Snippet from the hoped for and long awaited documentary.
https://youtu.be/jjxlYyhXmFA
The last photo shoot.
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Michael Jackson Documentary Lawsuit Moves Toward Trial
Michael Jackson's estate is one step closer to trial in a dispute over a documentary called Michael: The Last Photo Shoots.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/th...-trial-1074356
Michael Jackson Documentary Lawsuit Moves Toward Trial
Michael Jackson's estate is one step closer to trial in a dispute over a documentary called Michael: The Last Photo Shoots.
Noval Williams Films in 2014 sued John Branca and John McClain, the executors of Jackson's estate, seeking a declaration that the documentary doesn't infringe the copyright in photos and video of the late King of Pop.
U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty denied the executors' motion for summary judgment, as well as Noval's cross-motion for partial summary judgment, finding there are numerous factual disputes in the case — including one over who actually owns video footage of Jackson taken during Vogue and Ebony photo shoots.
According to Crotty's decision, Novel claims the footage was initially owned by Hasaun Muhammad but was subsequently transferred to Craig J. Williams and then Bonaventura Films. Bonaventura granted Noval an exclusive license to use it. Meanwhile, Jackson's estate maintains that it is the owner of the footage because Muhammad agreed that he wouldn't exploit it without Jackson's consent.
"Since Jackson is deceased, the only living person with direct information on the ownership is Muhammad," writes Crotty. "But Muhammad has proven to be more elusive than a phantom."
The court found that the estate hasn't sufficiently proved its ownership of the copyrights and Noval hasn't established definitively that the estate doesn't own the rights, so the issue should be presented to a jury. Further, Crotty held that Noval failed to prove the estate's counterclaim for copyright infringement is barred by the statute of limitations and that the documentary's use of the photos is protected by fair use. (Read the full opinion below.)
Crotty also granted a motion to strike affidavits from Muhammad and Michael Williams, finding that the men are elusive and the court is unconvinced either of them will be available to testify.
Michael Jackson's estate is one step closer to trial in a dispute over a documentary called Michael: The Last Photo Shoots.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/th...-trial-1074356
Michael Jackson Documentary Lawsuit Moves Toward Trial
Michael Jackson's estate is one step closer to trial in a dispute over a documentary called Michael: The Last Photo Shoots.
Noval Williams Films in 2014 sued John Branca and John McClain, the executors of Jackson's estate, seeking a declaration that the documentary doesn't infringe the copyright in photos and video of the late King of Pop.
U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty denied the executors' motion for summary judgment, as well as Noval's cross-motion for partial summary judgment, finding there are numerous factual disputes in the case — including one over who actually owns video footage of Jackson taken during Vogue and Ebony photo shoots.
According to Crotty's decision, Novel claims the footage was initially owned by Hasaun Muhammad but was subsequently transferred to Craig J. Williams and then Bonaventura Films. Bonaventura granted Noval an exclusive license to use it. Meanwhile, Jackson's estate maintains that it is the owner of the footage because Muhammad agreed that he wouldn't exploit it without Jackson's consent.
"Since Jackson is deceased, the only living person with direct information on the ownership is Muhammad," writes Crotty. "But Muhammad has proven to be more elusive than a phantom."
The court found that the estate hasn't sufficiently proved its ownership of the copyrights and Noval hasn't established definitively that the estate doesn't own the rights, so the issue should be presented to a jury. Further, Crotty held that Noval failed to prove the estate's counterclaim for copyright infringement is barred by the statute of limitations and that the documentary's use of the photos is protected by fair use. (Read the full opinion below.)
Crotty also granted a motion to strike affidavits from Muhammad and Michael Williams, finding that the men are elusive and the court is unconvinced either of them will be available to testify.
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Re: The last photo shoot.
Let's hope we finally get to see this at some stage. Sounds as if the estate turned down something amazing. We, the fans, need something like this.
Mourad Mesellaty
#StoryOfTheDay...An unreleased documentary showcasing the King of Pop’s 2007 photo shoots with Ebony/Jet Magazine and L’Uomo Vogue is certain to make an overwhelmingly positive impact on the late superstar’s fans around the world – IF they ever get to see it.
The documentary opens with intimate footage of photographer Bruce Weber, the man in charge of taking Jackson’s picture for the L’Uomo Vogue feature, talking to his assistants about where they were when they first heard the ‘Thriller’ album and what their memories of that experience are, adding that this shoot was in celebration 25th anniversary of the music on that album.
