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Networking With Marilyn

Posted on February 11, 2012 by marina72

In a bizarre sign of our times, Marilyn Monroe – or rather, ABG, the licensing arm of her estate – is now verified on Twitter. She also has a Facebook page. While I’m strongly in favour of Marilyn’s estate having … Continue reading →


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ABG Acquires Shaw Photo Rights

Posted on January 26, 2012 by marina72

After filing for bankruptcy last year, the family of Sam Shaw have sold the rights for his many famous photos of Marilyn to Monroe’s estate (now managed by ABG), reports the Wall Street Journal, with further details at the Hollywood … Continue reading →


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Marilyn 3rd on Forbes List

Posted on October 26, 2011 by marina72

  Marilyn comes 3rd on Forbes’ list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities for 2011, just behind Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. She had dropped off the list during 2009 and 2010, but in the last year her estate has earned $27 … Continue reading →


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Merchandising and ‘Mister President’ Movie Plans

Posted on September 28, 2011 by marina72

  The New York Times reports this week on ABG’s plans to broaden Marilyn’s appeal after acquiring licensing rights from her estate earlier this year.  ”This summer, the group consolidated those rights with several photographic portfolios, including Bruno Bernard’s, along … Continue reading →


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No Sale for Disputed MM ‘Sex Tape’

Posted on August 8, 2011 by marina72

A 1940s porn film, said by current owner Mikel Barsa to feature an ‘underage’ Marilyn Monroe, failed to sell at auction in Buenos Aires yesterday, after MM’s estate denounced it as ‘fraudulent’. ‘Whoever the woman in the film may have … Continue reading →


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