Showing posts with label contracts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contracts. Show all posts

Sunday, February 1, 2009

"Thriller" Musical Runs Into Legal Trouble



According to this article, the musical based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video has been put on hold due to a pending law suit. Director / Co-writer of the music video, John Landis, has apparently never received any share of the profits Mr. Jackson received for selling the property to Nederlander Organization. Landis has sued Michael Jackson to recover the money he is owed, effectively putting the production on hold.




Monday, August 18, 2008

30 Seconds to Mars sued for $30 million



According to this article 30 Seconds to Mars has been sued by their label, Virgin Records, for failing to fulfill their 3 record contract. The band has been sued for $30 million. Jared Leto responds by explaining how their contract has terminated in a letter that can be found here.