'Michael Jackson's This Is It' DVD To Hit Shelves On January 26

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Concert documentary will feature an hour of extra footage on DVD, even more on Blu-Ray.

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"This Is It," the MJ concert film, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on Jan. 26, 2010, distributor Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is expected to announce today (Monday, Nov. 30).

Both versions of the Kenny Ortega-helmed film, which chronicles the 3 months of rehearsals for what was to have been Jackson's comeback tour, will come with more than 90 minutes of extras, including the two documentaries "Staging the Return: Beyond the Show" and "Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins," both about the comeback tour and Jackson's plans and preparations for it.

Also included are featurettes on the costumes and dance auditions and a "Memories of Michael" piece, in which director Ortega and the crew of "This Is It" share personal stories about working with Jackson on the tour preparations and rehearsals.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc release are complete, uncut versions of the "Smooth Criminal" and "Thriller" music videos, portions of which appeared in the theatrical version of the film.

"This Is It" has grossed more than $70 million in U.S. theaters and $168 million worldwide since its late-October opening. The film was initially supposed to be in theaters for only two weeks, with the DVD and Blu-ray Disc scheduled to arrive before Christmas.

As reported, "This Is It" has grossed over $71 million at the domestic box office alone. It has grossed over $240 million worldwide since its release late October.