ChatGPT Among the AI Tools Used to Help Decrease Production Costs By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It was just in December when TLL predicted Artificial Intelligence (AI) would become a major part of the licensing industry. Now, Genius Brands International has announced the launch of its first AI-generated children’s series, Kidaverse Fast Facts, using OpenAI’s … [Read more...] about Genius Brands Launching First Children’s Series Produced by Artificial Intelligence
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Lotus Global Made Official Licensing Agent For Mia and Me In LATAM
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterStudio 100 Media has partnered with Lotus Global Marketing to expand the licensing program for its Mia and Me brand across LATAM.Lotus Global is a Brazilian licensing and marketing agency that specializes in representing brands from the entertainment, sports, games, arts and digital categories.Lotus plans to develop a multi-category licensing … [Read more...] about Lotus Global Made Official Licensing Agent For Mia and Me In LATAM
Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is the world's largest studio and the largest entertainment licensor, so what happens at Disney affects everyone in the licensing industry. News the Magic Kingdom has announced 7,000 layoffs and a major restructuring of the entire company is cause for concern ... but there's good news in the latest earnings call as … [Read more...] about Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
Boat Rocker Corrals Herd of Licensing Deals For Dino Ranch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Boat Rocker has secured several new licensing deals for its Dino Ranch franchise across both the North America and South America regions. The seven new licensees will significantly extend the types of Dino Ranch products available throughout the US, Canada and Latin America. The Canadian Group is developing a Dino Ranch-themed … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Corrals Herd of Licensing Deals For Dino Ranch
Hugely Successful Paw Patrol Spawns Spin-off Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master and Corus Entertainment have announced the premiere of a licensed PAW Patrol spin-off series called Rubble & Crew. The new series, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, follows the adventures of Rubble, a well-known character from the original PAW Patrol series, and his construction family as they work together on … [Read more...] about Hugely Successful Paw Patrol Spawns Spin-off Show
James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has served notice it's ready to compete with rival Marvel in building an integrated superhero universe. James Web and Peter Safran, the newly appointed co-CEOs of DC Studios, this week revealed their overall plan for the franchise. That initially includes 10 new films and series, but the real news is that the studio will … [Read more...] about James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
WildBrain CPLG To Rep Petronix Defenders in North America
WildBrain CPLG has been granted representation rights for the new superhero adventure series, Petronix Defenders, in the United States and Canada. The brand licensing agency, under its North American office, will build a cross-category consumer product program aimed at kids aged 4-8, which will include categories such as publishing, apparel, and role-play … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG To Rep Petronix Defenders in North America
Giochi Preziosi Named Master Toy Partner for Masha and the Bear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The brand licensing and animation company Animaccord has partnered with Giochi Preziosi to create a toy collection featuring Masha and the Bear. Masha and the Bear is a CG-animated preschool series that is loosely based on a Russian folktale of the same name. The series is produced by Animaccord and currently airs in more than 150 countries … [Read more...] about Giochi Preziosi Named Master Toy Partner for Masha and the Bear
Dino Ranch Goes Live With ‘Roarsome’ Stage Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A licensed theatrical production called Dino Ranch Live is hitting stages in more than sixty cities across North America starting March 2023. Produced by Fierylight and Terrapin Station Entertainment, Dino Ranch Live is based on Boat Rocker's animated children's series which features cowboys and dinosaurs. The Dino Ranch TV series is … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Goes Live With ‘Roarsome’ Stage Show
Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
The animation studio ZAG and the Horst Brandstätter Group have joined forces to develop PLAYMOBIL toys for the popular Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir franchise. The launch is planned for 2024 and will feature Ladybug, Cat Noir, and their cast of heroes and villains in various playsets and seasonal toys. The toy range will have the iconic look and feel of … [Read more...] about Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys