Like aging rock bands on tour belting out the same ancient hit song over and over again, a trend has emerged in Hollywood which allows former action heroes of decades past to give it another try. A Good Day To Die Hard is the latest film to ride that wave.
The unique thing about action films is that, typically, if they turn out to be popular and profitable, you can almost always guarantee that there will be a sequel. Similarly, if that original film experiences unusual success for all those involved, you can almost always guarantee that more than one sequel will be attempted. Rocky, Rambo, The Terminator, and Die Hard are all excellent examples. Sequels for these films should have stopped when the number that came after the main title was “2”, but that didn’t happen. These franchises were once solid and commendable film accomplishments; some of the most...
The unique thing about action films is that, typically, if they turn out to be popular and profitable, you can almost always guarantee that there will be a sequel. Similarly, if that original film experiences unusual success for all those involved, you can almost always guarantee that more than one sequel will be attempted. Rocky, Rambo, The Terminator, and Die Hard are all excellent examples. Sequels for these films should have stopped when the number that came after the main title was “2”, but that didn’t happen. These franchises were once solid and commendable film accomplishments; some of the most...
- 2/17/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Henchmen are one of the unsung heroes of cinema. They do the dirty jobs that no one else wants to do, and they keep the good guy from resting on his laurels by challenging him to some sort of entertaining action sequence. Sure, they may not be the smartest or the best-looking, but they serve a purpose and make movies more entertaining. Here is our list that honors the best henchmen of all time.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
- 1/30/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Aussie rising thesp, Jai Courtney, best known for his role as Varro in Starz drama series ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand,’ has joined his fellow countryman Joel Edgerton in psychological thriller Felony.
Most recently, Courtney nabbed the coveted role of NYPD Detective John McClain’s estranged son in the next Die Hard film, A Good Day To Die Hard, so he’ll be no doubt back on the beat for Felony.
Tom Wilkinson is also part of the cast as he committed to play Detective Carl Summer, the lead investigator.
Matthew Seville (Noise) is directing the film scribed by multi-hyphenate Edgerton, this month in Sydney.
A Rashomon-style cop drama centers on a celebrated police officer (Edgerton) who follows a drunken night of celebrating a big gang bust with an ill-advised drive home that will change his life forever. After accidentally running a boy on a bicycle off the road, he’s...
Most recently, Courtney nabbed the coveted role of NYPD Detective John McClain’s estranged son in the next Die Hard film, A Good Day To Die Hard, so he’ll be no doubt back on the beat for Felony.
Tom Wilkinson is also part of the cast as he committed to play Detective Carl Summer, the lead investigator.
Matthew Seville (Noise) is directing the film scribed by multi-hyphenate Edgerton, this month in Sydney.
A Rashomon-style cop drama centers on a celebrated police officer (Edgerton) who follows a drunken night of celebrating a big gang bust with an ill-advised drive home that will change his life forever. After accidentally running a boy on a bicycle off the road, he’s...
- 10/15/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been offered a ton movie roles in his career that he never took for one reason or another. He was offered lead roles for movies such as Die Hard, The Rock, Full Metal Jacket and even was supposed to play Doctor Octopus in James Cameron's abandoned Spider-Man. Can you imagine what these movies would have been like had Schwarzenegger been in them? They would have been completely different films.
In a recent interview with Empire, Schwarzenegger gives us a little information on why he ended up not doing Die Hard or The Rock. The actor said producer Don Simpson burst into his trailer one day "totally stoned" with 85 pages of the script for the The Rock with handwritten notes all over it by Jerry Bruckheimer saying,
He says, 'Here, look at this script. But don't read it! Just, here's what the premise is. He was all over the place,...
In a recent interview with Empire, Schwarzenegger gives us a little information on why he ended up not doing Die Hard or The Rock. The actor said producer Don Simpson burst into his trailer one day "totally stoned" with 85 pages of the script for the The Rock with handwritten notes all over it by Jerry Bruckheimer saying,
He says, 'Here, look at this script. But don't read it! Just, here's what the premise is. He was all over the place,...
- 9/24/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Los Angeles -- While family members squabble in public over Michael Jackson's money, the man who holds the purse strings of the estate is a calm center of the storm.
As co-executor of Jackson's will, John Branca chooses to ignore the erupting dramas and personal attacks and keeps his eye on the future, which he says belongs to Jackson's mother and children and to the pop star's musical legacy.
He and co-executor John McClain have been successfully pursuing projects to pay off a mountain of debt left by the superstar, to assure the financial future of his three children and to guarantee that Jackson's music will live forever.
"When Michael Jackson died, he was near bankruptcy," said Branca, suggesting the future for his three young children was uncertain. "Now we know the kids will be Ok."
