This Is It Jackson Film to Break Records
There is speculation that “This Is It”, the film that features concert rehearsals of what would have been Michael Jackson’s 50-date tour, is speculated to break records. The film is set to be released this week - Wednesday, October 28 - and although it is projected to do well, there is some criticism of the film from fans.
Doug Belgrad, the production president for Sony, is confident that the sorrow from abroad over the death of the King of Pop will translate to enthusiasm for his last performance, which was taped and then assembled to create the 108-minute film in only 3 months. The company believes in it so much that they expect an estimate of $250 million in ticket sales during just the first 5 days the movie is on screen. This is a very big estimate, which would beat the current $204 million record held by “The Dark Knight”. They also believe the film will generate about $1 billion in revenues.
There’s no doubt that the film will make history, but there are many angry fans out there that won’t go see the film. These people have grouped together - “This Is Not It” - to campaign the release of the movie this week, as they think it will cover up the late singer’s dire state of health during his final months alive.
Aside from this group, it is very likely that the King of Pop will break records even after death. He had many followers, and since he died, has gained even more due to worldwide media headlines. This alone would have ensured that the memory of him would be passed on for generations to come. The film only adds to this.
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