I could probably read up on this but I'm in a forum with so much knowledge I just want to know the answer to this question. If I go to a screening of scream, buy michaels music and merchandise then who profits from this? Does Sony profit from it? I just don't like the thought of buying anything or attending anything that would line the pockets of a company that Michael hated. I probably sound green but I don't know everything about him and his estate. I know there was some questions about his will that apparently couldn't have been signed by him as he was in a different state and that his mother and his children are on there but that's about it.
All income that is generated, benefits the Estate and the Estate equals the beneficiaries - who are Katherine Jackson, Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson. Of course, those involved in production, along the way, must receive what is owed to them. Traditionally, the posthumous projects haven't generated a lot of income, apart from TII and the Cirque du Soleil shows, of course. Rather than being all about income and profits, projects like Scream/Thriller 3D, the CBS Halloween Special, MJ The Experience dance game, BAD25 and Xscape have been more about growing the fan base, reaching younger audiences and shining a spotlight on the
positive aspect of Michael's life, which is, of course, his body of work...his artistry.
I've bought every new MJ-related project since about 1970...wondering where my money went to, or whom it served, has never been a "thing" with me. Michael's work brings me joy and my mission has always been to support his work. So, you guessed it...I'm eagerly awaiting my Scream CD, which I'm expecting any time soon, in the post. Even though it's a collection of songs I already have, elsewhere - the mash-up is new, I don't have "Somebody's Watching Me" and I love, love, love the cover art. I want the poster, the packaging, the gimmicks - opening up my CD is gonna be fun. Just like the old days.