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. Single Disc DVD 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. The Unfinished Rehearsals Featurette. Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotten reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen. 2 Making-Of Documentaries. 4 Featurettes: The Gloved One - Costumes Memories of Michael Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers and The Unfinished Rehearsals. Theatrical Trailer.
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