Updates to my December 6th, 2008 post regarding Michael Jackson's licensing business issues:
- Jackson's original licence owner company "Triumph International Inc." (TI) has been suspended for sure both in California and Delaware. However in the very same year someone registered "Triumph International LLC" in Delaware. It's still unclear if the second company does belong to Jackson.
- It seems that "TI" is still the sole licence owner of Jackson's merchandising rights worldwide, however "TI" sold these rights in Europe to "MJ Licensing LLC" (MJL) until June 2012. Jackson most probably has a 75% stake in MJL.
- Jackson has established "MJ Marketing (Asia-Pacific) PTE LTD" (MJM) through "TI" back in 2002. The company is still active and handles Jackson's merchandising businesses in Asia ("MJ Japan", the Japanese clothing line, the new Thriller figures all does belong to "MJM").
- I have reported about another merchandising company of Jackson's called "Michael Jackson Mystery Holding Ltd". The Hong-Kong based company once responsible for the "Mystery" drink has been suspended this August.
- "MJ Company LLC" is still a mystery for many reasons. The company is still active in California, and was responsible for Jackson's touring plans after the "HIStory" era.
There is still a lot to do with Jackson's merchandising businesses. It seems that the star and his people has to negoiate with third parties to resolve these matters.
12/26/2008
Schaffel Case Closed
A dismissal order has been filed in the Schaffel vs. Jackson case on December 23, 2008.
One more case has gone.
One more case has gone.
12/20/2008
Legal Updates
Updates to my November 27th, 2008 post:
Billie Jean Jackson vs. Michael Jackson
Updates: No next court hearing yet.
Ola Ray vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Optimum Productions Inc.,
Updates: The case has been dismissed on 12/03/08! The Judge ordered that the Plaintiff did not show the cause of the case.
Sylvester Johnson vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, etc
Updates: Johnson demands for $75.000 from Jackson saying that the King of Pop used his 70s hit without a prior consent from the copyright owner. MiJac Music has been already dismissed in the case (04/01/08). Next hearing on 12/30/08
Roberto Hernandez vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Muhammad Basheer, Jackson International LLC
Updates: No updates.
Ayscough & Marrar vs. Michael Joe Jackson, MJJ Productions Inc., Fire Mountain Services LLC
Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 02/19/09
Marc F. Schaffel vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Fire Mountain Services LLC, MJJ Productions Inc.
Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 12/22/08
Jackson is involved in several other copyright infrigment cases (through MiJac Music or Sony/ATV Music Publishing) as Plaintiff. Still NO serious cases from two left out.
Billie Jean Jackson vs. Michael Jackson
Updates: No next court hearing yet.
Ola Ray vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Optimum Productions Inc.,
Updates: The case has been dismissed on 12/03/08! The Judge ordered that the Plaintiff did not show the cause of the case.
Sylvester Johnson vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, etc
Updates: Johnson demands for $75.000 from Jackson saying that the King of Pop used his 70s hit without a prior consent from the copyright owner. MiJac Music has been already dismissed in the case (04/01/08). Next hearing on 12/30/08
Roberto Hernandez vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Muhammad Basheer, Jackson International LLC
Updates: No updates.
Ayscough & Marrar vs. Michael Joe Jackson, MJJ Productions Inc., Fire Mountain Services LLC
Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 02/19/09
Marc F. Schaffel vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Fire Mountain Services LLC, MJJ Productions Inc.
Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 12/22/08
Jackson is involved in several other copyright infrigment cases (through MiJac Music or Sony/ATV Music Publishing) as Plaintiff. Still NO serious cases from two left out.
