Forbes Ranks Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

The video discusses Forbes' annual report on the highest-paid deceased celebrities, highlighting JRR Tolkien, Kobe Bryant, and David Bowie as top earners. It explores the sources of posthumous wealth, including catalog sales, business deals, and license acquisitions. The video also details the significant impact of music catalog sales on estates, with notable figures like David Bowie and James Brown. Additionally, it covers earnings from other celebrity estates, such as Kobe Bryant's stake in BodyArmor and the continued success of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Doctor Seuss, and Charles Schultz.

Who was ranked as the highest-paid deceased celebrity according to Forbes?

• Michael Jackson

• JRR Tolkien

• Kobe Bryant

• David Bowie

What major acquisition did Embracer make related to Tolkien's works?

• Publishing rights for new books

• Television rights for a new series

• Middle-earth Enterprises

• Film rights for a new movie

Which of the following was a significant source of posthumous earnings for David Bowie's estate?

• Merchandise sales

• Book sales

• Music catalog sales

• Film royalties

How much did Kobe Bryant's estate earn from the sale of his stake in BodyArmor?

• $500 million

• $400 million

• $250 million

• $300 million

Which two authors continue to earn from their children's books and TV specials?

• JRR Tolkien and David Bowie

• Doctor Seuss and Charles Schultz

• James Brown and Juan Gabriel

• Leonard Cohen and Jeff Porcaro