By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Guy Fieri has partnered with Litehouse to launch a new collection of Flavortown barbeque sauces and condiments. Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef, reality TV host and restaurant owner who is known as the mayor of the fictional community of Flavortown. He has been featured on several Food Network series such as Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Guy’s … [Read more...] about Guy Fieri and Litehouse Announce Licensed Flavortown Sauce Collection
Stirling Releases New Topical CBD Pain Relief Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Stirling CBD brand has introduced a new line of CBD topical lotions that are intended for pain relief.Founded in 2014 by Joe Kryszak, Stirling is a CBD and cannabinoid product manufacturing company. It began creating purely CBD products in 2018 through its proprietary CBD isolate formula.The company sources all of the CBD that it uses in … [Read more...] about Stirling Releases New Topical CBD Pain Relief Collection
Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The official list for this year’s Kidscreen Hot50 rankings has been released to mark the top 50 kids entertainment companies of 2023.Now in its 10th year, the Kidscreen Hot50 rankings are determined by an industry vote from Kidscreen subscribers across both its print and digital platforms. The list separates the Kidscreen Hot50 into five top 10 … [Read more...] about Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
Non-Profit Licensing: Operation Hat Trick Launches Home Décor With Kindred Hearts
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Operation: Hat Trick nonprofit organization has partnered with Kindred Hearts for a licensed home décor product collection to support military veterans. Kindred Hearts is a family-run, for-profit company that produces and sells home goods such as wall art, signs and canvas products.“We are thrilled to partner with a family-run company like … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Operation Hat Trick Launches Home Décor With Kindred Hearts
Penguin Ventures Wins Rights to CP Program For ‘Who’s In Your Book’ Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Ventures has bagged the global rights to create a consumer products program for Tom Fletcher’s bestselling Puffin picture book series, ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ Fletcher is a number-one bestseller and one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors. His debut middle-grade novel, ‘The Christmasaurus,’ was the biggest of 2016 and was … [Read more...] about Penguin Ventures Wins Rights to CP Program For ‘Who’s In Your Book’ Series
Women in Toys Announces Key Changes to Its Board of Directors
TLL Staff Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced key changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of a new board chair. The organization says this move underscores WiT’s ongoing commitment to championing the advancement of women in the toy, licensing and entertainment industries. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Ehi Oviasu-Kahn (pictured … [Read more...] about Women in Toys Announces Key Changes to Its Board of Directors
Not So Merry Xmas As Hasbro Announces Massive Layoff
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's going to be a bleak holiday season at Hasbro, as the toy giant announced layoffs for 1,100 workers, and closed its office in Providence, RI. Hasbro says it is taking necessary steps stem losses and prepare for a recovery by making a second major workforce reduction. The layoffs now being announced follows a previous round of cuts … [Read more...] about Not So Merry Xmas As Hasbro Announces Massive Layoff
Sesame Workshop Launches New Partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has launched two collaborative licensing partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz.Selected to close out Kenneth Cole's fortieth anniversary, the Sesame Workshop partnership has released a co-branded capsule collection to support the mental health and well-being of children and families.“As a father, a designer, and founder … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz
Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO
TLL Staff The Toy Association has announced President and CEO Steve Pasierb is stepping down from his role at the organization in the spring of 2024. His current contract will expire in April, following nearly a decade of leadership with the trade organization. “It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve in the role of President & CEO of The Toy … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO
Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A Florida man who tattooed his face to resemble the DC character The Joker says the Grand Theft Auto game used his likeness in a promotional trailer. Lawrence Sullivan is demanding millions in damages, claiming video game studio Rockstar Games used his likeness in a recent trailer for the latest instalment of the massively popular … [Read more...] about Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6