Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” breaks sales records in Japan
Variety reports on some record breaking sales in Japan:
DVDs and Blu-ray discs of the Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It” racked up $18 million in sales on the title’s first day of release in Japan — a new record, according to the Oricon rating service.
DVDs accounted for $11.3 million and Blu-ray discs $6.7 million on Jan. 26. This smashes the previous DVD opening-day record of $6.2 million held by the Hayao Miyazaki toon “Ponyo,” which was the bestselling DVD of 2009.
Apparently in an effort to make as much money as possible through disc sales, Sony is not letting stores rent it out. (How can they do that?)
As you can see from the commercial above, American TV commentator Dave Spector has been appearing in commercials promoting the documentary.
Also active in promotional activities has been Orianthi, the guitarist who plays on stage with Michael in the film. Below are two clips of her appearing on Japanese TV and giving guitar performances:
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