2/05/2011
Another New MJ Material
A new material has been recently copyrighted by the MJ Estate. It's name is "If You’ve Got It, Bring It". The most interesting part is that the copyright has been filed under Optimum Productions Inc., that has been the video production company of MJ. This means that the new material might be a video.
2/04/2011
MJ Business Clearing Up
As I have reported previously, there is an ongoing "house cleaning" in the MJ business areas coordinated by his Estate. Some less important but interesting changes:
- Majority of his old companies are activated again, and the entity details as per the entity address is John Branca's office, agent address is Crowe Horvath's (accounting company) address. I have no exact information of the real reason of the changes, however my guess would be to centralize the intellectual property rights to one company with the merg outs, or something to do with taxation issues.
Companies affedted like: History Tours Inc, History Tours Inc II, Invincible Tours Inc, Go For Your Dreams Foundation, MJJ Artistic Inc, Triumph Multimedia Corp,
- Interesting exceptations are: Triumph International Inc. (agent address for Greenberg Traurig, this company might stay activated and responsible for all IP rights), MJJ Records LLC (aka. MJJ Music, with Sony addresses), MJJ Ventures and MJJ Productions (has the entity address of Crowe Horvath).
- If anyone from the Estate reads me, some more companies left. :) Like: MJJ Kingdom LLC, Jackson International LLC., MJ Company LLC.
- Majority of his old companies are activated again, and the entity details as per the entity address is John Branca's office, agent address is Crowe Horvath's (accounting company) address. I have no exact information of the real reason of the changes, however my guess would be to centralize the intellectual property rights to one company with the merg outs, or something to do with taxation issues.
Companies affedted like: History Tours Inc, History Tours Inc II, Invincible Tours Inc, Go For Your Dreams Foundation, MJJ Artistic Inc, Triumph Multimedia Corp,
- Interesting exceptations are: Triumph International Inc. (agent address for Greenberg Traurig, this company might stay activated and responsible for all IP rights), MJJ Records LLC (aka. MJJ Music, with Sony addresses), MJJ Ventures and MJJ Productions (has the entity address of Crowe Horvath).
- If anyone from the Estate reads me, some more companies left. :) Like: MJJ Kingdom LLC, Jackson International LLC., MJ Company LLC.
2/01/2011
New MJ Songs!
New MJ songs!
MJ recorded "For The World" with Theron Feemster in 2009 in Los Angeles.
And "All In Your Name" with Barry Gibb in 2003 in his Miami home.
As well two another songs has been registered recently under "Beatbox 2010" and "Shut Up And Dance". Both songs has been recorded with Eric Kirkland and Prince Michael Durham sometime in 2009.
MJ recorded "For The World" with Theron Feemster in 2009 in Los Angeles.
And "All In Your Name" with Barry Gibb in 2003 in his Miami home.
As well two another songs has been registered recently under "Beatbox 2010" and "Shut Up And Dance". Both songs has been recorded with Eric Kirkland and Prince Michael Durham sometime in 2009.
1/31/2011
Who Owns The Jackson Memorablia?
I have been asked in the blog about Henry V. Vaccaro's ownership in the Jackson Family memorablia. Because there are different informations circulating in the media.
What I found out: Vaccaro has a case against a Californa man, named Benson Hopp. In this very ongoing case Vaccaro claims that Hopp stole some of the memorablia from the warehouse where it has been kept for months, and tried to sell them on an auction.
As per a January 31st, 2011 court paper Vaccaro still claims that he is the rightful owner of the memorablia. And furthermore: Vaccaro has a $550.000 unpaid federal tax lien and while the IRS made it's own research they found out that Vaccaro is the only owner of the items.
The IRS demands to sell these items to pay Vaccaro's liens. That most probably means that all the Jackson memorablias might be sold again, and that Howard Mann's ownership is questionable.
Anyways, the greedy old man, Vaccaro got the shorter end of the stick, again.
