Out Today! Michael Jackson's This Is It on DVD and Blu-Ray hits the UK!

One of the biggest home entertainment releases of the year hits shelves across the UK. Michael Jackson’s This Is It is available on Blu-Ray and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment from today (February 22).

We have a ton of info regarding the release’s special features after the jump as well as the box-art.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment offers music lovers a backstage pass to witness the King of Pop plan and create what would have been his electrifying and triumphant return to the stage when MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT debuts on Blu-ray, Single Disc and Two-Disc Special Edition DVD on 22nd February 2010. After breaking box office records around the world, MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT will dazzle on Blu-ray and DVD.  Directed by  Kenny Ortega, the Blu-ray and DVD releases will allow fans to go beyond the theatrical experience of the film with the two documentaries “Staging The Return: Beyond The Show” and “Staging The Return: The Adventure Begins,” in which Michael Jackson is shown developing, creating and rehearsing for his sold-out “This Is It” tour. Also available are a series of illuminating featurettes, including “The Gloved One,” a costume themed featurette; “Memories of Michael,” in which cast and crew pay moving tribute to the legacy of Michael Jackson; “Auditions: Searching for the World’s Best Dancers,” spotlighting the search for the show’s incredibly talented backup dancers; and the film’s Theatrical Trailer.

Single Disc DVD Bonus Material

• “Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins” Making-of Documentary
  This in-depth documentary reveals Michael Jackson’s unique, groundbreaking vision for his ambitious return to the stage, with director Kenny Ortega and the entire crew from This Is It.
• “Staging the Return: Beyond the Show” Making-of Documentary
  Director Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It discuss Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals, and the purpose behind creating the concert film.
• “The Gloved One” Costumes Featurette
  Costume Designer Zaldy reveals the elaborate new costumes created for Michael Jackson to wear on the This Is It tour.
• “Memories of Michael” Featurette
  Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It share personal stories about working with Michael Jackson, and how they will remember their friend.
• “Auditions: Searching for the World’s Best Dancers” Featurette
  A look at the high-stakes audition process, which began with over 5,000 applicants and ended with the selection of 11 exceptionally talented dancers.
• “The Unfinished Rehearsals” Featurette

Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotten reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen.

• Theatrical Trailer

Two-Disc Special Edition DVD Bonus Material

• Disc One:
• “Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins” Making-of Documentary
  This in-depth documentary reveals Michael Jackson’s unique, groundbreaking vision for his ambitious return to the stage, with director Kenny Ortega and the entire crew from This Is It.

• “Staging the Return: Beyond the Show” Making-of Documentary
  Director Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It discuss Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals, and the purpose behind creating the concert film.
• “The Gloved One” Costumes Featurette
  Costume Designer Zaldy reveals the elaborate new costumes created for Michael Jackson to wear on the This Is It tour.
• “Memories of Michael” Featurette
  Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It share personal stories about working with Michael Jackson, and how they will remember their friend.
• “Auditions: Searching for the World’s Best Dancers” Featurette
  A look at the high-stakes audition process, which began with over 5,000 applicants and ended with the selection of 11 exceptionally talented dancers.
• “The Unfinished Rehearsals” Featurette

Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotton reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen.

• Theatrical Trailer
• Disc Two:

• 3 Featurettes:
• Meet the Dancers

Meet each of the 11 dancers chosen among thousands to dance with Michael Jackson on his This Is It tour.

• Meet the Band

Go behind the scenes with the band members chosen to perform on the This Is It tour with Michael Jackson

• Meet the Vocalists

Go behind the scenes with the vocalists selected to sing with Michael Jackson on the This Is It Tour

Single-Disc Blu-ray Bonus Material

• “Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins” Making-of Documentary
  This in-depth documentary reveals Michael Jackson’s unique, groundbreaking vision for his ambitious return to the stage, with director Kenny Ortega and the entire crew from This Is It.
• “Staging the Return: Beyond the Show” Making-of Documentary
  Director Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It discuss Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals, and the purpose behind creating the concert film.
• “The Gloved One” Costumes Featurette
  Costume Designer Zaldy reveals the elaborate new costumes created for Michael Jackson to wear on the This Is It tour.
• “Memories of Michael” Featurette
  Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It share personal stories about working with Michael Jackson, and how they will remember their friend.
• “Auditions: Searching for the World’s Best Dancers” Featurette
  A look at the high-stakes audition process, which began with over 5,000 applicants and ended with the selection of 11 exceptionally talented dancers.
• Meet the Dancers

Meet each of the 11 dancers chosen among thousands to dance with Michael Jackson on his This Is It tour.

• Meet the Band

Go behind the scenes with the band members chosen to perform on the This Is It tour with Michael Jackson

• Meet the Vocalists

Go behind the scenes with the vocalists selected to sing with Michael Jackson on the This Is It Tour

• “Dancing Machine’ featurette

Choreographer Travis Payne discusses collaborating with dancing legend Michael Jackson on the choreography for his This Is It tour.

• “The Unfinished Rehearsals” featurette

Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotton reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen.

• Photo Gallery with 75 insider photos from the rehearsals
• Theatrical Trailer
• BD Exclusive:  “Smooth Criminal” Vignette
  The full-length vignette starring Michael Jackson which was to be shown before the performance of “Smooth Criminal” at the This Is It concert.
• BD Exclusive:  “Making ‘Smooth Criminal’” Featurette
  An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking production of the new “Smooth Criminal” film created for This Is It.
• BD Exclusive:  “Thriller” Vignette
  The full-length vignette which was to be shown during the performance of “Thriller” at the This Is It concert.
• BD Exclusive: movieIQ: connects you to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie! Also includes the “This Is It” interactive playlist where you can bookmark your favorite songs featured in the film and email yourself a customized playlist!