film opens on 18,000 screens worldwide on October 28, 2009.

Over 120 hours of footage were edited down to just 111 minutes to make the film, and on Thursday, Nancy O’Dell spoke to the team behind creating Michael’s magic on the big screen

Michael Jackson’s Divine ‘This Is It’ Intervention Revealed?

October 15, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“This Is It,” the movie culled from footage of Michael Jackson’s farewell tour, hits theaters in just two weeks. And in the run up to the release, those closest to the pop star are speaking out about the tour that never was.

Although the tour Michael was set to embark on at London’s O2 Arena in July was billed as “This Is It,” CEO of concert promoters AEG Live Randy Phillips told Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts the trek had a different name to those involved on the project.

Michael Jackson Movie To Screen In China

October 06, 2009

HONG KONG, China

The Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It” has snapped up one of the last of China’s 20 annual foreign movie import slots, a Sony Pictures executive said Tuesday.

Michael Jackson Sneak Peek Screenings Sell Out In 2 Hours

September 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson is still playing to sellout crowds.

AEG President Says Michael Jackson Movie ‘This Is It’ Should Clear Company’s Name

September 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol’s last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions.

Jackson ‘This Is It’ Film Gets 2-Week Limited Run

August 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after his death will be released in a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide.

Distributor Sony announced that the release date for “Michael Jackson: This Is It” has been moved up to Oct. 28, two days earlier than previously announced. Tickets go on sale Sept. 27.