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Bob Marley soon to be Richest Dead Celeb
Bob Marley soon to be Richest Dead Celeb
Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That's debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity.
The Exoudus album was voted in 1999 by Time magazine as the greatest album of the 20th century! Still making Marley some dough!
Major licensing agreements for the Marley brand are about to be launched in two key areas: consumer electronics -- including headphones, docking stations, and speakers -- and health care, which will likely feature skin-care products and herbal supplements. Also in the works, according to Hilco, are deals for a Marley-branded calming beverage, a video game similar to Guitar Hero featuring Marley's songs, and a chain of restaurants celebrating the music superstar.
Could this be commercial overkill for the Rastafarian whose spiritual songs about social injustice, hope, and redemption have become anthems for billions of fans, from Marrakech to Tokyo, and will it alienate them?"This is not just about money," says Jamie Salter, Hilco's chief executive. "We have to believe in the people and products we partner with." Salter adds that the Marley estate will have final say on all business ventures, and that charities will figure into the overall mix of Marley branding.
Licensing of dead celebrities is an industry that has exploded in the last decade, thanks in large part to the proliferation of websites and blogs devoted to their memory. Typically, an estate receives 10% to 15% of gross proceeds from a licensing deal, which in this case will be divided between Hilco and the Marley family.The artist who created such reggae hits as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," and "I Shot the Sheriff" fathered a total of 13 children, some out of wedlock, and it's not clear how many are included in the estate.
The Marley Resort in The Bahamas
Bob's son Rohan is in charge of Marley Coffee, yet another product using the Marley Brand
Hiers to the Marley Empire: Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, Damian
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Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That's debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity.
Some of the merchandise available on the Official Bob Marley online store.
Toronto-based private-equity firm Hilco Consumer Capital has struck a management deal with the Marley estate, which is expected to generate worldwide annual sales in excess of $1 billion by 2012. That seems like a huge number, but by some estimates the Marley name, sound, and image already generate as much as $600 million in pirated merchandise."Marley is a strong global brand," says Mickey Goodman, a professional marketer and professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. "He enjoys a high level of awareness, and people feel positive about his music."The Exoudus album was voted in 1999 by Time magazine as the greatest album of the 20th century! Still making Marley some dough!Major licensing agreements for the Marley brand are about to be launched in two key areas: consumer electronics -- including headphones, docking stations, and speakers -- and health care, which will likely feature skin-care products and herbal supplements. Also in the works, according to Hilco, are deals for a Marley-branded calming beverage, a video game similar to Guitar Hero featuring Marley's songs, and a chain of restaurants celebrating the music superstar.
Could this be commercial overkill for the Rastafarian whose spiritual songs about social injustice, hope, and redemption have become anthems for billions of fans, from Marrakech to Tokyo, and will it alienate them?"This is not just about money," says Jamie Salter, Hilco's chief executive. "We have to believe in the people and products we partner with." Salter adds that the Marley estate will have final say on all business ventures, and that charities will figure into the overall mix of Marley branding.
Licensing of dead celebrities is an industry that has exploded in the last decade, thanks in large part to the proliferation of websites and blogs devoted to their memory. Typically, an estate receives 10% to 15% of gross proceeds from a licensing deal, which in this case will be divided between Hilco and the Marley family.The artist who created such reggae hits as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," and "I Shot the Sheriff" fathered a total of 13 children, some out of wedlock, and it's not clear how many are included in the estate.
The Marley Resort in The BahamasSalter declined to explain how proceeds will be divided between his management company -- which also has an equity stake in a number of high-profile brands, including Polaroid, Sharper Image, and fashion label Halston -- and the Marleys.However, at a conservative 10%, licensing fees from $1 billion in annual sales should pull in about $100 million for Hilco and the Marleys. That tops the latest figures reported for Presley ($55 million), John Lennon ($15 million), and Jimi Hendrix ($8 million).Michael Jackson -- who is worth more dead than alive with an estimated $90 million in earnings in the last 12 months -- appears to be Marley's nearest rival for the richest-dead-celebrity crown. However, much of Jackson's reversal of fortune is due to a sharp spike in the sales of his albums and merchandise in the weeks following his death, as well as the one-time success of "This Is It," a film documenting rehearsals for shows he never performed at London's O2 arena.
Bob's son Rohan is in charge of Marley Coffee, yet another product using the Marley Brand
But the danger of operating the Marley marketing machine in overdrive is that it could irreparably harm the natural mystic's image. Some brand experts now view Elvis as more of a caricature than icon as a result of overexposure.For Sanjay Sood, director of the Entertainment & Media Management Institute at UCLA, there's one question to ask: If Marley were alive today, would he want his name associated with a particular product? "A lot of artists would say 'no,'" says Sood. "Otherwise, they would have done it when they were alive."Presley's estate, which is managed by New York-based CKX, launched a line of clothing that turned out to be a bust. (CKX also controls the Muhammad Ali brand and has an equity stake in the company that produces the "American Idol" television show.)More recently, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has licensed her husband's song "Real Love" to be used by JC Penny (JCP, Fortune 500) in television ads, and she's given Ben & Jerry's ice cream permission to release a Lennon-inspired flavor called "Imagine Whirled Peace."Salter of Hilco says the Marley brand has a long way to go before reaching saturation, noting he also considered doing business with the Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, and Jimi Hendrix estates, but settled on the Rastafarian from Trench Town, Jamaica, because that's where he says he saw the biggest potential.There has never been a better time, it seems, to be a dead celebrity -- or perhaps, more precisely, the heir to a dead celebrity's name. Dont't!
Hiers to the Marley Empire: Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, DamianSource
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Shankar's Keralotsavam 2009 Malayalam Movie Photos
Shankar's Keralotsavam 2009 Malayalam Movie Photos
Banner: Grace International
Name of the Film: Keralotsavam 2009
Main Cast: Vinu Mohan, Vishnu Priya, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani, Salim Kumar, Kishore Sathya, Sivaji Guruvayur, Prakash, Abhirami Suresh & others
Lyrics: Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma
Music: Syam Dharman
Camer: Deepak Paadi
Script/ Dialogue: Vinu Narayanan
Director : Sankar Panicker
The shooting of former actor Shankar Panickar’s directorial debut, Keralotsavam 2009, starring Vinu Mohan and Vishnupriya in the lead roles, is completed. The film is about to release soon. The shooting took place at various locations, including an old bungalow at Althara junction near Guruvayur, Thrissur. Keralotsavam 2009 promises to be an entertainer-cum-suspense thriller, produced by Grace International.
Padmanabhan Embranthiri (Nedumudi Venu) has retired from Kerala Kalamandalam and is in the process of starting a cultural group called Kalanikethan and organizing a cultural festival. His daughter Ganga (Vishnupriya), a dancer, helps him. Sandeep Subramaniam (Vinu Mohan), a Kalarippayattu exponent, joins the troupe.
However, the troupe members suspect Sandeep has an ulterior motive in joining the troupe. Sandeep is caught in a quandary when a strong bond blossoms between Ganga and him. Kalabhavan Mani plays a RAW officer who is in charge of an investigation.
Keralotsavam 2009 is produced under the banner of Grace International. Shyam Dharman is the music director. Lyrics are by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma. Screenplay and dialogues have been written by Vinu Narayanan. Others in the cast are Salim Kumar, Kishore Sathya, Sivaji Guruvayur, Prakash and Abhirami Suresh.
KeyWords : Keralolsavam 2009, New Malayalam Film Keralotsavam 2009, Keralotsavam 2009 Releasing Date, Keralotsavam2009, Keralotsavam 2009 Cast and Crew, Keralotsavam 2009 Stills, Keralotsavam 2009 Photo Gallery
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Banner: Grace International
Name of the Film: Keralotsavam 2009
Main Cast: Vinu Mohan, Vishnu Priya, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani, Salim Kumar, Kishore Sathya, Sivaji Guruvayur, Prakash, Abhirami Suresh & others
Lyrics: Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma
Music: Syam Dharman
Camer: Deepak Paadi
Script/ Dialogue: Vinu Narayanan
Director : Sankar Panicker
The shooting of former actor Shankar Panickar’s directorial debut, Keralotsavam 2009, starring Vinu Mohan and Vishnupriya in the lead roles, is completed. The film is about to release soon. The shooting took place at various locations, including an old bungalow at Althara junction near Guruvayur, Thrissur. Keralotsavam 2009 promises to be an entertainer-cum-suspense thriller, produced by Grace International.
Padmanabhan Embranthiri (Nedumudi Venu) has retired from Kerala Kalamandalam and is in the process of starting a cultural group called Kalanikethan and organizing a cultural festival. His daughter Ganga (Vishnupriya), a dancer, helps him. Sandeep Subramaniam (Vinu Mohan), a Kalarippayattu exponent, joins the troupe.
However, the troupe members suspect Sandeep has an ulterior motive in joining the troupe. Sandeep is caught in a quandary when a strong bond blossoms between Ganga and him. Kalabhavan Mani plays a RAW officer who is in charge of an investigation.
Keralotsavam 2009 is produced under the banner of Grace International. Shyam Dharman is the music director. Lyrics are by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma. Screenplay and dialogues have been written by Vinu Narayanan. Others in the cast are Salim Kumar, Kishore Sathya, Sivaji Guruvayur, Prakash and Abhirami Suresh.
KeyWords : Keralolsavam 2009, New Malayalam Film Keralotsavam 2009, Keralotsavam 2009 Releasing Date, Keralotsavam2009, Keralotsavam 2009 Cast and Crew, Keralotsavam 2009 Stills, Keralotsavam 2009 Photo Gallery
Source: southindianactressphotos.blogspot.com
When Magazines Lose Their Research Departments, Google Wins
When Magazines Lose Their Research Departments, Google Wins
Steve Baker on Bloomberg's takeover of BusinessWeek and what it means for both the blogs and their research departments.
Alessandro Feliù, Alessio Consoli, Genny Gianniello, Roberto Cacace, Salvatore Natangelo
Alessandro Feliù, Alessio Consoli, Genny Gianniello, Roberto Cacace, Salvatore Natangelo
angeli 2008 aveva consacrato l'ex tronista fernando vitale prima della sua svolta "porno".
angeli 2009 aveva dato al progetto di fabrizio rivelli e fabrizio cavallaro una svolta internazionale grazie alle belle immagini di miky falcicchio e susy fuccillo,finite anche in spagna alla festa degli angeli.
quest'anno il nuovo "angeli 2010", progetto di beneficenza legato alla lila (lega italiana lotta aids) e a bambini ancora, la onlus di milano.
5 protagonisti.
l'isola dei famosi incontra uomini e donne e la finanza, passando per il mister più bello d'italia.
alessandro feliù (l'isola dei famosi), genny gianniello (uomini e donne), salvatore natangelo (un finanziere) roberto cacace e alessio consoli (entrambi finalisti del mister piu' bello d'italia,rispettivamente nel 2006 e nel 2009)...
allora gustiamoci questi bellissimi rilanciati dal cugino di ornella muti, fabrizio rivelli
alessandro feliù
alessio consoli
genny gianniello
roberto cacace
salvatore natangelo
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angeli 2008 aveva consacrato l'ex tronista fernando vitale prima della sua svolta "porno".
angeli 2009 aveva dato al progetto di fabrizio rivelli e fabrizio cavallaro una svolta internazionale grazie alle belle immagini di miky falcicchio e susy fuccillo,finite anche in spagna alla festa degli angeli.
quest'anno il nuovo "angeli 2010", progetto di beneficenza legato alla lila (lega italiana lotta aids) e a bambini ancora, la onlus di milano.
5 protagonisti.
l'isola dei famosi incontra uomini e donne e la finanza, passando per il mister più bello d'italia.
alessandro feliù (l'isola dei famosi), genny gianniello (uomini e donne), salvatore natangelo (un finanziere) roberto cacace e alessio consoli (entrambi finalisti del mister piu' bello d'italia,rispettivamente nel 2006 e nel 2009)...
allora gustiamoci questi bellissimi rilanciati dal cugino di ornella muti, fabrizio rivelli
alessandro feliù
alessio consoli
genny gianniello
roberto cacace
salvatore natangelo
Source: feedproxy.google.com
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