12/13/2008
Official Michael Jackson Websites
Below you may see an overview of Michael Jackson's official websites available:
http://www.michaeljackson.com - Owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Local Michael Jackson websites owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.michaeljackson.de
http://www.michaeljackson-officiel.fr
http://www.michaeljackson.com.es
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/International/Special/MichaelJackson
http://www.sonybmg.com.au/artist/info.do?artistId=2768
http://www.michaeljackson.co.uk (unavailable at the moment)
Social networking pages operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.youtube.com/michaeljackson
http://michaeljackson.imeem.com
http://myspace.com/michaeljackson
http://www.facebook.com/michaeljackson
http://ilike.com/artists/michael+jackson
"King of Pop" project's local websites owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.bandit.fm/genx/michaeljackson
http://www.mj50jp.com
http://www.sonybmg.com.hk/michaeljackson
http://globosat.globo.com/multishow/tv/hotsite/michaeljackson/encerramento.asp
http://www.mjvisionary.com - Official website for "Visionary - The Video Singles"
http://epicrecords.com/EpicCenter/mjj - Official website for "MJJ Music"
http://www.sonyatv.com - Jackson and Sony's joint venture
http://www.mjjapan.com - License owner of Jackson merchandises in Asia
http://www.wakita-inc.co.jp/mj.html - Official Jackson clothes
http://kingofpop.jp - Official Jackson online contents
http://www.coraboruta.co.jp/plan/?p=ml_b - Official Jackson mobilephone
http://www.michaeljackson.com - Owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Local Michael Jackson websites owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.michaeljackson.de
http://www.michaeljackson-officiel.fr
http://www.michaeljackson.com.es
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/International/Special/MichaelJackson
http://www.sonybmg.com.au/artist/info.do?artistId=2768
http://www.michaeljackson.co.uk (unavailable at the moment)
Social networking pages operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.youtube.com/michaeljackson
http://michaeljackson.imeem.com
http://myspace.com/michaeljackson
http://www.facebook.com/michaeljackson
http://ilike.com/artists/michael+jackson
"King of Pop" project's local websites owned and operated by Sony BMG Music Entertainment:
http://www.bandit.fm/genx/michaeljackson
http://www.mj50jp.com
http://www.sonybmg.com.hk/michaeljackson
http://globosat.globo.com/multishow/tv/hotsite/michaeljackson/encerramento.asp
http://www.mjvisionary.com - Official website for "Visionary - The Video Singles"
http://epicrecords.com/EpicCenter/mjj - Official website for "MJJ Music"
http://www.sonyatv.com - Jackson and Sony's joint venture
http://www.mjjapan.com - License owner of Jackson merchandises in Asia
http://www.wakita-inc.co.jp/mj.html - Official Jackson clothes
http://kingofpop.jp - Official Jackson online contents
http://www.coraboruta.co.jp/plan/?p=ml_b - Official Jackson mobilephone
Upcoming Michael Jackson Releases
I just did a full research for new Michael Jackson releases (no re-releases), but did not find more then this two below:
Title: King of Pop - French Edition
Format: 2 CD / 3 CD
Release Date: December 16, 2008.
Region: International
Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gPPTdEsaL._SS500_.jpg
Title: The Collection of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson
Format: Box Set (6 books)
Release Date: December 12, 2008.
Region: International
Label: Julien's Auctions
http://www.juliensauctions.com/images/auctions/2009/michael-jackson/signed-catalogs.jpg
Most probably we will have surprises next year just in 2008. Remember the "Thriller 25" album, the new singles and the "King of Pop" project. These releases generated huge media and public attention, incredible sales for Jackson fully supported by his fans, the music lowers and his previous record labels.
Title: King of Pop - French Edition
Format: 2 CD / 3 CD
Release Date: December 16, 2008.
Region: International
Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gPPTdEsaL._SS500_.jpg
Title: The Collection of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson
Format: Box Set (6 books)
Release Date: December 12, 2008.
Region: International
Label: Julien's Auctions
http://www.juliensauctions.com/images/auctions/2009/michael-jackson/signed-catalogs.jpg
Most probably we will have surprises next year just in 2008. Remember the "Thriller 25" album, the new singles and the "King of Pop" project. These releases generated huge media and public attention, incredible sales for Jackson fully supported by his fans, the music lowers and his previous record labels.