“I want you to take it from the perspective of Mr. Weber, so you’re getting the making of the whole thing from his perspective,” Jackson instructs the film crew as he prepares to be photographed by Weber.
The documentary takes you through the tedious but rewarding process of executing a photo shoot with the world’s most iconic entertainer – from booking the shoot, to getting Jackson there, to the makeup and styling process, and ultimately taking the pictures and getting the shots required.
The footage in this film is simply beautiful. There are a number of stunning close-up shots of Jackson both having his makeup done, and in action during the shoots. He looks healthy, full of life and completely comfortable in front of both the photographer and the videographer’s lens. He can be seen striking poses and taking direction from those on set. At times he seems completely swept up in the adrenalin of being the ‘star’ of the show, busting out aggressive dance moves, punching the air powerfully, and ripping the set backdrop to pieces with his bare hands. As Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, Jackson’s bodyguards at the time recalled in their book ‘Remember the Time – Protecting Michael Jackson in his final days’; this was Mr. Jackson in ‘King of Pop mode’.
Rushka Bergman, a celebrity stylist who had the task of picking clothes for the Vogue shoot, seems to have a cute little crush on the Jackson. “I think that Michael Jackson was very sexy,” she tells the camera. “I think that any time I put clothes on him, he looked better than any supermodel.”
The stories of Jackson being extremely gracious are shown to be true. He makes a special effort to shake the hand of every single photographer, assistant, makeup artist, lighting person, magazine representative and venue staff member on set – something that impressed his personal assistant, Michael Amir Williams, and Ebony/Jet editor in chief, Harriette Cole.
“What I loved the most about working with Michael Jackson is how kind he was to everyone,” recalls Cole. “He was gracious to the elevator operator, the guard and the executives in the museum. He made sure to thank each person who was in ear shot when the shoot was over. He was generous and kind. Did some people feel intimidated by him? I don’t know if that’s the right word. More, I think some people were mesmerized. Some were pinching themselves wondering if they actually were in the presence of the King of Pop.”
One scene is sure to send Jackson’s female fans into a frenzy. Jackson and Weber had just completed their shoot and were exchanging their thanks to each other when they randomly start talking about their mutual friend, Elizabeth Taylor. In the scene Jackson can be seen smiling, giggling and biting his finger as Weber recounts a recent telephone conversation with Taylor. It’s not a groundbreaking moment, but it’s sweet nonetheless.
The photo shoots took place in New York in September 2007 – L’Uomo Vogue on the 15th and Ebony/Jet on the 24th.
“Michael wanted to be photographed in an artistic setting and the Brooklyn Museum gladly accommodated us all,” recalled Harriette Cole at the time of the shoots. “We shot in the midst of ancient and contemporary history, and it was powerful to be in that space.”
“We worked with celebrity fashion stylist Phillip Bloch to develop concepts for wardrobe and then he and his team went shopping. We really wanted him to look elegant and timeless on the cover. We found a number of looks that would achieve that and presented them to Michael. He ultimately chose what he would be happy to wear, which turned out to be far more outfits than we had time to shoot.”
“Michael Jackson was the perfect fit for everything we put on him,” added Cole. “He’s got the body that any woman or man would die for! At 49 years old, he [had] a slim dancer’s body … It was a lot of fun to work with someone who looks great in clothes, who knows how to move his body and who understands the camera. It was magic!”
“For a man nearly 50, he was still incredibly limber,” said Ebony/Jet Magazine’s Bryan Monroe of Jackson. ”He showed off a few of his classic moves during the photo shoot – the leg twist/kick move in particular … He’s still got it.”
Unfortunately for the King of Pop’s fans, and Noval Williams Films (the company that acquired the rights to the unreleased footage) the documentary’s initially planned June 25, 2014 release was blocked by The Estate of Michael Jackson.
The footage was originally offered to The Estate of Michael Jackson in 2011 by a third party (who filmed the source materials) in a deal that would have cost The Estate $1.25 million. The Estate opted against purchasing the footage, and, according to Novel Williams Films, never claimed in writing to the then-owner any ownership interest in the footage.
Following the Estate’s decision to pass up the footage, Novel Williams Films struck a deal with the third party for the rights in 2013 and proceeded to put together the documentary – ‘Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoots’.
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Mourad Mesellaty
#StoryOfTheDay...An unreleased documentary showcasing the King of Pop’s 2007 photo shoots with Ebony/Jet Magazine and L’Uomo Vogue is certain to make an overwhelmingly positive impact on the late superstar’s fans around the world – IF they ever get to see it.
