By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The French animation house known for Molang has appointed Adrien Moretto as General Manager. Moretto, 29, was promoted to the new role this week at the animation house Millimages, the producer of international hits like 64 Rue Du Zoo, Corneil & Bernie, Lascars, Louie, and Molang. Moretto was formerly the Head of Legal and then … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWeedmaps and WTG Enterprises have signed a licensing partnership for in-episode Weedmaps integrations in The Freak Brothers TV series.Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is an online cannabis marketplace that is owned and operated by WM Technology. The Weedmaps marketplace provides consumers with services such as cannabis information, product discovery, … [Read more...] about Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
LEGO Partners With Blind Advocacy Organizations To Launch LEGO Braille Bricks Set
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe LEGO Group is launching a LEGO Braille Bricks set in partnership with World Blind Union and Be My Eyes.Developed and tested in close collaboration with blind organizations from around the world, the LEGO Braille Bricks Play with Braille set includes 287 bricks in white, yellow, green, red and blue. The studs on each brick are arranged to … [Read more...] about LEGO Partners With Blind Advocacy Organizations To Launch LEGO Braille Bricks Set
Arcade1Up Announces Deluxe Home Arcade Line For International Distribution
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTastemakers' Arcade1Up brand is expanding internationally with a new home arcade product line and distribution partnerships. The new Arcade1Up products are part of a line called Deluxe that integrates modern technology into a streamlined version of the brand's ¾ scale home arcade machines. The four Arcade1Up products in the collection are TIME … [Read more...] about Arcade1Up Announces Deluxe Home Arcade Line For International Distribution
BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBBC Studios Kids & Family has signed several new licensing partners for the animated preschool series Bluey. The new licensing partners for the Bluey series include American Greetings, Baby Boom, CJ Products, Crunch Pak, Dan Dee, Delta Children, Ginsey, good2grow, Idea Nuova, Studio Fun International, Tara Toy and TOMY.The licensees are … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees
Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFalcon’s Beyond Global has appointed Toni Caracciolo as the company's new EVP of marketing and branding. In the newly-created position, Caracciolo will be responsible for the strategy and execution of communications, marketing, and management of the company's brands, IPs, and business sectors.“Falcon’s Beyond is a company on a rapid international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Momo Film Partners With Bros Studio to Develop Kenaz Webtoons Into TV Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMomo Film Co. has signed a co-production deal with Bros Studio to develop Kenaz webtoons into scripted TV series.Kenaz is a Korean webtoon company, platform and IP holder that produces and distributes content across multiple demographic categories.“We are in the era of NFTs, AI, VR, and K-content, and I believe that webtoons is the medium that … [Read more...] about Momo Film Partners With Bros Studio to Develop Kenaz Webtoons Into TV Series
TLL Offering Free Listings For Licensing Agencies in New Publication
By TLL Staff The Licensing Letter will be publishing an annual Global Guide to Licensing Agencies, and basic listings are being offered at no cost. The Guide is designed to help licensors and licensees identify the most appropriate licensing agency for their needs, and when submitted by the agency, listings will include a contact email, phone number and/or website … [Read more...] about TLL Offering Free Listings For Licensing Agencies in New Publication
Hasbro Announces First Women Innovators of Play Virtual Event
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro is hosting a virtual event called Hasbro: Women Innovators of Play to educate participants on women's contributions to the entertainment industry. The event includes discussions surrounding leadership, innovation, and creativity with prominent women from the toy and entertainment industry.Speakers for the upcoming event include board game … [Read more...] about Hasbro Announces First Women Innovators of Play Virtual Event