Michael Jacksons This Is It. Michael Jacksons This Is It. Theatrical release poster. Directed by. Kenny Ortega. Produced by. Paul Gongaware. Kenny Ortega. Randy Phillips. Starring. Michael Jackson. Music by. Michael Bearden. Cinematography. Sandrine Orabona. E6982D00000578-0-image-a-154_1472996713671.jpg' alt='Michael Jackson`s Halloween Reviews' title='Michael Jackson`s Halloween Reviews' />Michael Jackson s Halloween Review PacketTim Patterson. Edited by. Don Brochu. Brandon Key. Tim Patterson. Kevin Stitt. Productioncompany. Distributed by. Columbia Pictures. Release date. October 2. Running time. 11. Country. United States. Language. English. Budget6. 0 million. Box office2. 61. Michael Jacksons This Is It is a 2. American documentaryconcert film directed by Kenny Ortega that documents Michael Jacksons rehearsals and preparation for his concert series of the same name that was originally scheduled to start on July 1. June 2. 5. The film consists of Jackson rehearsing musical numbers, directing his team, and additional behind the scenes footage including dancer auditions and costume design. Ortega confirmed that none of the footage was originally intended for release, but after Jacksons death it was agreed that the film be made. The footage was filmed in Los Angeles at the Staples Center and The Forum, and features a clip from East Rutherfords Arena where Jackson publicly announced the concert series. Concert promoter AEG Live has faced criticism since the films confirmation, largely in the form of accusations that the film was made simply for profit. Multiple members of Jacksons family refused to support the film, and some family members even attempted to stop the film agreement in August 2. Latest Stories. Heres How to Get Your Halloween TV Fix This Year You wont boo these spooky small screen options This Steve UrkelGeorge Clooney Story Is the 90s. In the same month, however, a judge approved a deal between Jacksons estate, AEG Live, and Columbia Pictures. The agreement allowed Columbia to edit the hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage needed to create the film. Download Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters Movie Online there. Columbia subsequently paid 6. Despite originally being set for October 3. October 2. 6, 2. 00. Jacksons fans. The film was given a worldwide release and a limited two week theatrical run from October 2. November 1. 0, 2. Halloween Daily News. All things Halloween horror movie, costume, cosplay, mask, haunt, news, photos, reviews, interviews on Michael Myers, John Carpenter, Trick. Tickets went on sale a month early on September 2. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics its portrayal of Jackson and his performances were generally praised, although some critics and fans of Jackson felt that the film was made to profit from Jacksons death and argued that the musician would not have wanted the film released because he was a perfectionist. Despite some fans boycotting the film, and his family not endorsing it, the ticket sales for This Is It broke international records a month before its release. Records were also set in Japan, where more than 1 million in tickets were sold on the first day they were available. In London, fans bought more than 3. Record sales were also reported in the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, and New Zealand. SongsNotes. Wanna Be Startin SomethinPerformed without the third verse. The first verse was rehearsed. Contains an a cappella snippet of Speechless. Live vocals. Key transposed. JamThe second verse has been cut in the film, but was rehearsed as a complete song. The rap has also been cut down significantly in the film. Contains a sample of Another Part of Me. Dubbed vocals with live ad libs. The DrillA military dance sequence which features samples of Bad, Dangerous, and Mind Is the Magic. Instrumental dance performance. They Dont Care About UsContains samples of HIStory, She Drives Me Wild and Why You Wanna Trip on Me. Part of this song was released during the days after Jacksons death in this version the sample of HISTORY is the original with the Great Gate Of Kiev in the final film version this was changed to a similar piece of music composed by Michael Bearden, the shows musical director. This alteration is due to orchestra copyright issues, but the Great Gate Of Kiev was supposed to have been used. Features a mix of live and dubbed vocals. Human NatureAlso played during an alternate video clip shown after the end credits.