Michael Jackson's This Is It Blu-ray

[mikey3319]

do you guys think this movie will be released on BluRay? Also heard that they filmed a ton more that they couldnt put into the movie cause theres way too much footage, you think they would add a lot of bonus footage with the disc release? More songs they rehersed etc?

[Si1entElegy]

Of course it'll be on Blu-Ray. Sony wanted to push this for a December release but it's scheduled for next year since it was deemed too early.

[mikey3319]

next year????? jeez I just watched it today and I cried my eyes out, I cant wait that long lol.

DO you guys think eventually they will release his music videos on BLU RAY???

[jag2007]

saw it luved it will buy it

[RickyBluTan]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=119843


Sorry to bust your chops but theirs a "MJ:This Is It" thread already.

[ScarredLungs]

For those of you who have seen it, what are your thoughts about it?

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by cvm

For those of you who have seen it, what are your thoughts about it?

Look at some earlier posts in this thread.
I also have a review: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/764551/reviews/


But as for the Steelbook, thanks for clearing that up, glad it's not in the artwork.
Also, it's indeed kind of cheap they put it on an actual DVD-case and even kept the logo on it...

[aherron]

The world will always mourn that no one got the chance to see Michael Jackson perform live one last time. After a 10 year hiatus, he was scheduled to start touring in Summer 2009 with 50 stops scheduled. His first stop was the London O2 Arena. During his final days before his untimely death, he had been busy making final preparations. In Michael Jackson's This Is It, all his hard work from concept to finished product is captured during the months from April to June 2009. The film gives the audience a glimpse of the more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage that was taped of the rehearsals. A lost genius can clearly been seen through his singing, dancing and filmmaking. It is a must watch for all Michael Jackson and music fans.
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook
Best Buy SteelBook

A list of DVD and Blu-ray features are in 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD and Blu-ray features and best deals. Mark your calendars to go out and get this when it releases on January 26, 2010 on DVD, Blu-ray and UMD for PSP. Check here for a list of stores that will be hosting midnight release events.
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook Inside Artwork
SteelBook Inside Artwork
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook Back Cover Artwork
SteelBook Back Cover Artwork

Some retailers are already taking pre-orders. You can order it at Amazon.com (DVD, Blu-ray, UMD for PSP) and it will be shipped out on release date. If you have Prime shipping, you may even receive it on or before release date. Best Buy USA is accepting pre-orders as well in-store and online. If you pre-order between now and January 25, 2010 (with a $5 deposit), you will receive a collectible DVD-size SteelBook metal case (DVD, Blu-ray) immediately that you can display alongside your other Michael Jackson memorabilia. Inside, the case has room to hold the discs for the film. There will also be three different Best Buy exclusives for the Blu-ray version of the film. Each will include an exclusive bonus Blu-ray disc with extra content and a 3D backstage pass replica showcasing different artwork. Version #1 is This Is It - Pointing, Version #2 is This Is It - Smooth Criminal and Version #3 is This Is It - Blue Shirt Dancing. If you pre-order in-store, you will not be able to select which Best Buy exclusive version for the Blu-ray release and you will still have to arrive at the store early on release day to guarantee you get your first choice. However, if you pre-order online, you can select which Best Buy exclusive version for the Blu-ray release you would like immediately and they will ship it to you. At this time, on BestBuy.com, the images seem to be incorrect representations of Version #1 and #2 of the Blu-ray exclusives so please confirm with customer service when ordering to ensure you get the version you want.

Walmart USA has an exclusive limited edition 2-disc DVD available now for pre-order costing $24.96. It includes all the content from the single-disc edition plus an extra 60 minutes of never-before-seen exclusive features. Target USA is the only retailer to release a Blu-ray & DVD combo pack. It will consist of both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of This Is It. It is a great choice if you want to watch it in the car DVD player and also at home on your Blu-ray player. Also, it is good for anyone who currently does not have a Blu-ray player, but plans to in the future. The Blu-ray & DVD combo pack is currently priced at $29.99 and available for pre-order at Target.com. Both Walmart and Target exclusives will be available in limited quantites at the stores on January 26, 2010 for purchase. At Target stores, the price will be $24.99 during the first week of release. Walmart store prices may vary. Blockbuster USA stores have a free Limited Edition Collector's Card and Blockbuster exclusive DVD Photo Collection with pre-order in-store. FYE stores have a free poster with pre-order in-store. SonyMusicDigital.com is currently selling an 11"x17" poster that comes with each DVD or Blu-ray purchase.

