"Popeye" theme now owned by Michael Jackson - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Ccook50 · 05-30-2007, 03:03 PM

You read the subject right. A sale closed today allowing Sony/ATV Music, co-owned by Michael Jackson to acquire the Famous Music library from Viacom, owners of the Paramount film library. The sale was valued at $370 million.

The Famous Music library was founded by Paramount owner Adolph Zukor in 1928, and all music created for the company's films and cartoons were published by Famous. In 1942, the Fleischer cartoon studio in New York was renamed Famous Studios. So, over the years, the themes for Popeye, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Little Audrey, Herman & Katnip, as well as TV themes for Star Trek, The Brady Bunch, and Happy Days were all published under Famous Music. They all are now the property of Sony/ATV Music and Michael Jackson.

AerostarMonk · 05-30-2007, 03:24 PM

Well, he's not going to make any more money releasing albums. So he's going to have to make them off royalties. You know, I don't care what anyone says, I really hope old MJ can get back on his feet again. He was a great performer.

Sparky · 05-30-2007, 06:04 PM

Can you point me towards a good article for this so I can post it on my Popeye forum? I'm surprised one of the guys there hasn't already done so. I could post it on the Casper forum I belong to as well.

GrimTheLost · 05-30-2007, 06:38 PM

This is crazy. Maybe he needs the money to build his giant robot...

Ccook50 · 05-31-2007, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

Can you point me towards a good article for this so I can post it on my Popeye forum? I'm surprised one of the guys there hasn't already done so. I could post it on the Casper forum I belong to as well.

Jerry Beck's blog Cartoon Brew.

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 05-31-2007, 04:28 AM

Ooookay, for a second there I thought that this meant that Michael Jackson was buying the rights to the Popeye theme tune so that he could release a cover of it.

"I'm strong to the finish (girl...), 'cos I eats me spinach (eee-heee!), I'm Popeye the Sailor Man(ow!)!"
*grabs crotch, starts moonwalking*

...actually, that would be ace, I'd buy that.

AerostarMonk · 05-31-2007, 04:37 AM

I would only buy it if he added "Jamon" at least twice. He is quite the collector of the esoteric. The fact that he bought this catalogue doesn't surprise me in the least.

Chaos Wielder · 05-31-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditchy McAbandonpants

Ooookay, for a second there I thought that this meant that Michael Jackson was buying the rights to the Popeye theme tune so that he could release a cover of it.

"I'm strong to the finish (girl...), 'cos I eats me spinach (eee-heee!), I'm Popeye the Sailor Man(ow!)!"
*grabs crotch, starts moonwalking*

...actually, that would be ace, I'd buy that.

Yeah, wouldn't that be crazy? XD I can see it now-it would probably be exactly like you just described it, actually.

Anyway, this sort of surprises me, believe it or not. He really does seem to be losing money lately, so perhaps this is one of the ways for him to keep it going, I guess. MJ used to be the "it-guy" back in the '80s. He seems to have fallen kind of far from that now, though, with everything that's happened with him.

One Radical Dude · 05-31-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ditchy McAbandonpants

Ooookay, for a second there I thought that this meant that Michael Jackson was buying the rights to the Popeye theme tune so that he could release a cover of it.

"I'm strong to the finish (girl...), 'cos I eats me spinach (eee-heee!), I'm Popeye the Sailor Man(ow!)!"
*grabs crotch, starts moonwalking*

...actually, that would be ace, I'd buy that.

Hah hah, oh, my!

I could imagine hearing something like that.

Cassini90125 · 05-31-2007, 04:00 PM

So can I, and I'm not liking it.

Sorry, but I have no use for this guy; never have, never will.

05-30-2007, 03:03 PM	#1
Ccook50 Foster's Legend Don't forget to turn left at Greenland Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 510	"Popeye" theme now owned by Michael Jackson You read the subject right. A sale closed today allowing Sony/ATV Music, co-owned by Michael Jackson to acquire the Famous Music library from Viacom, owners of the Paramount film library. The sale was valued at $370 million. The Famous Music library was founded by Paramount owner Adolph Zukor in 1928, and all music created for the company's films and cartoons were published by Famous. In 1942, the Fleischer cartoon studio in New York was renamed Famous Studios. So, over the years, the themes for Popeye, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Little Audrey, Herman & Katnip, as well as TV themes for Star Trek, The Brady Bunch, and Happy Days were all published under Famous Music. They all are now the property of Sony/ATV Music and Michael Jackson. __________________ "God forgot to make stupidity painful." --Ivan Stang (Church of the SubGenius) Last edited by Ccook50; 05-30-2007 at 03:05 PM.

05-30-2007, 03:24 PM	#2
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	Well, he's not going to make any more money releasing albums. So he's going to have to make them off royalties. You know, I don't care what anyone says, I really hope old MJ can get back on his feet again. He was a great performer. __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned

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05-31-2007, 04:28 AM	#6
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	Ooookay, for a second there I thought that this meant that Michael Jackson was buying the rights to the Popeye theme tune so that he could release a cover of it. "I'm strong to the finish (girl...), 'cos I eats me spinach (eee-heee!), I'm Popeye the Sailor Man(ow!)!" grabs crotch, starts moonwalking ...actually, that would be ace, I'd buy that. __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise."

05-31-2007, 04:37 AM	#7
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	I would only buy it if he added "Jamon" at least twice. He is quite the collector of the esoteric. The fact that he bought this catalogue doesn't surprise me in the least. __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned

05-31-2007, 04:00 PM	#10
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	So can I, and I'm not liking it. Sorry, but I have no use for this guy; never have, never will. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.