Los Angeles - Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' comes too late in the year to be considered for 2009 documentary Oscar, but the film is about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors this year, including Academy Award for the best picture.The film, which opened around the globe Tuesday and Wednesday has already earned rousing praise from fans and critics, who say it restores Jackson's reputation as a world-class entertainer. It already tops the box office with $20.1 million worldwide after just one full day in theatres.
Sony, which paid $60 million for global film rights, plans to keep 'This Is It' in theaters for just over two weeks. The studio has not said wether it plans to submit the film in any of the Oscar categories - says The Yahoo News portal.
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