This story is an update to our previous feature "Universal Warns AI is Ripping Off Copyrighted Music By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief First it was artists who were panicking over the rise of AI, and now it's musicians and music publishers. AI-produced music and music videos that imitate superstars like Drake and The Weeknd have the music industry in an uproar. Universal … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: “This is the Final Straw, AI,” Furious Drake Says
Trade Shows: Kids India Toy Fair Now Open For Registration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Registration for Spielwarenmesse eG's international business-to-business trade fair, Kids India, has officially opened for exhibitors. This years' Kids India trade event will take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2023 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The previous edition of the Kids India event featured more than 129 … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Kids India Toy Fair Now Open For Registration
Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In partnership with Epic Story Interactive, Falcon’s Beyond has released its first mobile game based on the company's Katmandu entertainment franchise. The new mobile game, Katmandu: EtherMerge, is designed to extend the storyline of the broader Katmandu franchise. It is a free-to-play, merge-based puzzle game that includes licensed … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu
Qobuz Brings Cool Tunes to The Great White North
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The high-fidelity music streamer Qobuz continued its global expansion by launching in Canada on Wednesday. Qobuz is a streamer with a difference, as it's primary focus is on providing music streaming at higher fidelity for true audiophiles. "With Qobuz hitting the market, all Canadian music lovers who are looking for a unique music … [Read more...] about Qobuz Brings Cool Tunes to The Great White North
Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Less than a year after its launch, the Prime Video kids' channel Pash is expanding into the France and Poland markets. Pash is a joint effort by Studio 100 Media and ZDF Studios, and offers viewers a wide selection of kids & family programs. The Pash channel became available in France on March 8, and in Poland on March 20, carrying a … [Read more...] about Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
Squirrel Media to Acquire Majority Stake in Mondo TV
By Allison Watkinson The Squirrel Media Group has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 74.24% of European animation studio Mondo TV. Under the terms of the agreement Mondo TV Studios would be integrated into Squirrel Media. The company says it reached an agreement with Mondo TV S.p.A – one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content – … [Read more...] about Squirrel Media to Acquire Majority Stake in Mondo TV
RHS Partnership Blossoms with Genus Gardenwear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has partnered once more with high-end gardening accessory maker Genus Gardenwear. Genus is a designer and supplier of high-performance clothing and accessories for gardeners and an RHS partner since 2019. Launched in 2013, Genus was conceived after its founder, Sue O’Neil, had difficulty finding … [Read more...] about RHS Partnership Blossoms with Genus Gardenwear
Rocket Appointed to Rep 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocket Licensing has been appointed to manage licensing in the UK and other countries in Europe for The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. The program is an innovative campaign that honors the legends and communities that birthed the cultural movement of Hip Hop in 1973. “Hip hop has been a phenomenon for fifty years—a major cultural landmark … [Read more...] about Rocket Appointed to Rep 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in UK
Teletubbies Producer Kenn Viselman Launches Online Streaming Platform
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kids' content producer Kenn Viselman has a new mission in life, launching an online entertainment and retail platform. Viselman, best known for huge hits like Thomas the Tank Engine and Teletubbies, announced this week the unveiling of itsybitsyWOW.com, a platform for smaller or independent content producers. The reason is … [Read more...] about Teletubbies Producer Kenn Viselman Launches Online Streaming Platform
Hyperkin to Release Gaming Hardware Based on ZAG’s Miraculous
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG and Hyperkin are partnering on game controllers and accessories for the hit franchise Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Miraculous is the first-ever license for Hyperkin in the character IP sector, with products scheduled for a summer 2023 launch. “Hyperkin is extremely excited to partner with ZAG and the global … [Read more...] about Hyperkin to Release Gaming Hardware Based on ZAG’s Miraculous