What I found out: Vaccaro has a case against a Californa man, named Benson Hopp. In this very ongoing case Vaccaro claims that Hopp stole some of the memorablia from the warehouse where it has been kept for months, and tried to sell them on an auction.
As per a January 31st, 2011 court paper Vaccaro still claims that he is the rightful owner of the memorablia. And furthermore: Vaccaro has a $550.000 unpaid federal tax lien and while the IRS made it's own research they found out that Vaccaro is the only owner of the items.
The IRS demands to sell these items to pay Vaccaro's liens. That most probably means that all the Jackson memorablias might be sold again, and that Howard Mann's ownership is questionable.
Anyways, the greedy old man, Vaccaro got the shorter end of the stick, again.
1/29/2011
Court Case Updates
John Landis' case will go on trial this October according to a late January hearing.
AQ Consulting's case against the MJ Estate has been dismissed on January 20th, 2011. The reason is that AQ did not file a proper claim with the California Superior Court where the Estate is on a probate case.
Citadel requested for a default judgement in it's case against Frank DiLeo, because he didn't answer the complaints since last September. It means that DiLeo has to pay the $300.000 to Citadel he took from the company.
AQ Consulting's case against the MJ Estate has been dismissed on January 20th, 2011. The reason is that AQ did not file a proper claim with the California Superior Court where the Estate is on a probate case.
Citadel requested for a default judgement in it's case against Frank DiLeo, because he didn't answer the complaints since last September. It means that DiLeo has to pay the $300.000 to Citadel he took from the company.
1/23/2011
Another Paul Anka Collaboration?
I just found another MJ and Paul Anka collaboration named "It don't matter to me".
The song seems to be copyrighted under MJ's and Anka's name late last year.
The song seems to be copyrighted under MJ's and Anka's name late last year.
1/22/2011
More Money to the Rabbi
Shmuley Boteach rabbi just released a new book called "Honoring the Child Spirit: Inspiration and Learning from Our Children" that he promotes with MJ's name. Again.
Just read the review he made up for his own book on Amazon:
"Honoring the Child Spirit is an inspirational, emotional, and prescriptive book that calls upon each of us to recognize and honor the openness, creativity, innocence, and awe of children—and to tap into and pay tribute to the childlike spirit that lies at the heart of us all.
Adulthood, according to the late Michael Jackson, is not the be all and end all of growing up and living a worthwhile life. With society’s high expectations placed upon maturity and responsibility, we often shut down our curiosity, sense of play, and deep sensitivity. And with this shutting down, we too often fail to recognize and cherish that spirit in our own children—and the world’s children—so that they can thrive and flourish as children.
With evocative chapters on the childlike qualities most important to Michael Jackson—from Awe and Wonder, Creativity, and Gratitude to Imagination and Security—this heartfelt book gives voice to the eternity of Michael’s spirit and how he should be remembered: as someone who tried to live by these childlike qualities. Though far from perfect, it was this attempt to sustain innocence amidst the trappings of fame that became his life’s goal."
Just read the review he made up for his own book on Amazon:
"Honoring the Child Spirit is an inspirational, emotional, and prescriptive book that calls upon each of us to recognize and honor the openness, creativity, innocence, and awe of children—and to tap into and pay tribute to the childlike spirit that lies at the heart of us all.
Adulthood, according to the late Michael Jackson, is not the be all and end all of growing up and living a worthwhile life. With society’s high expectations placed upon maturity and responsibility, we often shut down our curiosity, sense of play, and deep sensitivity. And with this shutting down, we too often fail to recognize and cherish that spirit in our own children—and the world’s children—so that they can thrive and flourish as children.
With evocative chapters on the childlike qualities most important to Michael Jackson—from Awe and Wonder, Creativity, and Gratitude to Imagination and Security—this heartfelt book gives voice to the eternity of Michael’s spirit and how he should be remembered: as someone who tried to live by these childlike qualities. Though far from perfect, it was this attempt to sustain innocence amidst the trappings of fame that became his life’s goal."
