By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company says it will acquire the remaining 33% of shares in Hulu from NBC Universal to increase its streaming content. Disney and NBCU have co-owned the company for some years now, but the House of Mouse now says NBCU parent company Comcast exercised its right under an agreed-upon 'put-call' arrangement to sell its remaining … [Read more...] about Disney to Acquire Remaining Stake in Hulu for $8.6 Billion
Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's time to break out the pointy green boots and cook up a mess of spaghetti with candy, as Warner Bros. celebrates the holiday season by marking the 20th anniversary of Elf. A Christmas favorite starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the oversized elf, the film will deliver a big sack of new gifts for fans this year through various licensing … [Read more...] about Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
Taste Beauty and Hershey’s Delectable New Beauty Organizers From Caboodles
TLL Staff Taste Beauty has announced a collaboration with Caboodles and Hershey for a sweet new beauty organizer, just in time for the holiday season. The collaboration features the popular design of Caboodles beauty organizers filled with beauty products that are based on three Hershey-based themes. They include Hershey, Sour Patch Kids, and Fruity Pebbles. “We are … [Read more...] about Taste Beauty and Hershey’s Delectable New Beauty Organizers From Caboodles
Devsisters Announces Release Dates For CookieRun Web-Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterDevsisters is soon releasing a web series called Last Cookie Standing, based on its CookieRun: Kingdom mobile game.Devsisters is an international gaming company that is best-known for its flagship mobile game franchise CookieRun. Based in South Korea, Devsisters currently has offices in Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and the U.S.“Last Cookie Standing is … [Read more...] about Devsisters Announces Release Dates For CookieRun Web-Series
Buzzing Bee Media Expands its Bixbee Brand with Animated Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBuzzing Bee Media and Bixbee are launching a new animated childrens' series called Bixbee and The Beekeepers with the Lunchbox Labs studio. “At Bixbee, we understand that imagination is the foundation of achievement and creation, and we are committed to inspiring the new generation to develop ways of integrating technology and Earth in symbiotic … [Read more...] about Buzzing Bee Media Expands its Bixbee Brand with Animated Series
NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Kingsmen Creatives are expanding their NERF Xperience brand into China, starting with an entertainment centre in Beijing. NERF is one of the eight core division that Hasbro is focusing on under its new strategic plan, aiming to turn it into a billion dollar brand. That quest has gotten a boost with the partnership … [Read more...] about NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership
Cloudco Launches Shoutouts For Personalized Messages to Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fans of the Care Bears will soon have the opportunity to enjoy personalized messages from the loveable, rainbow-hued bruins. Brand owner Cloudco Entertainment is working with 'instant animation' tech company Aquifer Motion to launch Care Bears Shoutouts, a heartwarming initiative that offers personalized animated video shorts … [Read more...] about Cloudco Launches Shoutouts For Personalized Messages to Fans
Chupa Chups Releases Personal Care Collection That’s Good Enough to Eat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perfetti Van Melle's Chupa Chups brand has paired with Allkinds to create a personal care collaboration especially for Australian kids. In a deal brokered by leading Australian licensing agency Asembl, Allkinds shelves across Australia and online will host a first time collaboration for the Australian retailer. The collection will see … [Read more...] about Chupa Chups Releases Personal Care Collection That’s Good Enough to Eat
Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed a licensing agent for the children’s animated adventure-comedy-fantasy hit Tara Duncan in two key markets: Canada and Mexico. Visano Management, led by respected industry figure Tanya Visano, will handle licensing for the fast-growing property in these important North American … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan
Guess Who Founders Sue Former Bandmates for ‘Fake BS Shows’
By Gary Symons The Guess Who, one of the great bands from the 1970s, is embroiled in a lawsuit between four of the original members. Guess Who founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, who wrote most of the music, are suing their former band mates Jim Kale and Garry Peterson, as well as the rest of the current lineup of The Guess Who. The two musicians accuse the … [Read more...] about Guess Who Founders Sue Former Bandmates for ‘Fake BS Shows’