Michael Jackson's This Is It
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 Michael Jackson's This Is It facts

• The film consists of Jackson rehearsing musical numbers, directing his team, and additional behind-the-scenes footage including dancer auditions and costume design
• The film's director Kenny Ortega confirmed that none of this footage was originally intended for release, but after Jackson's 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 London's O2 Arena where Jackson publicly announced the concert series
• Despite originally being set for October 30, the film's release date was rescheduled for October 28, 2009 due to a strong demand by Jackson's fans
• The film was given a worldwide release and a limited two-week theatrical run from October 28 to November 12, 2009, but theatrical release was later extended
• Tickets went on sale a month early (on September 27) to satisfy a high anticipated demand; to date, the film has broken numerous records via tickets both presale and sales worldwide
• Since the film's confirmation, AEG Live has faced criticism; mostly consisting of claims that they had only made the film to make a profit
• Multiple members of Jackson's family had confirmed that they did not support the film and some family members went as far as to try to stop the film agreement in August
• The film has also been surrounded by allegations regarding the appearance of body doubles in place of Jackson, which Sony denied; and an outrage from some of Jackson fans, with some going as far as to start a protest against the film
• In August 2009, a judge approved a deal between Jackson's estate, concert promoter AEG Live, and Sony Pictures (sister company to Jackson's record distributors of his album label)