Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Extends Theatrical Run After $101 Million Opening Week
After five days in theaters, Michael Jackson’s This Is It grossed more than $101 million worldwide, making Sony’s $60 million investment in the concert rehearsal footage profitable after only one week, Variety reports. Additionally, with no DVD due out until early 2010, Sony extended This Is It’s two-week theatrical run by three weeks in North [...]
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's much-hyped concert movie reigned at the worldwide box office on Sunday, but its performance in North America was hardly a thrill... more info
Guardian Music — Michael Jackson's This Is It pulled in $101m (£61m) worldwide in its first five days, and distributor Sony is extending the farewell performance film beyond its planne... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — For all the extra square screen footage and audio wattage, it was the movie s small moments that had the most impact.
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Guardian Music — The documentary about the singer's final days will stay in cinemas for an additional one to three weeks, after earning £101m worldwide in its first few daysAfter the h... more info
Rolling Stone — After five days in theaters, Michael Jackson’s This Is It grossed more than $101 million worldwide, making Sony’s $60 million investment in the concert rehearsal foot... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — If the documentary “Michael Jackson's This Is It†is the closest audiences will come to seeing the content of what Jackson had in mind for his comeback concer... more info
VH1 News — "Michael Jackson's This Is It" was #1 at the box office over the weekend, beating "Paranormal Activity" but falling short of Sony's initial expectations. more info
The much-hyped Michael Jackson documentary failed to thrill a mega audience in North America. But overseas was another story, where a stronger fan base delivered big resu... more info