Jackson Thriller Director | Director sues Jackson over ‘Thriller’ profits

January 28, 2009 by frankls
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John Landis, known for "Animal House," says Michael Jackson has not shared profits from "Thriller."Director sues Jackson over ‘Thriller’ profits
Movie director John Landis is suing Michael Jackson, accusing the reclusive entertainer of fraud in his handling of profits from the iconic "Thriller" video the two made together more than 25 years ago.

Landis claimed his 1983 contract with Jackson gave him 50 percent of net profits from the 14-minute video and the documentary about the making of it, both works that he directed and co-wrote with Jackson, court documents say.
Jackson "wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits," the suit, filed against the singer and Optimum Productions, says. The suit characterizes Optimum as "a defunct corporation" Jackson has used as an alter ego.

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