This Is It (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
We now have full details on the release of this Michael Jackson documentary
Title: This Is It (IMDb)
Starring: N/A (Documentary)
Released: 26th January 2010
SRP: $28.96 (DVD)
Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc DVD ($28.96) and 1-disc Blu-ray ($39.95) releases of This Is It for the 26th January. Extras will include a Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins Making-of Documentary, a Staging the Return: Beyond the Show Making-of Documentary, featurettes ("The Gloved One - Costumes", "Memories of Michael", "Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers"), and the theatrical trailer. The Blu-ray release will include all that, plus a Smooth Criminal Vignette starring Michael Jackson which was to be shown before the performance of “Smooth Criminal” at the This Is It concert, a “Thriller” Vignette which was to be shown during the performance of “Thriller” at the This Is It concert, and a Making ‘Smooth Criminal’ featurette. We've attached the official package artwork for each of the releases below:
Quote: MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: N/A (Documentary)
Released: 26th January 2010
SRP: $28.96 (DVD)
Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc DVD ($28.96) and 1-disc Blu-ray ($39.95) releases of This Is It for the 26th January. Extras will include a Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins Making-of Documentary, a Staging the Return: Beyond the Show Making-of Documentary, featurettes ("The Gloved One - Costumes", "Memories of Michael", "Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers"), and the theatrical trailer. The Blu-ray release will include all that, plus a Smooth Criminal Vignette starring Michael Jackson which was to be shown before the performance of “Smooth Criminal” at the This Is It concert, a “Thriller” Vignette which was to be shown during the performance of “Thriller” at the This Is It concert, and a Making ‘Smooth Criminal’ featurette. We've attached the official package artwork for each of the releases below:
Synopsis
Quote: MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.
News by Tom Woodward
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Notorious wrote: I hope to get a Blu-ray version of the whole Michael Jackson history including this one, probably a box containing everything, I wonder if anyone thinks that's a possibility
Just give it time...
Just give it time...
Emil Ryderup wrote: "It was an extremely well-edited movie"
What? I didn't really see why this is worthy of an oscarnomination in editing...
To me, the movie flowed straight through without taking me out due to a misplaced scene or frenetic fast-paced cutting. That to me is a sign of good editing... when you don't notice it.
What? I didn't really see why this is worthy of an oscarnomination in editing...
To me, the movie flowed straight through without taking me out due to a misplaced scene or frenetic fast-paced cutting. That to me is a sign of good editing... when you don't notice it.
Billy Gates wrote: Bouncy X wrote: Billy Gates wrote: If I don't get to see it in theaters, I'll probably blind buy it on Blu when it comes out. I wanna see this on a gigantic screen in digital projection. It just screams for that I think. Then again, why do I wanna line that arsehole father of his' pockets??? Conflicted. So very conflicted.
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
OK, thank you for correcting me. I don't feel TOO bad supporting it then.
Why would u be concerned if JJ gets any money? If it wasnt for him, there would be no famous jacksons. Regardless of how he treated them, get off this self rightious anti-Joe Jackson mess! If ur so concerned about the morals of people making a profit, then u shouldnt purchase ANYTHING from Any company or person!
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
OK, thank you for correcting me. I don't feel TOO bad supporting it then.
Why would u be concerned if JJ gets any money? If it wasnt for him, there would be no famous jacksons. Regardless of how he treated them, get off this self rightious anti-Joe Jackson mess! If ur so concerned about the morals of people making a profit, then u shouldnt purchase ANYTHING from Any company or person!
"It was an extremely well-edited movie"
What? I didn't really see why this is worthy of an oscarnomination in editing...
What? I didn't really see why this is worthy of an oscarnomination in editing...
I'm glad that the Theatrical Trailer is included.
I find that most Blu-ray/DVD releases DON'T include the actual movie's Trailer! Isn't that supposed to be a STANDARD Special Feature by now? I HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS!
I find that most Blu-ray/DVD releases DON'T include the actual movie's Trailer! Isn't that supposed to be a STANDARD Special Feature by now? I HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS!
I'll gladly pick it and further contribute to the Prince, Paris, and Blanket Trust Fund.....as long as Papa Joe and his lawyers can't find a way to siphon the revenue off to his Freeloading Father Fund. 
