'Thriller' Director and Producer Say Michael Jackson Owes Money

Michael Jackson's Brothers Visit Neverland Ranch
Copyright 2009 Tao Chuan Yeh / Getty Images
The director and producer of the iconic "Thriller" music video are less than thrilled. George Folsey, Jr., the video's producer, filed a claim on Thursday stating that he is due more than $1 million for his contribution.

An attorney for director John Landis also made a claim on Thursday against Michael Jackson's estate. He believes to be owed more than $1.3 million.

Landis also filed a suit to prevent Jackson from pursuing additional "Thriller" projects, such as a musical theater production. The cases continue to be pending. Take a look at court papers related to the suits here.

Jackson's former manager, Leonard Rowe, said he is owed more than $300,000 on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this week, dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein filed a claim as well.

Published 10/30/09 by the Insider

Comments (34)

  • orLogin
  • The news about chandlers father is some of the better news I have heard and I do not say these things usually. It just goes against everything in me to think a kind,giving and genuine person is stabbed in the back like this and he putt Michael through all that for revenge and money. Some people are not valuable as humans and this type is one. Lies can last a lifetime but the truth lives on for ever, this really is true. Love you Michael
    Anonymous 11/23/09 Reply
  • Evan Chandler, the father of 13 year-old Jordan Chandler who first accused MJ of molesting him in 1993, shoots himself in the head ending his paranoid delusions that MJ fans were after him. It was KARMA that killed him!!
    Anonymous 11/18/09 Reply
  • r u freaking kidding me? y r u people still tryin 2 take advantage of MICHAEL he is amazing and deserves 2 rest in peace stop trying 2 make money off his death how do u kno some1 isnt holding ur money bck thats what happened with Ola ray only she figured it out leave MJ and his family alone please and quit making up lies about Mj he deserves recognition 4 all of his amazing work his done 4 this world, 4 his humanitarian work. jst bcuz he left his money 2 his mom and kids and charity ur mad u didnt get any leave him alone. REST IN PEACE MICHAEL JACKSON I love you always and forever you will be and you are truly missed by the people and fans that love you the most you are my idol and inspiration i am going 2 help you hel the world. I LOVE YOU!
    Anonymous 11/11/09 Reply
  • Like you already didnt get enough when it was first aired! Geesh leave him the ---- alone, like seriousley .... AHH!!
    Anonymous 11/9/09 Reply
  • JOHN LANDIS CAN GO TO HELL. FUK U.
    Anonymous 11/8/09 Reply
  • They need to get a LIFE!! They always want money from him no wonder Michael was almost broke because they always want freakin money.
    Anonymous 11/7/09 Reply
  • Shut up!!!!! Why don't you go to Forest Lawn, have them open the tomb and ask Michael for your money, dumby!! You e guys make me sick, still trying to make money off someone, and they are died. You act like you did not get it when thriller was on top of the charts then. They are just trying to honor the man and all you guys can think about is filling your pockets some more. You are greedy and need a life!!!!! You should have budget your money like the rest of us are trying to do instead of trying to take it all!!!
    Anonymous 11/6/09 Reply
  • Mayne thats bull he gne DEAD! Let my hubby rest omg...you whingin ove 1.3 million omg you hav hella money so what r you tawking bout Landis and for you to be his friend how dare you do him like that WTF omg that som B.S landis and his so called doctor jus want extra money so umm yall need to get a life!!!! RIP MICHAEL JACKSON!
    Anonymous 11/3/09 Reply
  • from morocco i say jakson you'll stay 4 ever king of pop =)
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
  • Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
  • My dude it's been over 25 years... I'm sure you have more than enough money... People need to get a life and leave Michael alone..
    Anonymous 11/1/09 Reply
  • They used just leave him alone.Let jackson rest in peace.He was a great person an a wonderful guy.I love his songs an viedos.JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!!
    LupitaL9 11/1/09 Reply
  • what the guys???leave him alone!!!why now everyone started 2 claim for money??
    yanahasni93 10/31/09 Reply
  • r u kidding it has been more than 25 years since thriller n just now he remember th 1 million cut th crap guyz now his estate is makin money so u thought u might get ur self sth.. unbelievable!
    AishaA5 10/30/09 Reply
  • Give it up guys, now that his estate might make some money you all are there with your greedy hands out
    Anonymous 10/30/09 Reply
View More Comments
Write a Comment