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Hot News! U.S. federal trademark registration filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH

On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH


Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583326 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Musical sound recordings; audiovisual recordings featuring music and musical entertainment; motion picture films featuring music and musical entertainment; computer application software for mobile phones; downloadable ring tones and graphics for mobile phones; downloadable image and graphics files featuring display screen backgrounds or wallpapers, widgets, icons and photographs; downloadable podcasts in the field of music; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, booklets and brochures in the field of music and entertainment; electronic game programs; video game software; storage cases for compact discs and DVDs; cell phone cases and covers; decorative light switch plates; electric signs; computer mouse pads; eyewear, eyewear accessories, namely, straps, neck cords and head straps which restrain eyewear from movement on a wearer; magnets.


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Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583327 was filed for BAD25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Paper goods and printed matter, namely, posters; children's books; books in the field of music and entertainment, series of fiction books; comic books, bumper stickers, stickers, calendars, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, activity books, both printed and blank; binders, notebooks, stationery, note pads, writing tablets, paper table cloths, paper napkins, pencils, markers, erasers, coloring books, writing pens, non-calibrated rulers, paper weights, paper coasters, bookmarks, book covers and holders, paper place mats; photo albums; address books; fan club newsletters, post cards, holiday cards, greeting cards, art prints, printed art reproductions, merchandise bags; children's activity books and picture books; photographs, gift wrap paper; souvenir collection books for movies and other audiovisual productions; souvenir collection books commemorating the life of a famous pop star; entertainment tour memorabilia collection books; event programs; song books; sheet music books; picture books; decals; magazines, newsletters, booklets, pamphlets and brochures in the field of music and entertainment; lithographs; precious metal money clips; letter openers of precious metal and book markers of precious metal.



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Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583328 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Clothing, namely, shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, belts, socks, sweatshirts, jerseys, shorts, jogging suits, sweat pants; headwear; scarves, gloves, coats, hosiery, neckties, rainwear, swimwear, sleepwear, robes, thermal underwear, headbands, and wristbands; footwear; costumes for use in children's dress up play; costumes for use in role-playing games; dance shoes; dance costumes; masquerade costumes and masks sold in connection therewith; novelty headwear with attached wigs; infant wear; infants' shoes and boots.



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Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583329 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Soft drinks.



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Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583330 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Entertainment services, namely, live and televised performances featuring musical, dance, dramatic, and comedic presentations; entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring music and dance provided through the Internet, television, satellite, and audio media; film, theater, radio, videotape and television program production services; entertainment in the nature of a continuing television drama series, entertainment in the nature of a continuing television comedy series; entertainment in the nature of television news shows; music publishing services; song writing services; audio recording and production; record and music production; recording studio services; magazine publication services; providing recreational activities facilities for others; recreational camps; recreational park services; amusement parks; art exhibitions; dance instruction; entertainment services, namely, operating a museum and providing guided tours of the museum; providing theme park services; dance events; dance schools; dance studios; museums; entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of music; entertainment services, namely, providing information and commentary online in the field of music; providing newsletters in the field of music via e-mail; entertainment services, namely, providing pre-recorded music, video and graphics, providing information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music, all on-line; providing an Internet website portal featuring musical performances, musical videos, film clips, photographs and other multimedia materials; fan club services; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of music and entertainment.

Source
http://www.trademarkia.com/company-triumph-international-inc-1263545-page-1-2


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Triumph International

Triumph International, Inc. is The Estate of Michael Jackson’s wholly-owned merchandise licensing company.

Triumph International Inc. is a corporation that was formed by and wholly owned by Michael Jacksonduring his life. It continues to own numerous trademarks and other intellectual property associated with his career. Triumph is now wholly owned by his estate, with Co-Executors John Branca and John McClain serving as the corporation’s sole directors and officers
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Pepsi is paying homage to the King of Pop one more time.


The brand is working with Michael Jackson's estate to create a limited edition package featuring the singer, according to an executive close to the company. The package coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the "Bad" album, which was released on Aug. 31, 1987.


The package will be a 16 oz. can available in convenience stores and grocery stores around Memorial Day, according to Beverage Digest. The can, said to have a blue background with an image of Mr. Jackson dancing, is expected to cost 99 cents. Pepsi declined to comment.

Pepsi sponsored the 1988 Bad World Tour. The tour spanned 16 months, including 123 concerts in 15 countries attended by 4.4 million fans. When it concluded, it was the largest grossing tour in history and the tour with the largest audience.

The brand's relationship with Mr. Jackson dates back to 1984 and the "New Generation" campaign. Infamously, the singer's hair caught fire during a commercial shoot that was part of that campaign. Mr. Jackson appeared in a number of commercials for the brand over the years, performing versions of "Billie Jean" and "Bad," among other songs.