Do we know if it will be region free ?
Noted ABC on the back cover ?
Noted ABC on the back cover ?
Samuel wrote:
This is only rehearsal footage of a concert by a man that really hadn't done much for about 15 years (all we heard was about his bizarre private life), can the rehearsal footage of a has-been really be considered a masterpiece in film-making?
It was an extremely well-edited movie, and not all of it consisted of Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage. Some of it was behind-the-scenes footage of the new pieces shot for the concert like the rehearsals and green screen footage for "They Don't Care About Us", "Earth Song" and "Smooth Criminal"; fine-tuning the musical instruments and song timing to MJ's liking, as well as costume designs and designing the aerial elements for the concert.
The musical numbers are the raison d'etre of the entire movie. For a rehearsal movie, the numbers are extremely well-choreographed and the editors did an incredible job bringing the energy and excitement to the audience. And the sound editing and mixing is superb.
I'm not a Michael Jackson fan, but it was a good movie.
This is only rehearsal footage of a concert by a man that really hadn't done much for about 15 years (all we heard was about his bizarre private life), can the rehearsal footage of a has-been really be considered a masterpiece in film-making?
It was an extremely well-edited movie, and not all of it consisted of Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage. Some of it was behind-the-scenes footage of the new pieces shot for the concert like the rehearsals and green screen footage for "They Don't Care About Us", "Earth Song" and "Smooth Criminal"; fine-tuning the musical instruments and song timing to MJ's liking, as well as costume designs and designing the aerial elements for the concert.
The musical numbers are the raison d'etre of the entire movie. For a rehearsal movie, the numbers are extremely well-choreographed and the editors did an incredible job bringing the energy and excitement to the audience. And the sound editing and mixing is superb.
I'm not a Michael Jackson fan, but it was a good movie.
I wonder when they will double dip this one. I have a feeling that This Isn't the only release of "This Is It". I could be wrong.
triply wrote: I wish they release a box set of all his short films. So many of them are missing from the available DVDs, like "Human Nature" and "Another Part of Me". To get the videos from Bad, you need to buy 2 different DVDs. And I don't think the prison version of "They Don't Care About Us" is on any DVD. I thought the holiday season would be the best time to release a real complete video collection. Guess I'll have to keep waiting.
be patient, he just died. i'm sure some mega collection is coming in the near future. i am surprised he never released one himself, especially in this age of digital media and all. but yeah i'm sure there will be some dvd collection featuring all his videos and shorts and things, its inevitable. even if its not released in a mega collection, there will at the very least be individual releases down the line.
he's making so much money since he died, sony wont want to miss out.
be patient, he just died. i'm sure some mega collection is coming in the near future. i am surprised he never released one himself, especially in this age of digital media and all. but yeah i'm sure there will be some dvd collection featuring all his videos and shorts and things, its inevitable. even if its not released in a mega collection, there will at the very least be individual releases down the line.
he's making so much money since he died, sony wont want to miss out.
More than likely, the Thriller and Smooth Criminal short films will be the new ones shot for the show. Regardless of cinematography, the sound AND specially video editing are superb, they deserve to at least be nominated for an oscar...
Saw this movie twice!!!! IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Grew up listening to MJ and the movie was just great to watch, especially with audiences who are also fans! Can't wait to blast the sound on Blu ray! The production of the performances were well done especially "They Don't Really Care About Us", "Smooth Criminal" and "The Way You Make Me Feel". Choreography was still AMAZING, watch the dancers as well!
The Concert would've been INSANE!!!!!
Grew up listening to MJ and the movie was just great to watch, especially with audiences who are also fans! Can't wait to blast the sound on Blu ray! The production of the performances were well done especially "They Don't Really Care About Us", "Smooth Criminal" and "The Way You Make Me Feel". Choreography was still AMAZING, watch the dancers as well!
The Concert would've been INSANE!!!!!
I wonder if the Thriller film is the original music video or the short that was shot for the concert. I think it is the concert short, since they only specify Smooth Criminal and Thriller, both of which were "re-imagined" for the concert. I will be picking this up on Blu-ray anyway.