12/06/2008
New Official Thriller T-Shirt
'MJ Licensing LLC' officially licensed this Thriller T-shirt with the song's lyrics on the back.
This item has been released on November 28, 2008.
Michael Jackson's Business Issues
Michael Jackson's people did not only resolve his legal issues, but rebuilded his financial empire as well.
Below you may see an overview of Jackson's known business entities:
MANAGEMENT
Name: MJJ Legacy LLC
Profile: Management (Newly established, exact profile still unknown, accounting firm: Holthouse, Carlin & Van Trigt LLP, legal firm: Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP)
Established: 9-22-2008
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Productions LLC and Inc.
Profile: Management (Old company, re-activated for copyright reasons)
Established: Re-activated on 07-31-2008 (10-30-1979)
Status: Active
Name: Michael Jackson Co. LLC
Profile: Management (Established in the "Raymone Bain era", it's future is still unknown)
Established: 06-13-2006
Status: Active
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Name: MJJ Kingdom LLC
Profile: Music production (Newly established, exact profile still unknown, headed by Peter M. Lopez from Kleinberg Lopez Lange Cuddy Edel & Klein LLP, legal firm: Robin C. Gilden from Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen LLP)
Established: 08-08-2008
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Music Inc. (Joint venture with Sony)
Profile: Music label
Established: 17-09-1997
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Records LLC
Profile: Music label
Established: 08-15-1997
Status: Cancelled on 04-26-2002
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Name: MJJ Ventures Inc.
Profile: Video production (Old company, re-activated for copyright reasons)
Established: 2-26-1991
Status: Active
LICENSING
Name: MJ Licensing LLC
Profile: Licensing
Established: 10-10-2003 (Re-activated on 04-18-2007)
Status: Active
Name: Triumph International Inc.
Profile: Licensing
Established: 07-19-1982
Status: Cancelled on 03-01-2003
PUBLISHING
Name: MiJac Music Inc. (under Waner-Tamerlane Publishing)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 1979
Status: Active
Name: Sony ATV Music Publishing LLC
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-02-1995
Status: Active
Name: MJ ATV Publishing Trust (Jackson's 50% stake in Sony ATV Music Publishing LLC)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 02-09-1999
Status: Active
Name: MJ Publishing LLC (Jackson's 100% stake in Mijac Music Inc.)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-30-1998
Status: Inactive
Name: New Horizon Trust
Profile: Publishing
Established: 02-10-2006
Status: Active
Name: New Horizon Trust II.
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-09-2007
Status: Active
Name: New Horizon Trust III.
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-13-2007
Status: Active
Name: Sony MJ Music Publishing LLC
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-02-1995
Status: Active
Name: MJ Sony Music Trust
Profile: Publishing
Established: 1995
Status: Cancelled on 05-31-2006
PROPERTIES
Name: Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC
Profile: Properties
Established: 07-15-2008
Status: Active
Below you may see an overview of Jackson's known business entities:
MANAGEMENT
Name: MJJ Legacy LLC
Profile: Management (Newly established, exact profile still unknown, accounting firm: Holthouse, Carlin & Van Trigt LLP, legal firm: Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP)
Established: 9-22-2008
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Productions LLC and Inc.
Profile: Management (Old company, re-activated for copyright reasons)
Established: Re-activated on 07-31-2008 (10-30-1979)
Status: Active
Name: Michael Jackson Co. LLC
Profile: Management (Established in the "Raymone Bain era", it's future is still unknown)
Established: 06-13-2006
Status: Active
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Name: MJJ Kingdom LLC
Profile: Music production (Newly established, exact profile still unknown, headed by Peter M. Lopez from Kleinberg Lopez Lange Cuddy Edel & Klein LLP, legal firm: Robin C. Gilden from Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen LLP)
Established: 08-08-2008
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Music Inc. (Joint venture with Sony)
Profile: Music label
Established: 17-09-1997
Status: Active
Name: MJJ Records LLC
Profile: Music label
Established: 08-15-1997
Status: Cancelled on 04-26-2002
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Name: MJJ Ventures Inc.
