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Michael Jackson's estate and Sony sign deal for 7yrs

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 14:58 by Ishita Sood

Nine months after Michael Jackson’s demise, his estate has signed the biggest recording deal--a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over the span of next seven years.

'This Is It' DVD release set for January

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 21:19 by Inderjit Singh

Los Angeles -- The film "This Is It," starring the late U.S. pop star Michael Jackson, is to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in January, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment said.

The hit concert movie reportedly earned $240 million worldwide during its limited run. The film was comprised of footage showing Jackson rehearsing in the weeks before his June 25 death for a series of sold-out London concerts that were to begin in July.

"It's the biggest music movie ever, in terms of the box office," Home Media magazine quoted Marc Rashba, vice president of worldwide marketing for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, as saying in a statement. "Clearly, for both music and movie fans, it's something you almost have to own."

Copyright 2009 by United Press International.

'This Is It' has $2.2M U.S. debut

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 19:47 by Inderjit Singh

Los Angeles -- Advance screenings of the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" grossed $2.2 million in North America Tuesday, industry sources told Variety.

The film shows pop icon Michael Jackson in the weeks before he died rehearsing for a series of planned London concerts that never happened. Jackson's death June 25 at the age of 50 was labeled a homicide, but the circumstances are still under investigation. The concerts were to have started in July.

"This Is It" officially opened around the world Wednesday for what is to be a two-week engagement. Its director Kenny Ortega said the movie may possibly remain in theaters longer if there is the demand for it.

"This is it" for Michael. Or is it?

Sat, 10/24/2009 - 17:00 by Ayurdhi Dhar

Los Angeles, October 24 -- It's been four months since an era came to an end with Michael Jackson's death, but the late singer seems to be just as successful after his death.