The documentary opens with intimate footage of photographer Bruce Weber, the man in charge of taking Jackson’s picture for the L’Uomo Vogue feature, talking to his assistants about where they were when they first heard the ‘Thriller’ album and what their memories of that experience are, adding that this shoot was in celebration 25th anniversary of the music on that album.
“I want you to take it from the perspective of Mr. Weber, so you’re getting the making of the whole thing from his perspective,” Jackson instructs the film crew as he prepares to be photographed by Weber.
The documentary takes you through the tedious but rewarding process of executing a photo shoot with the world’s most iconic entertainer – from booking the shoot, to getting Jackson there, to the makeup and styling process, and ultimately taking the pictures and getting the shots required.
The footage in this film is simply beautiful. There are a number of stunning close-up shots of Jackson both having his makeup done, and in action during the shoots. He looks healthy, full of life and completely comfortable in front of both the photographer and the videographer’s lens. He can be seen striking poses and taking direction from those on set. At times he seems completely swept up in the adrenalin of being the ‘star’ of the show, busting out aggressive dance moves, punching the air powerfully, and ripping the set backdrop to pieces with his bare hands. As Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, Jackson’s bodyguards at the time recalled in their book ‘Remember the Time – Protecting Michael Jackson in his final days’; this was Mr. Jackson in ‘King of Pop mode’.
Rushka Bergman, a celebrity stylist who had the task of picking clothes for the Vogue shoot, seems to have a cute little crush on the Jackson. “I think that Michael Jackson was very sexy,” she tells the camera. “I think that any time I put clothes on him, he looked better than any supermodel.”
The stories of Jackson being extremely gracious are shown to be true. He makes a special effort to shake the hand of every single photographer, assistant, makeup artist, lighting person, magazine representative and venue staff member on set – something that impressed his personal assistant, Michael Amir Williams, and Ebony/Jet editor in chief, Harriette Cole.
“What I loved the most about working with Michael Jackson is how kind he was to everyone,” recalls Cole. “He was gracious to the elevator operator, the guard and the executives in the museum. He made sure to thank each person who was in ear shot when the shoot was over. He was generous and kind. Did some people feel intimidated by him? I don’t know if that’s the right word. More, I think some people were mesmerized. Some were pinching themselves wondering if they actually were in the presence of the King of Pop.”
One scene is sure to send Jackson’s female fans into a frenzy. Jackson and Weber had just completed their shoot and were exchanging their thanks to each other when they randomly start talking about their mutual friend, Elizabeth Taylor. In the scene Jackson can be seen smiling, giggling and biting his finger as Weber recounts a recent telephone conversation with Taylor. It’s not a groundbreaking moment, but it’s sweet nonetheless.
The photo shoots took place in New York in September 2007 – L’Uomo Vogue on the 15th and Ebony/Jet on the 24th.
“Michael wanted to be photographed in an artistic setting and the Brooklyn Museum gladly accommodated us all,” recalled Harriette Cole at the time of the shoots. “We shot in the midst of ancient and contemporary history, and it was powerful to be in that space.”
“We worked with celebrity fashion stylist Phillip Bloch to develop concepts for wardrobe and then he and his team went shopping. We really wanted him to look elegant and timeless on the cover. We found a number of looks that would achieve that and presented them to Michael. He ultimately chose what he would be happy to wear, which turned out to be far more outfits than we had time to shoot.”
“Michael Jackson was the perfect fit for everything we put on him,” added Cole. “He’s got the body that any woman or man would die for! At 49 years old, he [had] a slim dancer’s body … It was a lot of fun to work with someone who looks great in clothes, who knows how to move his body and who understands the camera. It was magic!”
“For a man nearly 50, he was still incredibly limber,” said Ebony/Jet Magazine’s Bryan Monroe of Jackson. ”He showed off a few of his classic moves during the photo shoot – the leg twist/kick move in particular … He’s still got it.”
Unfortunately for the King of Pop’s fans, and Noval Williams Films (the company that acquired the rights to the unreleased footage) the documentary’s initially planned June 25, 2014 release was blocked by The Estate of Michael Jackson.
The footage was originally offered to The Estate of Michael Jackson in 2011 by a third party (who filmed the source materials) in a deal that would have cost The Estate $1.25 million. The Estate opted against purchasing the footage, and, according to Novel Williams Films, never claimed in writing to the then-owner any ownership interest in the footage.
Following the Estate’s decision to pass up the footage, Novel Williams Films struck a deal with the third party for the rights in 2013 and proceeded to put together the documentary – ‘Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoots’.
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http://www.damienshields.com/mj-photo-s ... -wow-fans/
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