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Scots snub Michael Jackson movie
Friday, 30 October 2009
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Thousands have flocked to the premiere of This Is It, the documentary about the last days of Michael Jackson's life, in cities from London to New York, Berlin, Rio and Seoul. Buc
Despite record ticket sales in the US the screening failed to pull in the crowds in Scotland where the reception was a little less enthusiastic.
Just 53 people attended the premiere in Glasgow, while 40 turned out to see it in Dunfermline.
Kenny Ortega’s documentary is made from over 100 hours of rehearsal footage for the London concerts that Jackson was due to perform in the summer.
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Typical inbred mentality.
The movie doesn't need them.
Posted by Charlotte | 06.11.09, 17:50 GMT
Good taste? No taste more like.
Posted by Scarlet | 04.11.09, 14:04 GMT
It appears that the Scots have much better taste than most Americans. Although by no means a success, I'm surprised by the numbers that's its pulled in here in the states. Concert films are always a hard sell, even the ones which are very good, like U2's "Rattle And Hum," Madonna's "Truth or Dare," and the brilliant biography/concert film "everybody Stares" about The Police. Given MJ's limit appeal, these days... I see this film going the way of "Ishtar." There is absolutely no way that it will make the kind of dough that Sony and AEG were predicting (250 mil).
Posted by grey_area | 01.11.09, 08:40 GMT
The Scots have the right idea. Ok he was a tlented singer/songwriter and performer, But that was it, nothing more nothing less.
There are many many talented new and upcoming singer/sonwriters and peformers out there who need exposure and I am not talking about any of the talentless 'X Factor' people.
It's time we let Michael rest in piece and that the media and the rest of us looked at the living and gave them our support and encouragement.
Scotland in this instance have led the way, good for them for not having got swept up in the euphoria. Lets not forget that it wasn't too long ago that Michael Jackson was vilified by all but the most die hard fans, surely he deserved the acknowledgment of his undoubted talent when he was alive, it will do precious little for him now that he is dead.
Posted by Philip | 30.10.09, 16:12 GMT
I don't think there was a concerted effort or a campaign for people not to attend the "premiere." Hardly a snub, just lack of interest.
Either way I'm sure Sony made loads of money.
Posted by Ulysses32 | 30.10.09, 15:31 GMT
Good to see that the Scots still retain their common sense. I wouldn't watch this even if it was shown free on television.
Posted by Centaur | 30.10.09, 12:32 GMT
Big up to the Scots. Rubbish music. Dodgy person. Exploitative film
Posted by paul | 30.10.09, 09:39 GMT
shows that the scots still have a bit of common sense.
Posted by andrew | 30.10.09, 08:25 GMT
That's sad but at least there are still people watched.. That's what matters eventhough anywhere else, Mike's music documentary is a big hit! :) I love you more, Mike! <3
Posted by shine | 30.10.09, 04:18 GMT