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The final film for Michael Jackson 'This Is It' will have a trailer released very soon, according to Kenny Ortega who was MJ's creative partner for the planned tour. Ortega says that September will see the trailer, but the date has yet to be released. Ortega who took to his twitter to alert fans saying: 'THIS IS IT Trailer should be out in September. The exact date is forthcoming. Have a great Labor Day Weekend.' He also said 'I know the plan is to release the film Internationally end of October. When I know more, you'll know more. So enjoy your positive Tweets!!!'
According to Deadline.com, The producers of Michael Jackson THIS IS IT announced that Kenny Ortega has been set to direct the motion picture. The film is being produced with the full support of The Estate of Michael Jackson. Ortega was Jackson’s creative partner on the THIS IS IT concert.
Ortega says of the 'This Is It' film: 'This film is Michael’s gift to his fans. As we began assembling the footage for the motion picture we realized we captured something extraordinary, unique and very special. It’s a very private, exclusive look into a creative genius’s world. For the first time ever, fans will see Michael as they have never seen him before – this great artist at work. It is raw, emotional, moving and powerful footage that captures his interactions with the THIS IS IT collaborators that he had personally assembled for this once in a lifetime project. This film shows a consummate performer working with and guiding singers, dancers, band members, choreographers, special effects creators and countless other creative members of the team as we all assemble this historic concert. I can think of many words to describe Michael as he rehearses for and creates THIS IS IT– inspirational, dynamic, generous, dedicated, loving and the guiding force—you see him as the true architect and driving force of this project – a true master of his craft, the Entertainer of Entertainers. I’m proud of the many years of friendship and creative association I shared with Michael and I’m happy that people will get a chance to see his spirit and drive in action. THIS IS IT may go down as the greatest concert that no one got a chance to see, but with this film, we get a rare portrait of Michael as he prepares for his final curtain call and what I believe was going to be his master work.'
Will you be watching 'This Is It?'
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Comments
Hope no one goes to see the trailer or the film - How sad that just afew days after Jackson was finally laid to rest, an announcement regarding this project is released. The Jackson family should not be benefitting from Michael's death. All of this hoopla and merchandising of a dead man is disgusting.
Hello yes his children should be benefitting from Michael. If the movie is released fairly close to where i live i will be going to see it for sure. Micheal love you more
I will be watching the film. And Thank You Very Much miss, for all the information! :]
spooky - At least they don't put him on display like Elvis.
The ones that benefit from all this are his children and mother, the paying of his debts, and multiple charities. No one else in the family was mentioned in the will, so they don't get anything!
spooky, they're not benefitting from Michael's death - they are merely attempting to show the world what it never got to see: Michael "properly" saying goodbye with his final concerts... also, it makes me think they shall use the revenue earned from the film sales to help pay off his debts etc. and, to give his kids a chance to see their daddy doing what the world loved and will continue to love him forever for :)
spooky, this has been filmed because Michael wanted to film a "making of This Is It". It's not like he was on candid camera. And yes, this will benefit his children and the money will be used to pay off his debts.
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spooky I feel ya on this. But it is Micheal and its the last time we as fan going to see what he was doing before his death. Anything after this, I would stand with you and band it.
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