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In this 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson, left, holds eight awards as he poses with Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Jackson's estate announced on August 7, 2017, that a 3D version of his iconic "Thriller" video will debut at the Venice Film Festival, which begins on August 30. Photo: AP

Michael Jackson’s classic ‘Thriller’ to debut in 3D at Venice Film Festival

The estate of Michael Jackson says a 3-D version of the late singer’s iconic “Thriller” video is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival more than 30 years after its original premiere.

The estate says the “latest available technology” was used to convert the 14-minute short film from an original 35mm negative to 3-D.

Although the film wasn’t re-edited or recut in any way, director John Landis says he was able to “use the 3-D creatively” and promises “a rather shocking surprise.”

“Michael Jackson’s Thriller” debuted in theatres and on television in 1983.

An hour-long documentary detailing the making of the video will also screen at the Venice festival, which runs from August 30 to September 9.

Jackson died in 2009 at the age of 50.

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