By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The entertainment development company Falcon’s Beyond is officially opening its Katmandu Theme Park in Punta Cana on March 15. Falcon's Beyond is an entertainment company that specializes in IP creation and expansion. The new park features rides and attractions inspired by the company’s original, proprietary franchise The Hidden Realms … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Highly Anticipated Katmandu Theme Park To Open in March
Sports Licensing: Xische and HEAD Partner on Padel Club in Abu Dhabi
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Xische Ventures is launching a licensed padel sports training center in Abu Dhabi in partnership with the global sports brand HEAD. The HEAD brand is owned by the sports equipment and apparel manufacturer HEAD UK. Products sold under the companys' HEAD brand include winter sports, swimming and racquet-based sports equipment. The new … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Xische and HEAD Partner on Padel Club in Abu Dhabi
The Light Fund Donates Funds For Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The UK-based licensing industry charity The Light Fund is donating 5,000 Euros to the DEC Turkey Syria Earthquake Appeal. The Light Fund is a UK-based charity run by members of the licensing industry. The Disaster Emergency Committee appeal was set up following Monday’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, where over 21,000 people are now … [Read more...] about The Light Fund Donates Funds For Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief
Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Markets intelligence company The Insights Family has appointed sales specialist Tom Williams as its new chief growth officer. The Insights Family is a global market intelligence company that provides real-time data on the attitudes, behaviors, and consumption patterns of kids, parents, and families. “I met Tom in April 2021, and have … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer
Coca-Cola Releases New Flavor in Partnership with Pop Star Rosalia
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is releasing a new limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Move, in collaboration with Grammy-award winning singer Rosalía. The release of Move follows other, similar limited edition launches including Starlight, Byte and Dreamworld. Unlike earlier flavors based on Coke, Move and its predecessors don't have a … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Releases New Flavor in Partnership with Pop Star Rosalia
Crayola Partners With TheSoul Publishing For Social Media Programming
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola has entered a licensing agreement with TheSoul Publishing for co-produced digital content on Crayola-owned social media channels. Crayola is a global art supply company that specializes in crafts, art tools, and toys for children. “We are excited to take crafting content to the next level and grow our content library with … [Read more...] about Crayola Partners With TheSoul Publishing For Social Media Programming
The BAGuette: Panera’s Purse for Fashionistas and Foodies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief I don't know about you, but whenever I'm at Fashion Week, I always wish I could pull a Green Goddess Caprese Melt sandwich out of my purse, and just chow down. Well, that dream has become a reality. The sandwich chain Panera has just launched a new purse cleverly called The BAGuette which is perfectly sized to house it's new Toasted … [Read more...] about The BAGuette: Panera’s Purse for Fashionistas and Foodies
Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has partnered with the luxury watch brands Reservoir and LabelNoir for a licensed Popeye timepiece. A division of Hearst, King Features Syndicate is the production and distribution company that owns the licensing rights to the Popeye brand. The licensing deal with Reservoir and LabelNoir was negotiated by King Features’ … [Read more...] about Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch
LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LOEWE has partnered with Studio Ghibli for a licensed apparel and accessories collection featuring the animated film, Howl's Moving Castle. Initially founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in finely-crafted clothing, leather goods, and accessories. LOEWE and Studio Ghibli previously released two … [Read more...] about LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is the world's largest studio and the largest entertainment licensor, so what happens at Disney affects everyone in the licensing industry. News the Magic Kingdom has announced 7,000 layoffs and a major restructuring of the entire company is cause for concern ... but there's good news in the latest earnings call as … [Read more...] about Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call