A Los Angeles judge today ruled that Michael Jackson's father will not inherit any of the King of Pop's assets, as it emerged the star's funeral cost an incredible $1million.
Joe Jackson had taken legal action over Michael's estate after discovering that he had been written out of the Thriller star's will.
However Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has today threw out the 80-year-old's objection on the grounds that the singer's wishes had be respected.
Judge Beckloff said : "I don't think he gets to step into this and create further litigation. Joe Jackson takes none of this estate. This is a decision his son made."
However, Joe Jackson's request to secure an allowance from the singer's estate has yet to be considered with a hearing on the matter for December 10.
Meanwhile, a lawyer acting for Jacko's mother Katherine Jackson confirmed she was ending her war with the executors appointed in her son's will.
"She wants the fighting to end and to get on with the business of making money for the estate and not spending money on these disputes," her attorney Adam Streisand told a judge.
The developments came as it was revealed Jackson's September funeral cost more than a $1million.
Court papers show the Jackson estate paid out $35,000 for the star's burial garments, along with $3,682 for framing of his photo and $21,455 for the hire of a restaurant for a wake.
The biggest outlay was a $855,730.31 contract with Forest Lawn Memorial Park for Jackson's final resting place.
[ARTICLE/PHOTOS] Travis Payne On Michael + RARE PIC!!
World Exclusive - Travis Payne talks about Michael Jackson
Saturday, 14 November 2009 10:02
Worldwide famous coreographer Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's old friend and associate producer of the "Michael Jackson's - This Is It" film, has exclusively granted the following flash, though really intense, interview to MJPortal.com.
We deeply thank Travis for having found the time to fulfill our request, initially agreed for June 09, then postponed until some days ago.
Q. Well, I suppose that the first question that I'll ask is about you. When did you fall in love with "Dance" as an Art form and what prompted you to believe in the "power" of Dance?
A. As a young child, I always moved a lot. I would move to the music my parents played. At 5 years old, I first saw Michael Jackson. I was instantly mesmerized by his dance and music. I listened to Michael and his brothers religiously before starting formal dance training at the age of 9. I studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern and gymnastics.
Q.How did you and Michael end up together... or maybe I should ask how did it all begin between you and Michael?
A. Every morning before going to middle school and during high school, I would watch Michael and Janet’s short films while I ate my breakfast cereal. I imagined myself on stage performing with both of them. I did this for years.
I attended the ‘Bad’ and ‘Rhythm Nation: 1814’ tours multiple times. I knew all the steps. My friends and I sent a video tape of me doing Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour choreography to Janet. About one week later I was flying to Japan to meet her and join the tour.
After touring with Janet at 19, I auditioned for “Remember the Time” with Michael. This was the first time I worked with MJ. It was truly a dream-come true. After “Remember the Time”, I joined the Dangerous tour as a dancer. Once on the Dangerous tour, I became a choreography partner to Michael. We did the “American Music Awards” in 1993, the “MTV Awards” opening number in 1995. Next was the “HIStory Tour” and “Ghosts”. For ‘This Is It’, I was the associate director and choreographer of the tour and associate producer of the film.
Q. Was your relationship with Michael purely work work work or is there a friendship somewhere in there also?
A. In the beginning our relationship was only about the art and creating. Over the years, it grew into a very special friendship. Michael grew to trust me.
We didn’t always speak regularly in the beginning. That changed. During “This Is It”, we were always together creating the best show Michael, Kenny and I could.
Q.How do you feel after Michael passed away?
A. I feel numb and emotionally exhausted. I still can’t believe he is not going to call me with another new idea. I will really miss those calls.
Q. From past experience we all know that Michael was a real perfectionist. What was the climate during rehearsals of the “This Is It” tour?
A. The climate during “This Is It” was intense, but loving. We had a huge responsibility that continued to grow daily. Michael was very clear that he wanted to create the greatest show his fans and the world had ever seen.
There was never tension, but a constant awareness of the creativity and energy needed to realize Michael’s vision.
Q. Have you noticed any changes in MJ from the time you met until now?
A. Michael had matured in his art and awareness of his responsibilty to the planet. Everything he stood for was based on love, peace, good will and joy.
He loved his fans, our planet and his family. He had always shared these ideals with the world through his music and art, but the world didn’t really hear him.
