Edward Bass to release an investigative documentary called FOLLOW THE MONEY, with new footage on the handling of the Michael Jackson Estate

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2014 -- New developments in the legal battle between the producers of a documentary, "Michael Jackson: The Last Photoshoots" were revealed Saturday in an article on Page Six of The New York Post. The article states, "The executors in charge of the Michael Jackson estate will be investigated in a documentary, FOLLOW THE MONEY, which is being produced by Edward Bass, who is already in a legal battle with them."

According to The Post's Page Six Journalist Richard Johnson, the documentary, "Follow the Money," will focus on the Michael Jackson Estate attorneys John Branca and John McClain, who — in the five years since Jackson's death — have collected far more than the nearly $20 million that has gone to Jackson's mother, Katherine, and his three children. He reveals that the estate has also spent $17 million on legal fees.

The article continues and quotes Bass as saying, "They don't mind spending millions of dollars on litigation, because they are paying themselves," Bass said. "Somebody has to challenge them. We want to set a precedent here."

The Page Six article goes on to say that the footage was shown and offered to the estate, They quote Bass, "After 18 months of negotiations, they turned it down. If you owned it, why would you negotiate to buy it?"

Page Six also quotes Estate lawyer Howard Weitzman, who claims the estate owns the footage, which includes "private moments that [Jackson] never agreed could be publicly and commercially exploited."

Bass says, "I think their intention was just to harass us and delay us from releasing it for the 5th anniversary of Michael's death, as we obviously own the rights. It's really a shame because when you see the film, you realize how heartbroken Michael would be if this were not released to the public."

ABOUT EDWARD BASS
Edward Bass is a Golden-Globe nominated film Producer. He has worked alongside such producers as Sir Anthony Hopkins, James Franco, Guillermo Del Toro, Stanley Kramer and Kevin Spacey.

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Producer Edward Bass has worked with many generations of stars, from Sir Anthony Hopkins to Mila Kunis, and is capturing extraordinary and touching moments from his career in an autobiography.

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2014 -- Edward Bass might not have the most recognizable name in Hollywood unless you are work in the business, but his life on the periphery of its mainstream has born a thousand stories to be told, and not nearly enough time to tell them. He has produced alongside such producing partners as Sir Anthony Hopkins ("Bobby"), Guillermo Del Toro ("While She Was Out"), Kevin Spacey ("Mini's First Time"), Stanley Kramer ("Something a Little Less Serious" and a documentary on "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"), as well as with James Franco and his NYU students ("Black dog, Red Dog"). He has recently announced he is writing an autobiography that shares no small amount of amusing anecdotes, but also touching and life-changing moments too.

One his proudest moments to be recounted in the book includes his role in introducing Ryan White to Nancy and Ronald Reagan. White was instrumental in getting the Reagan's support for AIDS research, and together the couple went on to spearhead GOP funding.

Hi is equally proud of the Toys for Totskys event he had a hand in setting up, with over 90% of toys being received by the intended recipients despite the difficulties both logistically and politically at that time.

The book will also look fondly back on some of Hollywood's most infamous parties, including Bob Hope's birthday bash, A Night At The Improv, his innovative Oscar Bash at the Hilton now copied by so many, and Jack Lemmon's controversial snub from an award ceremony.

A spokesperson for Edward Bass in Los Angeles explained, "Though an autobiography might sound like a final chapter, that couldn't be further from the truth for Edward. He is right now planning on making his directorial debut with 'Belle', a story about America's most prolific serial killer, who lived in Chicago in the 19th century. Looking back on his time as a producer, Edward has much to tell about the evolution of Hollywood, its power to change the world for the better and it's unfortunate tendencies toward excess. We are sure the manuscript will make for a powerful tale."

About Edward Bass Films
Edward Bass Films was created to provide unique filmed entertainment, with cutting-edge style but old school Hollywood quality and glamour. For more information please visit: http://www.edwardbassfilms.com/

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