Branca sat down recently with The Associated Press to discuss the current state...
As co-executor of Jackson's will, John Branca chooses to ignore the erupting dramas and personal attacks and keeps his eye on the future, which he says belongs to Jackson's mother and children and to the pop star's musical legacy.
He and co-executor John McClain have been successfully pursuing projects to pay off a mountain of debt left by the superstar, to assure the financial future of his three children and to guarantee that Jackson's music will live forever.
"When Michael Jackson died, he was near bankruptcy," said Branca, suggesting the future for his three young children was uncertain. "Now we know the kids will be Ok."
Branca sat down recently with The Associated Press to discuss the current state...
- 8/24/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
In the latest news from the saga of Michael Jackson's family, which currently includes a battle over the custody of his three children and his estate, Janet Jackson and her siblings have issued a statement denying they are trying to get their late brother's money by questioning the legitimacy of his will.
Blair G. Brown, attorney for Janet Jackson, writes, "They stand to gain nothing financially by finding that the will is invalid. What will be gained ... is that the executors will be replaced and the estate and the guardianship will be managed in a manner that is in the best interest of the children, which is what Michael wanted."
The will in question was written in 2002 and accepted by a probate judge after Jackson's death three years ago. It gives music producers John Branca and John McClain control of the estate, which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars.
Blair G. Brown, attorney for Janet Jackson, writes, "They stand to gain nothing financially by finding that the will is invalid. What will be gained ... is that the executors will be replaced and the estate and the guardianship will be managed in a manner that is in the best interest of the children, which is what Michael wanted."
The will in question was written in 2002 and accepted by a probate judge after Jackson's death three years ago. It gives music producers John Branca and John McClain control of the estate, which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars.
- 8/6/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Michael Jackson's estate are to blame for a "negative media campaign" against the Jackson family, according to Janet. The singer's attorney Blair G Brown has released a statement criticising the executors of Michael's will - John McClain and John Branca. "The negative media campaign generated by the executors and their agents has been relentless," Brown said on behalf of Janet, Rebbie and Randy Jackson E! reports. "In recent weeks, the media has received preposterous reports - all now proven to be false - of a purported kidnapping of Katherine Jackson and of physical and verbal abuse of a child. "The executors and their agents also recently issued a notice barring Janet, Randy and Rebbie from visiting their 82-year-old mother and Michael's children. "The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental (more)...
- 8/5/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Los Angeles — Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson say the executors of Michael Jackson's will are causing harm by damaging "fundamental family relationships" and isolating matriarch Katherine Jackson "from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will."
The Jackson siblings released a statement late Friday through an attorney amid a fight over their brother's will with the executors of his estate.
On Thursday a judge named Tj Jackson, a cousin to Michael Jackson's three children, as co-guardian with Katherine Jackson, who was named their sole caretaker in the disputed will.
Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson accuse the executors of a "relentless" negative media campaign and say they have been barred from visiting their 82-year-old mother or Jackson's children.
"The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will," reads the statement by Janet Jackson's attorney,...
The Jackson siblings released a statement late Friday through an attorney amid a fight over their brother's will with the executors of his estate.
On Thursday a judge named Tj Jackson, a cousin to Michael Jackson's three children, as co-guardian with Katherine Jackson, who was named their sole caretaker in the disputed will.
Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson accuse the executors of a "relentless" negative media campaign and say they have been barred from visiting their 82-year-old mother or Jackson's children.
"The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will," reads the statement by Janet Jackson's attorney,...
- 8/4/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Michael Jackson's kids are back under their grandma's care—as well as that of their cousin. So, what else needs discussing?! Right...There's still Rebbie, Randy and Janet Jackson's insistence that their late brother's will is a fake. Barred from visiting mother Katherine Jackson's home earlier this week, Janet, Rebbie and Randy are continuing in their crusade to have the executors of Michael's estate, John McClain and John Branca, resign. First up, though, a little damage control. "The negative media campaign generated by the executors and their agents has been relentless," Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, said on behalf of the...
- 8/4/2012
- E! Online
Deceased singer Michael Jackson's sisters and brother, who lately have been involved in a bizarre family meltdown, are accusing the executors of Michael's estate of engaging in a negative publicity campaign against them filled with lies -- and they're once again suggesting that their dead brother's will is not authentic. In the latest development in a protracted battle with the estate's executors, John Branca and John McClain, Janet Jackson's attorney issued a statement on behalf of Janet and her siblings, Randy and Rebbie, on Friday, suggesting that Branca and McClain have...
- 8/4/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Contrary to reports, Katherine Jackson appears to be in good health.
Related: Katherine Jackson Breaks Her Silence
Despite recent family feuding, the 82-year-old Jackson matriarch showed her solidarity amidst turmoil as she attended sons Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon's Unity tour show in Northern California. By her side were late son Michael's children, Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Randy, Jermaine and their sisters Janet and Rebbie are currently challenging the validity of Michael's will, however Jermaine lent an olive branch to his three brothers when he made an appearance on stage during the Saratoga show.
Related: Randy Jackson Launches New Attack in Family Drama
"You all have families," Jermaine later tweeted. "Sometimes it gets complicated. Whatever happens, whatever is said, we are family, we are One, we will heal."
At one point, Katherine herself took to the stage to an overwhelming round of applause.
"A very special moment happened at last night’s show," said Jackie...
Related: Katherine Jackson Breaks Her Silence
Despite recent family feuding, the 82-year-old Jackson matriarch showed her solidarity amidst turmoil as she attended sons Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon's Unity tour show in Northern California. By her side were late son Michael's children, Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Randy, Jermaine and their sisters Janet and Rebbie are currently challenging the validity of Michael's will, however Jermaine lent an olive branch to his three brothers when he made an appearance on stage during the Saratoga show.
Related: Randy Jackson Launches New Attack in Family Drama
"You all have families," Jermaine later tweeted. "Sometimes it gets complicated. Whatever happens, whatever is said, we are family, we are One, we will heal."
At one point, Katherine herself took to the stage to an overwhelming round of applause.
"A very special moment happened at last night’s show," said Jackie...
- 7/29/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Jackson's brother Randy lashed out at the executors of the pop superstar's lucrative estate on Friday, issuing a blistering attack on Twitter that accuses the estate managers of cutting off access to his mother Katherine.
His posting addresses the drama over his mother Katherine Jackson's recent absence from her Calabasas, CA home where she lives and cares for Michael's three children Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Related: Judge Appoints Temporary Guardian of Mj's Kids
Katherine's attorney said Friday that an agreement is in place for her to share guardianship of the children with Tito Jackson's son Tj, who was granted temporary guardianship during the 82-year-old matriarch's recent trip to Arizona during which she was not in contact with the children.
In his latest message, Randy said when asked by Tj whether he should seek temporary guardianship, his mother "told Tj No – twice."
Related: Joint Guardianship Proposed For Mj's Kids
Randy also said the...
His posting addresses the drama over his mother Katherine Jackson's recent absence from her Calabasas, CA home where she lives and cares for Michael's three children Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Related: Judge Appoints Temporary Guardian of Mj's Kids
Katherine's attorney said Friday that an agreement is in place for her to share guardianship of the children with Tito Jackson's son Tj, who was granted temporary guardianship during the 82-year-old matriarch's recent trip to Arizona during which she was not in contact with the children.
In his latest message, Randy said when asked by Tj whether he should seek temporary guardianship, his mother "told Tj No – twice."
Related: Joint Guardianship Proposed For Mj's Kids
Randy also said the...
- 7/27/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Randy Jackson believes the executors of the Michael Jackson Estate are conspiring to Kill Katherine Jackson. Randy made the allegation in an emotional Twitter rant moments ago ... saying, "It is my fear and belief, that they are trying to take my mother’s life."In the rant, Jackson states his case as to why he believes the Mj Estate is evil ... claiming they are trying to isolate Katherine "just like they did to Michael, in order to propagate their lies,...
- 7/27/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It sounds like there are some good things happening with the fifth Die Hard film, A Day Day to Die Hard. Director John Moore is currently in production on the film, and he took a break to talk about it with Empire. In the interview he discusses the film and what he's doing and not doing with the classic John McClain action hero. There are so many bad directions that this movie could go, but it sounds like Moore is trying to avoid all of them.
Bruce Willis reprises his role as McClane as he takes on some angry Russian bad guys after his son, Jack (Jai Courtney), gets himself into some "serious international trouble" in Moscow.
When asked if the film will have any glib jokes in the film like "How can the same shit happen to the same guy five times..." lines? he said,
No, because that’s preposterous!
Bruce Willis reprises his role as McClane as he takes on some angry Russian bad guys after his son, Jack (Jai Courtney), gets himself into some "serious international trouble" in Moscow.
When asked if the film will have any glib jokes in the film like "How can the same shit happen to the same guy five times..." lines? he said,
No, because that’s preposterous!
- 7/27/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Tj Jackson, the son of Michael Jackson's brother Tito, has been appointed temporary guardian of Jackson's three children: Prince Michael, 15, Paris, 14, and Blanket, 10. A judge also added that Tj should apply for permanent guardianship of the children, reports TMZ.
The executors of Jackson's estate are apparently concerned about the children in the wake of some unusual news about their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, that has been unfolding in recent days. First Katherine was reported missing by one of her nephews only to be located at a hospital in Arizona. Then police were called to the the Jackson family estate on a domestic disturbance, though no one was arrested.
