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NOVEMBER 2008 ::.
November
27th, 2008: KING OF POP THE FRENCH FANS'
SELECTION - Out Dec. 12
For Immediate Release - From Sony Music
France: Due to a problem with the mastering of the 3rd CD (Collector's
Edition), the KING OF POP - THE FRENCH FANS' SELECTION CD is postponed.
The
new release date for both editions is: DECEMBER 12, 2008.
Sony Music
France apologizes for any inconveniece this may cause and wishes to thank all
the fans who voted for their patience and understanding.
Source: Sony
Music France / MJ data bank
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November
27th, 2008: 100 % THRILLER 25
To
celebrate the end of the THRILLER 25 campaign,
MJ data bank is pleased to present the final
episodes of the 100% THRILLER 25 Series.
Today:
Beat
It : Rock, Funk & Wisdom

With
one song, Michael Jackson bridged the gap between
White Rock and Black Funk (sic) : He turned many
of his predecessors' dreams into reality by writing
the ultimate crossover. This dream was also dear
to Berry Gordy's, founder of Motown Records, Michael's
first record company.
The
message of Beat It is strong and urges young people
around the globe to stop the violence. It was released
at a time when violence would spread in the streets.
In 2008, the song just proves to be timeless...
A
song to dance and think to : that's what Beat It
is - another major step in Michael Jackson's unique
career. (more)
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November
25th, 2008: Michael Jackson - 2009 Official
Calendar : available

The
2009 Michael Jackson Official calendar arrives.
This
brand new edition celebrates Thriller -
the world's biggest sellig album of allt
ime.
MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 25TH ANNIVERSARY - The Final Act!
February 12th, 2008 saw the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller
album in a special 25th anniversary edition featuring all classic
Thriller hits digitally remastered, a bonus DVD with Jackson's
electrifying appearances and dance moves from the Thriller era PLUS
brand-new tracks and remixes of Thriller's biggest hits with guest stars such as
Akon, Fergie, Kanye West, and will.i.am.
Michael Jackson 2009 Wall Calendar is the final official product celebrating
Thriller's 25th birthday. This strictly limited and special edition
calendar, will remind you of the greatness of Michael Jackson and
Thriller throughout the entire year 2009. The calendar's motto is
"Thriller ... Then and Now." It celebrates 25 years of the biggest
selling album of all time and features high quality and glossy photographs from
the iconic times of Thriller as well as special artworks by today's most
renowed digital artists paying tribute to Michael Jackson ... then and now.
Format: Large Wall Dimensions: 420mm x 305mm (17" x 12") . Officially
Licensed Product.
About the Author Named the "Most Successful
Entertainer of All Time" by the Guinness Book of World Records, Michael Jackson
is among the most highly acclaimed and influential artists in pop culture. He
was named the World Music Award's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium
and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award.
Jackson, known as the King of Pop, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame twice: in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist in
2001.
3-Language
Edition: English, German & French.
ORDER
YOUR COPY !
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November
20th, 2008: Jackson to attend London lawsuit
LONDON, England (AP) -- Michael Jackson's lawyer says
the pop star has agreed to come to London to respond to an Arab sheikh's $7
million lawsuit.
Jackson had asked to testify by a video link from the United States because of an
unspecified illness. But his lawyer Robert Englehart informed the court on
Thursday that Jackson's doctors had cleared him to travel in two days' time.
Jackson is scheduled to testify on Monday.
Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa , the second son of the
king of Bahrain, claims that Jackson reneged on a contract for an album, a
candid autobiography and a stage play, after accepting millions in advances.Jackson says the money was a gift.
The case is being tried in London by mutual agreement, Al
Khalifa's representatives have said. It is due to wrap up by the end of the
month.
CNN / MJ data bank
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November
19th, 2008: THRILLER 25: Final Chapter
To
celebrate the end of the THRILLER 25 campaign,
MJ data bank is pleased to present the final
episodes of the 100% THRILLER 25 Series.
This
last set of articles will be published in
the next few weeks.
Today:
And then came... Billie Jean

More
than 25 years after its creation and release, Billie
Jean remains one of the most ICONIC songs of Pop
culture.
Every
DJ has his Billie Jean copy ready to hit the Dance
Floor - Anytime !
1983:
Billie
Jean helps Michael Jackson put Thriller into orbit. This
song is the engine of the machine that is about
to shock and change the whole music business: now
people do not just listen to hits, they watch them
too...
Michael
Jackson changes the World with Thriller... And he's
just 25 years old. (more)
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November
19th, 2008: KING OF POP - THE GREEK EDITION
MICHAEL JACKSON KING OF POP -
The Greek Edition was released on November
17, 2008.
Here are the details of this
set:

