Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film has had its cinema run extended.

The footage from the 'Thriller' star's rehearsals for his doomed comeback shows has proved a box office hit, making more than $101 million worldwide since it opened in cinemas on October 28.

This has prompted Sony pictures to extend its cinema run from an initial two weeks by another three weeks in the US and between one and three weeks in other countries.

Of the decision, Sony Pictures spokesperson Rory Bruer said: "He's just loved everywhere on the planet."

Michael Jackson has earned $90 million since he died.

The late 'Thriller' singer - who passed away from acute Propofol intoxication on June 25 - came third in Forbes.com's annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list with the huge financial haul.

Michael was the highest ranking deceased singer, after bringing in the enormous sum from radio play, royalties from album sales, rights to his name and royalties from his stake in the Sony/ATV music catalogue.

Since Michael's shock passing there have also been numerous sales of memorabilia, iconic outfits and even a lock of his hair.

Michael Jackson fans turned out in the early hours of Wednesday morning (21.10.09) to catch a final glimpse of their idol.

The London premiere of the late star's 'This Is It' film - which follows the singer's preparations for his 50-date London residency in the months leading up to his death - began at 11pm last night (27.10.09) but the late hour didn't stop fans from turning out to support their idol.

'This Is It' - which screened simultaneously at 19 premieres around the world - was drawn from over 100 hours of behind-the-scenes clips shot in Los Angeles and showed a multi-million pound spectacular featuring pyrotechnics, complex dance routines and elaborate stage sets.

Alicia Keys can't wait to see Michael Jackson "shining".

The 'No One' singer - who has always cited the late 'Thriller' singer as her musical icon - is excited about being able to see him recaptured on the big screen with 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'.

She told MTV News: "I have to say that I am absolutely a fan of Michael Jackson. He will always be an icon to the world. And I feel like I have always celebrated his genius and his beautiful heart. And I'm excited to see 'This Is It', because I love to see his songs and I love to see him shining."

Michael Jackson's fans are boycotting 'This Is It', the film about his last performance.

Thousands of the late singer's followers have formed a group called 'This Is Not It', to protest against the movie, which is due to be released on October 28.

The group has accused the AEG and Sony - the firms behind the film - of concealing Michael's poor health and glossing over the stress he was under as he prepared for his 50-date London residency.

Michael Jackson was "never satisfied" with his music.

According to singer-and-producer Akon - who worked with the 'King of Pop' on many tracks for possible future release - the legendary pop star was never happy with his songs and always aspired to do something greater.

Akon said: "He was never satisfied. Like, we might have passed up ideas that I know for a fact were smashes. He'd be like, 'Nah, nah -- we got to come up with something better.' We can never do better because his expectation was so high. It was almost to a point where we would have to get a record and I would believe in it and just put it out, because otherwise it would never come out because he always believed we could do better."

The world premiere of Michael Jackson's This Is It takes place in Los Angeles on Tuesday (October 27), and the entire event is being beamed live to the Internet and you can watch the whole thing right here on THN.

The webcast will be streamed in the U.S. and around the world. In the U.S., the webcast will be hosted by radio personalities Big Boy and Luscious Liz, and five international hosts will webcast to their regions.

The film itself will be released on October 28th, and will offer Michael Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this past summer in London's O2 Arena.

Tune in 10/27 for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Live Red Carpet 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST

Michael Jackson's unreleased songs are at the centre of a bidding war.

The late singer's unheard music is reportedly being sent out to several record companies who are interested in releasing the tracks he was working on before his death in June.

Michael's long-time attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain - who are overseeing Jackson's estate - are said to be speaking with Sony Music, Universal Music Group and one other unnamed interested party about the catalogue.

Michael Jackson's children want to be film stars.

The late singer's brother Jermaine has revealed the three youngsters - Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as 'Blanket' - are keen to work on movies when they are older rather than follow in their father's footsteps with a music career.

He said: "I think they are going to go into the film business.

Michael Jackson was at his "fighting weight" when he died.

Kenny Ortega - the Hollywood choreographer who was working with the star on his 'This Is It' London comeback shows when he tragically died in June - was helping the frail singer bulk up.

He said: "He was thin, but he was at what he liked to call his 'fighting weight'. He didn't like to eat, but we were always watching him and making sure he had plenty of protein drinks and fluids.