Photos: The Jackson children remember their dad
Executors John Branca and John McClain expressed concern on Tuesday (July 24) about Katherine's guardianship, saying the children needed to be protected from "undue influences, bullying and greed."
In awarding custody to Tj, the judge said...
The executors of Jackson's estate are apparently concerned about the children in the wake of some unusual news about their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, that has been unfolding in recent days. First Katherine was reported missing by one of her nephews only to be located at a hospital in Arizona. Then police were called to the the Jackson family estate on a domestic disturbance, though no one was arrested.
Photos: The Jackson children remember their dad
Executors John Branca and John McClain expressed concern on Tuesday (July 24) about Katherine's guardianship, saying the children needed to be protected from "undue influences, bullying and greed."
In awarding custody to Tj, the judge said...
- 7/25/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Los Angeles — Turmoil in Michael Jackson's family continued Tuesday as a family feud that has engulfed the singer's mother and children continued to play out in online posts, on national television and in a videotaped driveway confrontation that authorities continue to investigate.
It should perhaps be no surprise that a family that has spent decades in the spotlight is airing its troubles in public, but the dispute has left many, including estate executors, worried.
"We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," executors John Branca and John McClain wrote in a letter posted on fan sites hours after deputies responded to a family disturbance at the hilltop home where Katherine Jackson and her three grandchildren live.
By day's end, Randy Jackson accused Branca and McClain of criminal misconduct and claimed his brother's 2002 will was a fake.
It should perhaps be no surprise that a family that has spent decades in the spotlight is airing its troubles in public, but the dispute has left many, including estate executors, worried.
"We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," executors John Branca and John McClain wrote in a letter posted on fan sites hours after deputies responded to a family disturbance at the hilltop home where Katherine Jackson and her three grandchildren live.
By day's end, Randy Jackson accused Branca and McClain of criminal misconduct and claimed his brother's 2002 will was a fake.
- 7/25/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Things have gone a little off-the-rails with Michael Jackson's family this week. First, there was the missing persons report filed for Katherine Jackson, Michael's mother, by one of her nephews. Then it turned out she was just resting at an Arizona treatment facility of some kind. Then the cops were called to the Jackson family estate in Calabasas over a domestic dispute call, though no one was arrested.
Now the executors of Jackson's estate, John Branca and John McClain, have expressed concern for Michael's three children, Prince, 15, Paris, 14, and Blanket, 10, and say they want to protect them from "undue influences, bullying and greed," reports Reuters. Katherine Jackson was given guardianship of the children following Michael's death in 2009.
In a joint statement, Branca and McClain said Tuesday (July 24), "While we do not have standing to directly intervene, we have monitored the situation and will continue to do so. We believe...
Now the executors of Jackson's estate, John Branca and John McClain, have expressed concern for Michael's three children, Prince, 15, Paris, 14, and Blanket, 10, and say they want to protect them from "undue influences, bullying and greed," reports Reuters. Katherine Jackson was given guardianship of the children following Michael's death in 2009.
In a joint statement, Branca and McClain said Tuesday (July 24), "While we do not have standing to directly intervene, we have monitored the situation and will continue to do so. We believe...
- 7/25/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Randy Jackson just came out swinging against the people in charge of the Michael Jackson Estate -- claiming the executors are "criminals" who falsified documents for their own personal gain ... but it's looking like Randy's plot is quickly crashing and burning.Jackson just spoke with Al Sharpton on MSNBC's "Politics Nation" ... and tried to explain why he and his siblings are trying to overthrow John Branca and John McClain. "We feel there is criminal misconduct,...
- 7/24/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The executors of Michael Jackson's lucrative estate say they are concerned about the welfare of the superstar's children and their current legal guardian, Michael's mother Katherine Jackson.
The managers of the King of Pop's estate issued their concerns Tuesday in a letter to fans amid a dispute among Jackson family members over the validity of Michael Jackson's will -- which leaves everything to Katherine and his three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket.
"We are acutely concerned about the welfare of Mrs. Jackson, and most particularly with Michael's minor children. We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," reads the letter signed by co-executors John Branca and John McClain.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
The statement adds: "We believe measures are being put in place that will help protect them from what they are having to deal with...
The managers of the King of Pop's estate issued their concerns Tuesday in a letter to fans amid a dispute among Jackson family members over the validity of Michael Jackson's will -- which leaves everything to Katherine and his three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket.
"We are acutely concerned about the welfare of Mrs. Jackson, and most particularly with Michael's minor children. We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," reads the letter signed by co-executors John Branca and John McClain.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
The statement adds: "We believe measures are being put in place that will help protect them from what they are having to deal with...
- 7/24/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
The executors of Michael Jackson's lucrative estate say they are concerned about the welfare of the superstar's children and their current legal guardian, Michael's mother Katherine Jackson.
The managers of the King of Pop's estate issued their concerns Tuesday in a letter to fans amid a dispute among Jackson family members over the validity of Michael Jackson's will -- which leaves everything to Katherine and his three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket.
"We are acutely concerned about the welfare of Mrs. Jackson, and most particularly with Michael's minor children. We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," reads the letter signed by co-executors John Branca and John McClain.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
The statement adds: "We believe measures are being put in place that will help protect them from what they are having to deal with...
The managers of the King of Pop's estate issued their concerns Tuesday in a letter to fans amid a dispute among Jackson family members over the validity of Michael Jackson's will -- which leaves everything to Katherine and his three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket.
"We are acutely concerned about the welfare of Mrs. Jackson, and most particularly with Michael's minor children. We are concerned that we do what we can to protect them from undue influences, bullying, greed, and other unfortunate circumstances," reads the letter signed by co-executors John Branca and John McClain.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
The statement adds: "We believe measures are being put in place that will help protect them from what they are having to deal with...
- 7/24/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Just days after matriarch Katherine Jackson was reported missing - and then located in Arizona - the Jackson family seems to be facing more drama after police were called to the family home on Monday. The L.A. Sheriff's department responded to a family disturbance call at Katherine's home on Monday afternoon after Janet, Randy and Jermaine Jackson reportedly tried to take Michael Jackson's children Prince, Paris and Blanket from the compound. "Deputies determined that a physical altercation had occurred of misdemeanor battery," said L.A. Sheriff spokesman Steve Whitmore. "It involved members of the Jackson family. A report was taken.
- 7/24/2012
- by Maggie Coughlan
- PEOPLE.com
We’re being bombarded by stories from TMZ and the like about a whole lot of drama going down at the Jackson family home in California. Everything escalated to new heights yesterday, when police were called to Katherine Jackson’s house in the afternoon for a domestic disturbance. Let’s try to sort this out, shall we?
Last week, a letter from Michael’s siblings Randy, Jermaine, Janet, Tito and Rebbie leaked to the Internet demanding that estate executors John Branca and John McClain resign because their mismanagement had caused Katherine to have a mini-stroke. Meanwhile, Katherine Jackson had left the kids at home to attend her sons’ Unity Tour. She reportedly never made it to a show.
On Thursday (July 18), via Twitter, Paris Jackson accused Uncle Randy of purposely leaking said letter to discredit her grandmother. “i am going to clarify right now that what has been said about...
Last week, a letter from Michael’s siblings Randy, Jermaine, Janet, Tito and Rebbie leaked to the Internet demanding that estate executors John Branca and John McClain resign because their mismanagement had caused Katherine to have a mini-stroke. Meanwhile, Katherine Jackson had left the kids at home to attend her sons’ Unity Tour. She reportedly never made it to a show.
On Thursday (July 18), via Twitter, Paris Jackson accused Uncle Randy of purposely leaking said letter to discredit her grandmother. “i am going to clarify right now that what has been said about...
- 7/24/2012
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
The executors of Michael Jackson's estate are seeking emergency guardianship of his three children. John Branca and John McClain - who look after the late singer's financial affairs - want custody of Prince Michael, 15, Paris, 14, and 10-year-old Prince Michael II, after the disappearance of their legal guardian Katherine Jackson last week. Katherine - Michael's mother - has since resurfaced in Arizona where she is staying with her daughter Rebbie. Sources close to the family told TMZ.com the executors feel responsible for protecting the children, as they are the primary beneficiaries of their father's estate. Their filing for guardianship is expected to allege Katherine has been effectively kidnapped by Michael's siblings and as a result, his children are in...
- 7/24/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Los Angeles Sheriff deputies were called to the home of Michael Jackson's mother Katherine on Monday after a physical altercation between family members that is being investigated as a possible battery.
Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore tells the Associated Press that no arrests were made after deputies arrived around 1 p.m. to the Calabasas, CA residence where Katherine Jackson lives with Michael's three children Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket. Whitmore said deputies determined there was a physical altercation between two people and the case is being investigated as a possible battery.
Related: Katherine Jackson Safe After Reported Missing
Whitmore did not specify which Jackson family members were involved in the altercation or whether the incident included Jackson's children. Katherine's lawyer, Sandra Ribera, told Et in a statement that the altercation occurred after "certain Jackson family members ambushed Katherine Jackson's home after their vehicle tore through security gates on the tails of the SUV containing Michael Jackson's children...
Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore tells the Associated Press that no arrests were made after deputies arrived around 1 p.m. to the Calabasas, CA residence where Katherine Jackson lives with Michael's three children Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket. Whitmore said deputies determined there was a physical altercation between two people and the case is being investigated as a possible battery.
