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the current breakdown on Michael Jackson publishing rights:

Michael Jackson’s own songwriting catalog (“Mijac Music”)

The Michael Jackson Estate still owns much of the Mijac catalog, which contains songs Jackson wrote and other publishing assets he acquired.

Sony administers and partly owns major rights

Sony Music Publishing (formerly Sony/ATV) administers many of Jackson’s publishing rights. In 2016, Sony bought the Estate’s remaining 50% stake in Sony/ATV for about $750 million, making Sony the sole owner of that company.

https://www.mjworld.net/news/2024/02/09/sony-music-acquires-50-of-michaels-catalog/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/201610/16-1003E/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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It looks like Sony and the estate get a share of front-end profits and then Sony gets a bigger slice once the movie goes to market distribution.

The latest Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, was produced and distributed primarily by Lionsgate. The film was also produced by GK Films and co-produced with the Michael Jackson Estate.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2026/04/26/michael-jackson-movie-box-office/67036076-4185-11f1-b19d-32431046b5b4_story.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The movie was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars as Michael Jackson.

who owns the publishing rights to michael Jackson's music catalog

The latest Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, was produced and distributed primarily by Lionsgate. The film was also produced by GK Films and co-produced with the Michael Jackson Estate.

The movie was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars as Michael Jackson.

Who owns lionsgate

Lionsgate is a publicly traded entertainment company, so it is not owned by a single person or parent company.

As of 2026:

The company operates as Lionsgate Studios after separating from Starz Entertainment Corp. in 2025.

Major shareholders include institutional investors and insiders rather than one controlling owner.

The longtime CEO is Jon Feltheimer, who has led the studio since 2000.

Board chair and major investor Mark Rachesky is considered one of the company’s most influential stakeholders.

Investment firm Liberty Strategic Capital, founded by Steven Mnuchin, has also built a significant stake in the company.

So the short answer is: Lionsgate is publicly owned by shareholders, with leadership and large investors — not a single owner — controlling influence.

Sony does not own Lionsgate, and there’s no major equity ownership stake publicly disclosed between the two companies. But they do have several business relationships and distribution agreements.

Sony Pictures Entertainment handles home entertainment distribution for Lionsgate Studios titles (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) under a multiyear distribution deal that began in 2021.

Sony and Lionsgate content has appeared together in licensing arrangements with networks and streaming/pay-TV platforms over the years.

There have been recurring industry rumors and investor speculation about Sony potentially acquiring Lionsgate, especially after Lionsgate’s corporate restructuring, but no acquisition has happened and no official deal has been announced. Most of that discussion is speculative.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionsgate_Studios?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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GENIUS! LA Mayor Candidate Spencer Pratt Uses Power Washer to Tattoo Filthy LA Sidewalks with Campaign Logo – “Imagine if the Streets Were This Clean” (VIDEO)

by Jordan Conradson May. 24, 2026

Reality TV star, turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate, Spencer Pratt came out with a new ingenious way to advertise his campaign to make Los Angeles clean again and turn out voters to the polls in November.

Instead of putting up expensive signage and campaign ads, Pratt is taking his campaign straight to the street– literally.

Using power washers, Pratt’s team has been clearing grime from Los Angeles sidewalks with a stencil featuring his campaign logo and a message for citizens. “IMAGINE IF THE STREETS WERE THIS CLEAN,” the creative signs read.

Street art promoting Spencer Pratt for mayor of Los Angeles, featuring a message about clean streets and civic pride.

Maybe this will force incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to have the sidewalks cleaned for once! Either way, it’s a win-win.

Pratt shared a clip on Facebook, writing, “It’s time to think bigger for LA. We don’t have to accept the filth and the decline. We have the greatest slice of heaven on Earth with our city, and we deserve better. Vote for Pratt. Vote for LA. Vote TODAY. Let’s clean this city together.”

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Pratt cleans LA streets with campaign logo

In another clip, a woman is seen sweeping the streets and raving about how great Pratt is to replace Karen Bass.

“The corrupt Karen Bass came after me,” she said. I’m an activist. She sent her little goons after me!”

Pratt shared the clip to his X page, writing, “It’s time to think bigger for LA. We don’t have to accept the filth and the decline. We have the greatest slice of heaven on Earth with our city, and we deserve better. Vote for Pratt. Vote for LA. Vote TODAY. Let’s clean this city together.”:

Spencer Pratt Uses Power Washer to Tattoo Filthy LA Streets with Campaign Logo

Pratt is making waves across LA, polling close enough that he is expected to advance to a runoff with Mayor Bass following the nonpartisan June 2 primary election.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/genius-la-mayor-candidate-spencer-pratt-uses-power/