MICHAEL JACKSON
- KING OF POP The Greek Edition
Release Date: 17 novembre
2008 / November 17, 2008
Number of
Discs: 2
Website
(partner): Sony
BMG Greece | Mad TV
Tracklist:
Disc 1: 01. Billie Jean 02. Beat It 03. Smooth Criminal 04.
Bad 05. Jam 06. Rock With You 07. Dirty Diana 08. Black Or
White 09. Scream 10. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 11. Don't Stop 'Til
You Get Enough 12. In The Closet 13. Liberian Girl 14. The Girl Is
Mine 15. Stranger In Moscow 16. Blood On The Dance Floor 17.
Dangerous
Disc 2: 01. Thriller 02. Off The Wall 03. Wanna Be
Startin' Somethin' 2008 with Akon 04. Can You Feel It 05. They Don't Care
About Us 06. Come Together 07. Human Nature 08. Earth Song 09. You
Are Not Alone 10. The Way You Make Me Feel 11. Remember The Time 12.
Man In The Mirror 13. Ghost 14. Invincible 15. Thriller Megamix (Album
Version)
Source: Mjackson.com
- Thanks to Dimitris Pikeas /
MJ data bank
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November
13th, 2008:
Neverland & 'Sycamore
Valley Ranch, LLC'

In
response to several reports, Michael Jackson
has not sold the Neverland ranch.
Neverland
was transferred from Jackson to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC.
This new company is a joint venture between
Michael Jackson and Colony Capital, Inc.
As
the co-owner of Sycamore Valley Ranch, Michael
Jackson still has relevant rights to the
property and now has the possibility to
develop a range of business and entertainment
activities (hotels, amusement parcs, museums
etc....).
Let's
wait and see what Michael Jackson has in
mind for this project...
Source:
MJ data bank
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November
05th, 2008:
KING OF POP - THE COVER
Here
is the final cover of the KING OF POP -
THE FRENCH FANS' EDITION CD.
Release
date: [DECEMBER
05, 2008]