I wish they release a box set of all his short films. So many of them are missing from the available DVDs, like "Human Nature" and "Another Part of Me". To get the videos from Bad, you need to buy 2 different DVDs. And I don't think the prison version of "They Don't Care About Us" is on any DVD. I thought the holiday season would be the best time to release a real complete video collection. Guess I'll have to keep waiting.
I wish they release a box set of all his short films. So many of them are missing from the available DVDs, like "Human Nature" and "Another Part of Me". To get the videos from Bad, you need to buy 2 different DVDs. And I don't think the prison version of "They Don't Care About Us" is on any DVD. I thought the holiday season would be the best time to release a real complete video collection. Guess I'll have to keep waiting.
So you have to get the Blu Ray in order to have the Thriller short film. That blows.
horrorfan25 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you guies and you too.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you guies and you too.
so they included the smooth criminal and thriller movies? well golly, that's like their first appearance on home video outside of VHS. but you'd think since they included a making of for criminal, they woulda included the thriller one. especially since the VHS contained both.
TNAJason wrote: Pixarfan517 wrote: Yes - they announce this but what about Toy Story 1 & 2 on Blu-Ray.
I don't really see Toy Story 1 & 2 coming to Blu-Ray until next year's release of Toy Story 3.
They said that they were going to release the Blu-Rays for Toy Story 1 & 2 in March '10.
Big Whit wrote: This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
Mainly girls.
I don't really see Toy Story 1 & 2 coming to Blu-Ray until next year's release of Toy Story 3.
They said that they were going to release the Blu-Rays for Toy Story 1 & 2 in March '10.
Big Whit wrote: This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
Mainly girls.
"I bet the cinematography is top-notch"
There is only behind-the-scenes type footage...
THis was sort of boring if you're not a diehard fan. It was bland, and because of it being rehearsels the songs arent spectacular or interesting.
There is only behind-the-scenes type footage...
THis was sort of boring if you're not a diehard fan. It was bland, and because of it being rehearsels the songs arent spectacular or interesting.
I'm not an MJ fan and i'm sick of hearing about him, but I will check this out because it does look kinda interesting.
I saw this twice in theatres (yes, I'm an MJ fan), and will buy this on release day...and I agree, we need to get all HIS short videos remastered and re-released in blu-ray...
Happy Thanksgiving! Just wanted to get that out of there, lol. Anyway, I will probably Netflix this since I missed the supposedly "limited" theatrical run. I bet the cinematography is top-notch. Also next to animation, concert films also look stupendous in Blu-ray. The artwork and extras seem pretty standard, basic. I thought the filmmakers would release it as a "2-disc edition" or a "Limited Edition". I guess not. This was a marketing ploy after all.
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this is it.
that just means its highly in demand don't be mean.
PLEASE give this the 2-disk treatment!
I always knew he was very talented....just leaning to the left a bit....
This isn't a cash-in?
The concert promoters decided they needed to make money back from the ill-fated concerts and decided to release a film about it. They're pretty open about the fact this film exists is to make money.
This is only rehearsal footage of a concert by a man that really hadn't done much for about 15 years (all we heard was about his bizarre private life), can the rehearsal footage of a has-been really be considered a masterpiece in film-making?
The concert promoters decided they needed to make money back from the ill-fated concerts and decided to release a film about it. They're pretty open about the fact this film exists is to make money.
This is only rehearsal footage of a concert by a man that really hadn't done much for about 15 years (all we heard was about his bizarre private life), can the rehearsal footage of a has-been really be considered a masterpiece in film-making?
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has reportedly stepped back from releasing Michael Jackson’s final concert performance, This Is It, on DVD and Blu-ray Disc for the holiday shopping season after protests from movie theater owners, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Big Whit wrote: This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
LOL!
LOL!
Seems like only yesterday that this came out in theaters
We'd just be happy with a completely restored & remastered copy of Thriller on Blu-Ray...
The Wilson Bros
The Wilson Bros
i know alot of people wanna see it, but i am not one of them
i would rather watch, a disney flick or kiddie flick then this documentary
i would rather watch, a disney flick or kiddie flick then this documentary
Saw it last night. A true spectacle to be seen. A first day buy on Bluray for me. Some scenes are bound to look incredible.
I hope to get a Blu-ray version of the whole Michael Jackson history including this one, probably a box containing everything, I wonder if anyone thinks that's a possibility
Bouncy X wrote: Billy Gates wrote: If I don't get to see it in theaters, I'll probably blind buy it on Blu when it comes out. I wanna see this on a gigantic screen in digital projection. It just screams for that I think. Then again, why do I wanna line that arsehole father of his' pockets??? Conflicted. So very conflicted.
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
OK, thank you for correcting me. I don't feel TOO bad supporting it then.
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
OK, thank you for correcting me. I don't feel TOO bad supporting it then.
Pixarfan517 wrote: Yes - they announce this but what about Toy Story 1 & 2 on Blu-Ray. I don't really see Toy Story 1 & 2 coming to Blu-Ray until next year's release of Toy Story 3.
They would be stupid not to release this on DVD before Christmas. I thought they might, and still think they will. It will make the most money that way.
Yes - they announce this but what about Toy Story 1 & 2 on Blu-Ray.
wow, someone took my crotch grabbing comment as a pedophile joke? ummm...maybe i said that because you know, he's notorious for grabbing his crotch while dancing? even oprah asked him about that once. lol
Hopefully this will be it. I'm sick of hearing about MJ, he's not the second coming for f**k sake!
Bouncy X wrote: Big Whit wrote: This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
and all the crotch grabbing.
I'm not a Michael Jackson loather or lover, but all these pedophile jokes are getting so repetitive. I mean god, it wasn't even that funny to begin with. We get it. Michael is a pedophile. Get over it. Is that the only thing you nitwits look at? He's an actually talented man, not to mention, he was the first to create music videos.
E. Costigan wrote: I'm surprised none of you have yet to mention that the "2-week only run" is a bulls**t marketing technique. Refer to that Miley Cyrus concert movie or from just this month, the Toy Story 3D Double Feature. They "lied" by saying the film would be a limited engagement, waited for the great box office numbers (that they anticipated in the first place), and then supposedly "decided to announce" an "extension" to the run.
If This Is It opens anywhere north of $30-50m this weekend as analysts are expecting, expect cinemas to play the film well into November.
As for the 90-day rule, I guess studios decide to wave that sometimes, considering 2004's Surviving Christmas came out less than two months after the day it was released in theatres.
I concur. I'm sick of all these marketing ploys. "2 weeks only", they can say that until they're blue in the face, but I know it's a scheme. It's bad enough the film is a scheme, let's not milk it.
and all the crotch grabbing.
I'm not a Michael Jackson loather or lover, but all these pedophile jokes are getting so repetitive. I mean god, it wasn't even that funny to begin with. We get it. Michael is a pedophile. Get over it. Is that the only thing you nitwits look at? He's an actually talented man, not to mention, he was the first to create music videos.
E. Costigan wrote: I'm surprised none of you have yet to mention that the "2-week only run" is a bulls**t marketing technique. Refer to that Miley Cyrus concert movie or from just this month, the Toy Story 3D Double Feature. They "lied" by saying the film would be a limited engagement, waited for the great box office numbers (that they anticipated in the first place), and then supposedly "decided to announce" an "extension" to the run.
If This Is It opens anywhere north of $30-50m this weekend as analysts are expecting, expect cinemas to play the film well into November.
As for the 90-day rule, I guess studios decide to wave that sometimes, considering 2004's Surviving Christmas came out less than two months after the day it was released in theatres.
I concur. I'm sick of all these marketing ploys. "2 weeks only", they can say that until they're blue in the face, but I know it's a scheme. It's bad enough the film is a scheme, let's not milk it.
I'm surprised none of you have yet to mention that the "2-week only run" is a bulls**t marketing technique. Refer to that Miley Cyrus concert movie or from just this month, the Toy Story 3D Double Feature. They "lied" by saying the film would be a limited engagement, waited for the great box office numbers (that they anticipated in the first place), and then supposedly "decided to announce" an "extension" to the run.
If This Is It opens anywhere north of $30-50m this weekend as analysts are expecting, expect cinemas to play the film well into November.
