Michael Jackson: This Is It Blu-ray

MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT was directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, Newsies). It was produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware, with John McClain and John Branca serving as executive producers. It was distributed by Columbia Pictures in association with The Michael Jackson Company and AEG Live. It has a run time of approximately 111 minutes and has been rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images.

Single-Disc Blu-ray Bonus Material

• "Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins" Making-of Documentary

This in-depth documentary reveals Michael Jackson’s unique, groundbreaking vision for his ambitious return to the stage, with director Kenny Ortega and the entire crew from This Is It.

• "Staging the Return: Beyond the Show" Making-of Documentary

Director Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It discuss Michael Jackson's final rehearsals, and the purpose behind creating the concert film.

• "The Gloved One" Costumes Featurette

Costume Designer Zaldy reveals the elaborate new costumes created for Michael Jackson to wear on the This Is It tour.

• "Memories of Michael" Featurette

Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It share personal stories about working with Michael Jackson, and how they will remember their friend.

• "Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers" Featurette

A look at the high-stakes audition process, which began with over 5,000 applicants and ended with the selection of 11 exceptionally talented dancers.

• Meet the Dancers

Meet each of the 11 dancers chosen among thousands to dance with Michael Jackson on his This Is It tour.

• Meet the Band

Go behind the scenes with the band members chosen to perform on the This Is It tour with Michael Jackson

• Meet the Vocalists

Go behind the scenes with the vocalists selected to sing with Michael Jackson on the This Is It Tour

• "Dancing Machine’ featurette

Choreographer Travis Payne discusses collaborating with dancing legend Michael Jackson on the choreography for his This Is It tour.

• "The Unfinished Rehearsals" featurette

Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotton reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen.

• Photo Gallery with 75 insider photos from the rehearsals
• Theatrical Trailer
• BD Exclusive:  "Smooth Criminal" Vignette

The full-length vignette starring Michael Jackson which was to be shown before the performance of "Smooth Criminal" at the This Is It concert.

• BD Exclusive:  "Making ‘Smooth Criminal’" Featurette

An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking production of the new "Smooth Criminal" film created for This Is It.

• BD Exclusive:  "Thriller" Vignette

The full-length vignette which was to be shown during the performance of "Thriller" at the This Is It concert.

• BD Exclusive: movieIQ: connects you to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie! Also includes the "This Is It" interactive playlist where you can bookmark your favourite songs featured in the film and email yourself a customized playlist!