2CD Version

3CD Version
Please,
note also that
KING OF POP will include the 4 following
tracks that have never been released on
CD in France before:
- Thriller Megamix
- Rock with you (original LP version)
- Got The hots
- Carousel (long version)
About
the cover:
Digipak Version (3CD): selected glossy elements
(titles and elements inside the 8-page booklet)
Crystal Version
(2CD): standard printing
Stay
tuned...
Source:
Sony BMG France / MJ data bank
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November
05th, 2008:
Tribute to Reverend Jesse
Jackson
 On
this very special day, MJ data bank would
like to pay tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson,
his predecessors and the men of today who
still believe in their dream.
On
The Line
No sense pretending its over Hard times just don't go
away You gotta take that chip off your shoulder It's time you open
up Have some faith
Nothing good ever comes easy All good things
come in due time (Yes it does) You gotta have something to believe in I'm
telling you to open mind
Gotta put your heart on the line If you wanna
make it right You've got to reach out and try Gotta put your heart on the
line If you wanna make it right Gotta put it all on the line
You
see yourself in the mirror And you don't like what you see And things
aren't getting much clearer Don't you think it's time you go for a
change
Don't waste your time on the past, no, no It's time you look to
the future It's all right there if you ask This time if you try much
harder You'll be the best that could can be
Gotta put your heart on
the line If you wanna make it right You've got to reach out and
try Gotta put your heart on the line If you wanna make it right
If
you wanna do it now You gotta learn to try You can make it right
somehow Let love come free And that's just so easy now You gotta go for
what you want You gotta do what you got to do
Gotta put your heart on
the line If you wanna make it right You've got to reach out and
try Gotta put your heart on the line If you wanna make it
right
(Repeat - fade out)
(written and composed by Babyface)
© 1996
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, ECAF Music (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV
Music Publisihng All rights reserved.
Man In The Mirror
I'm Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My
Life It's Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It
Right . . .
As I, Turn Up The Collar On
My
Favourite Winter
Coat This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind I See The Kids In The Street, With
Not Enough To Eat Who Am I, To Be Blind? Pretending Not To See Their
Needs
A Summer's Disregard, A Broken Bottle Top And A One Man's
Soul They Follow Each Other On The Wind Ya' Know 'Cause They Got
Nowhere To Go That's Why I Want You To Know
I'm Starting With
The Man In The Mirror I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways And No
Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A
Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look
At Yourself, And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself, And Then
Make A Change)
(Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah)
I've Been A
Victim Of
A Selfish
Kind Of Love It's Time That I Realize That There
Are Some With No Home,
Not A Nickel To Loan Could It Be Really
Me, Pretending That They're Not Alone?
A Willow Deeply
Scarred, Somebody's Broken Heart And A Washed-Out Dream (Washed-Out
Dream)
They Follow The Pattern Of
The Wind, Ya' See Cause They Got No
Place To Be That's Why I'm Starting With Me (Starting With
Me!)
I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking
Him To Change His Ways (Ooh!) And No Message Could Have Been Any
Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place (If You Wanna Make
The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A
Change (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change)
I'm
Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways (Change His Ways-Ooh!) And No Message Could've Been Any
Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place (If You Wanna Make
The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That .
. . (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . .
.)
Change!
I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror, (Man In The
Mirror-Oh Yeah!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better
Change!) No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer (If You Wanna Make
The World A Better Place) (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make The
Change)
(You Gotta Get It Right, While
You Got The Time) ('Cause When
You Close Your Heart) You Can't Close Your . . .Your Mind! (Then You
Close Your . . . Mind!)
That Man, That Man, That
Man, That Man With
That Man In The Mirror (Man In The Mirror, Oh Yeah!) That Man, That Man,
That Man I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better Change!) You Know
. . .That Man No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make
The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better
Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At
Yourself And Then Make A Change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Na Na Na, Na
Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Oh Yeah!) Gonna Feel Real Good Now! Yeah Yeah!
Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah! Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Ooooh . .
.) Oh No, No No . . .
I'm Gonna Make A Change It's Gonna Feel Real
Good! Come On! (Change . . .) Just Lift Yourself You Know You've
Got To Stop It. Yourself! (Yeah!-Make That Change!) I've Got To Make
That Change, Today! Hoo! (Man In The Mirror) You Got To You Got
To Not Let Yourself . . . Brother . . . Hoo! (Yeah!-Make That
Change!) You Know-I've Got To Get That Man, That Man . . . (Man In The
Mirror) You've Got To You've Got To Move! Come On! Come On! You Got
To . . . Stand Up! Stand Up! Stand Up! (Yeah-Make That Change) Stand
Up And Lift Yourself, Now! (Man In The Mirror) Hoo! Hoo!
Hoo! Aaow! (Yeah-Make That Change) Gonna Make That Change . . . Come
On! (Man In The Mirror) You Know It! You Know It! You Know
It! You Know . . .
(Change . . .) Make That Change.
(written and composed by
S. Garrett & G. Ballard)
© 1987
Yellow Brick Road Music (ASCAP), all
rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
/ Universal - MCA Music Publishing (ASCAP)
a div. of Universal Studios Inc. / Aerostation
Corp. (ASCAP) All rights reserved.
HEAL
THE WORLD
There's a place in
your heart And I know that it is
love And this place could be much brighter
Than tomorrow And if you
really try Youll find there's no need to cry In this place I
feel theres no hurt or sorrow
There are ways to get there If you
care enough for the living Make a little space Make a better
place
Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for
me And the entire human race
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for me
If
you want to know why, there's a love that cannot lie Love is strong, it
cares for only joyful giving If we try, we shall see In this
bliss we cannot feel Fear or dread Then we stop existing and start
living
Then it feels that always Love's enough for us growing So
make a better world Make a better world
Heal the world Make it a
better place For you and for me And the entire human race
There are
people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better
place for you and for me
And the dream we were conceived in Will
reveal a joyful face And the world we once believed in Will shine again
in grace
Then why do we keep
strangling life Wound this
earth, crucify its soul Though it's plain to see This world is
heavenly Be God's glow
We could fly so high Let our spirits never
die In my heart I feel you are all my brothers Create a world
with no fear Together we cry happy tears See the nations
turn their swords into plowshares
We could really get there If
you cared enough for the living Make a little space To make a better
place...
Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for
me And the entire human race
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for
me
Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for
me And the entire human race
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for
me
Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for
me And the entire human race
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for
me
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for
me
There are people dying If you care
enough for the living Make a better place For you and for
me
You and for me You and for
me You and for me You and for me You and for me You and for
me You and for me You and for me You and for me You and for
me You and for me
(Written and composed by Michael Jackson)
© 1991
MIJAC Music (BMI), administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
(BMI) All rights reserved.
Photo: AP
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October 30th, 2008:
Michael Jackson Issues Statement Regarding Participation in a Jackson 5 Reunion
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--Michael Jackson’s spokesperson, Dr. Tohme, in
response to recent rumors regarding Michael’s
participation in a Jackson 5 reunion, has issued the following statement from
Michael Jackson:
“My brothers and sisters have my full love and
support, and we’ve certainly shared many great
experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them. I am
now in the studio developing new and exciting projects that I look forward to
sharing with my fans in concert soon.”
Source:
BusinessWire / MJ data bank
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October 30th, 2008:
King
of Pop - Rock With You (Original LP Version)
KING
OF POP - The French Edition arrives !...
...
And fans will be happy to learn that the
French CD set will include the now rare
Original Version of Rock With You as included
on the OFF THE WAL album original pressings.
This
track can be found on the original Epic
LP's and tapes and also on the rare Japanese
[first] CD pressing of OFF THE WALL released
in 1983.
Now,
this rare version is back...On December
08.
Stay
tuned...
VOTE
FOR THE KING OF POP AND WIN A MJ iPOD
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October 24th, 2008: What's Michael Jackson Got in the Bag?
(E! Online article)
Thu., Oct. 23, 2008 4:48 PM PDT by Erik Pedersen and Ashley Fultz

