LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2009
Jackson's "This Is It" Tops $200 M
King of Pop's Film Brought in $61 M Domestically and More Than $140 M Overseas
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In this film publicity image released by Sony Pictures, the movie poster for Michael Jackson's "This is It" film is shown. (AP)
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Photo Essay Fans Flock to Jackson Film Fans around the world dressed up and stepped out for the opening night of the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It"
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Photo Essay "This Is It" Hits Hollywood The Michael Jackson documentary gets a star-studded premiere
The film has pulled in $61 million domestically and more than $140 million overseas. That includes $27.2 million in Japan, $14.3 million in Great Britain and $12.1 million in Germany.
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Sony Pictures marketing and distribution boss Jeff Blake says the film is drawing repeat business worldwide from Jackson fans.
"This Is It" captures Jackson's final performances as he rehearsed for his aborted concert tour. The movie includes Jackson doing such hits as "Beat It," "Thriller," "Human Nature" and "Billie Jean."
Jackson died in June just weeks before his marathon of 50 concerts was to begin in London.
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