October 28, 2009 (Archived/Republished) Tags: Michael Jackson, This Is It, Documentary, Music Legacy, DVD Extras
If you only own the main film, you have only seen the photograph. Extras 1 is the negative—the raw, unexposed truth of a genius at work.
: The original promotional trailer for the film's cinema release. michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1
Instead, director Kenny Ortega transformed this raw material into Michael Jackson's This Is It , a documentary that grossed over $260 million worldwide. While the theatrical cut offered a bittersweet glimpse at the concert that never was, the physical media releases—specifically the loaded bonus features and "Extras" discs—provided an even deeper look into the creative process of the King of Pop.
The young Australian guitar prodigy whose blistering solo on "Beat It" became a highlight of the rehearsals. The footage captures Jackson personally encouraging her to seize the spotlight and "let her guitar scream." Instead, director Kenny Ortega transformed this raw material
Fans were devastated that the theatrical cut truncated the Thriller sequence. restored the 3D intro film that would have played on the massive LED screen behind the stage. It features Jackson turning into a giant spider (a concept he had been trying to realize since the Ghosts short film). While the CGI is dated by 2025 standards, the context is thrilling: Michael wanted the audience to feel like they were falling into a horror movie before the first zombie appeared on stage.
The final segment of is usually the hardest for fans to watch. It is the last recorded rehearsal for Heal the World , shot two nights before his death. The footage captures Jackson personally encouraging her to
The highlight of the extras package is undoubtedly the extended footage of Michael’s interaction with the crew. There is a specific moment during a vocal run where he stops the band, not out of anger, but with a gentle precision.
The "useful piece" you are likely referring to is the featurette " Staging the Return
Over 5,000 dancers from around the world arrived in Los Angeles for a chance to share the stage with their idol.
If you want to explore more specific elements of this production, I can break them down further.