More > http://adage.com/article/news/pepsi-partners-michael-jackson-estate/233825/


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Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583329 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description
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Pepsi is also prepping a 25th-anniversary campaign

In mid-May for the rerelease of Michael Jackson's "Bad" that will include a series of remixes from superstar DJs like Skrillex, Diplo and A-Trak.

The exclusive tracks are set to be accessed through a special Pepsi-can promotion where fans can scan a code with their phone to hear a song. (Cooper calls the strategy SoLoMo, or Social/Local/Mobile.)

Jackson, of course, famously struck a ground-breaking, multifaceted endorsement/sponsorship deal with Pepsi in 1983, and was also infamously burned by an accidental fire during a 1984 commercial shoot.

http://www.billboard.com/news/pepsi...th-nicki-minaj-preps-michael-1006917152.story
 
Spike Lee Making Doc For 25th Anniversary Of Michael Jackson’s “Bad”


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...Spike divulged how he’s had some of the greatest times of his life in Brazil like when he shot They Don’t Really Care About Us with Michael Jackson there. He provided a couple of MJ anecdotes and a short impersonation of MJ’s “falsetto” voice and his “serious/angry” voice. It was funny. I don’t know if he actually hedged on this answer because the film will be a touristy piece showcasing Brazil or if it will actually broach the subject of inequality, but he got distracted by his MJ anecdote.

On A New MJ Tribute Film

- Spike announced that he recently began filming a piece for the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Bad album...


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official bad 25 logo

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Chinese Pepsi Cans - posted by Mkgenie

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Update: RUMORED TO BE FAKE

Unconfirmed : Posted on one website, source is unknown. Could be legit or could be fan made / fake.

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It’s happening: Skrillex, Diplo and A-Trak set to remix Michael Jackson

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Back in February, Diplo talked up a possible ‘Avengers Assemble’ coalition between himself, Skrillex and A-Trak.

According to Mixmag, the high-powered triumvirate have now got their first remix commission. Following Nicki Minaj’s lead, the group have been invited by Pepsi to go to town on Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’. The new version will be released to coincide with the album’s 25th birthday in June. Those wishing to hear the rerub will have to buy a limited edition Pepsi can and scan a special code into their phone.

Those who have been skeptical about the musical merits of the collaboration probably aren’t going to be charmed by the news that the supergroup’s maiden voyage is a glossy corporate tie-in. We suspect that the union of the kings of fizzy pop and The King Of Pop might well leave a bad taste in the mouth. Still, perhaps they’ll manage to secrete another Croydon shout-out in there somewhere.

http://www.factmag.com/2012/05/02/skrillex-diplo-and-a-trak-set-to-remix-michael-jacksons-bad/
 
Pepsi brings back Michael Jackson in ads

NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc. is going on a reunion tour with The King of Pop.

The Purchase, N.Y.-based company on Thursday is announcing its deal with the estate of Michael Jackson to use the late pop star's image for its new global marketing push. The nature of the promotion will vary by country, but will include a TV ad, special edition cans bearing Jackson's image and chances to download remixes of some of Jackson's most famous songs.

Pepsi, which first partnered with Jackson in 1983, did not disclose the terms of its deal with the singer's estate.

The promotion is part of a global marketing blitz planned for the year ahead by Pepsi, which is looking to revive its brand and win back market share from The Coca-Cola Co. Next week, Pepsi is also launching a TV ad featuring singer Nicki Minaj and announcing details of its partnership with Twitter to stream concerts online.

Brad Jakeman, Pepsi's chief creative officer, says the broader "Live For Now" campaign was developed over the past 10 months and is intended to amplify the company's longstanding ties with pop culture.

Pepsi has a lot riding on its new push. Although the company has a diverse portfolio of brands including Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats and Tropicana, it's often judged by the performance of its namesake cola. And in 2010, Pepsi was knocked out of the No. 2 spot among sodas in the U.S. by Diet Coke, with Coke remaining in the No. 1 position, according to the industry tracker Beverage Digest.

Last month, Pepsi also reported that volume in its key Americas beverages unit slipped by 1 percent in the first three months of the year.

The Jackson promotion is one aspect of Pepsi's strategy to reverse that slide. Consumers in the U.S. and China will be the first to get a taste of the campaign in coming weeks, which is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of "Bad," the singer's multiplatinum album. The campaign will spread to about two dozen countries by fall.

In the U.S., the company is rolling out collectible 16-ounce blue cans that bear an image of Jackson striking one of his iconic poses. Consumers will be able to scan codes on the cans with their phones to download remixed tracks from "Bad."

In the Chinese market, consumers will also see a TV ad featuring Jackson. Contests will also let consumers win tickets to a Michael Jackson-inspired show by Cirque du Soleil and leather jackets inspired by the singer's style. The global campaign builds on Pepsi's deal with the singer's estate last year to use his image in a commercial that premiered during the "The X Factor" TV show last year.

Although Pepsi is banking on the nostalgia Jackson can evoke, the partnership also resurrects painful memories.

In 1984, Jackson's hair famously caught fire while filming a commercial for Pepsi at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The blaze happened after a spark from a pyrotechnics display landed on the singer's head. Jackson suffered severe burns and many trace his addiction to painkillers to the incident. Pepsi gave Jackson $1.5 million as a result.

Other music partnerships have led to controversy for Pepsi as well. In 2002, conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly ran a segment criticizing Pepsi for an ad featuring the rapper Ludacris. The company pulled the ad the next day, but ran into trouble a few months later when it ran ads featuring Ozzy Osbourne, who is known for peppering his speech with swear words. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons urged a boycott and the issue was resolved after Pepsi agreed to donate $3 million to charity.

The partnership with Nicki Minaj hasn't yet raised many eyebrows, even though her lyrics also contain profanity and sexual content. Jakeman noted that Minaj's song "Moment for Life" was selected for the ad campaign because of specific lyrics that perfectly captured the Pepsi ethos of living in the moment.

At a time when Pepsi is looking to take on a bigger rival, another stanza in the song might have relevance as well: "In this very moment I slay Goliath with a sling...And I will retire with the crown."

It's a message Pepsi could very well be sending to Coke.

http://online.wsj.com/article/APed5df7f7487a4b59a9e6531dd5735631.html
 
Pepsi Press Release

Michael's Iconic Image to Be Featured on One Billion Pepsi Cans in More than 20 Countries; China is First Market to Launch

Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson's Multi-platinum Album, BAD

PURCHASE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi today announced an exclusive global partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson as part of its new "Live for Now" campaign, which Pepsi fans around the world will experience in a variety of ways including an engaging retail campaign featuring one billion special edition Michael Jackson Bad 25 Pepsi cans, iconic music, epic live events and opportunities for fans to access special edition merchandise.

The partnership coincides with the 25th anniversary of Jackson's multi-platinum BAD album and record-breaking tour, around which the Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music have celebratory projects underway.

To celebrate Jackson's incredible contribution to pop music, Pepsi, Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson have teamed up to share new mixes of legendary Michael Jackson music from the BAD album with fans around the world, proving that the King of Pop is not only the world's most iconic artist from the 20th century but also influencing music in the 21st century as well.

Brad Jakeman, president, Global Enjoyment Brands, and chief creative officer, PepsiCo Global Beverages Group, said, "Pepsi has always been at the forefront of pop culture, helping to shape the music landscape. This unique global partnership, around such a legendary music milestone, invites Pepsi fans from around the world to experience Michael Jackson's music in an engaging and very NOW kind of way – it's a model example of how Pepsi's 'Live for Now' campaign can manifest itself in a way that resonates the world over."

Pepsi will feature iconic silhouette imagery of the King of Pop on cans with the launch of collectible limited edition can designs. Pepsi will also run contests in markets around the world giving fans the opportunity to win merchandise including, a limited number of jackets inspired by the original staff BAD tour jackets and tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, the #1 touring show in North America.

"We are thrilled to bring Michael and Pepsi back together, as they were in 1988, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BAD album and tour and to put Michael on one billion Pepsi cans – perhaps a Guinness record," commented John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson. Branca and McClain added, "We're excited to see it all come to life."

China and the United States will be among the first Pepsi markets to launch the exclusive Michael Jackson King of Pop activity in 2012, with approximately 20 additional markets in Asia, South America and Europe continuing the international roll-out throughout the rest of the year.

On May 5 in China, a 330ml limited edition can will be available at retail locations nationwide. In addition, from May 15 - June 14, 2012, fans will be encouraged to share photos of their valuable Jackson collections or original artwork celebrating him, for a chance to win tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, as part of China's "In Honor of King of Pop MJ" promotion.


Later in May, the U.S. will launch a nationwide retail campaign including a limited edition 16oz. King of Pop Pepsi can, as well as initiate a retail, music-themed promotion.

Frank Cooper, chief marketing officer, Global Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo added, "Michael Jackson will always be the King of Pop, and his music has always inspired fans and artists alike. But, this partnership goes beyond nostalgia and will engage with consumers all around the world with iconic imagery on more than one billion Pepsi cans, digital content and epic, live events, so that they can continue to connect with Jackson's music and honor his legendary impact on entertainment."

