Michael Jackson - This Is It Bigger Than Estimated: PHOTO
Favorable word of mouth boosted attendance at theaters showing the Michael Jackson concert Documentary This Is It! on Sunday, pushing the total Box Office to $23.2 million, up from an original estimate of $21.3 million. (The movie has earned $34.4 million since opening on Tuesday night.) Final results for foreign screenings also proved to be higher than originally estimated -- by about $1 million. Total worldwide results for the movie stands at $103.9 million as of Sunday. The mini-budget...

All Saints - Jackson If Only He Had Been Alive To See It: PHOTO
In a case of what Billboard describes as turning "human tragedy into ... creative and financial triumph," the Michael Jackson concert Documentary This Is It! opened with an estimated $32.5 million over its first five days ($21.3 million over the three-day weekend) in North America and $68.5 million in 97 other countries, including $10.4 million in Japan, $7.6 million in the U.K., $6.3 million in Germany, and $5.8 million in France. While the film's Box Office did not rival the openings of major...

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Earns $101 Million, Movie Gets Extended
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Earns $101 Million, Movie Gets Extended Print |  Email More 'This Is It,' the movie that profiles Michael Jackson 's final rehearsal footage before his death, topped the Box Office over the weekend. The film grossed $32.5 million domestically and $101 million worldwide. "He's just loved everywhere on the planet," Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony told the Associated Press. "It doesn't matter if it's Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America....

On Michael Jackson's Mercifully Goofy, Cheerful This Is It: PHOTO
You go to This Is It —the exploitative but bizarrely heartwarming Michael Jackson Documentary, tracking rehearsals for the psychotically exhausting 50-concert London comeback spectacular he didn't live to even start—and you vacillate between a smile and a wince as a clearly driven but heartbreakingly frail MJ rips through take after take of hit after hit, and you find the moment that resonates for you, the throwaway gesture or remark only imbued with gravitas in retrospect. There's...

Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend
Los Angeles -- "Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the Box Office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend. "This Is It," featuring performances Jackson rehearsed for a marathon concert stand planned before his death in June, took in $103 million worldwide in its first five days. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total...

Is Michael Jackson -live' show coming to Las Vegas?: PHOTO
Is Michael Jackson -live' show coming to Las Vegas?" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life | Vegas Deluxe '); //]]> VegasDeluxe.com Most Popular October 28, 2009 Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson's This Is It premiere, parties, celebrity star October 27, 2009 Strip Scribbles: Sammy Hagar sets opening date for Cabo Wabo November 1, 2009 Halloween Photo Galleries: Nicky, Holly, X , Twilight , True Blood October 29, 2009 Photo Galleries: Wayne Newton's DWTS partner surprises...

So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay!: PHOTO
Not that we didn't see this coming as soon as they said it would only run for 2 weeks, but still. It was just announced that the Michael Jackson Documentary, This Is It , will remain in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend. In a Press release that was probably drafted up weeks ago, the chairman of Sony Pictures, Jeff Blake , explained: "In just 5 days, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT has become the highest grossing concert film of all time and we are elated by the response to this special film...

October 30th, 2009, This Is It Rules!: PHOTO
The only new movie this weekend opening at the Box Office was Michael Jacksons This Is It Documentary, so it should have come as no surprise that the flick entered in at number one. But, compared to the other movies it was up against, the ching earned from movie goers was nothing to sneeze at. Picture of Weekend Box Office: October 30th, 2009, This Is It Rules! [source:celebrityviplounge.com] Check out the top ten movies at the weekend Box Office for October 30th, 2009 after the jump. Here are...

So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay!: PHOTO
Not that we didn't see this coming as soon as they said it would only run for 2 weeks, but still. It was just announced that the Michael Jackson Documentary, This Is It, will remain in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend. Picture of So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay! [source:perezhilton.com] In a Press release that was probably drafted up weeks ago, the chairman of Sony Pictures, Jeff Blake, explained: "In just 5 days, Michael Jacksons THIS IS IT has become the...

-This Is It' Dominates Halloween Weekend Over -Paranormal Activity'
The new Documentary concert film Michael Jackson’s This Is It was #1 in the Box Office this past Halloween weekend (Oct 30 - Nov 1). Trailing it in the #2 slot was Paranormal Activity which is still raking in the cash, $11,000 to make and it’s earned $84 million. Talk about turning a profit. This Wk Last Wk Title Dist. Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Rlse Wks # of Theaters 1 - Michael Jackson’s This Is It Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI)...

"This Is It" final box office tally rises
Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" saw opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada rise by 9 percent from initial estimates to a total $23.2 million

"This Is It" final box office tally rises
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" saw opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada rise by 9 percent from initial estimates to a total $23.2 million, according to final studio figures on Monday.

'This Is It' run extended: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film has had its cinema run extended. The footage from the 'Thriller' star's rehearsals for his doomed comeback shows has proved a Box Office hit, making more than $101 million worldwide since it opened in cinemas on October 28. This has prompted Sony Pictures to extend its cinema run from an initial two weeks by another three weeks in the US and between one and three weeks in other countries. Of the decision, Sony Pictures spokesperson Rory Bruer said: "He's just...