Henry Vaccaro Deleted
The MJ Estate is getting serious. Henry Vaccaro's YouTube page has been deleted recently due to copyright infrigment. I have a guess about who reported Vaccaro.
1/21/2011
First Details of the New Case
The first details of the MJ Estate vs. Howard Mann case:
- The Estate claims that MJ sold over 800 million copies of his albums until now.
- The Estate claims the following copyright infrigments: This Is It poster; Thriller25 liner notes; the Destiny song; MJ drawings; the Vintage Pop Media logo that contains the MJ lean; domain names; master recordings.
- The Estate wants the followings: stop Mann from using MJ's likeness, image, videos, etc.; all the domains; stop doing anything with the master tapes.
- The Estate claims that MJ sold over 800 million copies of his albums until now.
- The Estate claims the following copyright infrigments: This Is It poster; Thriller25 liner notes; the Destiny song; MJ drawings; the Vintage Pop Media logo that contains the MJ lean; domain names; master recordings.
- The Estate wants the followings: stop Mann from using MJ's likeness, image, videos, etc.; all the domains; stop doing anything with the master tapes.
Michael Jackson Estate vs. Howard Mann
MJ's Estate finally sued Howard Mann! I'm sure this won't be an easy round, but at the end the good will win! Good luck for the Estate!
More details will be shared here soon...
More details will be shared here soon...
1/16/2011
Tidbits
Fire Mountain Services LLC, TTC Touring Inc. has been merged out this week. That means that intellectual properties owned
by this company has been added to another MJ entity.
FMS owned some intellectual property amongst others the Take Two documentary. TTC owned most of the concert footages.
Star Sands Inc. claims Shaye Sullwold and Flamingo Features defrauded it of $50,025 by promising but failing to deliver a video interview with Michael Jackson's mother. The case is pending on Los Angeles Superior Court.
Ian Halperin joined to the team of people who tried to betray MJ but at the end his fate treated him badly. Halpering released a much hated and controversial book about MJ, but haven't been paid by his publisher. The case is on a Montreal Superior court at the moment. Good luck you looser!
Frank DiLeo has been sued again. A promoter claims DiLeo Entertainment swiped $171,000 by falsely claiming it had "exclusive rights" for an "Eddie Griffin & Jamie Foxx Comedy Tour." BJK Entertainment claims DiLeo lied about the comedy tour and refused to return the money. The case is pending on a California court.
by this company has been added to another MJ entity.
FMS owned some intellectual property amongst others the Take Two documentary. TTC owned most of the concert footages.
Star Sands Inc. claims Shaye Sullwold and Flamingo Features defrauded it of $50,025 by promising but failing to deliver a video interview with Michael Jackson's mother. The case is pending on Los Angeles Superior Court.
Ian Halperin joined to the team of people who tried to betray MJ but at the end his fate treated him badly. Halpering released a much hated and controversial book about MJ, but haven't been paid by his publisher. The case is on a Montreal Superior court at the moment. Good luck you looser!
Frank DiLeo has been sued again. A promoter claims DiLeo Entertainment swiped $171,000 by falsely claiming it had "exclusive rights" for an "Eddie Griffin & Jamie Foxx Comedy Tour." BJK Entertainment claims DiLeo lied about the comedy tour and refused to return the money. The case is pending on a California court.
1/15/2011
Legal Cases - Updates
I have collected all the information related to the pending legal cases of the MJ Estate:
John Landis vs. Michael Jackson
Trial setting conference has been held on January 12, 2011. The case will go on trial most likely this year. Landis is claiming to have unpaid fees from the Thriller video.
Ola Ray vs. Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this August. Ray's claims are similar to Landis.
Nederlander Presentations vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this November. Nederland claims that they have a valid contract for a Thriller musical with the late entertainer, that the Estate is not approving now.
Richard Lapointe vs. Julien's Auctions
The case will go on trial this March. Lapointe wants money due to a failed MJ memorablia auction.
Seven Echols vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this June. Echols claims that he hasn't been paid as MJ's former bodyguard.
