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Entertainment & Sports

Aug. 12, 2009

Judge OKs Deal for Michael Jackson Rehearsal Movie

A judge has approved a deal to release a movie of Michael Jackson's concert rehearsals recorded shortly before his death, but indicated he might deny two other merchandising deals tied to the movie.

By Jean-Luc Renault
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A judge has approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate, a promoter and a studio to release a movie of the performer's concert rehearsals recorded shortly before his death, but indicated he might deny two other merchandising deals tied to the movie unless Jackson's minor children obtain a legal guardian to weigh in on the transactions.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff said duri...

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