'This Is It' passes $100 mil mark

Hollywood Reporter - 6th Nov 2009

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Michael Jackson: "This Is It" Related This Is It -- Film Review Jackson's This Is It' hits No. 1 on albums chart A&E Jackson Reality show premiere date set The Michael Jackson concert film "This Is It" has crossed the $100 million mark at international boxoffice as it enters its second weekend in theaters, Sony said Friday. The film has grossed $144 million worldwide, including $44 million from the U.S. and Canada. That is more than double the tally of receipts for 2008's blockbuster concert film "Hannah... Read full story at Hollywood Reporter

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