By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Generative AI may have just picked on the wrong celebrity, as millions of fans are furiously attacking porn sites that have posted deep fakes of the Taylor Swift. The actors union SAG-AFTRA is also coming after generative AI deep fakes, once more calling for the US government to ban them, saying the images are “upsetting, harmful and … [Read more...] about SAG-AFTRA Calling for Ban on Deep Fake Porn After Taylor Swift Targeted by AI
Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master is launching a year-long marketing and licensing campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube puzzle toy. The Rubik's Cube was originally developed by Hungarian architect and inventor Professor Ernő Rubik in 1974 to provide a mental challenge to his university students. Rubik officially launched the … [Read more...] about Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube
Millie Bobby Brown Launches Licensed Ready-to-Wear Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Actress and entrepreneur, Millie Bobby Brown, has launched a new ready-to-wear Florence by Mills Fashion line in collaboration with Delta Galil USA. The Florence by Mills Fashion brand will specialize in comfortable and size-inclusive clothing that utilizes recyclable fabrics, biodegradable poly bags, natural corozo buttons, and … [Read more...] about Millie Bobby Brown Launches Licensed Ready-to-Wear Line
Global Hit Jade Armor Announces New Licensing and Distribution Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TeamTO has announced several new licensing and distribution initiatives to complement the upcoming release of Jade Armor's second season. Jade Armor is a family-friendly TV series and entertainment property that follows a young girl who must fulfill her destiny as a mythical superhero. The production of Jade Armor's second season is … [Read more...] about Global Hit Jade Armor Announces New Licensing and Distribution Deals
Must Read: Licensing Haus Launching Licensing Campaign For Heathcliff’s 50th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The tough but lovable street cat Heathcliff is back, with a new licensing program marking the popular character’s 50th anniversary. The TLL Top 20 licensing agency Licensing Haus is taking the helm for the new program, which is coming off of two successful launches from streetwear fashion studios The Hundreds and Sleepy Peach. But … [Read more...] about Must Read: Licensing Haus Launching Licensing Campaign For Heathcliff’s 50th Anniversary
Lamborghini’s Racing HyperCars Featured in CSR Racing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Zynga and Automobili Lamborghini have announced a multi-year licensing agreement that names CSR Racing an official partner for Lamborghini's prototype hypercars. CSR Racing is a mobile gaming franchise from the Zynga-owned subsidiary, NaturalMotion, that focuses on racing realistically rendered sports cars. The multi-year licensing … [Read more...] about Lamborghini’s Racing HyperCars Featured in CSR Racing
Spin Master Engages Wildbrain CPLG to Represent International Hit Unicorn Academy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has signed WildBrain CPLG as its licensing representative for Unicorn Academy in several regions across Europe. The new licensing agreement names Wildbrain CPLG as the official representative for the Unicorn Academy franchise in the Nordics, Iberia, Italy and Benelux. WildBrain CPLG plans to expand Unicorn Academy's … [Read more...] about Spin Master Engages Wildbrain CPLG to Represent International Hit Unicorn Academy
Noah & Zoie Launch Costumes For Ryan’s World The Movie
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Noah & Zoie Costumes and pocket.watch just announced a new costume collection for Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure. The partners unveiled the new line at this week's Halloween Costume & Party Expo, being held at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The first products in the Noah & Zoie Collection feature Ryan’s … [Read more...] about Noah & Zoie Launch Costumes For Ryan’s World The Movie
Update: Arena Group Is Out, But Sports Illustrated Will Survive, Says Authentic Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group says it will throw its prodigious financial weight behind Sports Illustrated to ensure it survives its current financial crisis. The future of the venerable sports publication was put in doubt after publisher Arena Group failed to make a quarterly license payment to brand owner Authentic Brands. Authentic Brands … [Read more...] about Update: Arena Group Is Out, But Sports Illustrated Will Survive, Says Authentic Brands
TMS Entertainment Extends Deal With Reemsborko for Baki Anime Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TMS Entertainment has renewed Reemsborko as its master licensee for the Baki anime brand in EMEA, Australia and New Zealand. The renewed agreement between Reemsborko and TMS extends the licensing agency's position as Baki's master licensee for three additional years. Reemsborko is a boutique licensing and brand extension agency that … [Read more...] about TMS Entertainment Extends Deal With Reemsborko for Baki Anime Brand