Related: Katherine Jackson Safe After Reported Missing
Whitmore did not specify which Jackson family members were involved in the altercation or whether the incident included Jackson's children. Katherine's lawyer, Sandra Ribera, told Et in a statement that the altercation occurred after "certain Jackson family members ambushed Katherine Jackson's home after their vehicle tore through security gates on the tails of the SUV containing Michael Jackson's children...
- 7/24/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, appears to be doing just fine by the looks of the happy photo X17Online obtained of her and her family relaxing in Arizona playing the card game Uno. But as E! News reports, all of the behind-the-scenes drama concerning her late son's estate, leading up to Katherine's so-called "disappearance," paints a less-rosy picture—a portrait of infighting going on not just among family members, but also between the Jacksons and the estate's co-executors, John Branca and John McClain. Here's what's at stake. Per information filed by the executors of Jackson's estate during initial probate hearings in 2009 and obtained by E! News,...
- 7/23/2012
- E! Online
Los Angeles -- Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and guardian of his three children, is safe and with a family member in Arizona, authorities said late Sunday, one day after another relative reported her missing.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Mark Pope said investigators made contact with Jackson, but he did not have specifics on her whereabouts. The agency previously said they believed she was with a relative and safe, but wanted to speak with her.
Katherine Jackson is with her daughter Rebbie in Arizona, following a doctor's orders to "de-stress" and stay away from the phone and computers, her son Jermaine Jackson said in a statement late Sunday. He said access to his mother is not being blocked.
A member of the Jackson family had reported the family matriarch missing on Saturday, prompting a frantic plea from the late pop star's only daughter to help locate her grandmother.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Mark Pope said investigators made contact with Jackson, but he did not have specifics on her whereabouts. The agency previously said they believed she was with a relative and safe, but wanted to speak with her.
Katherine Jackson is with her daughter Rebbie in Arizona, following a doctor's orders to "de-stress" and stay away from the phone and computers, her son Jermaine Jackson said in a statement late Sunday. He said access to his mother is not being blocked.
A member of the Jackson family had reported the family matriarch missing on Saturday, prompting a frantic plea from the late pop star's only daughter to help locate her grandmother.
- 7/23/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Authorities say they have confirmed that Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is safe and staying with a family member in Arizona after a relative reported her missing over the weekend.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirms to Et that investigators had made contact with Jackson, but details were not provided about her specific whereabouts. Her son Jermaine Jackson said in a statement on Sunday that his mother was staying with her daughter Rebbie in Arizona, following a doctor's order to "de-stress" and stay away from the phone and computers. He said access to his mother was not being blocked.
Related: Paris Jackson Defends Grandmother Against Rumors
A member of the Jackson family reported Katherine -- who serves as the guardian of Michael Jackson's three children Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket -- missing on Saturday. Michael's 14-year-old daughter Paris also expressed concern over her grandmother's whereabouts on Twitter. "I haven't spoken with her in a week I...
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirms to Et that investigators had made contact with Jackson, but details were not provided about her specific whereabouts. Her son Jermaine Jackson said in a statement on Sunday that his mother was staying with her daughter Rebbie in Arizona, following a doctor's order to "de-stress" and stay away from the phone and computers. He said access to his mother was not being blocked.
Related: Paris Jackson Defends Grandmother Against Rumors
A member of the Jackson family reported Katherine -- who serves as the guardian of Michael Jackson's three children Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket -- missing on Saturday. Michael's 14-year-old daughter Paris also expressed concern over her grandmother's whereabouts on Twitter. "I haven't spoken with her in a week I...
- 7/23/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Los Angeles — Authorities in Los Angeles say they have located Katherine Jackson and that she is safe and with a family member.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Mark Pope says investigators continue to speak with Jackson's relatives and gather more information about her whereabouts.
A relative reported the Jackson family matriarch missing on Saturday night, but her son Jermaine said Sunday evening she was with her sister Rebbie in Arizona.
Pope says he does not have details on her exact whereabouts and that investigators are working on the case.
Jermaine Jackson wrote in a statement that his mother was following doctor's orders to rest and stay away from the phone.
Katherine Jackson is the guardian of the children of her late son Michael and had not spoken with them in a week.
This Is A Breaking News Update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
Authorities said Sunday they believe Katherine Jackson,...
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Mark Pope says investigators continue to speak with Jackson's relatives and gather more information about her whereabouts.
A relative reported the Jackson family matriarch missing on Saturday night, but her son Jermaine said Sunday evening she was with her sister Rebbie in Arizona.
Pope says he does not have details on her exact whereabouts and that investigators are working on the case.