Jose Freddie Vallejos vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
Vallejos wants the Estate to pay the full costs of the MJ funeral. Plaintiff filed for a demurrer due to legal errors.
AQ Consulting vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
In it's reply to the plaintiff the Estate lawyers explained that AQ is not entitled to get any compensations since they did not file a creditors claim against the Estate on Los Angeles court. The Estate lawyer just requested for a dismissal in the case.
AllGood Entertainment vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The company still tries to get some money from the Estate for the never happened concerts. No important updates since last November.
The Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson (on Los Angeles court)
Tohme R. Tohme has a late creditors claim against the Estate. As well there is an interesting motion related to the sale of an Estate real property.
Bravado International Merchandising Inc.
Bravado is still suing a handful number of companies due to copyright infrigment on the MJ trademarks.
Has no information of:
Aner Iglesias vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
Jurgen Bachus vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
In other related news: Marc Schaffel is still on court with FOX claiming that he is the rightful owner of the 2003 Debbie Rowe interview. Despite the fact that it was MJ's company that licensed the whole tv show to third parties.
It's clear that the Estate has no serious cases at all, and that they decided to fight on court with the rest of the matters.
John Landis vs. Michael Jackson
Trial setting conference has been held on January 12, 2011. The case will go on trial most likely this year. Landis is claiming to have unpaid fees from the Thriller video.
Ola Ray vs. Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this August. Ray's claims are similar to Landis.
Nederlander Presentations vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this November. Nederland claims that they have a valid contract for a Thriller musical with the late entertainer, that the Estate is not approving now.
Richard Lapointe vs. Julien's Auctions
The case will go on trial this March. Lapointe wants money due to a failed MJ memorablia auction.
Seven Echols vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The case will go on trial this June. Echols claims that he hasn't been paid as MJ's former bodyguard.
Jose Freddie Vallejos vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
Vallejos wants the Estate to pay the full costs of the MJ funeral. Plaintiff filed for a demurrer due to legal errors.
AQ Consulting vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
In it's reply to the plaintiff the Estate lawyers explained that AQ is not entitled to get any compensations since they did not file a creditors claim against the Estate on Los Angeles court. The Estate lawyer just requested for a dismissal in the case.
AllGood Entertainment vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
The company still tries to get some money from the Estate for the never happened concerts. No important updates since last November.
The Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson (on Los Angeles court)
Tohme R. Tohme has a late creditors claim against the Estate. As well there is an interesting motion related to the sale of an Estate real property.
Bravado International Merchandising Inc.
Bravado is still suing a handful number of companies due to copyright infrigment on the MJ trademarks.
Has no information of:
Aner Iglesias vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
Jurgen Bachus vs. The Estate of Michael Jackson
In other related news: Marc Schaffel is still on court with FOX claiming that he is the rightful owner of the 2003 Debbie Rowe interview. Despite the fact that it was MJ's company that licensed the whole tv show to third parties.
It's clear that the Estate has no serious cases at all, and that they decided to fight on court with the rest of the matters.
12/29/2010
Holiday Tidbits
Despite my previous blog entry, the MJ Estate just reinstated MJJ Ventures Inc. As well they have changed the address both of MJJ Ventures and MJJ Productions Inc. to the Estate addresses (entity address of John Branca, agent address of Michael Kane).
On the other hand I just realised that MJ's original Heal The World Foundation that has been dissolved back in 2002, now operates under Melissa Johnson's name and is active again. Unbeliavable!
First Commemorative Inc.'s case against the Estate just continued. Both parties stick to their original story, so the case might go to trial soon.
On the other hand I just realised that MJ's original Heal The World Foundation that has been dissolved back in 2002, now operates under Melissa Johnson's name and is active again. Unbeliavable!
First Commemorative Inc.'s case against the Estate just continued. Both parties stick to their original story, so the case might go to trial soon.
12/21/2010
The Fantastic Three: Vaccaro, Mann and Johnson
An unbeliavable story develops in the case of Melissa Johnson. Here comes the details...
