Michael Jackson 'This is It': AEG CEO announces 3,000 fans will watch advance screenings October 27

Michael Jackson's film documenting his rehearsals for the 'This is It' tour will be released worldwide on October 28, 2009 - and now it is being reported that 3,000 of MJ's biggest fans in the Los Angeles area will have the opportunity to watch advance screenings of the film on October 27. President and CEO of AEG appeared on the Ryan Seacrest show this morning and made the announcement.

Watch what was said:

According to Ryan Seacrest's blog:

Only 3,000 tickets will be available for the screenings and the first 500 fans will win special commemorative tickets created and designed by Michael Jackson for the London Concerts. (Limit one lenticularly-printed commemorative ticket for every two movie tickets purchased.)

No internet sales will be available for the special advance screenings at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14. All later shows will be available for puchase online. L.A. LIVE is the only location worldwide where fans can buy tickets in person.

Ticket purchases will be limited to two per person.

IMPORTANT DATES:

September 24 - 5:00PM - Fans can begin to line up at L.A. LIVE on Nokia Plaza to purchase tickets to the special advance screenings of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT taking place on October 27 beginning at 9:00PM

September 27 - 12:01AM - Tickets go on sale exclusively at L.A. Live on Nokia Plaza for the special advance screenings taking place at the band new Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 on October 27.

October 27 - Grand opening of Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 with special advance screenings of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT on all 14 screens.

October 28 - Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 begins limited engagement run of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT.

For more information, please visit lalive.com

Watch the 'This is It' trailer.

Attention Michael Jackson supporters: There is a wonderful new project in the form of a portrait that millions of fans worldwide can take part in. A Portrait of Michael Jackson created from millions of hand-drawn dots will invite millions of fans worldwide to become part of Jackson's legacy by getting a free dot in the portrait in their name. A dot is not drawn on the canvas until someone signs up for it; at least one million fans (dots) are needed to complete the image of the King of Pop, with room in the portrait for many more millions to participate. The organizers of this tribute have the support of Ken Kragen, who was responsible for "We Are the World," The Robson Family (Joy, Wade and Chantal), and Don Wilson, the creator / director / producer of the "Man in the Mirror" video. Proceeds will be donated to several charities that were dear to Michael, including The Make A Wish Foundation. Every single hand-drawn dot David places on his canvas represents a real person. People have joined David's projects from over 150 countries. Every Michael Jackson fan will be able to get a free hand-drawn dot added to the portrait in their name. Thus far people representing over 100 countries have signed up to take part in this project. The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait is a partner of The Michael Jackson Fan Club (http://www.MJfanclub.net), the largest Michael Jackson fan club in the world, which was supported by Jackson himself.

You can now sign up at SupportJacksonPortrait.com for your dot. The portrait starts on August 28th. A dedicated website will be created so people can sign up for their free dot. People will be able to attach a message to their dot if they choose. Every time someone signs up, a dot will be hand drawn in the work of art in their name. People will be able to go online to see the portrait as it evolves toward completion and read some of the messages.

Please sign up at SupportJacksonPortrait.com and be a part of this tribute to the King of Pop.

Read the interview with artist David Ilan here.

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