The Michael Jackson Thriller 3D film premiered at both the Venice (for its world premiere) and Toronto film festivals recently, and was rapturously received in both locales, with throngs of fans (many in costume) massing at the barricades. The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller, meanwhile, was shown for the first time in theaters there. Aforementioned fans are clamoring to see Thriller 3D and awaiting news on that front.

MJ Estate Co-executor John Branca, Thriller director John Landis and Making of Thriller director Jerry Kramer, among others, assembled for the tableaux below, after which they moonwalked to the open bar.

l-r: Director of TIFF Film Programming Jesse Wente, Director of "Thriller" Music Video John Landis and Director of The Making of Thriller 3D Jerry Kramer at the Toronto Film Festival. Much specifically Canadian revelry ensued.

Co-Executor of the Michael Jackson Estate John Branca with fiancée Jenna Hurt in Toronto. John enjoyed several blissful days of not dealing with us.

Seen preparing to re-enact the werewolf transformation sequence at Venice are (l-r) President of the Venice Film Festival Alberto Barbera, Jenna Hunt, John Branca, Karen Langford, Director John Landis, Debora Nadoolman Landis and President of the Venice Biannale Paolo Baratta.