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, stopped at a
Robertson Boulevard boutique to shop, but for what? (...)
(...)
If you want to know where else Michael Jackson spent his day, read
on...
He was at Off the Wall, the West Hollywood antique store
that bears the same name as his 1979 album. An inside source tells E! News that
the rarely seen star bought a Pan Am aluminum cast model airplane.
The source says Michael was looking around at other items
but only purchased the plane. "It was a little difficult because people were
pounding on doors and windows...so he was in and out pretty quick," an
eyewitness tells E! News. "The paparazzi were in hot pursuit of him."
Despite the chaos going on outside, the source said Michael
didn't seem worried. "He was great," says the source.
As Jackson was exiting the store, another eyewitness tells
E! News that paparazzi and fans were everywhere. "He came out and shielded
himself with an umbrella at first," says another eyewitness. "Once he got in his
car, he cracked the window and reached out and started shaking people's
hands."
Source:
E! Online / Edited by MJ data bank
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October 23rd, 2008: KING
OF POP - Coming soon...
The
French Edition of King Of Pop will be released
on December 08th, 2008.
The
artwork of the CD is currently being designed...
Stay tuned for more details.
Also:
On Monday, October 27, Sony BMG France will
launch a special webpage as the starting
point of the official French King Of Pop
campaign.
Source:
Sony BMG / MJ data bank
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October 22nd, 2008: KING
OF POP - French Edition: the Vote !

Michael
Jackson is the King of Pop.
Michael
turned 50 on August 29 and SONY BMG and their media partners are
giving French fans the chance to congratulate Michael on this great success
and celebrate his birthday by choosing the track list for Michael's French
"The King Of Pop" Album that will be released on December 08.
Two
editions of King of Pop will be available:
-
Regular 2CD Set
-
3CD Deluxe Limited Edition - with rare tracks.
French
fans can vote [here
- page available in French only].
Source:
Sony BMG / MJ data bank
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October 20th, 2008: New
Official Products
Halloween-time
ahead!
It's
high time to get ready to crawl the night
away with the Official Michael Jackson Thriller
Costume.
Nothing
can be bigger and better than a Thriller
outfit to celebrate Halloween.
Smiffy's
presents that excusive costume, available
at :
Drinkstuff
Fancy-dress.com

Also:
2 Brand New Official Badgepacks produced
by Pyramid. Release date: November 17th,
2008 (and available in retail stores in
2009).