'This Is It' Director Ortega Pays Personal Tribute to King of Pop
as Box Office outcome tops charts "This Is It," a concert-documentary has taken in an approximate $101 million to date, making it the highest earning concert film in history. The film captures Michael Jackson rehearsing for his global "resurrection" concert series before he tragically passed on June 25, 2009. "This Is It" director Kenny Ortega grew quite kin with Jackson in 1990, commenting on Jackson's signature smell and how fans would wait in line for just an opportunity to get a whiff of...

The Mob returns to the Strip -- in new business venture: PHOTO
The Mob returns to the Strip -- in new business venture" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life | Vegas Deluxe '); //]]> VegasDeluxe.com Most Popular October 28, 2009 Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson's This Is It premiere, parties, celebrity star October 27, 2009 Strip Scribbles: Sammy Hagar sets opening date for Cabo Wabo November 1, 2009 Halloween Photo Galleries: Nicky, Holly, X , Twilight , True Blood October 29, 2009 Photo Galleries: Wayne Newton's DWTS partner surprises...

Photo Gallery: CityCenter takes final shape ahead of opening next month
Photo Gallery: CityCenter takes final shape ahead of opening next month" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life | Vegas Deluxe '); //]]> VegasDeluxe.com Most Popular October 28, 2009 Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson's This Is It premiere, parties, celebrity star October 27, 2009 Strip Scribbles: Sammy Hagar sets opening date for Cabo Wabo November 1, 2009 Halloween Photo Galleries: Nicky, Holly, X , Twilight , True Blood October 29, 2009 Photo Galleries: Wayne Newton's DWTS partner surprises...

Michael Jackson: -This Is It' at No. 1; Beatles Under Siege
Michael Jackson must be smiling in heaven. Not only does he have the No. 1 movie, but he’s got the No. 1 album. And the No. 14 album, number whatever. The companion album to Jackson’s “This Is It” sold about 385,000 copies this week, landing it at the top spot. What’s funny about this is that with the exception of two tracks, all of the music is already available. In fact, Jackson sold around 65,000 copies of his other CDs this week, including a greatest hits...

`This Is It' tops charts with $101M worldwide - Yahoo! News
Los Angeles – " Michael Jackson 's This Is It" pulled in $101 million worldwide in its first five days, and distributor Sony is extending the farewell performance film beyond its planned two-week run. The film was the No. 1 Halloween thriller domestically with a $21.3 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The previous weekend's No. 1 movie, Paramount's low-budget horror sensation " Paranormal Activity ," slipped to No. 2 with $16.5 million, lifting its total to...

Michael Jackson composted a poem called "Planet Earth" for This is it album: PHOTO
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Michael Jackson - Sony Scrap Pre Christmas This Is It Dvd Launch: PHOTO
Movie executives at Sony Pictures have scrapped plans to release Michael Jackson'S THIS IS IT film on DVD before Christmas (09) after cinema bosses urged them to delay the release. Theatre chain heads insisted a speedy DVD turnaround for the holiday season would keep fans away from cinemas and hamper ticket sales, prompting movie bosses to hold off releasing the concert rehearsal film on DVD until the New Year. Instead, the Sony bosses have extended the film's limited two-week run by one to...

This Is It: Our Top 5 Concert Films Sans Moonwalk: VIDEO
According to the LA Times , Michael Jackson’s This Is It isn’t performing like a concert film. In the six days it has been in theaters, the doc has already grossed over $100 million worldwide, with its biggest numbers happening overseas. While concert movies’ ticket sales usually drop off after fans hit up the opening night, This Is It grossed more on Sunday than it did on any day since it debuted. Perhaps this will lead more acts

Michael Jackson -- The Urination Explanation
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Michael Jackson -- The Urination Explanation
Finally an explanation as to why Michael Jackson 's 1993 accuser could identify the discoloration on the singer's genitals ... Michael liked to pee for an audience. TMZ has obtained files from the 1993 Santa Barbara molestation investigation. A deputy from the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department noted the young accuser was able to describe -- in explicit detail -- the discoloration on Jackson's genital area ... the result of Vitiligo, a skin discoloration disorder. TMZ's Harvey Levin spent 3...

PHOTOS: Michael Jackson's Son Is A Karate Kid
On Monday, Michael Jackson 's eldest son Prince Michael lead the charge as he and his group of cousins and siblings left their weekly karate class. PHOTOS: More Karate Photos Looking appropriately disheveled after the workout, the children headed back home in the care of their nanny. Jackson's daughter Paris and youngest son Blanket were also on hand. PHOTOS: Michael Jackson's Kids Enjoy A Day Out The children have clearly recovered from the minor accident they were involved in a couple of...

Why Sony decided to leave -This is It' in theaters through Thanksgiving
Sony Pictures’ decision to extend the run of This Is It through Thanksgiving weekend was not about fooling audiences, Sony’s vice-chairman Jeff Blake tells EW. Rather, the part-concert film, part-documentary was initially receiving a two-week run for two reasons: one, it was being rolled out in similar Fashion to the most recent concert Films ( Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour and Jonas Bros: The 3D Concert Experience were also set up initially for...