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Michael Jackson’s estate signs biggest record deal in history

Yeti — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:32:18 +0000

MJ might have passed away but his family and estate is reaping the benefits having just signed the biggest recording contract in history with Sony Music. The $200 million guaranteed contract is for 10 projects over seven years and depending on performance, could pay out an additional $50 million.

According to various sources, future projects may also include a video game, a DVD compilation of videos and a re-release of “Off the Wall,” Jackson’s fifth studio album. While the deal seems like an astronomical amount of money, Michael was over $400 million in debt when he passed away. Of course it has been after his death where the money and popularity of the King of Pop has had a resurgence. Records indicate his estate made over $100 million from the movie project This Is It.

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VIDEO: Filipino inmates back dancing to MJ as part of “This is It” DVD stunt

Yeti — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:42:23 +0000

Michael Jackson x This Is It. Kudos to the Sony marketing staff for pulling off this gem of a viral video. We all know how popular the Filipino inmates dancing to “Thriller” and “YMCA” were on YouTube….and now they are back. Sony actually sent MJ’s choreographer to the Philippines to work on this “This Is It” dance routine all to fuel the hype around the Blu-ray and DVD release of the movie which hits stores today.

Viral video marketing at its finest…almost at a million views in less than three days. More evidence that we need to start taking note how to seed and develop buzz from the film industry. (see Rick Ross’ Teflon Don)

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VIDEO: Michael Jackson “This Is It” Blu-ray & DVD trailer

Yeti — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:43:58 +0000

Here is the official Michael Jackson This Is It Blu-ray and DVD trailer which gives you a highlight of all the extras the home entertainment release will have including a crap load of extra music, dance and interview scenes. This Is It comes out on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday.

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Introducing the Michael Jackson “This Is It” PlayStation 3

Yeti — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:41:46 +0000

Michael Jackson x PlayStation 3. Sony sure is milking everything out of Michael Jackson’s movie This Is It. Check this Michael Jackson x Sony PS3 package where instead of packaged with a video game it comes packaged with This Is It. The actual PS3 though is not branded with MJ but instead you get a nifty collectors box. Ok not really…but you get a controller. Via: Koalition

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MUSIC VIDEO: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” directed by Spike Lee

Yeti — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:41:46 +0000

Sony should have dropped this music video to fuel the This Is It movie hype…instead they finally released the official version now. At least it was worth the wait as the video is directed by none other than Spike Lee and his 40 Acres and a Mule production company. Still…it would have been nice to have this video as a marketing tool during the film release.

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MTV releases Michael Jackson tribute logo

Yeti — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:40:55 +0000

MTV has just released this tribute ribbon/logo in memory of Michael Jackson. Like the concept but it’s just a little creepy.

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The 26 pound Michael Jackson Opus book

Yeti — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:35:41 +0000

Perfect for bicep curling and for knowing everything there possibly is to know about Michael Jackson comes the official Michael Jackson OPUS book. The book officially costs $250, weighs 26 lbs., is 400 pages long (at least that’s less than KRS-ONE’s book) and features never-before-seen photos that come to life with music and video using augmented reality.

All you have to do is hold the 26 lb. book up to your computer’s webcam while it is on michaeljacksonopus.com. I’ll be sure to buy one of these as I’ll need to work out from that Thanksgiving meal.

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Michael Jackson cologne based off his DNA hitting the market

Yeti — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:09 +0000

Michael Jackson x My DNA Fragrances. No offense to MJ but who in their right mind would want the DNA of a deceased person sprayed all over their body? Not me. But in case that’s your thing then we have just the product for you. Apparently a company called My DNA Fragrances will be introducing “M” a fragrance using the DNA of Michael Jackson described as “composed of the lightest, but most volatile essences.”

DNA tests were performed on hair clippings provided by celebrity hair collector John Reznikoff which were then used to develop the scent. I know this sounds like a “Chappelle Show” skit but it’s legit. MJ can now be sprayed all over you for the price of $59.99. Check the official site here.

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MTV nabs TV rights for “This Is It”

Yeti — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:11:11 +0000

In a undisclosed multi-million dollar distribution deal, MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive U.S. TV rights to the MJ documentary This Is It. As part of the deal all MTV sister networks including VH1, BET and Palladia will have rights to air the film in its entirety.

This is not a surprising move for the music channel as they continue to push for traditional music centered programming to get back to the core young adult music listening demo vs. the past programming that favored young females and reality show lovers. Via: Billboard

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MOVIE TRAILER: Michael Jackson’s “This is MORE of It” sequel

Yeti — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:49:48 +0000

Just when you thought all the good footage from the MJ concert rehearsals was used for This Is It comes….This Is More of It. Too bad this isn’t real though…AEG could release this and make some more MJ exploitation money.

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Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” underperforms box office projections

Yeti — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:38:55 +0000

No matter what you might hear in the press, those in the film industry know that Michael Jackson’s This Is It has flat out failed to live up to all the hype. Sony Pictures had been lowering their internal box office projections all last week in preparation for any potential backlash that it would be a bomb. Although far from a box office bomb, This Is It was projected to make $35 million in the U.S. from last Wednesday to Sunday (yesterday). Instead, the film is coming in at $32.5 million for the five day weekend and only made $21.3 million Friday through Sunday. To put this in perspective, Miley Cyrus’ concert movie Best of Both Worlds did better with a $31.1 million three day weekend number. Yes Miley Cyrus beat out the King of Pop.

Sony will continue to hype the film up as a global success though and as we all expected (and as WoooHa predicted) they will be expanding the screenings beyond the “exclusive” two week period to offer everyone a chance to see the movie. No surprise there but everyone here in Hollywood knows it’s because Sony needs all the money the can out of this one.

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VIDEO: The Jackson’s: A Family Dynasty A&E reality show trailer

Yeti — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:40:37 +0000

A&E announces the Jackson Family reality show just in time to correspond with This Is It. Official name of the show is “The Jackson’s: A Family Dynasty.” No word yet on when it will air.

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VIDEO: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” new TV commercial

Yeti — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:40:37 +0000

Michael Jackson x This Is It. The brand new :30 TV commercial for This Is It. Hits theaters tomorrow night…get ready for the craziness.

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VIDEO: New Michael Jackson “This Is It” choreography film clip

Yeti — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:05:41 +0000

Michael Jackson x This Is It. This new film clip really shows off the dance choreography that we would all come to expect from a Michael Jackson tour. Makes us want to see this even more…

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VIDEO: Michael Jackson fans start “This is NOT It” anti-movie campaign

Yeti — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:41:27 +0000

Michael Jackson x This Is It. While MJ’s This Is It is projected to have one of the biggest opening weekends in film history, not all Michael Jackson will be showing up to support it. In fact, an entire anti-This Is It campaign and website has been launched by MJ fans claiming that the pressures and grueling demands of the planned “This Is It” concert tour where what ultimately led to his death and AEG, the promoters of the tour and producers of the film, didn’t care what happened as long as they made their money.

The official campaign has been labeled This Is NOT It…the video pretty much explains it all or you can go to their official site for more details. I’m sure Sony Pictures isn’t worried about this though…just more free publicity for them.

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