Profile: Video production (Old company, re-activated for copyright reasons)
Established: 2-26-1991
Status: Active
LICENSING
Name: MJ Licensing LLC
Profile: Licensing
Established: 10-10-2003 (Re-activated on 04-18-2007)
Status: Active
Name: Triumph International Inc.
Profile: Licensing
Established: 07-19-1982
Status: Cancelled on 03-01-2003
PUBLISHING
Name: MiJac Music Inc. (under Waner-Tamerlane Publishing)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 1979
Status: Active
Name: Sony ATV Music Publishing LLC
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-02-1995
Status: Active
Name: MJ ATV Publishing Trust (Jackson's 50% stake in Sony ATV Music Publishing LLC)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 02-09-1999
Status: Active
Name: MJ Publishing LLC (Jackson's 100% stake in Mijac Music Inc.)
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-30-1998
Status: Inactive
Name: New Horizon Trust
Profile: Publishing
Established: 02-10-2006
Status: Active
Name: New Horizon Trust II.
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-09-2007
Status: Active
Name: New Horizon Trust III.
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-13-2007
Status: Active
Name: Sony MJ Music Publishing LLC
Profile: Publishing
Established: 11-02-1995
Status: Active
Name: MJ Sony Music Trust
Profile: Publishing
Established: 1995
Status: Cancelled on 05-31-2006
PROPERTIES
Name: Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC
Profile: Properties
Established: 07-15-2008
Status: Active
11/28/2008
Michael Jackson's Legal Issues
After Michael Jackson settled his legal issues with Prince Abdullah, I can CONFIRM that the King of Pop has NO MORE major ongoing court cases!
Two cases out of the five left are already dismissed, but Jackson's lawyer filed his briefs. One case had no updates in the past one year, the two others are harmless.
Michael Jackson is a wealthy and famous person, and will be the target of such cases as other celebrities are. But Jackson's recent court cases are far from dangerous, especially if we compare them to previous years.
Below you may see an overview of Jackson's ongoing court cases:
Plaintiff: Ola Ray
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Optimum Productions Inc., Marshall Gelfand, John Branca
Filing date: 14/04/2008
Last hearing on 10/02/2008
Case type: Alleged breach of contract.
Plaintiff: Marc F. Schaffel
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Fire Mountain Services LLC, MJJ Productions Inc.
Filing date: 11/16/2004
Status: Already dismissed, but Michael's lawyer filed his brief, next hearing on 12/22/2008
Case type: Alleged breach of contract.
Plaintiff: Ayscough & Marrar
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, MJJ Productions Inc., Fire Mountain Services LLC
Filing date: 02/21/2006
Status: Already dismissed, but Michael's lawyer filed his brief, next hearing on 12/10/2008
Case type: Alleged unpaid bills.
Plaintiff: Sylvester Johnson
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, etc
Filing date: n/a
Next hearing: n/a
Case type: Alleged copyright infrigment.
Plaintiff: Roberto Hernandez
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Muhammad Basheer, Jackson International LLC
Filing date: 08/22/2007
Next hearing: Nothing happened since 08/27/2007
Case type: Alleged assault and battery.
Two cases out of the five left are already dismissed, but Jackson's lawyer filed his briefs. One case had no updates in the past one year, the two others are harmless.
Michael Jackson is a wealthy and famous person, and will be the target of such cases as other celebrities are. But Jackson's recent court cases are far from dangerous, especially if we compare them to previous years.
Below you may see an overview of Jackson's ongoing court cases:
Plaintiff: Ola Ray
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Optimum Productions Inc., Marshall Gelfand, John Branca
Filing date: 14/04/2008
Last hearing on 10/02/2008
Case type: Alleged breach of contract.
Plaintiff: Marc F. Schaffel
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Fire Mountain Services LLC, MJJ Productions Inc.
