laurarichardson said:

I am not sure Prince wanted his music in movies , video games, or ring tones.

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http://prince.org/msg/7/406647

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Grammy winning multi-platinum music icon Prince has assigned his vast catalogue of songs to NPG Music Publishing. While the terms of the deal are not public, it includes a schedule of songs that Prince considers "fit 4 eternal publication."

The catalogue includes hits such as “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Let's Go Crazy,” “U Got the Look,” “Purple Rain,” “Diamonds and Pearls,” and many, many more. NPG Music Publishing marks the first time Prince’s publishing has been independently controlled and administered in over twenty years.

NPG Music Publishing was founded by Artists for Artists. The team will be led by some of the best talent in the industry.

NPG Music Publishing assisted with Prince's newest single on Epic Records, "FALLINLOVE2NITE," which was featured in the hit FOX television show New Girl earlier this year. The special episode featuring Prince aired directly after the Super Bowl and brought in record-breaking viewership.

NPG Music Publishing is now actively seeking placement for some of Prince's best-loved songs in film, television, video games and the commercial realm.

Rolling Stone has called Prince "One of the most naturally gifted artists of all time," and now the world will be able to experience and enjoy more of his music through a myriad of mediums.

(PR press release sent to media outlets Apr 4,2014)

rogifan said:

laurarichardson said:

--We know he went on vacation we just have no idea were he went. The police should not have let him go anywhere it was totally weird but I think it had more to do with the cops being incompetent.

Why, was he a suspect?

Are we sure Kirk went on vacation?

Many news outlets confused Kirk with P's fulltime bodyguard Chris Gaither

who did in fact go on vacation.

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rogifan said:

And where is Prince's music in video games? Don't be ridiculous.

--I never said it was in a video game. Do you not understand what licensing means? Making money off the music from video games, movies, t.v shows, Muzak and karaoke. These are some of the things Koppleman is talking about as lost opportunities and maybe money that could have been made. The only problem is I don't think Prince wanted to do any of those things. Most are just cheesy and stupid. The family will have to watch out for stupid stuff like putting his music in a fucking circus show or having some fucked up rapper rapping over Purple Rain because greed makes people do dumbass shit. Universal is the same company that let DJ come in and remix Motown songs just dumb ass shit. Universal will push to do stuff like that and maybe even try to censor stuff.

I saw a press release where P was looking to have his music used in TV shows, movies, etc.

I will see if I can find the press release.

Kara said:

laurarichardson said:

I am not sure Prince wanted his music in movies , video games, or ring tones.

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http://prince.org/msg/7/406647

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Grammy winning multi-platinum music icon Prince has assigned his vast catalogue of songs to NPG Music Publishing. While the terms of the deal are not public, it includes a schedule of songs that Prince considers "fit 4 eternal publication."

The catalogue includes hits such as “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Let's Go Crazy,” “U Got the Look,” “Purple Rain,” “Diamonds and Pearls,” and many, many more. NPG Music Publishing marks the first time Prince’s publishing has been independently controlled and administered in over twenty years.

NPG Music Publishing was founded by Artists for Artists. The team will be led by some of the best talent in the industry.

NPG Music Publishing assisted with Prince's newest single on Epic Records, "FALLINLOVE2NITE," which was featured in the hit FOX television show New Girl earlier this year. The special episode featuring Prince aired directly after the Super Bowl and brought in record-breaking viewership.

NPG Music Publishing is now actively seeking placement for some of Prince's best-loved songs in film, television, video games and the commercial realm.

Rolling Stone has called Prince "One of the most naturally gifted artists of all time," and now the world will be able to experience and enjoy more of his music through a myriad of mediums.

(PR press release sent to media outlets Apr 4,2014)

Thanks Kara!!!

This is the press release I was talking about.

rogifan said:

Official press release from UMG.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7684897/billboard-2017-power-100-list

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"highly anticipated trove of unreleased works."

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They get the vault too?

Kara said:

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oliviacamron said:

Going back to the estate, looks like the streaming deal is concrete and stuff will be available from Sunday:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news...s-38922167

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rogifan said:

We don't know anything about what really happened, especially that he was in grave medical danger to die. None of these rumors have been confirmed by anyone.

- 13 hours are not accounted for and I still have not figured out how a gravely ill near death man is coming back to Paisley Park at 8:00pm. Where was the gravely ill man all day? This whole part of the story makes no sense whatsoever.

LR, wasn't he at the hospital the morning of April 20? I am in total agreement with you that the absence of any information about that day - except for the Walgreen's run and the 8 p.m. drop-off - makes everything suspect.

rogifan said:

laurarichardson said:

--I do not remember anyone saying it was a bad deal. Just what Koppleman said was untrue and unprofessional. You do realize that these two are going to be out of the picture one day and that Universal will try to buy the whole catalog.

I've seen plenty of posts on FB and Twitter saying this isn't what Prince would have wanted. But I'm actually with Funkenberry on this one. The only side I'm on is the side of the Estate doing whatever it needs to to ensure Paisley Park's survival. People can hate the suits all they want but they're the ones making deals now that will make the estate money in the future.

As a huge Beatles fan, I was not thrilled when Lennon/McCartney tunes started showing up in commercials after Michael Jackson bought the early catalogue. But you know what? Use in those commercials - and ever since - has brought their music to new generations. The Cirque show has brought their music to new generations. This will have to be done in order for Prince's music to survive and thrive. He may not have liked it, but he did not leave specific instructions on how to handle the music aspect of his estate; therefore, actions will be taken to insure the longevity of the product and increased revenue to the heirs. It's not personal, it's business.

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Kara said:

But after he received the masters I do not recall his music being in any video games. I don't recall any songs in any movies. Maybe he had Karaoke which have gone back to WB days but I am not sure he was actively persuing this revenue stream. I only remember hearing 319 in some commercial and Contrversy was in scandal. I just did not see the evidence of Prince actively chasing revenue streams after NPG LLC became the administration of his music. Maybe he was picky about where he wanted the music to go or had plans to do something down the road.

Off the top of my head, Gett Off was in the movie The Last Boy Scout with Bruce Willis. Show Girls had Ripop if I recall correctly.

Another thing: the recent David Bowie exhibit was an extraordinary success. Why couldn't one be mounted for Prince? It would be here (USA) and in London, just like David's. The man kept just about everything - it could be spectacular. I went to a Beatles exhibit at a casino recently - it wasn't that great - but a lot of people were streaming through. I think a Prince exhibition outside of PP would do tremendous business and make new fans along the way.

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LR, wasn't he at the hospital the morning of April 20? I am in total agreement with you that the absence of any information about that day - except for the Walgreen's run and the 8 p.m. drop-off - makes everything suspect.

Absence of information to whom? The people investigating the case or the general public?

General public. The investigators have known all about that day since the 21st, I think.

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