Michael Jackson's rehearsals for his planned concert residency at the Staples Center in Los Angeles are documented through behind-the-scenes footage and preparations.
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Michael Jackson's rehearsals for his planned concert residency at the Staples Center in Los Angeles are documented through behind-the-scenes footage and preparations.
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Michael Jackson rehearsed for his planned concert residency at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2009. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the film compiles behind-the-scenes footage of dancer auditions, costume design, and Jackson's meticulous preparations. The documentary captures the anticipation surrounding the concerts, which were set to begin in July 2009. Despite the film's commercial success, it faced criticism from Jackson's family and fans, who questioned the motives behind its release following his death.
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Why Watch
- See behind-the-scenes footage of Michael Jackson's rehearsals.
- Find out about the dancer auditions for the concert.
- Meet the creative team behind the concert's costume design.
Did You Know
- The film made $267.9 million worldwide, setting a box office record.
- Sony paid $60 million for the film rights after Jackson's death.
- In Japan, the film earned $18 million in sales on its first day of release.
- The DVD sold over 1.5 million units in the U.S. within its first week.
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What was the worldwide box office gross for Michael Jackson's This Is It?
$267.9 million worldwide.
Who directed Michael Jackson's This Is It?
Kenny Ortega directed the film.
How many units of the DVD were sold in the US by the end of 2010?
By the end of 2010, DVD sales in the US stood at 2.8 million units.
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