The National Film Registry is an organization that actively seeks out and preserves projects that have a historical significance in the mediums of film, television, and sound recording. The Library of Congress will induct 25 new titles into its catalog including the 1983 music video by John Landis and Michael Jackson, “Thriller.” It has been considered for years, but following Jackson’s death there was no question of how important the video’s significance is to our culture.

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Michael Jackson’s This is It has proven to be a formidable foe at the box office so lets see how it does when it hits DVD shelves in a month. That’s right, the documentary film that was supposed to play for only 2 weeks in theaters this fall has been given a DVD release date.

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Ironically, the network that introduced a new generation of fans to Michael Jackson will also air his final performance. According to THR, the MTV Network fought tooth and nail to gain the rights to the posthumously released film, Michael Jackson’s This is It.

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Michael Jackson fans literally came out in droves to see the singer’s final farewell in the film This is It. The documentary is directed by Kenny Ortega, that allows audiences to watch Jackson’s final days while preparing for his This is It comeback tour. According to the Associated Press, the film has brought in a whopping 20 million dollars at the worldwide box office in one day.

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The moment we’ve all been waiting for: This Is It features the beloved sovereign of sound who sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released thirteen no. 1 singles, and scored a double induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The film’s earnings are aimed to generate proceeds that will benefit The Michael Jackson Family Trust (for his family and children in need).

Check out the film’s review below…

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One of the many surprises viewers can expect to see when attending a screening of Michael Jackson’s This is It are never before shown music videos. According to Cinemablend, prior to his death the singer-songwriter made several updated versions of some of his most famous videos including the 1983 history maker Thriller.

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One of my favorite Michael Jackson songs is “Human Nature.” The smooth melodic tune is one of the many hits on the iconic R&B/Pop album, Thriller. A new clip has been released from the upcoming documentary Michael Jackson’s This Is It, and it features the late singer rehearsing the song. It’s a good look at M.J. still in his element after many years away from the stage.

Take a look at the King of Pop asking, why, why (tell’em that it’s human nature..)…

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The official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson documentary This is It has debuted on the web. The film will feature rehearsal footage from what was supposed to be Jackson’s future comeback tour. The trailer aired during tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards, and was given a fitting introduction. I’ve already watched it several times, and it makes me realize how gifted an individual he really was.

Get your first look at the official trailer for Michael Jackson’s This is It…

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A poster has already been printed for the upcoming concert documentary, Michael Jackson’s This is it. The film is a compilation of footage covering the singer’s last days, while rehearsing for his 2009 comeback tour. The film will hit theaters on October 28th, and will give fans the ultimate behind the scenes experience from one of the greatest performers of all time.

The following poster isn’t as over the top as I thought it would be, but it gets the message across…

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