Left: Walmart USA DVD Exclusive; Right: Target USA Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack Exclusive
Amazon.de Blu-ray This Is It
Amazon.de Exclusive

In Canada, Future Shop will carry the exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook in the Blu-ray-size metal case. It will contain the same content as the USA Blu-ray release. Best Buy Canada will have a Blu-ray exclusive with the 3D lenticular backstage pass replica and bonus footage.

In Germany, Amazon.de has for pre-order their own exclusive Michael Jackson's This Is It Ultimate Fan Collector's Edition in SteelBook for Blu-ray version.It includes a collectible Blu-ray SteelBook metal case, 24-page photo booklet, four memorial postcards and three 3D backstage pass replicas. Amazon.de ships worldwide and will cost approximately $60 USD including shipping. If you have an Amazon.com account set up already, you can use the same account information to order from Amazon.de. The site is formatted very similar to Amazon.com and has English help pages in case you have any problems.


Michael Jackson's This Is It Postcards
Memorial Postcards
China will have the collectible SteelBook for both the 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray versions. Taiwan will have a booklet and postcards included in the collectible SteelBook for both the 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray versions. Hong Kong will have the SteelBook for the 2-Disc DVD. Australia, Korea, Thailand and Japan will have the SteelBook in only the Blu-ray version. Japan will also have a 2-Disc Collector's DVD Boxset that includes a booklet and T-Shirt if you have 10,000 YEN ($110 USD) to spare. (See what it looks like in the slideshow.) Additionally, Australia will have a non-SteelBook Collector's Edition with 24-page photo booklet, four memorial postcards and three 3D backstage pass replicas available in DVD and Blu-ray. HMV UK, Taiwan and Thailand will have 2-Disc DVD Special Edition with three 3D backstage pass replicas. (Taiwan's edition will also include a booklet.) Play.com (UK) will have the exclusive 2-Disc DVD SteelBook.
Amazon.de Lenticular Backstage Passes
Lenticular Backstage Passes



If you plan to order overseas, remember Europe and Japan's DVDs are Region 2. Japan's Blu-rays have Region A coding, same as USA. However, Europe's Blu-rays are generally Region B. Australia's DVDs are Region 4 and Blu-rays are generally Region B. Unless you have a region-free DVD or Blu-ray player, you will not be able to play the discs that are not coded the same as the USA discs. Sometimes overseas blu-rays may be region-free, but that is not a guarantee. Always check here to see if a Blu-ray is region-free prior to ordering.

As always, these exclusives are limited and may run out quick. So order early and sit back relaxed knowing you are all set! Check out the slideshow to see more of these exclusives.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009).

[IForEverLoveMyFamily]

Originally Posted by aherron

The world will always mourn that no one got the chance to see Michael Jackson perform live one last time. After a 10 year hiatus, he was scheduled to start touring in Summer 2009 with 50 stops scheduled. His first stop was the London O2 Arena. During his final days before his untimely death, he had been busy making final preparations. In Michael Jackson's This Is It, all his hard work from concept to finished product is captured during the months from April to June 2009. The film gives the audience a glimpse of the more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage that was taped of the rehearsals. A lost genius can clearly been seen through his singing, dancing and filmmaking. It is a must watch for all Michael Jackson and music fans.
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook
Best Buy SteelBook

A list of DVD and Blu-ray features are in 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD and Blu-ray features and best deals. Mark your calendars to go out and get this when it releases on January 26, 2010 on DVD, Blu-ray and UMD for PSP. Check here for a list of stores that will be hosting midnight release events.
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook Inside Artwork
SteelBook Inside Artwork
Michael Jackson's This Is It SteelBook Back Cover Artwork
SteelBook Back Cover Artwork

