Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Released On DVD With Bonus Features

Although nobody will ever witness Michael Jackson pop, lock and turn on stage again, fans can at least eulogize the “King of Pop” by allowing him to spin forever in our DVD (or Blu-Ray) players. “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” the documentary which features footage of Jackson’s last rehearsals and his then-unreleased song “This Is It,” was released on DVD and Blu-Ray this week and is supposedly loaded with extras, including additional behind-the-scenes footage, according to a review from The Washington Post.

Among the special features included on the discs is “Staging the Return,” a 40-minute documentary, which goes into detail about the stage props and gimmicks planned for various performance numbers for Jackson’s tour. “The Gloved One” is a featurette following costume designer Zaldy as he shows the audience the many flamboyant Swarovski crystal- encrusted suits designed for Jackson.

Viewers also have the option to watch several short films that were designed to run between musical numbers on the tour. And, of course, no memorial documentary would be complete without a tear-jerking onslaught of praise and adoration, which can be found in the feature “Memories of Michael.”

Many Twitter users can’t wait to get their hands on a copy of the DVD–if they haven’t already:

mrcoopr Just recently pickup the Michael Jackson this is it DVD 2day and just watching it rite now!!!

Jaminated My mom got me two Michael Jackson Posters, and I only Love one of them. Other one is iffy. My dad ordered THIS IS IT DVD!

NoOtherLikeHer Pickin up my pre-ordered “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” DVD!!!! Finally!!

TaylorMJWilkin have you guys watched your this is it DVD yet?? i have

victoriaamarie Got Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT on dvd :) Cant wait to watch it later!!

AngelNatalia @e3Moet best friend, where u at… what u doing…. I’m hungry… Buy me This Is It dvd… =)

Ravyn_Dunbar Got the MJ This Is It DVD….

TerryThreatt I was this–> <– close to buying the Micheal Jackson This is It DVD…anybody have it already?

mrsFAB About to go to see “Legion”… Have a feeling it will suck. then I have to buy the “This is It” DVD.

ExoticPrincess2 Can’t wait to get my THIS IS IT DVD!!! woohoo!!!!

Rubyjewell Bought my copy of This is it! I dig it so much. Watching the movie all the way thru before I start in to the Bonus Features. I miss MJ!!

LovinMJ4Life i spent 4+ hours watching THIS IS IT today. all the special features and the bonus disc. then the movie.

thesheez All the bonus features on Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” (released today!) might be the final tipping point in me upgrading to Blu-Ray.

Mark_Bumgarner Walking over to het the new This Is It DVD!!!
90 minutes of bonus features!!! Can’t wait… http://twitpic.com/zx8ji

MikeoMO The special features and behind the scenes of Michael Jackson: This Is It was 100% better than the movie itself. Incredible.

KrisMErickson I’m torn. Should I get ‘This Is It’ on Blu-ray or DVD? Quality + bonus features vs. being able to watch in my room + price.

sarahzoe88 Oh my god. The special features on This Is It are amazing. Everyone should rent or buy it! I mean it – seriously!

juicyfendi I think that my mom is getting the blu-ray disc of This Is It today!!! I’m soooooo excited to see the bonus features!!!!!!1

bethelizaest Watching the special features on the “this is it” blu ray makes me miss michael jackson even more!! Makes me cry! Aw

The film wasn’t submitted for Oscars consideration in the documentary category but could be a Best Picture contender when nominees are announced next week. Its popularity helped propel Michael Jackson to be one of the top Trending Topics of 2009 and his name will be likely appear on the list again this weekend, as Jackson is posthumously honored Sunday night at the Grammys. Check back with Breaking Tweets Entertainment that night for complete coverage.

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