Michael Jackson Sued by 'Thriller' Music Video Director

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Michael Jackson gets sued by John Landis, the director who once helped him filming music video for his 1983 single "Thriller". The filmmaker, whose movie "Animal House" won at 1979 People's Choice awards for Favorite Non-Musical Motion Picture, says that the singer owes him lots of cash in royalties for the classic 14-minute music video.

Saying that he hasn't been paid over profits made from the music video in the past four years, John filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles last week, seeking for compensation. Though giving no specific amount on how much Michael has to pay him, the director claims 50% of profit from the video and other related materials.

In regard of the news, Michael's representative Dr. Tohme Tohme hasn't given any comment. John's attorney Miles Feldman meanwhile told The Wrap, "I can't understand what they are doing to John Landis' company. It is such a straight ahead thing. It makes no sense at all to me."

The lawsuit news comes just after Dr. Tohme Tohme issued a statement saying that the "Thriller" music video will be brought to Broadway stage. The musical project will be produced by Nederlander Organization. "The Nederlanders and Michael Jackson represent live theater and musical excellence, so the let music begin," his representative stated.