Some retailers are already taking pre-orders. You can order it at Amazon.com (DVD, Blu-ray, UMD for PSP) and it will be shipped out on release date. If you have Prime shipping, you may even receive it on or before release date. Best Buy USA is accepting pre-orders as well in-store and online. If you pre-order between now and January 25, 2010 (with a $5 deposit), you will receive a collectible DVD-size SteelBook metal case (DVD, Blu-ray) immediately that you can display alongside your other Michael Jackson memorabilia. Inside, the case has room to hold the discs for the film. There will also be three different Best Buy exclusives for the Blu-ray version of the film. Each will include an exclusive bonus Blu-ray disc with extra content and a 3D backstage pass replica showcasing different artwork. Version #1 is This Is It - Pointing, Version #2 is This Is It - Smooth Criminal and Version #3 is This Is It - Blue Shirt Dancing. If you pre-order in-store, you will not be able to select which Best Buy exclusive version for the Blu-ray release and you will still have to arrive at the store early on release day to guarantee you get your first choice. However, if you pre-order online, you can select which Best Buy exclusive version for the Blu-ray release you would like immediately and they will ship it to you. At this time, on BestBuy.com, the images seem to be incorrect representations of Version #1 and #2 of the Blu-ray exclusives so please confirm with customer service when ordering to ensure you get the version you want.

Walmart USA has an exclusive limited edition 2-disc DVD available now for pre-order costing $24.96. It includes all the content from the single-disc edition plus an extra 60 minutes of never-before-seen exclusive features. Target USA is the only retailer to release a Blu-ray & DVD combo pack. It will consist of both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of This Is It. It is a great choice if you want to watch it in the car DVD player and also at home on your Blu-ray player. Also, it is good for anyone who currently does not have a Blu-ray player, but plans to in the future. The Blu-ray & DVD combo pack is currently priced at $29.99 and available for pre-order at Target.com. Both Walmart and Target exclusives will be available in limited quantites at the stores on January 26, 2010 for purchase. At Target stores, the price will be $24.99 during the first week of release. Walmart store prices may vary. Blockbuster USA stores have a free Limited Edition Collector's Card and Blockbuster exclusive DVD Photo Collection with pre-order in-store. FYE stores have a free poster with pre-order in-store. SonyMusicDigital.com is currently selling an 11"x17" poster that comes with each DVD or Blu-ray purchase.
Left: Walmart USA DVD Exclusive; Right: Target USA Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack Exclusive
Amazon.de Blu-ray This Is It
Amazon.de Exclusive

In Canada, Future Shop will carry the exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook in the Blu-ray-size metal case. It will contain the same content as the USA Blu-ray release. Best Buy Canada will have a Blu-ray exclusive with the 3D lenticular backstage pass replica and bonus footage.

In Germany, Amazon.de has for pre-order their own exclusive Michael Jackson's This Is It Ultimate Fan Collector's Edition in SteelBook for Blu-ray version.It includes a collectible Blu-ray SteelBook metal case, 24-page photo booklet, four memorial postcards and three 3D backstage pass replicas. Amazon.de ships worldwide and will cost approximately $60 USD including shipping. If you have an Amazon.com account set up already, you can use the same account information to order from Amazon.de. The site is formatted very similar to Amazon.com and has English help pages in case you have any problems.


Michael Jackson's This Is It Postcards
Memorial Postcards
China will have the collectible SteelBook for both the 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray versions. Taiwan will have a booklet and postcards included in the collectible SteelBook for both the 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray versions. Hong Kong will have the SteelBook for the 2-Disc DVD. Australia, Korea, Thailand and Japan will have the SteelBook in only the Blu-ray version. Japan will also have a 2-Disc Collector's DVD Boxset that includes a booklet and T-Shirt if you have 10,000 YEN ($110 USD) to spare. (See what it looks like in the slideshow.) Additionally, Australia will have a non-SteelBook Collector's Edition with 24-page photo booklet, four memorial postcards and three 3D backstage pass replicas available in DVD and Blu-ray. HMV UK, Taiwan and Thailand will have 2-Disc DVD Special Edition with three 3D backstage pass replicas. (Taiwan's edition will also include a booklet.) Play.com (UK) will have the exclusive 2-Disc DVD SteelBook.
Amazon.de Lenticular Backstage Passes
Lenticular Backstage Passes



If you plan to order overseas, remember Europe and Japan's DVDs are Region 2. Japan's Blu-rays have Region A coding, same as USA. However, Europe's Blu-rays are generally Region B. Australia's DVDs are Region 4 and Blu-rays are generally Region B. Unless you have a region-free DVD or Blu-ray player, you will not be able to play the discs that are not coded the same as the USA discs. Sometimes overseas blu-rays may be region-free, but that is not a guarantee. Always check here to see if a Blu-ray is region-free prior to ordering.

As always, these exclusives are limited and may run out quick. So order early and sit back relaxed knowing you are all set! Check out the slideshow to see more of these exclusives.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009).

