‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ Ticket Sales Break International Records

by Fred
Posted September 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

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“Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” has broken advance ticket sales records for a movie. According to Reuters, hundreds of screenings in North America have already sold out, a month before the film’s October 28 opening. Proving that even in death, MJ is still one of the biggest superstars on the planet.

Cities with particularly strong sales include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and New York, said Sony Pictures Entertainment, the division of Sony Co that produced the film from “High School Musical” director Kenny Ortega.

Outside the United States, more than $1 million in tickets were sold in Japan on the first day they were available, which was a record, Sony Pictures said.

In London, “This Is It” fans bought more than 30,000 tickets on the first day, which eclipsed advance interest in the “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings” films, which were popular in Britain.

Record ticket sales were also reported in Holland, Sweden, Belgium and New Zealand, Sony Pictures said.

It’s amazing the movie is already selling this much and hasn’t even released. But it’s not surprising when you consider just how huge of a star Michael Jackson was. Any time a star dies, their death always seems to make them a bit more popular. An example being Heath Ledger’s untimely death, followed by the release of The Dark Knight. I’m sure the movie would have sold well, but his death being so close to release definitely helped create even more of a buzz for the film. I see Jackson’s death having a helping hand in the record sales already.

Tags: Michael Jackson, This is it

http://BrockMills.com/ slliMMills

I wonder did Michael concert tickets sell as quickly as the tickets for the movie. Sad that people wait to your gone to show love.

Great business move…a limited release, then extend it…more money!!!

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/fredsmooth21 Fred

From what I remember reading his last concert tour was sold out within 15 mins or something insane like that.

http://BrockMills.com slliMMills

I wonder did Michael concert tickets sell as quickly as the tickets for the movie. Sad that people wait to your gone to show love.

Great business move…a limited release, then extend it…more money!!!

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/fredsmooth21 Fred

From what I remember reading his last concert tour was sold out within 15 mins or something insane like that.

shane

i got 2 tickets i no that for sure cant wait ithr its guna b good his tha king of pop no matter wht he did or may have done his music was great n im only 18 so i didnt grow up with this smash hits
shane

i got 2 tickets i no that for sure cant wait ithr its guna b good his tha king of pop no matter wht he did or may have done his music was great n im only 18 so i didnt grow up with this smash hits
http://intensedebate.com/people/AngelOfHeart AngelOfHeart

I know my Mom wants to see this…crazy jackson fan, anyways damn…but not a surprise….this dude was legend
http://intensedebate.com/people/AngelOfHeart AngelOfHeart

I know my Mom wants to see this…crazy jackson fan, anyways damn…but not a surprise….this dude was legend
DriZzY

I got mine
R.I.P. K.O.P.!!
DriZzY

I got mine
R.I.P. K.O.P.!!
Michael

Wee I got my tickets as well now )
Michael

Wee I got my tickets as well now )
dizzee

Yeah his last 02 concerts sold out in no time. AEG said he could have done 85 shows at the 02 if he wanted – that's in 1 city! MJ was and still is huge and unlike most artists he is huge all over the planet. I got tickets to the movie in Australia on a Sunday morning 2 hours after the went on sale and it was already 3/4 sold out. Not bad for a guy who hasn't released a new album in 8 years.
dizzee

Yeah his last 02 concerts sold out in no time. AEG said he could have done 85 shows at the 02 if he wanted – that's in 1 city! MJ was and still is huge and unlike most artists he is huge all over the planet. I got tickets to the movie in Australia on a Sunday morning 2 hours after the went on sale and it was already 3/4 sold out. Not bad for a guy who hasn't released a new album in 8 years.
http://www.michaeljacksonsecrets.com/ MJ Secret

I already got a ticket and as expected, the 3,000 tickets for the advanced Los Angeles screening of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” sold out in just 2 hours!
http://www.michaeljacksonsecrets.com MJ Secret

I already got a ticket and as expected, the 3,000 tickets for the advanced Los Angeles screening of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” sold out in just 2 hours!
MJ's Girl Foevah

MJ is a legend and always will be. He was an angel…his legacy will be passed down for a long long time and if they continue to put out songs that are unreleased, they will continue to sell dramatically. I miss him so much and I will NEVER forget the impact he made in my life, and music career. I <3 MJ 4 lyfe!!!
MJ's Girl Foevah

MJ is a legend and always will be. He was an angel…his legacy will be passed down for a long long time and if they continue to put out songs that are unreleased, they will continue to sell dramatically. I miss him so much and I will NEVER forget the impact he made in my life, and music career. I <3 MJ 4 lyfe!!!
elizabeth avelar

i love mj i got my tickets & saw it six times & im 13 so i didnt grow up with his music only with the insane idea he was i child rapest
elizabeth avelar

i love mj i got my tickets & saw it six times & im 13 so i didnt grow up with his music only with the insane idea he was i child rapest