Michael Jackson News

Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend

Nov 2, 2009 1:00 pm PST

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the box office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend. "This Is It," featuring performances Jackson rehearsed for a marathon concert stand planned before his dea...

Could 'This Is It' win an Oscar?

Oct 29, 2009 3:00 pm PDT

Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture. Spokesman Steve Elzer said Thursday that the studio will submit "Michael Jackson's This Is It" for Academy Awards consideration this year. It missed t...

Michael Jackson movie earns $20 million on 1st day

Oct 29, 2009 11:00 am PDT

The Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" earned $20.1 million at worldwide box offices on its first day in theaters as fans around the globe turned out in strong numbers, Columbia Pictures said on Thursday. The movie studio said the fil...

Jackson's 'This Is It' draws $20.1M worldwide

Oct 29, 2009 10:00 am PDT

The King of Pop is No. 1 again. "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has landed on top of the domestic box office with $7.4 million in its first day and $12.7 million overseas. That gives the film documenting Jackson's rehearsals for his plann...

Review: 'This Is It' a homage to Jackson greatness

Oct 28, 2009 4:00 am PDT

Watching "Michael Jackson's This Is It" will have fans grieving once again, but this time, it won't only be for the fallen King of Pop, but for what we lost — a brilliant entertainer who gave every inch of his body and soul for what ...