MICHAEL JACKSON OFFICIAL BUTTON BADGE PACK
"KING OF POP"
Grindstore.com
MICHAEL JACKSON OFFICIAL BUTTON BADGE PACK
"BAD"
Oneposter.com
Get
the new Michael Jackson - Thriller Official
T-Shirt:

MICHAEL JACKSON OFFICIAL LICENSED T-SHIRT
"THRILLER"
RELEASE
DATE - OCT. 30, 2008
MORE
OFFICIAL PRODUCTS TO COME.
Stay
tuned...
Source:
MJ data bank
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October 14th, 2008: KING
OF POP - French Edition: YOU make HIStory!
Coming
soon: KING OF POP - the Voting Page.
Sony
BMG France & MJ data bank will soon
give French fans the opportunity to vote
for their favorite Michael Jackson's songs
that, hopefully, will make it on the final
tracklist of KING OF POP - the French Edition.
Fans
will have to pick 5 songs from
the list and submit their vote.
Please
note that Carousel (Full
Version) and Got the Hots are included in
the one hundred plus selection.
KING
OF POP - the French Edition will hit the
stores on December 8, 2008.
Source:
Sony BMG / MJ data bank
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October 13th, 2008: KING
OF POP - French Edition
KING
OF POP - the French Edition will be released
on December 08, 2008.
2 versions of
this KING OF POP Edition will be available:
-
2CD Standard Edition (including the ultimate
40 tracks voted by the fans)
-
3CD Edition with a bonus disc indluding
rare tracks.
Also:
Golden Tickets will be randomly distributed
in the CD cases.
Lucky
owners of those tickets will win an exclusive
MJ 50 iPod.
More
about the global KOP project here
Source:
Sony BMG / MJ data bank
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October
06th, 2008: Horror Hound

The
new issue of US magasine Horror Hound publishes
a cover story about Michael Jackson's Thriller
short film (#13, 4-page special).
Buy:
click
here.
Source: Horror Hound / MJJ Community / MJ data bank
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October
02nd, 2008: Thriller
25th: the Book - Update
Here
is a statement from ML-Publishing regarding
the release of Thriller 25th: the Book:
"The release of our title "Thriller 25th Anniversary: The
Book" has been pushed back to Oct 30, 2008 due to new requests for changes and
request for corrections from the licensor. Mr. Jackson wants this release to be
"perfect for his fans."
Sales that surfaced in Europe were not authorized and
have been stopped".
Please
note that the TV ad that will support the
book will also be released by October 30,
2008.
Stay
tuned...
Source: ML-Publishing
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September 25th, 2008: Thriller
25 Picture Disc
Here
is the final T25 Picture Disc.
It
will be released next week (Tuesday, Sept.
30, 2008) (Amazon
Preorder).

Source: Sony BMG / Epic / Legacy Recordings
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September 19th, 2008: King
Of Pop Italy: Tracklist

Here
is the final tracklist of the King of
Pop CD (Italy):
Cd1
1 Billie Jean
2 Black Or White
3 Man In The Mirror
4 Whatever Happens
5 Smooth Criminal
6 Beat It
7 Off The Wall
8 We've Had Enough
9 Dangerous
10 They Don't Care About Us (single)
11 Human Nature
12 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
13 Ghost
14 You Rock My World
15 Earth Song
Cd2
1 Thriller (single w/Vincent Price)
2 Tabloid Junkie
3 Liberian Girl
4 Remember The Time
5 We Are The World (demo!)
6 Who Is It (single)
7 Speechless (Album Version)
8 Morphine
9 The Way You Make Me Feel
10 Bad (single)
11 Blood On The Dance Floor
12 Rock With You (single)
13 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (single)
14 You Are Not Alone (single)
15 Heal The World (single)
BONUS TRACKS
16 Got The Hots (demo recorded during original Thriller studio sessions)
17 Carousel
Source: Sony BMG Italia / Michaelmania / MJJ Community
(Thank you Danielle & Enrico !)
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September 10th, 2008: Michael
Jackson: The Next Step
As
the 2008 - 2009 season is about to begin, let's have a good start and
try to analyse all the latest rumours and also give a glimpse to Michael
Jackson's projects.
|