This is ridiculous now. seriously how many more copies do they expect people to buy in addition to those already buying the Best Buy and/or Wal-Mart Exclusive sets?. are you kidding me? . Best Buy version for me. LOL absolutly unheard of with these many exclusives for one movie. it's crazy.

[Vicon]

I love MJ and all, but I am not going to buy 5 different things. One is enough for me. Besides, this is going to be so MASS PRODUCED, it won't be worth anything until decades later, if that.

So if your thinking of "collecting" and "making money" off it anytime soon, won't happen. You should be buying it because you love the man and the music. If you want more, go for it. However for most people here, the Best Buy deal will suffice

[aherron]

Exclusives for 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD and Blu-ray releases

[tony_tony_chopper]

hey guys just a heads up before you blind buy this is it,

it is REALLY annoying, it always switch from HD to the worst NON-HD (the one thats wide screen, meaning bars on all 4 sides) all the times,

just wanted to give a heads up because i got really pissed when i watched it...

[agoofykindasuperman]

haha

then you obviously didn't watch it in theatres.

[tony_tony_chopper]

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

haha

then you obviously didn't watch it in theatres.

this is the blu-ray forum, so im talking abut the blu-ray RELEASE

[Satans Puppet]

Surely the bluray release would be the same as the theatrical release.

This is It wasn't recorded by conventional means, it was captured on different devices. the majority from a HD source and others from cameras that would be used to filter the image from the stage to the big screens.

Hence the change in detail, although I don't remember noticing the aspect ratio changes while in the cinema.

Either way I was sold on the entire thing and I wasn't even a fan

[danman227460]

I expected something like that from the reviews I read but surprisingly none of them mentioned an aspect ratio change. You would think that would be a sticking point for some of the reviewers. This is mostly due the show not entirely shot in HD. Only some parts were but most of them, I assume, are just handicams taking video of dance routines to review and fix.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by tony_tony_chopper

hey guys just a heads up before you blind buy this is it,

it is REALLY annoying, it always switch from HD to the worst NON-HD (the one thats wide screen, meaning bars on all 4 sides) all the times,

just wanted to give a heads up because i got really pissed when i watched it...

Damn, i wanted to buy it!

[GordRocks]

While I agree that buying a Blu-ray movie heightens our expectations with regard to the quality of video and audio I cannot agree that this is a disappointing Blu-ray. I'm sure Michael Jackson would have loved to record the entire concert in HD and release a package worthy of the concerts he was planning. However, as a Michael Jackson fan - that's FAN not FANATIC - I'm just pleased that we are able to see what is offered. No one could have envisioned his untimely demise so the fact that what was recorded is not entirely HD just makes me realize how fortunate we are to have the recordings that were made. Hindsight is always 20/20 and they can't go back and do it over in HD. Enjoy what is available and be glad it is there. If you're not an MJ fan then it probably doesn't matter to you anyway. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by GordRocks

While I agree that buying a Blu-ray movie heightens our expectations with regard to the quality of video and audio I cannot agree that this is a disappointing Blu-ray. I'm sure Michael Jackson would have loved to record the entire concert in HD and release a package worthy of the concerts he was planning. However, as a Michael Jackson fan - that's FAN not FANATIC - I'm just pleased that we are able to see what is offered. No one could have envisioned his untimely demise so the fact that what was recorded is not entirely HD just makes me realize how fortunate we are to have the recordings that were made. Hindsight is always 20/20 and they can't go back and do it over in HD. Enjoy what is available and be glad it is there. If you're not an MJ fan then it probably doesn't matter to you anyway. Just my 2 cents worth.

Yeah.
But I believe it's like the following:

You have the HD-cameras, which was from a crew hired by Michael to record for personal archiving.
Then you have the SD-cameras which were probably just recordings from the dancers and such.
Normally not meant for more than personal use or whatever, but still added to this documentary of course.
That's how you get the mix of different video, it's not just one crew with all the same or similar cameras.
The video came from different sources, not like one planned production.

The same crew with the HD-cameras would probably have shot the actual concert later on.
Maybe more extensively of course with more cameras and accessories, but yeah...

[Craig02]

I know this topic is about the Region A version but i know there are alot of members who are thinking about ordering the German steelbook

As i said previously I am still awaiting my copy, Hopefully at the weekend i will have it

But i was on ebay.de and a member is already selling their steelbook and the good news is the slogan "Discover the man you never knew" appears to be in English



More pics courtesy of an amazon member:
And the disc clearly states region ABC