‘This Is It’ will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 26, 2010.
Additional footage includes the complete and uncut versions of ‘Smooth Criminal’ and ‘Thriller’ and a ‘Making of Smooth Criminal’ featurette.
Also included will be two documentaries ‘Staging the Return: Beyond The Show’ and ‘Staging The Return: The Adventure Begins’ mostrare Michael developing the mostra concept.
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 concerto 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.
Theatrical Trailer
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 concerto 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.
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 te to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and più while watching the movie! Also includes the This Is It interactive playlist where
te can bookmark your preferito songs featured in the film and email yourself a customized playlist!
