Monday 23rd November 2009
For Immediate Release:
DUE TO DEMAND AUDIENCES HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9 TO SEE
“MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT” IN CINEMAS
The box office phenomenon, Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT, has had its theatrical run extended
for a further two weeks due to high demand from audiences and will now be showing in Australian
cinemas until Wednesday December 9.
Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT opened around the globe in more than 100 countries on October
28th, and has already exceeded $US 238 million worldwide. In Australia the film has now
grossed over $AU 9.2 million, which is the highest grossing box office ever for a concert film.
Australian theatres have reported repeat viewing from audiences keen to re-experience this
unique and thrilling film that intimately captures Michael Jackson’s creative genius and charisma
on the big screen.
Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT offers 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. The film is produced with the full
support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than 100 hours of behind-the-
scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing numerous songs for the show.
Audiences are
given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and
candid detail, Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT
is the last documentation of Michael Jackson in
action, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work
as he and his collaborators move toward their goals of London, the O2, and history. Kenny
Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner for the concert tour and the director of
the stage show, directed the film, which was produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul
Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain.
Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group has released a top-selling, two-disc,
stand-alone companion album to the motion picture.
Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT is only at the movies until December 9.
For More Information:
Anna Young
Sony Pictures Releasing
Level 26, 1 Market St, Sydney
Ph: 02 9272 2910
E: Anna_Young@spe.sony.com
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