American Greetings rebrands, Disney releases new details about its upcoming streaming service, WarnerMedia gets two new streamers, and NBCUniversal might be getting in the game…
Business
Roundup: M&A & Legal
August 21, 2018
Hasbro and DC settle their Bumblebee suit, LaLiga comes to (North) America, Thunderbird goes public, and publishers Bongo House and New York Magazine are shaken…
Experiential
Experiential Outburst: Mickey, Munchies & More
August 21, 2018
This week we feature Mickey’s 90th anniversary celebrations; Vice and Fremantle co-owned Munchies gets a food court; Real Simple comes to Brooklyn, and more…
People
Who’s News—8/21/2018
August 21, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: ABG, Netflix, CPL, Reebok, IDW Entertainment, Mattel, IMG, and more…
Sports
Olympics Licensing: PyeongChang, Tokyo & Beijing
August 13, 2018
With licensed retail sales estimated at $200 million in 2018, TLL explores Olympics licensing programs through the 1988…
Product Categories
What’s the Deal? Apparel, Home & Accessories Lead TLL’s Deal Sheet Count
August 13, 2018
Most of the deals that TLL reported this year in our weekly Deal Sheet were for apparel, followed by home & home furnishings and accessories…
Toys & Games
Both Toys & Games Set to Grow for 2018
August 13, 2018
The latest in general industry research shows that both the toys (driven by electronics, action figures, and dolls) and games (board games and miniatures) industries are gearing up…
People
Who’s News—8/13/2018
August 13, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: FremantleMedia, PepsiCo, Rag & Bone, Netflix, Nascar, NBCUniversal, U.S. Polo Assn., and more…
ENTERTAINMENT/CHARACTER
Comic-based, Original Films Lead Films With Licensing Potential
August 6, 2018
Of the 213 upcoming films that TLL has identified as having licensing potential, 39% are based on comic books while 37% are original works. And 43% are sequels or reboots…
Expertiential
Retail & Experiential: Theme Parks, Amazon Go & More
August 6, 2018
The top news this week from Cartoon Network, Amazon, Walmart, Microsfot, Animaccord, CBS, Sanrio, Smithsonian, Nordstrom, and more…