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Michael Jackson film opens tonight
Five area theaters will be showing the premiere of “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28: Cinema De Lux at the Greene, Regal Hollywood 20 at Fairfield Commons, Movies 5 in Troy, Cinemark in Piqua and Colony Square Cinemas 7 in Lebanon.
The documentary/musical was compiled from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage as Jackson rehearsed for what would have been a world tour starting in July.
He died June 25 at age 50 of drug-induced cardiac arrest while planning his return to public life after four years.
“This Is It” was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also helmed “High School Musical” versions 1, 2 and 3. Others in the film include Jackson’s backup singers, dancers and musicians.
“We’ve sold several hundred tickets and can sell several hundred more,” a spokesperson for Regal Hollywood 20 said Tuesday, Oct. 27. “We can show it on up to three screens, depending on demand. The best way to get tickets is to go online, or to show up at the box office in advance.”
Other theaters, including Dayton South Showcase at 195 Mall Woods Drive near the Dayton Mall, will start showing the film to the general public beginning Wednesday afternoon.
For online sales, go to www.fandango.com. For more information, call Cinema De Lux 14: The Greene, (937) 235-4400; Regal Hollywood 20 at Fairfield Commons, (800) 326-3264, extension 285; Movies 5 in Troy, (937) 339-3456; Cinemark at Miami Valley Centre in Piqua, (800) 326-3264; or Colony Square Cinemas in Lebanon, (513) 932-3456.
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By flipper
October 27, 2009 4:47 PM | Link to this
Why is it that all these so called “kings” die at an early age? And it seems to always have a doctor involved in some way.
By elaine
October 27, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this
can’t wait to see it the”KING”indeed. King of love,joy,innocence,music,giving and much more R.I.P. Michael Jackson <3 <3 <3
By LEE
October 29, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this
Excellent. A true talent we will NEVER see in our lifetime again.