MoviePropCollector
03-25-2009, 03:52 PM
Could this yet again be for free publicity to generate interest in an auction during a sagging economy?
Jackson lawyer, Alan Gutman, may be on to something*. Though if he is correct, who's to know if Jackson himself is part of it too?
It's laughable how the press is so willing to report on this stuff, while real news gets ignored.
I chose to use the MTV version of this nonsense and not a real news organization, because in this instance, it is not real news or important, and MTV is supposed to be relevant to pop culture.
Enjoy the fluff.
From MTV.com and everywhere else it seems:
http://viamtvcom.112.2o7.net/b/ss/viamtvcom/1/H.1-pdv-2/s07639132751639?[AQB]&ndh=1&t=25/2/2009%2014%3A30%3A14%203%20240&pageName=/news/articles/jackson_michael.jhtml&g=http%3A//www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607724/20090325/jackson_michael.jhtml&r=http%3A//news.google.com/news%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3DMichael%2520Jackson%2520Threats%2520Juliens%26um%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwn&cc=USD&ch=news&h2=news/articles/jackson_michael.jhtml&c4=0&c5=non-member&c6=not%20logged-in&c18=Auction_House_Reports_Threats_From_Michael_Jacksons_Reps&c19=03.25.2009&c25=10&c31=not-logged-in&c41=New&s=1152x864&c=16&j=1.3&v=Y&k=Y&bw=1131&bh=741&ct=lan&hp=N&[AQE]
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Mar 25 2009 2:09 PM EDT
Auction House Reports Threats From Michael Jackson's Reps
Julien's Auctions president claims he was told there would be 'bloodshed' if he didn't cancel upcoming sale.
By Gil Kaufman
First Michael Jackson (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml) was for it, then he was against it, but he still might be for it ... maybe. Such is the confusing saga of an upcoming auction of 2,000 pieces of Jackson memorabilia (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605217/20090217/jackson_michael.jhtml) slated for April 22-25 that has reportedly run into resistance from the King of Pop.
According to The Associated Press, (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jgS4jrldB8UgKM_HaWRR5B6M0X9wD974LOEO1) the Hollywood auction house Julien's Auctions was hired by Jackson to sell off the contents of his now-closed Neverland Ranch, including one of his signature black fedoras, some of the singer's signature crystal-encrusted gloves and a pair of his MTV Video Music Awards, along with furniture, artwork, clothing, Neverland's giant ornamental front gates and a blinged-out golf cart.
But then Jackson filed a lawsuit in early March, claiming he had not given permission for the sale of his many "priceless and irreplaceable" items. Julien's filed papers with the court showing that Jackson's representatives had been "deeply and enthusiastically" involved in the sale for months, down to the design of the cover of the auction book, before changing course and, according to president Darren Julien, allegedly trying to intimidate him into postponing the event.
Julien claims that during a February 9 meeting at a fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles, one of Jackson's employees warned that the auction house would be in danger "from [Louis] Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam" if it didn't cancel plans for the sale. "He told us that [Jackson's business manager] Dr. Tohme and Michael Jackson wanted to give the message to us that our lives are at stake and there will be bloodshed," Julien claimed.
A lawyer for Jackson said Julien had made the threat allegations to cover up his own misconduct, but a representative for Jackson could not be reached by MTV News for comment at press time.
*"Unfortunately, in the course of this case, Mr. Julien has not felt constrained by the truth while trying to capture the spotlight for the auction or himself with sensationalistic and fictionalized references to supposed threats that never occurred or baseless speculation about potential sales of Neverland," Jackson lawyer Alan Gutman told the AP. Gutman said the consignment agreement in which Jackson allegedly gave up his right to take the items back before the auction was illegal and unenforceable under California law.
Despite the dispute, the two sides reportedly agreed to let some of Jackson's items travel as part of a publicity tour in advance of an April 3 court hearing on the matter. Some of the pieces are in New York this week, after drawing thousands of spectators in Ireland last month and possibly thousands more when a larger preview hits Los Angeles in two weeks.
Julien has estimated that the sale could bring in $10 million to $20 million. The singer would get nearly all the proceeds, minus auction-house commissions and a percentage set aside for charitable causes. Jackson, who has reportedly suffered from financial problems over the past several years, recently sold out 50 dates at the O2 Arena in London (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1606392/20090305/jackson_michael.jhtml).
http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/news/j/jackson_michael/michael_jackson_auction_081210/281x211.jpg
Auction catalog for Michael Jackson auction
Photo: Julien's Auctions
Related Photos
http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/news/j/jackson_michael/michael_jackson_auction_081210/glove/70x53.jpg (http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1601048)
Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Random Belongings To Be Auctioned Off (http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1601048)
http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/images/artist/j/jackson_michael/az_official/70x53.jpg (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml)
Michael Jackson (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml)
http://view.atdmt.com/MDS/view/136445790/direct/01/3523495
One of the friendliest lawsuits I have ever seen:
From MTV.com
Despite the dispute, the two sides reportedly agreed to let some of Jackson's items travel as part of a publicity tour in advance of an April 3 court hearing on the matter. Some of the pieces are in New York this week, after drawing thousands of spectators in Ireland last month and possibly thousands more when a larger preview hits Los Angeles in two weeks.
Of course they agreed. :rolleyes:
Jackson lawyer, Alan Gutman, may be on to something*. Though if he is correct, who's to know if Jackson himself is part of it too?
It's laughable how the press is so willing to report on this stuff, while real news gets ignored.
I chose to use the MTV version of this nonsense and not a real news organization, because in this instance, it is not real news or important, and MTV is supposed to be relevant to pop culture.
Enjoy the fluff.
From MTV.com and everywhere else it seems:
http://viamtvcom.112.2o7.net/b/ss/viamtvcom/1/H.1-pdv-2/s07639132751639?[AQB]&ndh=1&t=25/2/2009%2014%3A30%3A14%203%20240&pageName=/news/articles/jackson_michael.jhtml&g=http%3A//www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607724/20090325/jackson_michael.jhtml&r=http%3A//news.google.com/news%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3DMichael%2520Jackson%2520Threats%2520Juliens%26um%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwn&cc=USD&ch=news&h2=news/articles/jackson_michael.jhtml&c4=0&c5=non-member&c6=not%20logged-in&c18=Auction_House_Reports_Threats_From_Michael_Jacksons_Reps&c19=03.25.2009&c25=10&c31=not-logged-in&c41=New&s=1152x864&c=16&j=1.3&v=Y&k=Y&bw=1131&bh=741&ct=lan&hp=N&[AQE]
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Mar 25 2009 2:09 PM EDT
Auction House Reports Threats From Michael Jackson's Reps
Julien's Auctions president claims he was told there would be 'bloodshed' if he didn't cancel upcoming sale.
By Gil Kaufman
First Michael Jackson (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml) was for it, then he was against it, but he still might be for it ... maybe. Such is the confusing saga of an upcoming auction of 2,000 pieces of Jackson memorabilia (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605217/20090217/jackson_michael.jhtml) slated for April 22-25 that has reportedly run into resistance from the King of Pop.
According to The Associated Press, (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jgS4jrldB8UgKM_HaWRR5B6M0X9wD974LOEO1) the Hollywood auction house Julien's Auctions was hired by Jackson to sell off the contents of his now-closed Neverland Ranch, including one of his signature black fedoras, some of the singer's signature crystal-encrusted gloves and a pair of his MTV Video Music Awards, along with furniture, artwork, clothing, Neverland's giant ornamental front gates and a blinged-out golf cart.
But then Jackson filed a lawsuit in early March, claiming he had not given permission for the sale of his many "priceless and irreplaceable" items. Julien's filed papers with the court showing that Jackson's representatives had been "deeply and enthusiastically" involved in the sale for months, down to the design of the cover of the auction book, before changing course and, according to president Darren Julien, allegedly trying to intimidate him into postponing the event.
Julien claims that during a February 9 meeting at a fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles, one of Jackson's employees warned that the auction house would be in danger "from [Louis] Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam" if it didn't cancel plans for the sale. "He told us that [Jackson's business manager] Dr. Tohme and Michael Jackson wanted to give the message to us that our lives are at stake and there will be bloodshed," Julien claimed.
A lawyer for Jackson said Julien had made the threat allegations to cover up his own misconduct, but a representative for Jackson could not be reached by MTV News for comment at press time.
*"Unfortunately, in the course of this case, Mr. Julien has not felt constrained by the truth while trying to capture the spotlight for the auction or himself with sensationalistic and fictionalized references to supposed threats that never occurred or baseless speculation about potential sales of Neverland," Jackson lawyer Alan Gutman told the AP. Gutman said the consignment agreement in which Jackson allegedly gave up his right to take the items back before the auction was illegal and unenforceable under California law.
Despite the dispute, the two sides reportedly agreed to let some of Jackson's items travel as part of a publicity tour in advance of an April 3 court hearing on the matter. Some of the pieces are in New York this week, after drawing thousands of spectators in Ireland last month and possibly thousands more when a larger preview hits Los Angeles in two weeks.
Julien has estimated that the sale could bring in $10 million to $20 million. The singer would get nearly all the proceeds, minus auction-house commissions and a percentage set aside for charitable causes. Jackson, who has reportedly suffered from financial problems over the past several years, recently sold out 50 dates at the O2 Arena in London (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1606392/20090305/jackson_michael.jhtml).
http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/news/j/jackson_michael/michael_jackson_auction_081210/281x211.jpg
Auction catalog for Michael Jackson auction
Photo: Julien's Auctions
Related Photos
http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/news/j/jackson_michael/michael_jackson_auction_081210/glove/70x53.jpg (http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1601048)
Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Random Belongings To Be Auctioned Off (http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1601048)
http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/images/artist/j/jackson_michael/az_official/70x53.jpg (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml)
Michael Jackson (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml)
http://view.atdmt.com/MDS/view/136445790/direct/01/3523495
One of the friendliest lawsuits I have ever seen:
From MTV.com
Despite the dispute, the two sides reportedly agreed to let some of Jackson's items travel as part of a publicity tour in advance of an April 3 court hearing on the matter. Some of the pieces are in New York this week, after drawing thousands of spectators in Ireland last month and possibly thousands more when a larger preview hits Los Angeles in two weeks.
Of course they agreed. :rolleyes: