Dr. Seuss has likely taught as many kids to read as anyone on Earth, and now Dr. Seuss Enterprises is getting even deeper into the education business through a partnership with Random House Children's Books. The two companies are collaborating on the publishing and distribution of multi-subject Dr. Seuss Workbooks, a new series for students in preschool through third … [Read more...] about Random House Partners on Dr. Seuss Schoolbooks
Content Licensing
Amazon Bidding For Acquisition of MGM
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US tech and e-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly negotiating a deal to buy out the iconic MGM film studio for roughly $9 billion, according to an original report by industry publication Variety. Amazon, which also owns one of the world's largest streaming video services in Amazon Prime, is said to be several weeks into the talks, which are … [Read more...] about Amazon Bidding For Acquisition of MGM
ViacomCBS and SUPER RTL Expand Licensing in Europe
SUPER RTL and ViacomCBS Consumer Products announced this week the expansion of their licensing agreements to include Nickelodeon’s iconic kids’ properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and The Loud House in the GSA region, which includes Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Built on a long term partnership that spans licensing and content, this newly … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS and SUPER RTL Expand Licensing in Europe
Ricky Zoom In Season 2 As Licensing Accelerates
Hasbro's Entertainment One (eOne) studio, is gearing up for the much-anticipated debut of Ricky Zoom's season two through ViacomCBS Networks UK, Nick Jr. and Channel 5’s multiplatform pre-school brand, Milkshake!. The CGI animated series follows Ricky, a speed-loving, adventure-seeking, little red rescue bike who loves to zoom around the fictional British town of Wheelford, … [Read more...] about Ricky Zoom In Season 2 As Licensing Accelerates
Moose Toys Unveils Space Jam Toy Lines
The toy onslaught has begun, as Moose Toys and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have unveiled the full line of toys based on Warner's tentpole movie release, Space Jam: A New Legacy. The film stars NBA star LeBron James and his Tune Squad team, made up of classic characters from the Looney Tunes, as they face down a team of super-enhanced players known as the Goon Squad. Joe … [Read more...] about Moose Toys Unveils Space Jam Toy Lines
EA Tees Off On New Partnership With PGA
Electronic Arts Inc., the leading producer of sports-based video games, has entered into a sweeping partnership with the PGA of America, allowing it to portray all four of the major championships in professional golf. As well, EA's new EA Sports PGA Tour will include members of the Team of 20 PGA Club Professionals, and will feature in-game golf tutorials inspired by real-life … [Read more...] about EA Tees Off On New Partnership With PGA
TOMY Named Master Toy Partner For Netflix Show BUDDI
Producers of the popular Netflix pre-school series BUDDI have signed an agreement making TOMY International the show's Master Toy Partner. The deal was signed by TOMI and production studios Unanico and Raydar Media. BUDDI is an animated series following the adventures of five bright, colorful friends, as they experience the simplest moments of life for the first time. There are … [Read more...] about TOMY Named Master Toy Partner For Netflix Show BUDDI
India’s Tips Industries Licenses Music For YouTube
As the short video wars heat up between TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, music labels are enjoying new value for licensing their IP. Now, India's Tips Industries has signed a lucrative deal with Google, allowing users of its YouTube Shorts service to use any music owned by the label. "As part of this deal, Tips will license its large catalogue to YouTube platform … [Read more...] about India’s Tips Industries Licenses Music For YouTube
Hit Show Friends Is Back … As A LEGO Set
The hit show Friends is back, as HBO Max announced May 13 that the long awaited one-episode special Friends: The Reunion, is will air on May 27—and LEGO fans can commemorate the occasion with a LEGO set that depicts the two adjoining apartments where most of the series was filmed. LEGO Group has just revealed details of its new LEGO F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set, using a beefy … [Read more...] about Hit Show Friends Is Back … As A LEGO Set
Hasbro ‘Passes Go’ With Lifesized Monopoly Attraction
Hasbro and Partner Gamepath Say Immersive Monopoly Game Coming to London This Summer Hasbro is pulling out all the stops on its latest foray into the entertainment industry, partnering with Gamepath to create an immersive, life-sized version of Monopoly scheduled to debut in London on Aug. 14. Gamepath is a division of the UK-based Selladoor Worldwide production company, … [Read more...] about Hasbro ‘Passes Go’ With Lifesized Monopoly Attraction