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CON ARTISTS! Sony Extends 2-Week Limited Run Of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Through Thanksgiving
CON ARTISTS! Sony Extends 2-Week Limited Run Of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Through Thanksgiving
Today the Hollywood marketing tactic of creating artificial demand for "2-week limited engagement" movies officially went into the crapper. And I doubt that audiences will allow themselves to be conned again by this tacky studio manuever to drive up advance ticket sales. That's because Sony ...
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)
rottentomatoes.com — Synopsis: Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that... Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer ... (more) Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)
Review: Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Review: Michael Jackson’s This Is It
filmschoolrejects.com — It’s impossible to divorce the images on the screen from the reality that’s still so fresh in our minds regarding Michael Jackson’s death earlier this Summer. In fact, with the opening scroll of text reminding us of the best laid plans for a comeback/farewell tour that was ... (more) Review: Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Sony Rolls Dice on ‘Risk’ Board Game Movie
Sony Rolls Dice on ‘Risk’ Board Game Movie
filmschoolrejects.com — Ridley Scott has been talking about directing Monopoly for some time now. Peter Berg is still waiting to board a Battleship movie. Kevin Lima is going to take us to Candyland . And now, Sony Pictures is planning a big screen adaptation of RISK . The popular board game — one that ... (more) Sony Rolls Dice on ‘Risk’ Board Game Movie
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Box-Office Wrap-Up: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2009
RopeofSilicon.com — ... Perhaps the least surprising part of the story is Sony has already gone back on their word and has decided to extend the two-week limited engagement through Thanksgiving weekend. Why do we ever believe what the studios say? ...

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Moonwalks Away With First Place In The Sunday Box Office Report
MTV Movies Blog — ... According to Deadline Hollywood, Sony will extend the theatrical run of "This Is It" through November's Thanksgiving weekend, allegedly due to the widely positive reactions from fans and critics alike. While the movie was well-received, there's no doubt that Sony is hoping to milk all the cash that this cow has to offer, which almost certainly won't be as much as the studio initially expected. ...

SHOCKER 2: SONY ADMITS LIES, NOT ASHAMED
Filmdrunk — ... ’s THIS IS IT has become the highest grossing concert film of all time and we are elated by the response to this special film by fans, critics and moviegoers from all over the world. With this kind of global response, it’s clear that the motion picture deserves an extended run and we are going to do everything we can to make the film available to everyone who wants to see Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT on the big screen.” [DHD] ...

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