Filing date: 11/16/2004
Status: Already dismissed, but Michael's lawyer filed his brief, next hearing on 12/22/2008
Case type: Alleged breach of contract.
Plaintiff: Ayscough & Marrar
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, MJJ Productions Inc., Fire Mountain Services LLC
Filing date: 02/21/2006
Status: Already dismissed, but Michael's lawyer filed his brief, next hearing on 12/10/2008
Case type: Alleged unpaid bills.
Plaintiff: Sylvester Johnson
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, etc
Filing date: n/a
Next hearing: n/a
Case type: Alleged copyright infrigment.
Plaintiff: Roberto Hernandez
Defendant: Michael Joe Jackson, Muhammad Basheer, Jackson International LLC
Filing date: 08/22/2007
Next hearing: Nothing happened since 08/27/2007
Case type: Alleged assault and battery.
11/22/2008
Jackson Repaid Another Loan
Despite his recent legal issues with the Bahrain Prince, Michael Jackson just repaid a $2.5 million loan to City National Bank (CA).
Jackson took the money in 1993 right after the first allegations. The two parties agreed to enter into a copyright and mortage security agreement.
Since Jackson just repaid the loan the agreement has been terminated, and the titles of 1503 songs from the MiJac catalouge been transferred back to the star.
Jackson took the money in 1993 right after the first allegations. The two parties agreed to enter into a copyright and mortage security agreement.
Since Jackson just repaid the loan the agreement has been terminated, and the titles of 1503 songs from the MiJac catalouge been transferred back to the star.
New Official Megaposter?
This item has been released several days ago in the UK:"This amazing, and extremely noble poster (almost 1 meter high!) is pure pop majesty! It features the biggest selling albums in music history, and probably the best pop music albums ever - everybody knows Michael Jackson and his music, and this is the poster to accompany the 50th birthday of Michael Jackson and the ultimate restrospective of a remarkable career and music history. Great quality, glossy, a must have!! A true eye-catcher!"
11/15/2008
Al-Khalifa v Jackson Case Still Active
The next hearing in the Al-Khalifa v Jackson case will be held on November 17, 2008.
10/19/2008
Rare The Jacksons Footage
Rare footage from this year's BMI Music Awards about The Jacksons:
http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//RTV/2008/09/11/RTV3061408/?s=michael+jackson
http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//RTV/2008/09/11/RTV3061408/?s=michael+jackson
10/18/2008
Helen-Harris Scott's Case Closed Down
According to the official court papers, Helen-Harris Scott's case has been closed down last week.
No more information is available at the moment.
No more information is available at the moment.
10/13/2008
New King Of Pop Website
Read more about the Polish King of Pop album on their new official website:
www.kingofpop.pl
As well you may check out the new Swedish TV AD for the album:
www.kingofpop.se
www.kingofpop.pl
As well you may check out the new Swedish TV AD for the album:
www.kingofpop.se
10/11/2008
Michael Jackson Receiving $25.000
A Las Vegas judge ordered to release the trust bond both for Michael ($25.000) and Janet ($500) Jackson this week.
As well the Jacksons received their remaining properties.
As well the Jacksons received their remaining properties.
Michael Jackson in "Numéro Tokyo"
"Numéro Tokyo" magazine will celebrate it's 20th anniversary next month. The special issue will pay tribute to Michael Jackson as well for his 50th birthday.
In other news:
It's been announced that the Janapese "King of Pop" album has been sold in more then 50.000 copies!
In other news:
It's been announced that the Janapese "King of Pop" album has been sold in more then 50.000 copies!
Michael Jackson In BMR Again
Michael Jackson will appear in the November issue of the famous Japanese music magazine "BMR". Above you may see the related pages:
10/09/2008
Prince Abdullah Case Update
Recent updates about the Bahrain case:
David Waldron was recently instructed to defend Michael Jackson in this significant case brought by a member of the Bahrain royal family.
David Waldron was recently instructed to defend Michael Jackson in this significant case brought by a member of the Bahrain royal family.
10/04/2008
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