Raymond Chandler's private eye Philip Marlowe lives on

The late, great Raymond Chandler and his private eye live on as potential IP for new books, video games, TV projects, graphic novels and more.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment February 16, 2024 Philip Marlowe perfume, anyone? Raymond Chandler's estate revives its hero, for better or worse The late, great Raymond Chandler and his private eye live on as potential IP for new books, video games, TV projects, graphic novels and more. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'The Wiz' revival wobbles more than eases down the road to Broadway A new revival of "The Wiz," featuring Wayne Brady and the hits "Ease on Down the Road" and "Home," opens at the Hollywood Pantages before its Broadway run. SHARE       READ MORE Eddie Cheeba, New York DJ regarded as a pioneer of hip-hop, dies at 67 Russell Simmons confirmed on Instagram on Tuesday that his friend and inspiration Eddie Cheeba had died after being hospitalized in October. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Welcome Home, Franklin' tells the backstory of the first Black 'Peanuts' character More than 50 years ago, Franklin Armstrong first appeared in the Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip. Now we learn his backstory in the Apple TV+ special "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin." SHARE       READ MORE Review: In 'The Vince Staples Show,' things go unpredictably haywire, in the best possible way Rapper and actor Vince Staples stars in this five-episode Netflix series where he plays a regular guy, more or less, who lives in a world that's anything but. SHARE       READ MORE Life is 'Plastic' in Scott Guild's novel and companion album Scott Guild's debut novel (and companion album) "Plastic" is a dark and entertaining saga about a postapocalyptic world populated by plastic figurines. SHARE       READ MORE Russell Simmons sued for defamation by former Def Jam executive who accused him of sexual assault In the second lawsuit to be filed against music mogul Russell Simmons in a week, a former Def Jam executive is suing for defamation, claiming that Simmons sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and has made disparaging remarks about her publicly, including calling her a "liar." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW