Michael Jackson movie trailer debuts

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LAST SHOW: Footage from the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It screens at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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The trailer for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson documentary This Is It debuted at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The film, due for release in October, is made up of footage shot during rehearsals for Jackson's comeback concerts before his death from what authorities call a prescription drug overdose at age 50 in June.

The awards show was full of tributes to the late King of Pop.

The cable channel's awards show began with a tribute to Jackson led by fellow pop star Madonna.

"Most of us had turned our backs on him," Madonna said in a speech at the beginning of the awards that recalled his lost childhood. "He was so unique, so original, so rare and there will never be anyone like him again. He was the king."

Performers dressed like Jackson filled the stage and danced to some of his hit songs including Thriller, Bad and Smooth Criminal.

Janet Jackson then appeared on stage. With the video for her brother's song Scream playing on a screen behind her, she mimicked his dance moves in unison with the video. She did not speak.

Michael Jackson promoted many of his ground-breaking videos on MTV in the 1980s.

Choreographer Kenny Ortega, who worked with Jackson throughout his career, directed This Is It and called the documentary "raw, emotional, moving and powerful".

"Fans will see Michael as they have never seen him before - this great artist at work," Ortega said in a statement.

Following his death, AEG Live and co-executors of Jackson's estate reached a deal with Sony to make and release the movie.

The studio said Ortega had more than 100 hours of footage and the movie would offer Jackson fans "a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer".

This Is It is due for release in theatres on October 28, and will screen for a short two-week run.

Watch the trailer below.

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mario.s   #39   10:46 am Sep 20 2009

My friend u were 1 of mi legendary fan,no matter if u ur dead n gone wil sill b thinking of the sucess uv done. R.I.P

nash   #38   11:06 pm Sep 19 2009

music is now gone with u

Janice   #37   06:01 pm Sep 19 2009

I also am the same age as Micheal and I grew up with him, I loved his talent and I never believed that he was guilty on all the charges and I believe all that played a part in his death and people need to understand that he hurt is back broke a leg and then the Pepsi accident with all that he was in a great deal of pain which probably led to his addiction and instead of Dr.s trying to take him down in pills they kept giving him them. Well he left us to soon. Will miss you Micheal but you live on forever. I know you have a good seat in heaven and you have peace now. Love forever & ever

Thomas   #36   06:33 am Sep 19 2009

I am proud that i have lived in his era. I am fortunate to see him perform and sing. I can say no one had ever came close to his brilliance and never will anyone will come to his level of creativity. He is the King, The King of Pop, the Legend.

Melissa   #35   05:55 am Sep 19 2009

Michael Jackson was a hero in all of our eyes. A true angel that when he smiled he could melt your heart and you would fall in love with him. Every michael story good or bad my feelings for him will never change cause to know someone that is that caring no matter what has my love forever.

It's all for Love...... L.o.v.e... Love

I love you Michael from my heart and soal

siddhant   #34   08:12 pm Sep 18 2009

hiiiiiiiiii! this is gift for you

philippa   #33   08:06 pm Sep 18 2009

hi there michael jackson what you up to philippa

Shakila   #32   08:01 pm Sep 18 2009

Michael u r da best.u flew so high dat ur spirit could never die...lov u

R D Gautam   #31   04:21 pm Sep 18 2009

Really all music lover miss legent of Pop Micheal Jackson my 4 year son Yash cant belive sing a song r not alone 1 time in a day not complete song but maximum he deserve a Global Entertainer May God ess ............

Bunga   #30   03:47 pm Sep 18 2009

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL...

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