Johnson already used two sets of lawyers in his case against the MJ Estate since August, 2009. On November 1st, 2010 she hired a new lawyer, Edgar B. Pease. Does this name sound similar?
Pease was an attorney of Henry Vaccaro, the man who got ahold the biggest Jackson Family memorablia on the world through bankrupcy court. Now Pease is not only the attorney of Vaccaro and his Vintage Pop, but for Howard Mann and his Vintage Pop Media. Another interesting name?
Mann is the Canadian businessman who approached Katherine and Joe Jackson to support the collection Vaccaro still owns. They have release a book, a calendar and several other merchandises. So now Vaccaro, Mann and Johnson plays in the same team.
On the same day as Johnson hired Pease, Johnson and Mann signed a contract related to a business project. According to this contract Johnson will help Mann to promote the Vaccaro memorablias with her vast collection of intellectual properties related to MJ (mainly domains and trademarks). In a nutshell: Mann tries to get validity for making money of the memorablias, and found a good partner in Johnson who is still fighting against the MJ Estate. Mann will pay 33% of the profits to Katherine and 33% to Johnson (another shady move from Mann that he is not paying Johnson directly, but through Katherine), as well Mann pays all of Johnson's debts that already exceeded $130.000.
How come that Johson's case hasn't been thrown out by the Judge so far? She prayed for extensions in the case on many occasions. On the other hand Johnson has quite a lot e-mails backing her story. She claims that Shmuley Boteach approved her activities preserving MJ's Heal The World Foundation back in 2002.
And if it's still not enough, Johnson claims that in 2005 MJ approved for Johnson to act in his name when it comes to keeping HTWF alive. Guess who was the man between MJ and Johnson? Brian Oxman! Oxman even gave a written statement this September saying that MJ really approved Johnson's work.
Johnson in 2008 contacted MJ's than manager, Van Alexander. The manager once said to her that there is a fight in MJ's team and some "bad figures" took over MJ. Alexander advised Johnson to take HTWF on her own name, because MJ can't take care of it. Johnson furthermore contacted Al Malnik and Mark Harrison as well, both of them were well known representatives of MJ in earlier years.
So what Johnson owns? She has appr. 1800 domain names, trademarks registered all around the world. Pease claims that however MJ paid Johnson $25.000 in 2004 for some intellectual property, this amount was used for reviewal of the domain names. Johnson did not gave back the ownership rights to MJ or any of his entities.
And what Mann owns? 19800 photos, 26 hours of videos, 273 tracks related to MJ and his family.
While Mann is preparing for his testimonial hold on January 7, 2011 and Oxman the day before the parties are arguing over documents. Oxmann will be questioned about his interview gave to one of the television networkds this summer. While Mann will have to proove his connections to the Jacksons.
Unbeliavable, isn't it? Have you seen any articles with so many shady names at all?
Johnson already used two sets of lawyers in his case against the MJ Estate since August, 2009. On November 1st, 2010 she hired a new lawyer, Edgar B. Pease. Does this name sound similar?
Pease was an attorney of Henry Vaccaro, the man who got ahold the biggest Jackson Family memorablia on the world through bankrupcy court. Now Pease is not only the attorney of Vaccaro and his Vintage Pop, but for Howard Mann and his Vintage Pop Media. Another interesting name?
Mann is the Canadian businessman who approached Katherine and Joe Jackson to support the collection Vaccaro still owns. They have release a book, a calendar and several other merchandises. So now Vaccaro, Mann and Johnson plays in the same team.
On the same day as Johnson hired Pease, Johnson and Mann signed a contract related to a business project. According to this contract Johnson will help Mann to promote the Vaccaro memorablias with her vast collection of intellectual properties related to MJ (mainly domains and trademarks). In a nutshell: Mann tries to get validity for making money of the memorablias, and found a good partner in Johnson who is still fighting against the MJ Estate. Mann will pay 33% of the profits to Katherine and 33% to Johnson (another shady move from Mann that he is not paying Johnson directly, but through Katherine), as well Mann pays all of Johnson's debts that already exceeded $130.000.
