The Hollywood Reporter announced today that performer Michael Jackson has earned $90 million this year, making him the third highest-paid dead celebrity of the last twelve months. Most of that money ($72 million) was generated after Jackson's death five months ago.
Reporter Paul Bond notes:
Reporter Paul Bond notes:
Even before the "This Is It" opening, Michael Jackson had earned $90 million in the past year, with most of it coming since his death five months ago.
That sizable sum put him third on the Forbes list of dead celebrities making the most money.
Jackson earned less than the $350 million that fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent scored in the past year, and the $235 million earned by the songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.
Forbes counted money earned from October 2008--October 2009, even for Jackson, who died June 25. But about $72 million -- or 80% of the $90 million earned in the past 12 months -- came after Jackson's death, said a spokesperson for GreenLight, a consultancy company that represents "delebs," their term for dead celebrities still earning money.
On Wednesday, Jackson -- along with AEG Entertainment and Sony -- began raking in money for next year's list as the concert-rehearsal documentary "This Is It" opened in 3,500 domestic theaters and around the world.
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The documentary This Is It has been garnering praise from fans and critics, with some music insiders suggesting that it might win an Oscar for Best Picture. (See photo from last rehearsals for show, above.)
Director Kenny Ortega is among those pushing for the Jackson film to receive an Oscar nomination, reports the AP.
"He deserves one," said Ortega. "Come on, people."
The documentary This Is It has been garnering praise from fans and critics, with some music insiders suggesting that it might win an Oscar for Best Picture. (See photo from last rehearsals for show, above.)
Director Kenny Ortega is among those pushing for the Jackson film to receive an Oscar nomination, reports the AP.
"He deserves one," said Ortega. "Come on, people."
Meanwhile, news about the pending trial over Jackson's homicide has been pushed to the back burner. It was last reported that trial information would be released in mid-October. Dr. Murray Conrad may be charged with homicide.
Is it a coincidence that the criminal case has been delayed just in time for the new movie to come out?
I think people is using Michael Jackson to earn money, but that's something that happens all the time someone that famous dies.
ReplyDeleteOf course Kenny Ortega wants the film to receive an Oscar nomination, he says "He [Michael] deserves one", but, if the movie receives this prize, Ortega would be the winner, not MJ. That's why, in my opinion, he says Michael "deserves" one.
Stephanie, Ortega surely would benefit from the movie receiving an Oscar!
ReplyDeleteI really don't care about the reasons why the movie was made, I think that MJ has always been an amazing entretainer, and will continue to be for a really long time. This movie is making his fans feel happy and more close to him, if this movie is accomplishing that, then who cares if Ortega or other people gain money with it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tricia. I think the movie was made for entertain MJ fans and they don´t care too much about the fact that other people earn money making this movie.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't seen the movie! I'll hope it is still in the movies next week or I'll try going before they take it out!.. it must definitely be interesting to see all the things that were going on in his plans for the shows he had planned.. there is no doubt that putting those shows together requires energy, months and several nights without sleeping
ReplyDeleteYes, it was fascinating to see what MJ was working on when he died. It was an ambitious show, and the performers were giving 100% to make it a success. Staying up late -- yes, that was part of it.
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