I know that, but I think the questions about Sony/ATV are more serious. The issues about Mijac were only about who would administer MJ's catalog. But it's great to know that they will not sell Mijac. In my opinion Mijac is the most important catalog of the planet. But keeping the Sony/ATV is a matter of justice.
matching right? confusng term of words or is that just me.? bascialyl sony/atv get to admin mijca if they accept the terms mj put down?Yes, there is a matching right that Michael granted to Sony/ATV but they only get to administer the catalog for a limited term AND only if they agree to unprecedented favorable terms. We will not relinquish ultimate control and ownership to anyone.
there are no questions though theres no evidence it will be sold now or in the future.if branca etc are so adamant aabout mijac being held by the estate it wont be any diff re sony/atv.I know that, but I think the questions about Sony/ATV are more serious.
Did anyone else notice the fact that he makes no mention of their intent to perserve MJ's stake in Sony/ATV? I think this is quite glaring.
I'm very nervous...
Did anyone else notice the fact that he makes no mention of their intent to perserve MJ's stake in Sony/ATV? I think this is quite glaring.
I'm very nervous...
In case you didn't know there was a recent news that said that publishing management of MIJAC could move from Warner to Sony.
This is the issue that John Branca is addressing here.
The new possible development at hand has nothing to do with Sony/ATV and it's totally about MIJAC.
That's why he's only mentioning the current issue.
matching right? confusng term of words or is that just me.? bascialyl sony/atv get to admin mijca if they accept the terms mj put down?
there are no questions though theres no evidence it will be sold now or in the future.if branca etc are so adamant aabout mijac being held by the estate it wont be any diff re sony/atv.
Some people are just never happy.
I hope we don't end up hearing arguments like this if/when MJ's stake in Sony/ATV is lost or sold. I think ALL fans should universally agree that this would be a monumental loss for MJ.
No matter what the debt, no matter what the circumstance, MJ held a tight grip on that Sony/ATV catalog. When he was enduring the worst of times, he still held on to it. There should be no reason now, especially during this dramatic financial resurgence that the catalog should be lost.
I'm not against the Estate. I have been defending these guys. But it is time to stop with ridiculous comments like "there are no questions though theres no evidence". It is obvious that there are questions. A man is not here anymore!!! It would be great if they officially confirm they will not sell Sony/ATV. This is not about evidence, proof or conspiracy. This is about surveillance.
We're not talking about the new album or accusing people of crimes. We just want an answer.
im talking about the sony/atv cat not murray. there are questions as to what murray did.that is irrelvent ot the sony atv cat. some think its all connected in order for sony to get the cat i dont. so to me its two seperate issues. so at this time until the sony atv is sold etc there are no questions in relation to the catI'm not against the Estate. I have been defending these guys. But it is time to stop with ridiculous comments like "there are no questions though theres no evidence". It is obvious that there are questions. A man is not here anymore!!
thanks. so its not offical that this deal is happening yet then?
Jackson Assets Draw the Gaze of Wall Street
John G. Branca, the entertainment lawyer who structured Mr. Jackson’s initial purchase of the Beatles catalog and is now one of two executors of his estate, declined to comment by e-mail on Sunday, saying only that the Jackson stake in Sony/ATV “is not for sale.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/20/business/20fund.html
no.
I think if we read the Roger Friedman article he's mentioning that Warner is close to bankruptcy - which is true and their publishing business will be sold.
Estate has the option to pull MIJAC from warner and with the "matching rights" Sony becomes the company that's most likely to manage the MIJAC's publishing rights.
In case you didn't know there was a recent news that said that publishing management of MIJAC could move from Warner to Sony.
This is the issue that John Branca is addressing here.
The new possible development at hand has nothing to do with Sony/ATV and it's totally about MIJAC.
That's why he's only mentioning the current issue.
Branca said in July 2009 that Sony/Atv is not for sale. I know it was almost 2 years ago but I want to believe he and McClain still think the same. After all he keeps a framed note Michael wrote for him "Branca, The catalog is mine" so maybe it means something.
I am just curious to know how people know he has a framed note from Michael that he keeps?