By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Selfridges has partnered with Black Sabbath and Bravado for a licensed fan experience inspired by the band's final UK show. Designed to celebrate Black Sabbath's upcoming Birmingham show, Back To The Beginning, the immersive fan experience will offer merchandise, live mural artwork, themed decorations, photo opportunities and more. Open … [Read more...] about Selfridges Celebrates Black Sabbath with In-Store Experience
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Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief For me, the most fascinating part of the licensing industry is that it’s entirely based on the creative genius of artists, musicians, filmmakers, top chefs, and inventors, just to name a few. But it’s not that often we find the creators handling their own licensing, so for this edition of TLL’s annual publication on Art Licensing, we … [Read more...] about Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing
Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has literally created a work of art in its latest brick set, in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Lego has just unveiled its new Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers Set as part of the company's Lego Art collection. Created in close collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the set allows users to create … [Read more...] about Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist
Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger to Create Industry Giant
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Huge news in the world of image licensing, as Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and Shutterstock have agreed to a merger deal valued at approximately $3.7 billion. The combined entity, to be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc., will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY.” The companies note this 'merger … [Read more...] about Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger to Create Industry Giant
Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stumptown Coffee and Laika have partnered up for a Coraline-inspired collaboration that will include licensed products, themed menu items and in-person experiences. Founded in 2005, Laika is an animation and film production studio that specializes in producing high-quality animated films using a mixture of traditional stop-motion and 3D-CGI … [Read more...] about Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
Dr. Seuss and Random House Reveal Authors for New Seuss Books
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books have announced the first line-up of authors that will contribute to the Seuss Studios publishing program.The initial lineup of childrens' authors and illustrators includes Lala Watkins, Sarah Hwang, Jerrard K. Polk and Avani Dwivedi. Based on previously unpublished sketches and … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss and Random House Reveal Authors for New Seuss Books
Betty Boop Gets New Licensing Collabs Through Global Icons and Fleischer Studios
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Icons and Fleischer Studios have signed a wide range of new licensing collaborations for the Betty Boop entertainment brand. Launched in 1930, the Betty Boop character IP was created by Max Fleischer of Fleischer Studios, in association with Paramount. Since its creation, the Betty Boop brand has been featured in a wide range of movies, … [Read more...] about Betty Boop Gets New Licensing Collabs Through Global Icons and Fleischer Studios
Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Mokeng (MOK) collectibles platform has expanded into North America through a licensing partnership with the Stars Collective studio and Hana Investments China. MOK specializes in creating, producing and marketing high-quality collectible statues and toys inspired by entertainment IPs from movies, comic books, anime, TV series and … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America
Licensed Rights to Represent Famed Surrealist Artist Laurel Burch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensed Right International has signed an agreement with Laurel Burch Studios to represent the late artist Laurel Burch. The licensing agency will be representing the art and design of Laurel Burch in North America. Laurel Burch was an American painter, entrepreneur, product designer and licensor who was active in the surrealist … [Read more...] about Licensed Rights to Represent Famed Surrealist Artist Laurel Burch