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
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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
Walmart Releases Its Influential Top Toys List For 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest retail chain, Walmart, has unveiled 55 products on its highly anticipated Top Toys List for 2023. It's a great list for parents and anyone else shopping for kids (or kidults for that matter), but it's also an important list for licensing professionals looking for intel on what will be the hot toy properties for the … [Read more...] about Walmart Releases Its Influential Top Toys List For 2023
Cronus Global Reps Turbozaurs For Product Licensing at Toy Fair New York
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCronus Global has been appointed to represent Tale Wind Animation's Turbozaurs series for licensing and brand partnerships in the U.S. and Canada.Cronus Global will be seeking prospective licensing partners for Turbozaurs at Toy Fair New York from Sept.30 to Oct. 3, 2023.Cronus Global is an international brand licensing agency that specializes in … [Read more...] about Cronus Global Reps Turbozaurs For Product Licensing at Toy Fair New York
Candy Club and Crayola Partner on Colorful Candy Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCandy Club has partnered with Crayola to introduce a licensed Crayola Candy Collection.The partnership is intended to expand the two companies product lines to reach new demographics and retail markets. Candy Club is a premium candy brand that initially launched as a monthly subscription delivery service in 2015. Candy Club expanded to wholesale … [Read more...] about Candy Club and Crayola Partner on Colorful Candy Collection
Experiential Licensing: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Tours Mexico for Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe licensed Warner Bros. Discovery Bugs Bunny at the Symphony musical production is returning to Mexico with a four-city tour this fall.The licensed concert is scheduled to play in Puebla on Oct. 22, in Mexico City on Nov. 5, in Monterrey on Nov. 12, and in Guadalajara on Nov. 25.Created by George Daugherty and David Ka Lik Wong, Bugs Bunny at … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Tours Mexico for Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary
Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Executive Leadership to its Hasbro Entertainment Division
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro has appointed new members to the executive leadership team of its new Hasbro Entertainment division. The new Hasbro Entertainment division intends to unify Hasbro’s film, TV, animation, and digital media branches as the company increases investment in its priority brands.The division was created following the close of Hasbro’s sale of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Executive Leadership to its Hasbro Entertainment Division