Post by Silent Brad on Aug 10, 2009 17:55:58 GMT -5
According to Sony Pictures Entertainment, Michael Jackson's This is It will be released October 30th.
Earlier today, a Los Angeles judge approved a deal for video taken before Michael's June 25 death — while he was preparing for his comeback performances — to be shown in movie theaters. The footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals for his London concerts will be shown as a feature-length film.
The deal involving Michael's estate, concert promoter AEG Live and Columbia Pictures states that the film must be rated PG and cannot include material that "presents Michael Jackson in a negative light."
The majority of the film's footage was shot in June, 2009 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California and The Forum in Inglewood, California, as Jackson prepared for "This Is It," the series of fifty concerts Jackson planned to present at the O2 Arena in London.
This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from extensive footage that shows Jackson's meticulous preparation for his 2009 London shows.
This news has to be met with some mixed feelings as it could seen as exploitative (by some) and then there are the millions that would have the chance to have that one last look at the incredible entertainer in action.
Earlier today, a Los Angeles judge approved a deal for video taken before Michael's June 25 death — while he was preparing for his comeback performances — to be shown in movie theaters. The footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals for his London concerts will be shown as a feature-length film.
The deal involving Michael's estate, concert promoter AEG Live and Columbia Pictures states that the film must be rated PG and cannot include material that "presents Michael Jackson in a negative light."
The majority of the film's footage was shot in June, 2009 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California and The Forum in Inglewood, California, as Jackson prepared for "This Is It," the series of fifty concerts Jackson planned to present at the O2 Arena in London.
This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from extensive footage that shows Jackson's meticulous preparation for his 2009 London shows.
This news has to be met with some mixed feelings as it could seen as exploitative (by some) and then there are the millions that would have the chance to have that one last look at the incredible entertainer in action.
Source: my.spill.com/profiles/blog/show?id=947994:BlogPost:1517271
I'll be there opening day for sure. Really interested in seeing this.
