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

Perhaps the most emotional "extra" is the footage of the dancer auditions. Over 5,000 dancers from around the world showed up for a handful of spots. Watching these world-class athletes break down in tears just to be in the same room as Jackson emphasizes his status as a "dancer’s dancer." You get to see the specific "MJ style" being taught—a mix of military precision and fluid street dance. The "Memories of Michael" Featurette michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1

Inside the Phenomenon: A Deep Dive into Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009) Extras The supplemental material, particularly in the initial home

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 Watching these world-class athletes break down in tears

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.