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...The deal does not include the Michael Jackson master recordings or Mijac Music, the publishing company that owns the songs written by the star....
...the Mijac Music catalogue....
...Sony Music, which manages the Mijac catalogue of Mr Jackson’s hits, is widely expected to release the film’s soundtrack, but has not commented on whether it also plans to release scores of previously unissued...
...Branca is uniquely familiar with Mr Jackson’s assets, having played a critical role in building his estate through the acquisition and development of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, the Mijac publishing catalogue...
...There is also speculation about the future of Michael Jackson’s share of Sony ATV, which owns more than 250 Beatles songs, and the Mijac catalogue, which includes the singer’s own rights, after he died last...
...The fact that much of the music is being sold online also means profit margins should be high....
...But legal troubles have damaged his music career and made it more difficult to support a lavish lifestyle....
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