|
Sony
BMG USA and France have plans to promote Thriller the 25th Anniversary
Edition - 2nd and final round. The idea is to celebrate the 25th Anniversary
of the Short Film - Thriller. Sony BMG USA will not release any MJ 50 CD as
this project was initiated by the international branch of the company. The Essential
MJ 3.0 and the new Expanded Editions of the Jacksons' classic albums Destiny
and Triumph will be released by Sony USA. The Lady In My Life Full Version episode
got many fans' hearts throbbing: Legacy recordings issued a to-good-to-be-true
press release stating the track would be included on the 3rd CD of The Essential
MJ 3.0. It just took one day or two to Sony BMG USA to confirm that the former
tracklist - without The Lady In My Life - was the actual and final one. This
rare track remains a rare gem, only available on a rare 2 CD promo set issued
by Chrysalis Music in 2002: The Songs Of Rod Temperton. Disappointed as fans
can be, they sure need some explanation: when such project is cancelled, it's
always hard to say who is "to blame". Clearing such material is not
as easy as one might think. And to answer one question that is often avidly
discussed on MJ boards: Michael Jackson wishes to release some of his solo concerts
on DVD, but he doesn't want Sony BMG to get that goldmine deal. Needless to
say, it is a shame that such amazing live performances remain in the vault.
But being a Michael Jackson's fan has something to do with patience so... Getting
long sought after content is like a puzzle: you can't do anything else but assemble
it, piece by piece.
Official
Thus,
with only 1 Live DVD in his 40-year spanning career, Michael Jackson has
been exposed to an ever growing bootleg market (DVD's of live performances and
more, CD's, items of all kinds... you name it).
But
the good news is that a UK based team of lawyers, Eversheds, has been instructed
to list and track all illegal products bearing Michael Jackson's likeness.
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Such
drastic procedure had already been used in the 80's and the early 90's. Back
then the official market was strong and under control, filled with officially
licensed products - globalwise. There were so many official items that the illegal
paraphernalia was a mere minority.
Over
the last 10 years, the situation has changed. The coming of age of the internet
and homemade / fan-made products such as CD's and DVD's inspired legions of
people who understood how lucrative this market can be. Same thing with unofficial
Lo-Fi T-Shirts, posters and calendars. All in all, Michael Jackson may be one
of the most bootlegged artists on the planet. But all the forthcoming projects
and strategies will help rejuvenate Michael Jackson's empire as far as merchandise
and positive public exposure go. Next step: fans will soon discover Thriller
25: the Book. This new and officially licensed volume of Michael Jackson's bibliography
has turned from an elaborate Photobook-like project to a 140 plus pages book.
It will be published in English and available at all major book sellers / retailers:
Amazon (worldwide), Alapage (France) etc... (German and French versions have
been considered, but will not be developed until further notice).
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1 000 copies
of Thriller 25: the book will also be sold in Brazil along with the MJ50 CD:
the Brazilian Collection.
But
that's not all: to accompany the release of this book, a range of official MJ
products (more than 20) will soon be available: new posters, along with canvas,
badges etc... European fans will also be able to get their hands on a collection
of T-Shirts celebrating 25 years of Thriller and 50 years of Michael Jackson.
A Thriller costume and a special Thriller 25 - 2009 Official Calendar with English,
German and French texts will also see the light of day (Worldwide).
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Nouveau
départ
Michael
Jackson has been trying to find the right way to release high quality official
products for the last 10 years. Today, thanks to a new team and the restructuration
of some of his ventures, his vision has become a reality. He wanted to see stores
filled with Michael Jackson products. Think Elvis, think The Beatles as well:
it may actually be bigger: famous French journalist Frederic Taddei said that
two outsdanding geniuses have been able to capture the whole world's attention,
planetwise: Charlie Chaplin & Walt Disney: when you think of their work
and legacy, "Universal" immediately comes to mind: they were able
to touch everybody - Young or old, man or woman, black or white... Michael Jackson
can easily be added to that list. As an artist and smart businessman when it
comes to promote his image, he wants to enhance his Legacy and maintain his
status and "grandeur" as the King of Pop.
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Constant public exposure
is one of the tools he will be using to achieve that. More than ever, Jackson
is taking care of his own business: MJJ Productions is still active and has
never been shut down. Even though the company has no physical offices, it's
still run by long-time partner Evelyn Tavasci. Raymone Bain's project, the MJ
Company, will not happen has she doesn’t represent Michael Jackson anymore.).
Audigier
It
has also been said and reported that Christian Audigier has been in talks with
Michael Jackson to design a range of exclusive Jackson / Audigier items
(T-Shirts, caps etc...). Audigier tried to reach Jackson's lawyer, Peter Lopez.
The French "couturier" has been desperate in trying to get to Michael.
He has no signed contract and his projects are to remain on the paper. Audigier
also damaged his reputation among MJ fans a few days ago: as he was filmed during
his 50th birthday bash, his mockery of Michael Jackson was a serious blow to
his fragile reputation as a potential new Michael Jackson's business partner.
He may have paid for a rare public appearance by the superstar, but that will
be it.
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Akon, movies,
and what's next...
As
years go by, Michael Jackson's projects come and go: fans have been hearing
countless of rumours: new album, new duet, new tour, news look, new house...
Well, as for today, Michael Jackson’s main wish is to make films. He's been
talking about that for many years (it actually all started after The Wiz, in
1978 !). He also clearly mentioned it in the 2007 Ebony interview. He also added
he didn't want to tour anymore. Hopefully, he will combine music and film in
a unique way. Sinatra and other greats succeeded in running successful careers
on several fronts. All Michael Jackson needs is a great opportunity and a project
that catches his attention.
As
his music and back catalog are still (over?) exposed (he okays most new projects
and ideas Sony BMG brings on the table), Michael Jackson's evolution as a man
and an artist is still captivating audiences: everybody wants to know what's
next. 2008 has been all about Thriller 25: celebrating the world's biggest selling
album for all time.
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The viral communication and the global promotional campaign
for this project have been superb. With more than 2 million copies sold worldwide,
the revised version of Jackson's classic is a success. Last month, Akon announced
that the Hold My Hand track would appear on his new album, Acquitted, to be
released this October. Hold My Hand is Michael's first incursion into [radio
friendly] Reggae since Joe Carrasco's 1982 Don't Let A Woman Make A Fool Out
Of You (Michael sings background vocals on that rare song). Akon teaming up
with Jackson may be a hint of what 2009 will be made of. Michael Jackson is
an artist. He has been recording music and working on various ideas and projects
for years. Be it on wax, screen, online or anywhere else, be assured that all
those projects are concrete baby steps announcing the much anticipated return
of Michael Jackson - the King of Pop.
Richard
Lecocq - MJ data bank
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September
09th + 10th, 2008: BRAVO Legends #1: Michael
Jackson
Monday,
September 15th, 2008: release date of
"BRAVO Legends #1:
Michael Jackson".
This
is the
first issue of a new series produced by BRAVO.
This
Michael Jackson Special contains some 100 of
articles and pictures + 10
standard posters + 2 MEGA posters (one from the BAD album cover and one from
the EBONY shooting).
Themes included:
His rise to world stardom
Inside Neverland
His mysteries
His future
INCLUDING NEVER RELEASED BEFORE AND BRAND-NEW(!!!!) PICTURES
Retail
Price (in Germany): 3.90 euros.
First
pictures avalable at MJstreet.net.
Source:
Jacksonvillage / Korgnex
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September
08th + 09th, 2008: KOP Italy to include
Carousel (Full Length Version)?
According
to Sony BMG
Italy, the Italian CD of King of Pop
is to be included Carousel (Full Length Version).
The
actual tracklist of the Italian version
of King of Pop CD will be confirmed
soon.
Stay
tuned...
Source:
Sony BMG Italy / Michaelmania
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September
05th, 2008: The Jacksons crowned at
BMI Urban Awards
By
PHIL GALLO

T-Pain
received the songwriter of the year
award and shared the title of producer
of the year with Jonathan "J.R."
Rotem and Kanye West at BMI's Urban
Awards, handed out Thursday at the Wilshire
Theater in Beverly Hills.
Song
of the year honors went to Beyonce's
"Irreplaceable," co-written
by Ne-Yo, Amund Bjoerklund and Espen
Lind, while Universal Music Publishing
Group secured the publisher of the year
nod.
Rick
Ross, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy,
Ray J and Yung Berg performed award-winning
songs.
On
hand to pick up the BMI Icon Award were
the Jacksons, represented by Marlon,
Randy, Tito and Jackie plus sisters
Janet, La Toya & Rebbie. JoJo, Lloyd,
Mario, O.N.E., Bobby Valentino and Keri
Hilson performed hits by the Jacksons
and the Jackson 5.

Source:
Variety / MJ data bank
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September
04th, 2008: The Jacksons' Destiny &
Triumph - Expanded Editions (Update)

Wanna
know more about the remasteration and
notes of
The
Jacksons - DESTINY & TRIUMPH - EXPANDED
EDITIONS ?
ALL
YOU HAVE TO IS CLICK HERE
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August
29th, 2008: Michael Jackson: 'I Feel Very Young' at 50
Speaks
Exclusively to 'GMA' About His Past, His Future, His Dreams for His
Children
By CHRIS CONNOLLY and MICHAEL S. JAMES Dated
Aug.
28, 2008
Speaking by phone from his home in California, at times so softly he was barely
audible, Jackson said he was listening to a little James Brown and preparing for
his 50th birthday Friday, when he will have a little cake and watch cartoons
with his children, and then get back to work. Watch "Good Morning
America" Friday at 7 a.m. ET for more on this exclusive interview. Does
turning 50 mean he now has an AARP card? "Not that I know of!" Jackson said,
laughing. He said he still can do all his famous dance moves and "more."
"I feel very young," he said. Reflecting back, Jackson said the happiest
time in his life was probably when he was recording his hit solo albums
"Thriller" and "Off the Wall" –- which propelled him to the height of his
stardom.
Asked to pick a single song as his greatest achievement,
Jackson went back to the same period. "Oh boy, that's a hard one," he said,
before singling out "We Are the World," and "Billie Jean," adding that there
were "so many others." But Jackson was not content to rest on his laurels,
saying, "I am still looking forward to doing more." He hopes to release new
music and tour, though he doesn't have dates set. "I am writing all the
time," he said. "I love it."
He said he hopes to "be myself" in his
future work, but also be "inspired by great artists," noting he wished he could
have worked with Brown or Fred Astaire. He sees his influence in some of
today's artists, specifically mentioning Chris Brown. Asked if his kids are
good dancers, Jackson said, "I don't push them." Asked if he'd like them to
have the same sort of upbringing as him, he said he'd prefer to let them "enjoy
their childhood" as much as possible. It "means a lot when I see them on a
ride," he said, "having a really good time." If he could go back and give
himself some advice at age 9 or 10, he would advise himself to know his craft
and be tough, but also to have "rhinoceros skin."
ABC News' Thea
Trachtenberg contributed to this report.
Source:
ABC News
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August
29th, 2008: Happy Birthday Michael
Jackson
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50
years of Magic
50
years of Love
50
years of Michael Jackson
Thank
you, Mr. Jackson.
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Magic
My
idea of magic doesn't have much to do
with stage tricks and illusions. The
whole world abounds in magic. When a
whale plunges out of the sea like a
newborn mountain, you gasp in unexpected
light. What magic! But a toddler who
sees his first tadpole flashing in a
mud puddle feels the same thrill. Wonder
fills his heart, because he has glimpsed
for an instant the playfulnes of life.
When
I see the clouds whisked away from a
snow-capped peak, I feel like shouting,
"Bravo!" Nature, the best
of all magicians, has delivered another
thrill. She has exposed the real illusion,
our inability to be amazed by her wonders.
Everytime the sun rises, Nature is repeating
one command: "Behold!" Her
Magic is infinitely lavish, and in return
all we have to do is appreciate it.
What
delight Nature must feel when she makes
stars out of swirling gas and empty
space. She flings them like spangles
from a velvet cape, a billion reasons
for us to awaken in pure joy. When we
open our hearts and appreciate all she
has given us, Nature finds her reward.
The sound of applause rolls across the
universe, and she bows.
Love
Love
is a funny thing to describe. It's so
easy to feel and yet so slippery to
talk about. It's like a bar of soap
in the bathtub - you have it in your
hand until you hold on too tight.
Some people spend their lives looking for
love outside themselves. They think
they have to grasp it in order to have
it. But love slips away like that wet
bar of soap.
Holding
on to love is not wrong, but you need
to learn to hold it lightly, caressingly.
Let it fly when it wants. When it's
allowed to be free, love is what makes
life alive, joyful and new. It's the
juice and energy that motivates my music,
my dancing, everything. As long as love
is in my heart, it's everywhere.
Michael
Jackson
Poems
taken from the book: Dancing The Dream,
by Michael Jackson
(1992,
Doubleday, ISBN: 0385 403682)
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August
28th, 2008: Behind
The Mask on CD (Japon)

BMG
Japan will release a brand new remastered
edition of Greg Phillinganes' 1985 album
Pulse on CD.
One
rare pressing was released by RCA/BMG
in Germany (1990).
The
new limited edition is remastered and
comes with Paper Sleeve (just like the
2006 reissue of Carole Bayer Sager's
Sometimes Late At Night).
Details:
Format: 1CD Release
Date: September 24, 2008 Cat. Number:
BVCM35429 Label: BMG Japan
Other: Remastered Edition (24
Bit), Limited
(First Edition), Paper Sleeve
PRE-ORDER
(HMV JAPAN)
Source: HMV Japan / MJ Stranger Site (merci Franeck)
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