TLL Staff The animation house Millimages has signed a fashion deal for its Molang brand, and added a distribution partner for six of its preschool series. The licensing agreement is with Fashion UK, which secured an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Millimages for Molang. The agreement will see Fashion UK creating a new line of children's and adult apparel in the UK and … [Read more...] about Millimages Signs Pair of Licensing and Distribution Deals
Children's Shows
Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The children's animated megahit Blippi is getting its own dedicated channel on Samsung TV Plus, Moonbug Entertainment has announced. Moonbug, a part of Candle Media, revealed it has created the first free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for all things Blippi. Blippi is among the two most popular shows produced by Moonbug, … [Read more...] about Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus
Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing specialists spend a lot of time figuring out the next hot thing in entertainment, making the Netflix Engagement Report required reading. Netflix has published its second edition of What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report, capturing Netflix viewership from July to December 2023. This report covers 99% of all viewing on … [Read more...] about Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports
Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brands with Influence (BWI) has been named the global licensing representative for the Jellyfish Originals animated series, Stan & Gran. The Stan & Gran animated kids' series is currently being co-produced by Jellyfish Originals, Xentrix Studios and the series creator, Jollywise Media. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2025 on … [Read more...] about Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran
Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment has just appointed gaming and entertainment veteran Ashley Maidy as Managing Director of Consumer Products. The studio, owned by Candle Media, has produced some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world, including its megahits CoComelon and Blippi. Both of those franchises boast successful and growing … [Read more...] about Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
Mediawan and ZAG Partner on New ‘Miraculous Corp’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mediawan and Zag have created a new, offshoot company to manage and expand their highly successful Miraculous franchise. Called Miraculous Corp, the company is a joint venture between ZAG and Mediawan, designed to fuel an expansion of the brand's superhero universe. "This groundbreaking joint-venture between Mediawan and ZAG reunites all … [Read more...] about Mediawan and ZAG Partner on New ‘Miraculous Corp’
Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
By TLL Staff Sesame Workshop has launched a new online expansion for the current Mental Health Awareness Month featuring official Sesame Street characters. The new bilingual resources include six videos, a digital storybook and three animated videos that focus on addressing children's mental and physical health. “The mental health crisis we’re facing today is top of mind for … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
Viral YouTube Hit Super Simple Songs at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pretty much anyone in licensing can tell you that YouTube has spawned some of the most successful brands in the world. Whether it’s MrBeast, the kids’ show Cocomelon, Baby Shark or Ryan’s World, YouTube streamers aren’t just attracting eyeballs—they’re attracting lucrative and mutually beneficial licensing … [Read more...] about Viral YouTube Hit Super Simple Songs at Licensing Expo
New Series Based on Angry Birds to Air on Amazon MGM Studios
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment is launching an original animated series called Angry Birds Mystery Island in partnership with Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video. Featuring new licensed characters from Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds gaming franchise, the upcoming animated series will follow three hatchlings and a piglet called Buddy, Mia, Rosie and Hamylton … [Read more...] about New Series Based on Angry Birds to Air on Amazon MGM Studios
Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is a fun and educational animated preschool series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co-produced by Toonz Entertainment and … [Read more...] about Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo