IMG today announced it has been appointed as New York-based artist Matthew Langille’s exclusive licensing representative in Asia. “I’ve been working in the space where fashion and art meet for the past eighteen years on my own," said Langille. "I’m thrilled to have the full support of IMG behind me to help extend my artwork’s global reach and create exciting collaborations … [Read more...] about Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia
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Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
Paramount Global Promotes Pamela Kaufman to CEO of Global CP & Experiences Penguin Ventures Appoints Zoe Smith as Senior Category Manager, UK Softlines Veteran licensing exec Pamela Kaufman has been promoted to take on the role of president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, effective immediately. The newly created position reports … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
Metaverse Licensing: Tiffany & Co. Unveils Innovative NFT Program
Tiffany & Co. is selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that let CryptoPunk holders turn their NFT into a custom pendant. The 250 tokens are part of a limited edition campaign, the company announced on Sunday. The campaign was inspired by the company's vice president Alexandre Arnault, who owns CryptoPunk #3167. Arnault turned his NFT into a pendant which he teased on social … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Tiffany & Co. Unveils Innovative NFT Program
Feature Report: Is There a Future for NFTs After Market Meltdown?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you want to know how investors feel about NFTs right now, just follow the sound of the screaming. That should lead you to the hilariously apt Bear Market Screaming Therapy Group on Twitter and the communication app Telegram, where holders of Goblintown Ethereum NFTs (as= in the photo above) have gathered to post groans, howls, sobbing, … [Read more...] about Feature Report: Is There a Future for NFTs After Market Meltdown?
IMG Signs Agency Agreement With Gaming Giant Ubisoft
IMG continued its hot streak in July, announcing it has been named the exclusive licensing agency for Ubisoft franchises Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six Siege in Europe and Asia. Just last week, TLL reported IMG had signed a mammoth contract with Lionsgate Studios, currently considered the sixth largest film studio in the world by revenue. Now, IMG VP of Licensing Mickael … [Read more...] about IMG Signs Agency Agreement With Gaming Giant Ubisoft
Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics Collectibles says its zerocool brand has signed licensing deals for Stranger Things, the hit film Dune, and Clerks III. Fanatics says zerocool is the first trading card brand dedicated to pop-culture and entertainment, and is expanding the space through deals with Netflix, Legendary Entertainment, and Kevin Smith to create trading … [Read more...] about Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals
NFT Backlash Continues As Mojang Bans the Tech from Minecraft
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Minecraft, one of the world's most popular games and metaverse platforms, has banned the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The move is part of a much wider backlash against NFTs in the gaming community, but the ban from Minecraft is particularly damaging given the platform's importance in the development of the metaverse. The policy was … [Read more...] about NFT Backlash Continues As Mojang Bans the Tech from Minecraft
Licensing Law: Gibson Wins Landmark Trademark Ruling For Iconic Guitar Designs
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Legendary guitar-maker Gibson has won a huge victory in a trademark case, aptly decided by a jury in Nashville, aka Music City. As a result, the court has ordered an injunction permanently prohibiting Armadillo (aka Dean Guitars) from using Gibson's classic designs and marks, including the ES, SG, the Flying V, Explorer Trademarks, and … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Gibson Wins Landmark Trademark Ruling For Iconic Guitar Designs
Celebrity Licensing: Bob Marley In First Licensed BRICKCRAFT Official Set
BRICKCRAFT Official launched its first set of licensed brick-building products with images of the legendary musical pioneer Bob Marley. The Bob Marley set is the first of many limited-time, licensed, brick-building kits to come, says BRICKCRAFT, a company that produces brick building sets designed for adults. Brick-building has always been a favorite pastime, but it exploded … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Bob Marley In First Licensed BRICKCRAFT Official Set
Experiential Licensing: Angry Birds Staging First-Ever Live Show
Allison Watkinson TLL Editor in Chief Angry Birds is tapping into the explosive growth of Location-Based Entertainment, announcing its first-ever live show. The new show will be produced in partnership between Kilburn Live, a global market leader in branded live family entertainment, and Rovio Entertainment Corporation, creators of the global phenomenon Angry Birds mobile … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Angry Birds Staging First-Ever Live Show