How come that Johson's case hasn't been thrown out by the Judge so far? She prayed for extensions in the case on many occasions. On the other hand Johnson has quite a lot e-mails backing her story. She claims that Shmuley Boteach approved her activities preserving MJ's Heal The World Foundation back in 2002.
And if it's still not enough, Johnson claims that in 2005 MJ approved for Johnson to act in his name when it comes to keeping HTWF alive. Guess who was the man between MJ and Johnson? Brian Oxman! Oxman even gave a written statement this September saying that MJ really approved Johnson's work.
Johnson in 2008 contacted MJ's than manager, Van Alexander. The manager once said to her that there is a fight in MJ's team and some "bad figures" took over MJ. Alexander advised Johnson to take HTWF on her own name, because MJ can't take care of it. Johnson furthermore contacted Al Malnik and Mark Harrison as well, both of them were well known representatives of MJ in earlier years.
So what Johnson owns? She has appr. 1800 domain names, trademarks registered all around the world. Pease claims that however MJ paid Johnson $25.000 in 2004 for some intellectual property, this amount was used for reviewal of the domain names. Johnson did not gave back the ownership rights to MJ or any of his entities.
And what Mann owns? 19800 photos, 26 hours of videos, 273 tracks related to MJ and his family.
While Mann is preparing for his testimonial hold on January 7, 2011 and Oxman the day before the parties are arguing over documents. Oxmann will be questioned about his interview gave to one of the television networkds this summer. While Mann will have to proove his connections to the Jacksons.
Unbeliavable, isn't it? Have you seen any articles with so many shady names at all?
12/05/2010
New Official MJ Website
Ubisoft just launced a new official MJ website for their MJ inspired video game.
The website can be found under: http://theexperience-thegame.ubi.com
The website can be found under: http://theexperience-thegame.ubi.com
2 Seas Records
MJ worked with a Bahrain company named 2 Seas Records in 2006. They planned to release new music and other joint ventures.
Back then MJ's involvement was a frequent question. I just found some documents, according to them MJ never owned the company, he simply had an agreement with it's owner the Bahrain sheikh.
The company has been dismissed on August 19, 2009.
Back then MJ's involvement was a frequent question. I just found some documents, according to them MJ never owned the company, he simply had an agreement with it's owner the Bahrain sheikh.
The company has been dismissed on August 19, 2009.
11/20/2010
HIStory Logo Updates
Answering a question in my blog: one month before the HIStory logo's trademark rights would expire in Germany, TePax extended the trademark rights with 10 more years until 2020.
Other German MJ trademarks are owned by the MJ Estate.
Other German MJ trademarks are owned by the MJ Estate.
Opis None And Other Unreleased Songs?
Few weeks ago Katherine Jackson's shady business partner, Howard Mann released a song "Opis None" claiming that this is one of the unreleased materials from the MJ master tapes they own.
I have posted many articles about the background of the so called "MJ master tapes", just search for "Vintage" in my blog. In a nutshell: the master tapes owned by Henry Vaccaro and jointly used by Mann and Katherine are useless. These are already known and released songs, demos, studio sessions, some recordings from the Jackson Family Show in the late 70's, and some rare materials from Jackson siblings and other acts. And on the top of that they can not do anything with the tapes, because they don't have the approval neither from Universal, Sony and the MJ Estate. This is why neither Vaccaro, later Universal Express and now Mann can not do anything with the tapes.
Finally to close down this topic I have uploaded the full list of songs from the so called "MJ master tapes" that you may download here: http://www.scribd.com/full/43405353?access_key=key-aaxn8s51t7n6otjbpnv
I have posted many articles about the background of the so called "MJ master tapes", just search for "Vintage" in my blog. In a nutshell: the master tapes owned by Henry Vaccaro and jointly used by Mann and Katherine are useless. These are already known and released songs, demos, studio sessions, some recordings from the Jackson Family Show in the late 70's, and some rare materials from Jackson siblings and other acts. And on the top of that they can not do anything with the tapes, because they don't have the approval neither from Universal, Sony and the MJ Estate. This is why neither Vaccaro, later Universal Express and now Mann can not do anything with the tapes.
