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

November 30th, 2009 at 07:15pm Under PSP

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).

This Is It: a movie being released on UMD in 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft honoring MJ with free Thriller video download (update)

June 28th, 2009 at 12:30pm Under Xbox 360

We’re all still reeling from the passing of the King of Pop, but fortunately, Microsoft’s got a nice (albeit brief) memorial for Michael Jackson up on Xbox Live. This weekend only, the Video Marketplace is giving away the full, ten-minute version of MJ’s classic “Thriller” music video for your viewing pleasure. Yep, the greatest music video of all time is free to download until the end of the day today.

It’s a nice gesture — but why not just make the video permanently free? We’re not sure these wounds will heal in such a short period of time.

Update: Looks like they’ve already take the deal down. If you don’t feel like paying two dollars to watch a music video (and you shouldn’t), you can just watch it on YouTube for free.

[Xbox Live Marketplace link - US only (and no longer free)]

Microsoft honoring MJ with free Thriller video download (update) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.