By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ground Up International is releasing a Bluey footwear collection in partnership with Kids Foot Locker and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Jointly commissioned by BBC Studios Kids & Family and ABC Children’s, Bluey is a 2D-animated series that was created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in association with Screen … [Read more...] about Bluey and Ground Up Release Children’s Shoes For Kids Foot Locker
Children's Shows
Merlin and Hasbro to Open a Second Peppa Pig Theme Park
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merlin Entertainments is opening a second licensed Peppa Pig attraction in the U.S. as part of their ongoing licensing agreement with Hasbro. Merlin Entertainments is a global location-based, family entertainment company. The company currently operates more than 140 attractions, 23 hotels and six holiday villages across four … [Read more...] about Merlin and Hasbro to Open a Second Peppa Pig Theme Park
Debbie Allen Dance Partners With Hasbro’s Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Debbie Allen Dance Academy has partnered with Hasbro's Entertainment One Studio for its new animated TV series, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes. The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, also known as DADA, is a non-profit organization committed to providing dance and performing arts education to youth across the U.S. and around the … [Read more...] about Debbie Allen Dance Partners With Hasbro’s Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes
New Licensees for YouTube Original Series Super Sema
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 has secured new licensing partnerships for Kukua's Super Sema childrens' series to coincide with the release of its third season. Kukua is aiming to expand the Super Sema franchise to include consumer products, books, and interactive digital experiences that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. The … [Read more...] about New Licensees for YouTube Original Series Super Sema
Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Corus Entertainment is debuting a new, animated childrens' series inspired by the Property Brothers home improvement franchise. The original 3D-animated series, Builder Brothers Dream Factory, will feature child characters inspired by the reality TV hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott, also known as the Property Brothers. Drew and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers
Unicorn Academy: Spin Master Unveils Its Latest Entertainment and Toy Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has announced a new multiplatform children's franchise called Unicorn Academy, which will debut with a Netflix-original animated series. Spin Master is a global children's entertainment company that specializes in creating toys, entertainment content, and digital games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master … [Read more...] about Unicorn Academy: Spin Master Unveils Its Latest Entertainment and Toy Franchise
Book Licensing: The Grinch is Back in Random House Sequel
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books are publishing an official sequel to Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! called How The Grinch Lost Christmas!. A division of Penguin Random House LLC, Random House Children’s Books is a publishing company that creates books for toddlers through young adult in all literary … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: The Grinch is Back in Random House Sequel
Corus Entertainment: Big Changes Coming to Children’s Programming in Canada
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian media giant Corus Entertainment just announced it is rolling out major changes to its children's entertainment platforms. Those changes should positively impact those working in the licensing of content or entertainment characters, as Corus expands its reach in both streaming and linear TV. Corus is also a major partner of Warner … [Read more...] about Corus Entertainment: Big Changes Coming to Children’s Programming in Canada
Peanuts Continues Asia Expansion Through Trade Fair in Seoul
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has announced that the Peanuts character brand will appear at The Seoul Living Design Fair 2023 to showcase licensed lifestyle products. The Seoul Living Design Fair is Korea’s largest interior design & lifestyle exhibition, and the Peanuts brand will be featured at the fair in a themed booth created by Peanuts … [Read more...] about Peanuts Continues Asia Expansion Through Trade Fair in Seoul
Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Licensing Street have secured several consumer products partnerships for the Donkey Hodie childrens' entertainment franchise. The first licensed collections scheduled for release include sleepwear from Komar, apparel from Mad Engine, costumes from Rubies and a range of toys and plush from Jada Toys. As the … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie