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 hype, the queues, the reviews and – above all – the ticket sales, Sony Pictures has extended the run of This Is It, the documentary about Michael Jackson's final rehearsals. The film will stay in cinemas for an additional one to three weeks, beyond the initial two-week showing.This Is It earned more than £61m wor...
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