As for the 90-day rule, I guess studios decide to wave that sometimes, considering 2004's Surviving Christmas came out less than two months after the day it was released in theatres.
If This Is It opens anywhere north of $30-50m this weekend as analysts are expecting, expect cinemas to play the film well into November.
As for the 90-day rule, I guess studios decide to wave that sometimes, considering 2004's Surviving Christmas came out less than two months after the day it was released in theatres.
The "90 day rule" sure was broken with From Justin to Kelly...
Don't be fooled by the release date rumors. This WILL be out before Christmas. An announcement will be made shortly (after the 2 week theatrical release).
I saw a screening last night. Awesome backstage concert/documentary. Some scenes are bound to look incredible on Blu-ray, like the girl in the forest scene.
It's money grab... But I'm a true Michael Jackson fan
rumors dvd release around Feb 13th 2010
rumors dvd release around Feb 13th 2010
Not releasing it before Christmas would be a huge mistake for Sony. This would be quite hot and sell more copys at that time than it would in February, that is if it has a 2 week limited engagement theatrical run. If not, than early February would have to be it I suppose, as most movies take around 4 months now to arrive on DVD/Blu-ray.
Big Whit wrote: This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
and all the crotch grabbing.
and all the crotch grabbing.
They're not going to release a movie on DVD and Blu-ray on a Saturday. The 90-day window goes from when the film STARTS playing, not when it leaves theaters. The majority of films in theaters don't have a set date when they leave theaters.
Don't be surprised when the DVD and Blu-ray come out January 26, 2010.
Don't be surprised when the DVD and Blu-ray come out January 26, 2010.
Release date is February 13, 2010
I read on another site that the release will be mid Feb ( FEB 13 to be exact). It was rumored for before Xmas, but has since been pushed back.
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This is rated PG because some content may be inappropriate for children (namely boys).
Only a 2 week theatrical run so expect it maybe around Christmas.
mc_serenity wrote: Sony isn't going to release this on home video until, at the very least, February 13th. Theater chains and video companies have a 90 day window agreement between the theatrical release and the home video.Yeah, but this is one of those 2 week limited engagement things. It's possible, and plausible, that Sony could've listed that in the film's contract and reneged the 90-day window. Besides, Paramount has gone one day short of that window with recent releases G.I. Joe and Dance Flick.
Also, if they went by the 90-day window, the earliest it could be released would be January 26 - Day 91.
Also, if they went by the 90-day window, the earliest it could be released would be January 26 - Day 91.
Billy Gates wrote: If I don't get to see it in theaters, I'll probably blind buy it on Blu when it comes out. I wanna see this on a gigantic screen in digital projection. It just screams for that I think. Then again, why do I wanna line that arsehole father of his' pockets??? Conflicted. So very conflicted.
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
his father has nothing to do with this. he hasn't had anything to do with micheal's career since at least Thriller, possibly Off The Wall. so he's never before and never will see a penny from anything.
jackson's will even said things went to his mother and children.
and i dont see this as a cash grab. death or not, they would have eventually released this footage. probably on 2nd disc as part of a collection featuring the finished concert had it all taken place.
Sony isn't going to release this on home video until, at the very least, February 13th. Theater chains and video companies have a 90 day window agreement between the theatrical release and the home video.
If I don't get to see it in theaters, I'll probably blind buy it on Blu when it comes out. I wanna see this on a gigantic screen in digital projection. It just screams for that I think. Then again, why do I wanna line that arsehole father of his' pockets??? Conflicted. So very conflicted.
Damn, it was just released today. I think Ill check it out on Saturday.
This movie is such a cash-in, but I really do love his music and performances. I really want to see this, but I'll probably get saddened by it all.
Wow, I can see Joe Jackson's eyes turning greener already.....
Considering how much of a money spinner this is - I can see it arriving for xmas. Limited cinematic run and all that. Just one big ad for the dvd/Blu-ray release over the festive period more than likely.
This is a first.
January 27th in the UK, so maybe the 28th for the US?
January 27th in the UK, so maybe the 28th for the US?
Jesus, calm down. It only came out today in theatres.
Any idea when it will be released? Maybe before Christmas....
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