Jermaine Jackson wrote in a statement that his mother was following doctor's orders to rest and stay away from the phone.
Katherine Jackson is the guardian of the children of her late son Michael and had not spoken with them in a week.
This Is A Breaking News Update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
Authorities said Sunday they believe Katherine Jackson,...
- 7/23/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Katherine Jackson, the mother of the pop superstars Michael and Janet Jackson, was reported missing to authorities on Saturday night, according to reports.
According to CNN, Jackson's lawyer believed she had been traveling with Rebbie Jackson, her daughter. "I'm concerned that she's not safe," Sandra Ribera, the lawyer, said. Jackson is 82.
A police spokesman said that the missing persons report was filed by Trent Jackson, Katherine's nephew. "The report will be referred to the Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, and they will be handling the investigation," Lt. Josh Thai told RadarOnline.
Michael's three children have lived with Katherine since their father's death in 2009, Ribera said. Ribera added that Katherine had not contacted the grandchildren in a week.
Early Sunday morning, Paris Jackson, Michael's 14-year-old daughter, said the same on Twitter, and asked for the public's help in finding her grandmother.
yes , my grandmother is missing . i haven't spoken with her in...
According to CNN, Jackson's lawyer believed she had been traveling with Rebbie Jackson, her daughter. "I'm concerned that she's not safe," Sandra Ribera, the lawyer, said. Jackson is 82.
A police spokesman said that the missing persons report was filed by Trent Jackson, Katherine's nephew. "The report will be referred to the Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, and they will be handling the investigation," Lt. Josh Thai told RadarOnline.
Michael's three children have lived with Katherine since their father's death in 2009, Ribera said. Ribera added that Katherine had not contacted the grandchildren in a week.
Early Sunday morning, Paris Jackson, Michael's 14-year-old daughter, said the same on Twitter, and asked for the public's help in finding her grandmother.
yes , my grandmother is missing . i haven't spoken with her in...
- 7/22/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Washington, July 19: Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has lashed out against her uncle, Randy, accusing him of spreading rumors.
The 14-year-old publically responded to a tweet from Randy, which authenticated a leaked letter, claiming that the pop star's will was fake.
The note demanded that the Jackson Estate executors John Branca and John McClain should resign from their position.
The letter also claimed that their.
The 14-year-old publically responded to a tweet from Randy, which authenticated a leaked letter, claiming that the pop star's will was fake.
The note demanded that the Jackson Estate executors John Branca and John McClain should resign from their position.
The letter also claimed that their.
- 7/19/2012
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
London, July 19: Michael Jackson's siblings have fired off a letter demanding the immediate resignation of the superstar's estate executors claiming that the administrators faked the document before the singer's death on 25 June, 2009 to gain control of his finances.
According to Celebuzz.com, the letter signed by Jacksons' was sent to John Branca and John McClain on Tuesday, stating that the Thriller icon's will.
According to Celebuzz.com, the letter signed by Jacksons' was sent to John Branca and John McClain on Tuesday, stating that the Thriller icon's will.
- 7/19/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Amidst allegations that Katherine Jackson has fallen ill from stress surrounding the current management of Michael Jackson's estate, the late entertainer's daughter Paris has decided to set the record straight on Katherine's behalf.
Video: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
The 14-year old took to her Twitter page recently following the reported leak of a strongly-worded letter (allegedly written by Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy, and Jermaine) which purportedly demands the estate's current executors, John Branca and John McClain, resign immediately. The letter allegedly claims Jackson's will is fraudulent, further alleging that the handling of Jackson's finances are taking a toll on Paris' 82-year-old grandmother.
"I will defend my beloved family member with all I have, even if it means from other family members," defended Paris while opting to stay mum about which members of her family she was referring to. "I don't care what people call me or if they think I'm a bad person...
Video: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
The 14-year old took to her Twitter page recently following the reported leak of a strongly-worded letter (allegedly written by Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy, and Jermaine) which purportedly demands the estate's current executors, John Branca and John McClain, resign immediately. The letter allegedly claims Jackson's will is fraudulent, further alleging that the handling of Jackson's finances are taking a toll on Paris' 82-year-old grandmother.
"I will defend my beloved family member with all I have, even if it means from other family members," defended Paris while opting to stay mum about which members of her family she was referring to. "I don't care what people call me or if they think I'm a bad person...
- 7/19/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, has lashed out against her uncle, accusing him of spreading rumours. The 14-year-old child of the late singer publically responded to a tweet from Randy Jackson which authenticated a leaked letter from him and siblings Janet, Rebie, Tito and Jermaine that claimed Michael's will was fake. The note demanded that the Jackson Estate executors John Branca and John McClain resign. The letter also alleged that their mother Katherine Jackson was in bad health and had recently suffered a mini-stroke. Paris posted on twitter: 'I am going to clarify right now that what has been said about my grandmother is a rumour and nothing has happened, she is completely fine. I will defend my beloved family...
