Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Snags Top Spot at Box Office

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Snags Top Spot at Box Office
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'Michael Jackson's This Is It' has earned the top spot on the weekend box office and raised $101 million worldwide in five days.

The Associated Press reports that the highly anticipated documentary comprised of the King of Pop's "This Is It" tour rehearsal footage led the box office with ticket sales of $21.3 million, knocking out 'Paranormal Activity' down to second on the list. The horror filmed raised $16.5 million over the weekend, and has raised $84.8 million total, says the AP.

Published 11/1/09 by the Insider

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  • I LOVE YOU MICHAEL,YOU MADE ME LOVE MUSIC I WEPT WHEN I SAW THAT MOVIE.RIP
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • it had to happen, he is the king of pop I saw the movie and loved.
    elisangela 11/7/09 Reply
  • michael, we miss you. there never was and never will be anyone like you.RIP.just havent got enough of ur music....
    Anonymous 11/4/09 Reply
  • i'm going this week-end to watch it i am soooo exacting
    MeryemM2 11/3/09 Reply
    • There comes a time
      When we head a certain call
      When the world must come together as one
      There are people dying
      And it's time to lend a hand to life
      The greatest gift of all

      We can't go on
      Pretending day by day
      That someone, somewhere will...
      MeryemM2 11/3/09
  • I watched it last weekend and I'm planning to see it one more time. I love you Michael! You will live in our hearts forever.
    Anonymous 11/3/09 Reply
  • Was really great!!! I loved it and missed MJ so much :-( RIP Michael, you will never be forgotten.
    Anonymous 11/3/09 Reply
  • Long live the king of pop you were the best
    Anonymous 11/3/09 Reply
  • Everyone knew this would top the box office.
    racer_ron 11/3/09 Reply
  • He will forever live in our heart. Miss you so much Michael.
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
    • You and that beautiful smile!
      Anonymous 11/2/09
  • relay he is the king of pop
    MisseS 11/2/09 Reply
    • I know he is the king of pop. And MJ is the Greatest of all time !!!!!!!!!
      Anonymous 11/2/09
  • AWESOME,I LUV U MJ
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
  • I miss u MICHAEL JACKSON long live the KING
    legendarygirl 11/2/09 Reply
  • I love u
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
  • i just saw this yesterday with my best friend and her sister and we LOVED IT!!! this was just freakin AWESOME!!! everyone needs to see this!!! its just soo, soo sad cause this concert was gonna ROCK!!!! :) We love you MIke!!!! 4ever!
    cj108 11/2/09 Reply
    • Cant wait to see it. I wasn't planning too because I thought it would make me cry, but I have to see it.
      Anonymous 11/2/09
  • I love you Michael Jackson I'm your biggest fan I didn't see the movie on the 28th but I will soon.
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
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