TLL Staff European animation house ZAG has appointed former Cloudco exec Ian Lambur as the executive vice president of the ZAGTOON Series Department. Lambur formerly served as Executive Vice-President of Content Strategy and Co-Productions at Cloudco. Prior to his role at Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP, Production, Distribution and Co-Productions at ZAG. He has also served in … [Read more...] about Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
Children's Shows
Wildbrain Sells Stake in Peanuts to Sony for $630 Million Cdn
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Wildbrain Ltd. says it has agreed to sell its stake in the popular global brand Peanuts to Sony Music and Sony Pictures. Wildbrain currently owns 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC, which is the holding company for the Peanuts intellectual property, originally created by the cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. The Canadian brand company has now … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Sells Stake in Peanuts to Sony for $630 Million Cdn
Disney Partners With OpenAI on Billion Dollar Content Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has signed the first major content licensing for OpenAI's Sora platform, raising fears of job losses among content creators. Disney frames the debate differently, however, saying the deal brings "... these leaders in creativity and innovation together to unlock new possibilities in imaginative storytelling." The … [Read more...] about Disney Partners With OpenAI on Billion Dollar Content Deal
WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are expanding two well-known Dr. Seuss properties with a slate of licensing partnerships and collaborations. The new expansions are bringing an array of content and products for The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. These new licensing … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tonies and Pikachu Press have announced a partnership to bring licensed Pokémon content to the Toniebox storytelling system. The collaboration will introduce immersive Pokémon-themed stories in an audio format created exclusively for the Toniebox by the Pikachu Press publishing imprint. “Welcoming Pokémon to the Toniebox platform is a … [Read more...] about Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
OAK9 Debuts Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube Channel with Full-Length Episode
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Oak9 Entertainment has announced the debut of a Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube channel alongside the global premiere of the preschool series. Designed to drive audience engagement worldwide, the full-length episode premiere of Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! will be available through its dedicated Youtube channel. In addition, the channel will release … [Read more...] about OAK9 Debuts Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube Channel with Full-Length Episode
Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner For Miraculous Corp
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The acclaimed toy company Jazwares has just enjoyed a 'Miraculous' boost to its business, thanks to a new licensing deal. Miraculous Corp has just named Jazwares as its exclusive global master toy partner, in a deal that includes the studio's global hit Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. “At Jazwares, we create toy … [Read more...] about Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner For Miraculous Corp
Sesame Street Debuts New Licensing Collaborations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is launching a series of licensing collaborations to complement the recent release of a Brushy Song remake with Ms. Rachel. The new Sesame Street x Ms. Rachel music video debuted on the brand's official Youtube channels on October 23, 2025. In addition to the video, the partnership is offering a co-branded product line that … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Debuts New Licensing Collaborations
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it has promoted Mike Lancaster to become the company's Senior Corporate Counsel. In this critical role for the Dr. Seuss brand, Lancaster will continue to lead the company’s legal department, providing strategic counsel across key corporate initiatives and daily operations. “Being part of the team that stewards such a beloved and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
Mattel and Hasbro Named as Toy Licensees for KPop Demon Hunters
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Netflix is summoning some serious licensing voodoo as it names both Mattel, Inc. and Hasbro, Inc. as global co-master toy licensees for KPop Demon Hunters. The dual partnership marks the first time Netflix has appointed two toy companies to share co-master status on a single property. That likely a sign that the platform is pulling out all … [Read more...] about Mattel and Hasbro Named as Toy Licensees for KPop Demon Hunters