 | A lawsuit has been filed over 'Virtual Marilyn' as reported in Marilyn Monroe Estate Sued Over Threats to 'Virtual Marilyn' Character. The lawsuit could affect holograms, avatars, and computer-generated imagery of dead celebrities. Advances in holograms and digital graphics has produced enormous interest in promoting deceased stars. A lot of money is at stake, as exemplified by the $30 million yearly licensing income of the Marilyn Monroe estate. According to Wikipedia, celebrities who have already been digitally cloned include Bill Clinton, Fred Astaire, Ed Sullivan, Elvis Presley, Bruce Lee, Audrey Hepburn, Anna Marie Goddard, and George Burns. |