- 7/19/2012
- Monsters and Critics
At it’s best, Twitter is a place to both post one-liners and foster revolution (Shout out to the Arab Spring! Heeeey!) At it’s worst, Twitter (and Facebook and Tumblr and..) is a place where people air the dirtiest of their laundries. We guess what we’re saying is: Paris Jackson, stop fighting with your family on Twitter! That’s what angry texts are for! “@randyjackson8 hello dear Family member i don’t appreciate you telling everyone things that aren’t true thank you very much,” Paris allegedly tweeted this evening at her uncle Randy Jackson. According to TMZ, Michael Jackson‘s daughter was allegedly referring to a letter “leaked” this week in which several of her uncles claim the incompetence of John Branca and John McClain, the executors of Mj’s estate, have caused their mom Katherine Jackson to have a “mini-stroke” due to stress. The only problem?...
- 7/18/2012
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
Some of Michael Jackson's family are telling the executors of his estate to beat it. Siblings Janet, Jermaine, Rebbie, Tito and Randy fired off an angry letter to John Branca and John McClain, the two men overseeing the late King of Pop's estate, accusing them of fraud when it comes to their brother's will, saying "without question, it's Fake, Flawed and Fraudulent." "This Has To Stop Now: No More!!" Michael's brothers and sisters wrote in the letter obtained by E! News. "Your heartless pursuit of wealth, fame and power is at the expense of our family, whose deepest desire is to give the world a gift of hope, love and unity through our music." However, a statement...
- 7/18/2012
- E! Online
Michael Jackson's only daughter is going to war with one of her famous uncles ... claiming Randy Jackson is spreading dangerous lies about the family ... and she's calling him out in public. It's all over a letter that supposedly "leaked" to the Internet this week ... in which Randy, along with Jermaine, Janet, Tito and Rebbie demand John Branca and John McClain resign from their positions as the executors of the Michael Jackson Estate, effective immediately.
- 7/18/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Michael Jackson's family members have questioned the validity of his last will and testament. Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy and Jermaine Jackson have called for the resignation of the late star's estate executors, reports Celebuzz. The Jackson family claim that administrators John Branca and John McClain faked documents before his death in 2009 in order to gain access to his fortune. The signed letter to the pair states: "At the time we couldn't possibly fathom what is so obvious to us now: that the will, without question, it's fake, flawed and fraudulent. "Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of a grieving mother, father and a grieving (more)...
- 7/18/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
By Zachary Swickey
The Jackson family is accusing the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain, of forging his will and have fired off an irate five-page letter demanding their immediate resignation.
A copy of the letter was obtained by Celebuzz and outlines the complaints of Mj’s siblings, stating, ''At the time we couldn't possibly fathom what is so obvious to us now: that the Will, without question, it's Fake, Flawed and Fraudulent."
The letter continues and is rather blunt with the accusations: ''Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of a grieving mother, father and a grieving family."
The Jackson write that they have proof that Michael never signed the alleged will. ''The Will that you presented did not have our brother's signature on it,...
The Jackson family is accusing the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain, of forging his will and have fired off an irate five-page letter demanding their immediate resignation.
A copy of the letter was obtained by Celebuzz and outlines the complaints of Mj’s siblings, stating, ''At the time we couldn't possibly fathom what is so obvious to us now: that the Will, without question, it's Fake, Flawed and Fraudulent."
The letter continues and is rather blunt with the accusations: ''Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of a grieving mother, father and a grieving family."
The Jackson write that they have proof that Michael never signed the alleged will. ''The Will that you presented did not have our brother's signature on it,...
- 7/18/2012
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Michael Jackson's family have accused the executors of his estate of forging his will. Five of the late 'Thriller' singer's siblings, Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy and Jermaine Jackson are calling for administrators John Branca and John McClain to resign from the estate, claiming they changed his will after his death to gain control of his finances. The letter, as seen by Celebuzz.com, states: ''At the time we couldn't possibly fathom what is so obvious to us now: that the Will, without question, it's Fake, Flawed and Fraudulent. ''Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your...
- 7/18/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Michael Jackson's family have accused the executors of his estate of forging his will. Five of the late 'Thriller' singer's siblings, Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy and Jermaine Jackson are calling for administrators John Branca and John McClain to resign from the estate, claiming they changed his will after his death to gain control of his finances. The letter, as seen by Celebuzz.com, states: 'At the time we couldn't possibly fathom what is so obvious to us now: that the Will, without question, it's Fake, Flawed and Fraudulent. 'Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of...
- 7/18/2012
- Monsters and Critics
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