Michael Jackson's This Is It
Michael Jackson's This Is
It is a 2009 American documentary – concert film directed by Kenny Ortega that documents Michael Jackson's rehearsals and preparation for the concert series of the same name scheduled to start on July 13, 2009, but cancelled due to his death eighteen days prior on June 25.
It is the last film Jackson starred in.
The film is now the highest grossing concert movie and documentary in the history of cinema.
The film consists of Jackson rehearsing musical numbers and directing his team.
It also includes 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 would be made.
The footage was filmed in California at the Staples Center and The Forum.
The film was given a worldwide release and a limited two- week theatrical run from October 28 to November 12, 2009, but the 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 pre-sale and box office records.
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 it faced an outrage from some of Jackson's 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.
The agreement allowed Sony to edit the hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage needed to create the film.
Sony subsequently paid$ 50 million for the film rights.
The film received generally positive reviews from both critics and Jackson fans; the film's portrayal of Jackson and his performances were generally praised, while criticism mainly consisted of both critics and fans having felt that the film was made just to profit from Jackson's death and that Jackson would not have wanted the film released because he was a" perfectionist".
Despite some fans boycotting the film and his family not endorsing the movie, the ticket sales for" This Is It" broke international records a month before its release, specifically the advance ticket sales records for a film.
Among the cities with the strongest sales were Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and New York.
Records were also set in Japan, where more than$ 1 million in tickets were sold on the first day they were available.
In London, fans bought more than 30,000 tickets on the first day.
Record sales were also reported in Holland, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil and New Zealand.
In the first opening weekend it grossed$ 101 million worldwide.
The movie sold$ 32.5 million over its first five days in the U.S. and Canada and$ 68.5 million in 97 other countries —making it the number one film at the box office and the fifth highest- grossing Halloween debut.
On its theatrical run, the film's worldwide revenue gross was in total$ 261 million, making it the highest grossing documentary/ concert movie of all time.
Return of the Moonwalker
Return of the Moonwalker is a 2011 feature- length comedy which parodies Michael Jackson with specific references to" Michael Jackson's Thriller" and other Michael Jackson music videos.
It was directed by Mike Maria, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Moreau.
Gas House Kids
Gas House Kids is a 1946 American comedy- drama film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Robert Lowery, Billy Halop and Teala Loring.
It was followed by two sequels" Gas House Kids Go West" and" Gas House Kids in Hollywood", both released in 1947.
A group of unruly New York City children from the Gas House District battle a criminal gang.
Along with several other series made at the time, it was inspired by the Dead End Kids.
Gas House Kids
Gas House Kids is a 1946 American comedy- drama film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Robert Lowery, Billy Halop and Teala Loring.
It was followed by two sequels" Gas House Kids Go West" and" Gas House Kids in Hollywood", both released in 1947.
A group of unruly New York City children from the Gas House District battle a criminal gang.
Along with several other series made at the time, it was inspired by the Dead End Kids.
Gas House Kids in Hollywood
Gas House Kids in Hollywood is a 1947 American comedy crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Carl Switzer, Benny Bartlett and Rudy Wissler.
It was the third and last in the series of Gas House Kids films, about a group of unruly boys from New York City.
This Is It
This Is It may refer to:
Gas House Kids Go West
Gas House Kids Go
West is a 1947 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Emory Parnell, Chili Williams and Vince Barnett.
It was a sequel to the 1946 film "Gas House Kids" and followed by a third "Gas House Kids in Hollywood".
Michael Jackson's This Is It (album)
Michael Jackson's This Is It( or simply This Is It) is a posthumous two- disc soundtrack album by American singer Michael Jackson.
Released by MJJ Music on October 26, 2009," This Is It" features previously released music, as well as six previously unreleased recordings by Michael Jackson.
" This Is It" was released to coincide with the theatrical release of" Michael Jackson's This Is It", a concert film documenting Michael Jackson's rehearsals for the This Is It concert series at the O2 Arena in London.
" This Is It" is the sixth album to be released by Sony and Motown/ Universal since Michael Jackson's death in June 2009.
" This Is It" debuted at number one in fourteen countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Italy and France.
" This Is It" also peaked within the top 10 of the charts in several other nations.
" This Is It" has been certified gold, platinum, or double- platinum in multiple countries.
" This Is It" was the twelfth best- selling album of 2009 in the United States and the third best- selling album of 2009 based on worldwide sales.
The title track from the album," This Is It", earned Michael Jackson a nomination in 2011 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Go West
Go West may refer to:
Gas House Kids in Hollywood
Gas House Kids in Hollywood is a 1947 American comedy crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Carl Switzer, Benny Bartlett and Rudy Wissler.
It was the third and last in the series of Gas House Kids films, about a group of unruly boys from New York City.

Question: Are both Michael Jackson'S This Is It and Gas House Kids Go West from the same country?
Answer: yes