By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Outfit7 and Miraculous Corp have launched a year-long global collaboration between Talking Tom & Friends and Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. The partnership will deliver a selection of licensed experiences across both digital and physical spaces. To kick things off, the licensing partnership is rolling out two in-game … [Read more...] about Outfit7 and Miraculous Corp Launch Year-Long Licensing Deal
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Global Merchandising Services Brings Backstreet Boys Back to Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Merchandising Services has signed a slate of new licensing partners to promote the Backstreet Boys' Las Vegas Sphere residency. “This residency at Sphere is the start of a bold new chapter for us,” said the Backstreet Boys. “We’re incredibly grateful to work with Global Merchandising and all of these amazing partners who share our … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising Services Brings Backstreet Boys Back to Licensing
Bullseye and Bulldog Dart into Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has secured new licensing deals for the Bullseye brand to promote the upcoming return of the darts game show to ITV. As the game show prepares to make its return to ITV, Bulldog Licensing has signed four new partners for the brand that span candy, costumes, art décor and publishing. These new licensees include Rose … [Read more...] about Bullseye and Bulldog Dart into Licensing Deals
Paranormal YouTubers Sam and Colby Collaborate on New Hunt A Killer Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Just when you thought the at-home mystery genre had been murdered by repetition, Relatable and YouTube’s paranormal power duo Sam and Colby are resurrecting it, with a ghostly twist. The licensing partners have announced the launch of Hunt A Killer: The Haunting at Wicker Ridge, a chilling new interactive game that drops players into the … [Read more...] about Paranormal YouTubers Sam and Colby Collaborate on New Hunt A Killer Game
The Royal Mint Brings the Metal with Iron Maiden
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Royal Mint has partnered with Iron Maiden for licensed commemorative coins that celebrate the heavy metal band's 50th anniversary. The licensed coins were created for The Royal Mint's Music Legends series by contemporary artist and Iron Maiden fan, Albert Akirant Quirantes. "Designing the Iron Maiden coin has been one of the … [Read more...] about The Royal Mint Brings the Metal with Iron Maiden
Krispy Kreme Soars with DC Superhero Doughnuts
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Krispy Kreme and WBDGCP are launching a licensed Hungry for Heroes doughnut collection inspired by famous DC Super Heroes. Available for a limited-time, the Hungry for Heroes doughnut collection features three designs based on Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman. The Wonder Woman doughnut is an Original Glazed that is dipped in red … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Soars with DC Superhero Doughnuts
Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Can generative AI be ethical, and respect the copyright of human creators? The AI research company Moonvalley says it can, and has just launched a new AI model called Marey that creates video, but does so while respecting the copyright of the content with which it was trained. Given the global concern over alleged copyright violation by … [Read more...] about Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
GOSH Charity Brings Neverland to Life with RG Live and Culture Creative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter GOSH Charity has partnered with RG Live and Culture Creative to create additional licensed Neverland trails based on JM Barrie’s Peter Pan. Through the renewed partnership, RG Live and Culture Creative will develop and manage a range of immersive indoor and outdoor trails across the UK, Europe and territories around the … [Read more...] about GOSH Charity Brings Neverland to Life with RG Live and Culture Creative
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Expands Artist Services With Key Hires
Left to right in photo: New Wasserman Music executives Emily Kennedy (Vice President, Business Development, Pop), Michael Delle Donne (Vice President, Digital Partnerships), and Lydia Barry (Vice President, Marketing & Communications). TLL Staff Wasserman Music has announced the addition of three senior executives to its expanding Artist Services team. Wasserman says … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Expands Artist Services With Key Hires
Nex and Sesame Workshop Cook Up Cookie Monster Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nex and Sesame Workshop have launched a new gaming experience called Cookie Monster’s Cookie Factory as part of their multi-title collaboration. The new release marks the fourth and final licensed Sesame Street game to be launched for their collaborative partnership. Cookie Monster’s Cookie Factory is designed as a puzzle adventure … [Read more...] about Nex and Sesame Workshop Cook Up Cookie Monster Game