Michael Jacksons This Is It 2009 Extras 1 __top__ May 2026

One of the most tragic losses of the cancelled residency was the "Dome Project"—high-definition short films intended to play behind Michael on stage. The extras provide a clean look at these mini-movies.

While the main film focuses on the work, the extras provide a moment for the crew—including director Kenny Ortega and music director Michael Bearden—to speak from the heart. They describe a Michael who was sharp, kind, and surprisingly firmly in control of every musical note and lighting cue. It dispels the rumors of his frailty, showing him instead as a focused "Chief" of his craft. Technical Brilliance: Sound and Light michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1

The supplemental material, particularly in the initial home media releases, serves as a masterclass in performance and production. The "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal" Vignettes One of the most tragic losses of the

We see Michael digitally inserted into classic 1940s film noir like Gilda . Seeing him dodge bullets in a high-def "Put the Blame on Mame" sequence shows how he intended to bridge his classic 80s aesthetic with modern technology. They describe a Michael who was sharp, kind,

The 3D update to the Thriller graveyard is chilling. The extras detail the casting of the "undead" dancers and the painstaking makeup work that rivaled the original 1983 short film. Staging the Return: The Auditions