It was necessary for Michael to return to the stage to remind the world of our individual and collective responsibility to our planet. He was even more passionate about his messages this time. He’d say, “This Is It! We have to fix this mess!” All of the environmental tragedies and poverty that exist really affected Michael, more than people knew.
Q. We know that the “This Is It” tour would have been the greatest show of all times. Which are the main differences with Michael's past concerts?
A. Michael was a father of 3 children this time around. His children were now old enough to appreciate what their dad loved so much: performing for his fans. Michael was young enough to do it again.
Q. Was Michael really ready to face 50 concerts?
A. Michael was definitely ready to do the concerts. The 50 shows scheduled in London were spread out over 9 months. Michael would have been performing an average of 2 to 3 shows per week.
Q. The selected dancers appeared very motivated and happy about their engagement. How did they react to MJ's death?
A. Eveyone was devastated. We couldn’t be apart. We would meet in a different location for many days after Michael’s passing to be aorund each other for support.
Q. What about the Dome Project, and how about all the uncompleted songs Michael Jackson wrote in the last decade? Will they see the light in a reasonable time?
A. The “Dome Project” was the code name for ‘This Is It’ during production. I hope Michael’s songs will be heard by the world, especially the new ideas I heard before he passed.
Q. You've worked with some of the greats like Michael, Madonna, Janet and many more. Do you think that the future will give us some new pop music phenomena of this type or can we say that this era is coming to a close?
A. I think anything is possible. I do know that there will never be another Michael Jackson. He was an instrument of nature and a unique being.
Q.What do the future generations have to look forward to?
A. Future generations have hard work to look forward to. With hard work comes glory. Michael has set the bar so high in all of entertainment, philanthropy and so loved humanity. Let us remember his spirit when dealing with each other. It’s not hard to love each other more. We’ve learned violent behavior just as we’ve learned to read in 2-d. 3-d is what’s natural.
Q. Thousands of fans around the world believe Michael is still alive, and that his death is an hoax. What can you tell us about all the misteries surrounding this argument?
A. I have heard this and don’t believe it. Michael would never take his children, family and fans through the drama of staging such a hoax. That’s not his style.
He’d think that was selfish because it would hurt so many who love him. He was ready to take the stage again and do what he did best. Change the world.
臉皮厚得像橡膠
我也懶得去投訴，因爲他們還很喜歡呢！
我和男朋友就聼得雞皮疙瘩
Yea， Give Me Five
It's just like something sharp fist into your ears
It is different from normal auditory 。。。。
(忘了MJ是不是這樣說的）
JACKSON MOVIE USES OLD MATERIALhttp://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/jackson-movie-uses-old-material_1122499
媒體們好像開始攻擊這個問題
Michael Jackson's This Is It Vocal Director and American Idol Vocal Coach Lands New Gig http://www.antimusic.com/news/09/nov/16Michael_Jacksons_This_Is_It_Vocal_Director_and_American_Idol_Vocal_Coach_Lands_New_Gig_.shtml
Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Will Return to Disneyland
(16-11-2009) According to Roger Friedman, “Captain EO” will be returning to Disneyland.
The word from Hollywood is that Disneyland is planning to revive Michael Jackson’s 3D film beginning in January. Heavily influenced by “Star Wars,” the 1986 short film was produced by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Back in those days, Michael had the money from “Thriller” to make anything happen.
Among the cast: Michael, Anjelica Huston, Dick Shawn -- the latter died less than a year after “Captain EO” was released.
It’s the 3D version coming back to Disneyland, but you can watch a less complex version on YouTube.
“Captain EO” was pulled from Disneyland years ago. But with Jackson’s “This Is It” up to about $220 million worldwide, interest in him is rekindled. It’s another tragic irony for Jackson. And, believe it or not, the “This Is It” companion CD looks like it sold well over 125,000 copies last week — even though it’s just greatest hits.
“Captain EO” contains a video of Jackson dancing and singing a song called “We Are Here to Change the World.”
No word yet on whether Huston or any of the other “Captain EO” cast members will get paid for this revival. According to sources, Disney has the right to use the film whenever it wants to. I’m told they’re even thinking of having a premiere — with a red carpet — if they can get Jackson family members to attend. Hey, La Toya — you should call them right away!
關於這個YouTube建議在25/11/09的活動，如果有誰看不清楚裏面的聯絡資料，就看看這個吧！已經有貼心的網友，為我們準備好了
記得踴躍參加哦！我們可以一起寫信，要求給MJ一個交待！
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