Monthly Archives: May 2012

Happy Wax Day, New York

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

On the eve of Marilyn’s birthday, a new waxwork has been unveiled at Madame Tussaud’s in New York, reports Broadway World. “As part of the festivities, Madame Tussauds New York is also encouraging guests to wish Marilyn a Happy Birthday! … Continue reading →


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Digicon Plans ‘Virtual Marilyn’ Gig

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

Following the controversial recent ‘hologram’ Tupac Shakur show, Digicon Media are planning a similar event featuring Marilyn – but her estate have not yet granted permission, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (Personally, I hope it doesn’t happen – I’m far … Continue reading →


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‘Blondes’ – and More – on Blu-Ray

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

Fox Home Entertainment have confirmed plans to release Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, River of No Return and There’s No Business Like Show Business on Blu-Ray, due July 31, reports HighDefDiscNews. Earlier this month, ES Updates reported that Blondes, … Continue reading →


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Elizabeth Avedon Interviews Schiller

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

Lawrence Schiller spoke to curator Elizabeth Avedon recently: “In 1972, when I did the Marilyn book with Norman Mailer’s text and twenty-four photographers, I discovered that photographers were just mechanics with Marilyn. You put her in front of the camera; she … Continue reading →


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Larry Schiller’s Best Shot

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

Writing for The Guardian, Lawrence Schiller picked this shot from the pool scene in Something’s Got to Give as his personal favourite. “When she jumped into the water with her bathing suit on, I looked at her as if she … Continue reading →


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Frank Worth Exhibit in Florida

Posted on May 30, 2012 by marina72

 ’The Seven Week Itch’, an exhibition of photographs by Frank Worth featuring Marilyn and other stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era, opens at the NAC Gallery in Fort Lauderdale on June 2.


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Warhol Exhibit in Hull

Posted on May 30, 2012 by marina72

A new exhibition dedicated to Pop Artist extraordinaire, Andy Warhol, opens at the Ferens Gallery in Hull on June 2, until next January. (I’m not sure if Marilyn will be featured, but it’s worth checking if you’re in the area.)


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Slade, De Morgoli Photos in Paris

Posted on May 30, 2012 by marina72

A small selection of photos of Marilyn by Paul Slade and Nick de Morgoli, from the archives of Paris Match, are currently on display at the Opéra Gallery on the Rue Saint-Honoré. “Paul Slade (1924–1979) was born in Brooklyn and … Continue reading →


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Arthur Miller: Beyond Marilyn’s Shadow

Posted on May 30, 2012 by marina72

Rebecca Miller, daughter of Arthur, is a writer, director, and actress. She was born a month after Marilyn’s death, to Arthur and his third wife, Inge Morath. Rebecca spoke to the New York Post recently about the way some of … Continue reading →


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‘Norma Jeane, Enlightened’

Posted on May 30, 2012 by marina72

Joanne De Simone‘s play, Norma Jeane, Enlightened, will be staged at The Drama Bookshop, New York, on August 2, reports Broadway World. “On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe, screen goddess, was found dead under uncertain circumstances. Deemed a suicide, many – to … Continue reading →


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