MJ’s film to have 15 worldwide launches

The film showing Michael Jackson rehearsing for his comeback tour depicts the late King of Pop practising for his 50-show run at the O2 Arena in London.

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The film showing Michael Jackson rehearsing for his comeback tour is set to have at least 15 simultaneous premieres around the globe.

The This Is It movie depicts the late King of Pop practising for his 50-show run at the O2 Arena in London.

"We are giving Michael Jackson fans an incredible opportunity to join the celebration of his career," The Sun quoted Jeff Blake, of Sony Pictures, as saying.

The film will be screened in Los Angeles on the evening of October 27 and will be shown in several other cities at the same moment.

Jackson died aged 50 on June 25 after suffering a heart attack at his rented Los Angeles mansion.