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This Is It: a movie being released on UMD in 2010

by JC Fletcher on Nov 30th 2009 6:15PM

We fully expected Sony Pictures to release This Is It, the blockbuster Michael Jackson concert film, on both DVD and Blu-Ray. However, Sony has taken its plans to put this movie on discs a step further, with the surprising announcement that the movie will also be released on UMD. All three versions will be in stores January 26, 2010.

Both the Blu-Ray and DVD versions will include exclusive bonus material not found on the UMD. Notably absent from the Blu-Ray release is a digital copy of the movie, which would enable it to be watched on any PSP, including the PSP Go. Also notably absent is any mention of the UMD on the site for the home release. Sony must believe that UMD movies sell themselves.

Michael Jackson's This Is It will retail for $24.94 on UMD ($28.96 on DVD; $39.95 on Blu-Ray).

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Tags: blu-ray, michael-jackson, this-is-it, umd

Reader Comments (23)

Are UMD movies in general even made anymore? I mean, obviously this one is, but aside from it.

wow.....here I am thinking UMD movies stopped being produced in 2008....most interesting...

the possible reason for the digital copy lacking from the BD is licensing issues....

slightly off topic, but has anyone noticed that the new UMD discs for PSP games don't have UMD printed in the middle - they're just blank... lol

No, I haven't noticed that yet (I'm sooo observant), but it wouldn't surprise me. For some reason, SCE felt recently it was necessary to completely rebrand the PS3 (formerly the PLAYSTATION 3) and the PSP lately. Now, when I look through my PS3 and PSP collection, it's easy to tell what was released post-Slim/Go and pre-Slim/Go. I don't feel it was necessary to completely change everything, but eh, maybe it'll help them in the long run? Maybe?

does it really need a blu-ray release? it was a good film and all but there isnt really "an HD moment" unless u are into watching michael jackson's clothes in HD

They could include bonus materials on one disc. Better audio as well. Blu-Ray isn't all about the picture quality.

Blu-Ray would provide extra space for more bonus content. And the audio quality would be better. BD isn't all about HD picture.

@ dark

point taken and accepted.

UMD Movies?!...But I already made their coffin!

such a shame. PSPgo owners will miss out on this classic cinematic experience.

*snort*

Awesome! I'll be able to pick this up for $1.50 in the not too distant future.

LOL, my thoughts exactly.

The only reason I buy UMD movies is because I can usually find then for $0.50 + $3 shipping.

I was wondering why I saw this on Amazon for UMD but apparently they still make many movies for UMD

you mean you were actually looking for this "movie" on amazon?

Above par movie (Yes I saw it), but sub par format.

Digital copy?

Give it 6 months and Gamestop will have it for $4.99.

"Michael Jackson's This Is It will retail for $24.94 on UMD ($28.96 on DVD; $39.95 on Blu-Ray)."

According to Wikipedia and Yahoo Movies, the movie cost $60M for Sony to make and has grossed nearly $240M worldwide. The movie is critically acclaimed (I haven't seen it, personally) and is the best selling documentary to date.

I understand that there are millions of people worldwide that will buy anything MJ (not me, but he is the best entertainer I've known) but why rape these good people by setting these price points? BBC's Planet Earth is $39.99 and that's like 4 BDs.

It's a shame that UMDs (are still around. With no extras for nearly the price of a DVD. *Sigh*) and DVDs still "retail" for about $25 or more just for Amazon to put them on sale for about 40% off. Gotta wonder why Netflix and piracy is so strong right now....

$24.94 on UMD, $28.96 on DVD, and $39.95 on Blu-Ray are the "Suggested Retail Prices" (SRPs) of the movie. This is the standard SRP for most movies.

Retail stores order movies in large quantities; thus they can sell them for about $15 for the DVD or $25 for the Blu-ray Disc. Considering "This Is It" is very popular most retailers will try to give you the best price (which draws in more customers).

I'll go with the Blu-ray, assuming it'll be available for less than $39.95.

and still ridiculously overpriced.

i wonder how much the PSN version will cost?

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