Finally to close down this topic I have uploaded the full list of songs from the so called "MJ master tapes" that you may download here: http://www.scribd.com/full/43405353?access_key=key-aaxn8s51t7n6otjbpnv
11/14/2010
Tidbits
MJJ Ventures Inc. has been suspended. This move is most probably in connection with the new video release, and the clearing of MJ video copyrights.
The MJ Estate took over the Fire Mountain Services company that MJ and Marc Schaffel established in 2001. Another smart move in the "house cleaning".
A new official website has been created for the MJ themed Cirque de Soleil shows: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/michael-jackson-tour/default.aspx
The MJ Estate took over the Fire Mountain Services company that MJ and Marc Schaffel established in 2001. Another smart move in the "house cleaning".
A new official website has been created for the MJ themed Cirque de Soleil shows: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/michael-jackson-tour/default.aspx
11/06/2010
15 Months Of The MJ Estate
In the past 15 months I have been reporting mostly about MJ Estate related informations. I insisted on the first anniversary of MJ's death, but I have to highlight it again: In my opinion the MJ Estate did a GREAT job!
They not only managed to keep up MJ's empire, but they sorted out personal, business and legal matters. Racionalised the MJ Estate's spendings, created new ventures, hired well known people, paid off debts, look after intellectual properties, fought in legal matters. And most importantly: maintained MJ's legacy and made the fans happy.
Would you imagine to have a new MJ album full of unreleased tracks (released on December 10, 2010), a new MJ video collection with unreleased footage (released on November 22, 2010), a new MJ video game from one of the biggest manufacturers (released on November 26, 2010) and a new MJ world tour with Cirque De Soleil (tickets on sale November 3, 2010) at the same time?
If anyone from the Estate reads this, some observations from my last 15 months experience:
- The Family is a key issue, as we can see in the case of the new album release...
- The licensing rights are still shaky, another key point for creating a good brand (MJ Licensing, MJ Asia Rights, Vintage Pop Media issues).
- Paying off the debts, and resolving the Neverland issue is an important PR matter.
- More control over the new released, there are plenty of bugging CD's coming out using MJ's name.
- Get ahold on concert footage and release later, fans are dying to get them.
- There is a lot more in the online business. Planet Michael is a good start, but the official websites should be updated, centralised and other ventures can be launched. Online and mobile business is before a big boom.
Thank you for all the MJ Estate people, especially Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain.
They not only managed to keep up MJ's empire, but they sorted out personal, business and legal matters. Racionalised the MJ Estate's spendings, created new ventures, hired well known people, paid off debts, look after intellectual properties, fought in legal matters. And most importantly: maintained MJ's legacy and made the fans happy.
Would you imagine to have a new MJ album full of unreleased tracks (released on December 10, 2010), a new MJ video collection with unreleased footage (released on November 22, 2010), a new MJ video game from one of the biggest manufacturers (released on November 26, 2010) and a new MJ world tour with Cirque De Soleil (tickets on sale November 3, 2010) at the same time?
If anyone from the Estate reads this, some observations from my last 15 months experience:
- The Family is a key issue, as we can see in the case of the new album release...
- The licensing rights are still shaky, another key point for creating a good brand (MJ Licensing, MJ Asia Rights, Vintage Pop Media issues).
- Paying off the debts, and resolving the Neverland issue is an important PR matter.
- More control over the new released, there are plenty of bugging CD's coming out using MJ's name.
- Get ahold on concert footage and release later, fans are dying to get them.
- There is a lot more in the online business. Planet Michael is a good start, but the official websites should be updated, centralised and other ventures can be launched. Online and mobile business is before a big boom.
Thank you for all the MJ Estate people, especially Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain.
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