Jacko movie for Gabz

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer | Thursday October 22, 2009 00:00

The movie is scheduled to show for only two weeks, starting October 28.

Capital Cinemas at Riverwalk and Game City  have been cautioning members of the public to book for the show in advance to avoid disappointment.

A source confirmed yesterday that ticket sales were satisfactory although she could not immediately give figures.

There were fears that Botswana might miss out  on the Michael Jackson movie, which was initially targeted for showing in selected cities across the globe.

The movie has been described as a rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson.

It is  compiled from over 100 hours of rehearsal and behind-the- scenes footage of the legendary entertainer preparing for his 50 sold out shows at London's O2  Arena that were scheduled to start last July before his untimely death in June at age 50. Interviews with collaborators and close friends of the late performer are also featured.

The film was shot by concert promoters AEG Live in April, May, and June 2009.

Directed by the show's choreographer Kenny Ortega, This Is It, is out in cinemas world wide on October 28 for two weeks then it will be available on DVD. The soundtrack album will also be released worldwide on October 26, according to the movie website.

Meanwhile, two new clips of the Michael Jackson film have been added on  Youtube, since last week. The latest  video shows the king of pop rehearsing the song,  The Way You Make Me Feel. There is also  an extended version of the previously released hit Human Nature clip for his 50 show run at the London arena.

The forthcoming film captures Jackson's final rehearsals for the tour, as well as backstage moments and interviews with those involved.