In the early 1960s, the Beatles suffered massive financial losses due to poor licensing deals that allowed outside parties to claim the vast majority of their merchandise profits. Decades later, the band’s company, Apple Corps, has regained control by partnering with Universal Music Group to manage their global retail and e-commerce empire. This strategic move precedes a massive cultural relaunch featuring a seven-story London museum and four high-budget biopic films set for release in 2028. By shifting from disposable plastic trinkets to high-end curated collectibles, the group is ensuring their legacy appeals to multiple generations simultaneously. This transition represents a final reclamation of their brand, moving from exploited artists to the masters of a sophisticated global intellectual property.

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