Jackson's 'This is it' tops $275m mark

A Michael Jackson impersonator, top right, and fans greet Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity...
A Michael Jackson impersonator, top right, and fans greet Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity at Jackson's 'This Is It' film premiere held in London's Leicester Square. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Richard Lewis) ** NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY **
Sony Pictures says Michael Jackson's This Is It has passed the $US200 million mark ($NZ275m) at the box office worldwide.

The film has pulled in $US61 million domestically and more than $US140 million overseas.

That includes $US27.2 million in Japan, $US14.3 million in Great Britain and $US12.1 million in Germany.

Sony Pictures marketing and distribution boss Jeff Blake says the film is drawing repeat business worldwide from Jackson fans.

This Is It captures Jackson's final performances as he rehearsed for his aborted concert tour. The movie includes Jackson doing such hits as Beat It, Thriller, Human Nature and Billie Jean.

Jackson died in June just weeks before his marathon of 50 concerts was to begin in London.

 

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