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Official Statement from ML Publishing // Statement Dieter Wiesner - Thriller Book
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The following text has been authorized by Dieter Wiesner, former Manager of Michael Jackson:
Monday, January 27th 2009
Today we had the chance to speak with Mr. Wiesner, after having made him aware of certain statements coming from an Italian MJ forum owner.
Dieter Wiesner made absolutely clear that the book "Thriller 25" did not come from MJ Licensing and neither did he have anything to do with it.
Yes, Michael and Dieter have confronted each other in court and settled the case. Mr. Wiesner commented that with the words: "At that time there was just no other way of getting Michael's attention. He was being shrouded from everything and everyone."
That, as we all know, is something that several other people around Michael have said in the past too. Dieter Wiesner, who was Michael's manager during the HIStory and Invincible eras, added, that they had settled on good terms. The King of Pop and he continue to have a friendly relationship. Mr. Wiesner has visited Michael recently and they remain in good contact.
We asked Mr. Wiesner: "Seeing as you have all the merchandising rights - you can basically publish anything you want with Michael's name on it, right?" To this, surprisingly to us, Mr. Wiesner answered: "No."
Michael's ex-manager then explained to us that Michael has received back all of his merchandise rights. That is what made it possible for Michael to have the "Thriller 25" book published - amongst other items.
Finally Mr. Wiesner added that Michael is in great shape. He is healthy and doing well. The headlines announcing his allegedly bad health are nothing but idle gossip.
Source: JVillage.de