The Only New Official Publication Endorsed & Approved by the
Michael Jackson Estate
The Ultimate Anthology of an Icon Published
by Kraken Opus and Marketed Exclusively by Ticketmaster
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ticketmaster, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:TKTM) company, and luxury publishing and media company Kraken Opus kicked-off a strategic partnership to exclusively market and sell the Official Michael Jackson Opus to fans around the world through Ticketmaster.com. Unveiled for the first time on NBC's TODAY show on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, fans can log on to www.ticketmaster.com/michaeljacksonopus now to pre-order the ultimate anthology of the icon.
The Official Michael Jackson Opus is the only new licensed book that is endorsed and approved by the Michael Jackson estate and marks the first publication to be marketed and sold exclusively by Ticketmaster. The Opus features a moving 400+ page definitive photographic record of the man and his music -- including new, never-before-seen contents. Accompanying this definitive anthology is an epic collection of stories, essays and comments from some of the most well-known names in the entertainment industry. Each page in the Opus will measure 13" wide x 18" high, will be hand bound in leather and packaged in an elegant silk clamshell case and weighs an astonishing 38 pounds.
Pre-orders for this exclusive Opus will begin on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at www.ticketmaster.com/michaeljacksonopus; the only place fans can purchase this legendary piece of history. Fans who visit www.michaeljacksonopus.com can learn additional information about the Opus, and link directly into the Ticketmaster site to pre-order the anthology. The Official Michael Jackson Opus will be specially priced so all of Jackson's fans world-wide have the opportunity to own this ultimate keepsake. All orders placed from now through October 30, 2009 will be guaranteed for delivery in time for the holiday season.
Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff says, "As one of the world's most trusted and popular e-commerce sites, Ticketmaster is pleased to continue our strategic 'Beyond the Ticket' initiative as the exclusive marketing and retail arm for the only Official Michael Jackson Opus publication."
Jeff Wald, president and COO of Kraken Opus North America, says, "Spending time with Michael was a thrill as I watched him get excited over the quality of the Opuses we brought to show him. I'm sure that the release of this Opus at a price point that his fans can afford would have pleased Michael to no end. And, thanks to our chief marketing partner Ticketmaster, the Official Michael Jackson Opus will be available to fans anywhere in the world."
To purchase, please log onto www.ticketmaster.com/michaeljacksonopus.
For more information on the Official Michael Jackson Opus visit www.michaeljacksonopus.com.
About Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.
Ticketmaster Entertainment consists of Ticketmaster and Front Line Management Group. As the world's leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 7,100 retail outlets; and 17 worldwide call centres. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 10,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2008, the Company sold more than 141 million tickets valued at over $8.9 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster Entertainment acquired a controlling interest in Front Line Management Group in October 2008. Founded by Irving Azoff and Howard Kaufman in 2004, Front Line Management Group is the world's leading artist management company. Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in West Hollywood, California (Nasdaq:TKTM).