Michael Jackson has a long standing relationship with Pepsi spanning more than 25 years. The legendary King of Pop starred in his first Pepsi campaign alongside his brothers in 1983, as part of the Pepsi 'New Generation' campaign followed by Pepsi's sponsorship of the epic BAD Tour and the iconic "Chase" commercials which served as the impetus for the current reunion. Pepsi also featured Jackson in the 'Music Icons' commercial that premiered during The X Factor in 2011.

Pepsi's new "Live for Now" campaign is a culmination of extensive global research demonstrating Pepsi fans' desire to capture the excitement of now and live each moment to the fullest. First launched in the U.S. last month, "Live for Now" will come to life through a breadth of global, pop-culture platforms, events and unique partnerships and will begin to roll out globally throughout 2012.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...-the-estate-of-michael-jackson-149984955.html
 

Statement from Michael Jackson's Estate

'We are thrilled to bring Michael and Pepsi back together, as they were in 1988,
to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BAD album and Tour and to put Michael
on one billion Pepsi cans – perhaps a Guinness record,"

"We're excited to see it all come to life."

co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson
John Branca and John McClain
 
MJ/ Statement from the Estate


"We want to thank fans for all their positive feedback on this morning’s announcement about the Pepsi deal. Michael did three successive deals with Pepsi, on the Victory Tour, the Bad Tour and the Dangerous Tour, so this extends a long and very successful relationship with the brand. Michael would have loved that we are making the record books with his image on a billion cans around the world. And the campaign will be a great kickoff to the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of BAD."
 
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New info from Wall Street Journal Article

A spokeswoman for Mr. Jackson's estate said the PepsiCo campaign represents the first branding deal since Mr. Jackson passed away, but that more such marketing agreements are planned.

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Frank Cooper, a senior PepsiCo marketing executive, said the Pepsi campaign is respectful toward Mr. Jackson and more "forward looking'' than nostalgic by celebrating the pop legend's continuing influence on music.

Mr. Jackson remains highly popular across the globe, spanning all age groups, Mr. Cooper added.


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PepsiCo is launching a TV ad in China featuring music from Mr. Jackson's "Bad'' album later this month, but hasn't decided yet if it will run similar ads in the U.S. It's launching a TV commercial in the U.S. next week featuring singer Nicki Minaj.

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In addition to the cans with Mr. Jackson's silhouette, PepsiCo is teaming up with musicians and producers to reinterpret some of the singer's songs, part of a broader digital campaign. It also promises "epic, live events'' tied to Mr. Jackson in the coming months.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304746604577381792902984470.html
 
Future releases from Amazon

I Just Can't Stop Loving You [Single]
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Seems like "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" will be a single release on 3rd anniversary of Michael's death.

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Michael Jackson 2013 Calendar [Deluxe Edition] [Calendar]

Calendar: 14 pages
Publisher: ML Publishing; Special edition edition (June 25, 2012)


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mjdatabank amazon IJCSLU links

http://mjdatabank.com/mjjnews/wordp...-cant-stop-loving-you-en-pre-commande-amazon/

[h=1]Single de I Just Can’t Stop Loving You en pré-commande – UPDATE[/h] Différents sites d’Amazon viennent d’annoncer la commercialisation d’un single de I Just Can’t Stop Loving You au mois de juin. Voici les articles référencés pour le moment :
USA : Vinyle *
FRANCE : Maxi Single Vinyle *
UK : Maxi Single Vinyle (Import) *
ALLEMAGNE : Maxi Single Vinyle *, CD Single (04 juin 2012)
JAPON : CD Maxi Single (juin 2012)
AUSTRALIE : CD Maxi Single w/ Don’t Go Messin’ ‘Round – inédit (08 juin 2012)

* : 26 juin 2012
 
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Unconfirmed - Confirmed by Sony Germany see the posts below

One website lists a previously unreleased song to be included in IJCSLY single release


5 inch CD single containing I Just Can't Stop Loving and the new song Don't Go Messin' Round!

http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2210951
 
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From Mkgenie news about China


Video:

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http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzkyNjMzNzY0.html

http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/76454035-1577857124.html

No MJ footage, just background music of Bad

Chinese stars named Han Geng and Yang Mi are starring in the commercial.

This is not the final version. The full version will run 60 seconds and have MJ footage (my sources said so), and will premiere on May 17.
 
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a better quality version of Chinese ad

 
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Pepsi USA Can Prototype pictures

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Pepsi started promoting Bad 25 with stuff like Bad Tour jackets (Probably this stuff will be available only in China)

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Chinese advertisement on the street
 
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