BLOCKBUSTER'A' : Blockbuster Kicks Off Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' With Midnight Release Parties

DALLAS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This is it! Fans of the late King of Pop will beat it to Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) stores on Monday, Jan. 25, for a thriller of a party celebrating the release of Michael Jackson's "This Is It." A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London is the final performance of an iconic figure.

Blockbuster is all about hot, new releases and nothing is hotter than this movie this week and the amazing look it provides at one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The "This Is It" midnight release parties will provide Michael Jackson fans with an electric environment that reflects the energy and excitement that were the hallmarks of Michael's legendary career.

In 20 cities across the U.S., Jackson fans will gather Monday night for release parties at select Blockbuster stores with the movie available for sale or rent at midnight.

    Scottsdale, AZ
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         Location: Scottsdale & Thomas
         Address: 2805 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ  85257

    Seattle, WA
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         Location: University
         Address: 4715 25th Avenue N. E., Seattle, WA  98105

    Thornton, CO
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         Location: 120th & Colorado
         Address: 12020 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO  80241-3562

    San Leandro, CA
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         Location: Greenhouse & Hesperian
         Address: 116 Greenhouse Market Place, San Leandro, CA  94579

    Temple City, CA
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         Location: Rosemead & Temple City
         Address: 5809 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City, CA  91780

    San Diego, CA
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         Location: Balboa & Genesee
         Address: 5620 Balboa Ave. Suite B-101, San Diego, CA  92111

    Plano, TX
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         Location: Dallas N. Tollway & Parker
         Address: 5960 West Parker Road, Ste 298, Plano, TX  75093

    Pearland, TX
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         Location: Pearland/518
         Address: 8325 Broadway St., #220, Pearland, TX  77581

    Atlanta, GA
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         Location: Brookhaven
         Address: 3944 Peachtree Rd N.E. Suite B, Atlanta, GA  30319-3304

    Rockville, MD
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         Location: Wintergreen
         Address: 815 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD  20852

    Aventura, FL
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         Location: Aventura
         Address: 2747 N.E. 193rd Street, Aventura, FL  33180

    Charlotte, NC
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         Location: East Blvd.
         Address: 1300 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC  28203

    East Meadow, NY
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         Address: 1959 Front St., East Meadow, NY  11554

    Chicago, IL
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         Location: Western & Touhy
         Address: 7300 North Western Avenue, #P, Chicago, IL  60645

    Philadelphia, PA
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         Location: Roxboro
         Address: 7114 Ridge Pike, Philadelphia, PA  19128

    East Boston, MA
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         Location: Border Street
         Address: 184 Border Street, East Boston, MA  02128

    Royal Oak, MI
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         Location: Woodward & Catalpa
         Address: 27942 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI  48067-0932

    Eden Prairie, MN
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         Location: Hwy. 5 & Eden Prairie Road
         Address: 16490 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN  55344

    Fairview Heights, IL
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         Address: 101 Frey Lane, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

    Medina, OH
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         Location: Medina
         Address: 1205 North Court Street, Medina, OH  44256

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