The Licensing Letter

Children's Shows

Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural edition of the Australian Children’s Content Summit trade show. The three-day trade event will bring together both local and international delegates from the children’s and family entertainment industry for networking, business negotiations, and more. “The Australian Children's Content Summit … [Read more...] about Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show

Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Care Bears in the UK

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment and Bulldog Licensing have secured new licensees for the Care Bears: Unlock the Magic animated content in the UK. The new Care Bears: Unlock the Magic content includes six animated specials for release on Narrative Entertainment’s free-to-air kids TV channel, Tiny Pop. The first Care Bears special, Grumpy's … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Care Bears in the UK

PBS Kids Unveils Plans For New Children’s Content and Games

By Allison Watkinson  TLL Reporter PBS Kids has released new information on its 2023 summer programming slate for new episodes, films and licensed games. PBS Kids summer content will include new movies for Alma's Way, Molly of Denali, and Ready Jet Go!, and additional episodes for Work It Out Wombats! and Rosie's Rules. PBS Kids will also release three games inspired by … [Read more...] about PBS Kids Unveils Plans For New Children’s Content and Games

Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nickelodeon is debuting new content for the popular Blue's Clue's children's entertainment franchise. The content includes a brand-new episode called The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair for the Blue’s Clues & You! TV series and the TV debut of the Paramount+ original movie Blue’s Big City Adventure. The Case of the Missing … [Read more...] about Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film

ZAG Announces Release Dates for Highly Anticipated Miraculous Film

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Zag has announced new details for its upcoming feature film based on the Miraculous superhero franchise ahead of this year's Licensing Expo. The plot of the movie will include the origin stories of the franchise's main superhero characters, Ladybug and Cat Noir. Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie is directed by Jeremy Zag from … [Read more...] about ZAG Announces Release Dates for Highly Anticipated Miraculous Film

My Little Pony Stampedes Onto Netflix, Adds Toy Line

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro's Entertainment One subsidiary is launching a new animated Netflix special called My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock. The new special episode follows the Mane 5 characters as they work to recruit artistic talent for a music festival that takes place during Bridlewood’s annual Lumi-Bloom nature event. The special will debut … [Read more...] about My Little Pony Stampedes Onto Netflix, Adds Toy Line

Bluey’s Live Stage Show Coming To Canada, Eh?

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed theatrical production, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show is coming to venues across Canada starting on December 8, 2023. The live show is based on the Bluey animated series which is available in Canada on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Disney+ and STACKTV. The Bluey children's show follows the humorous adventures of a young … [Read more...] about Bluey’s Live Stage Show Coming To Canada, Eh?

Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The family entertainment leader Wildbrain Ltd. has promoted Josh Scherba (pictured at right) to the position of CEO, replacing Eric Ellenbogen. As well, Jim Fielding, Chief Marketing and Brands Officer, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors. Scherba will take on the role of President and CEO, and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO

Cronus to Rep Animated Series Zuzubaland for CP Licensing

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cronus Global has been appointed to represent the Brazilian animated series Zuzubaland for consumer products licensing across the U.S. Cronus Global is an international brand licensing agency that specializes in developing and implementing consumer product programs. The agency provides services such as contract negotiation, … [Read more...] about Cronus to Rep Animated Series Zuzubaland for CP Licensing

Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The veteran kids' production exec Mevelyn Noriega announced she is launching a new animation studio called Wonderworld. Wonderworld.fun LLC is described as a new production and distribution company "specializing in premium cutting-edge animation content." It is being established and will be under the direction of Noriega, who takes … [Read more...] about Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production