By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has signed multiple international sales agreements for the children's entertainment series, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is a TV series based on the bestselling Tom Gates book series by Liz Pichon. The popular book series was written and illustrated by Pichon and published by Scholastic. The … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Turns Tom Gates Books Into Successful TV Series
Children's Shows
Dandelooo Acquires Global Rights to Our Piggy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dandelooo has struck a deal with the film and television production company Bionaut for their new series Our Piggy. Dandelooo is an award-winning entertainment company dedicated to the development, production, and distribution of original and licensed animated programs. The licensing deal with Bionaut gives Dandelooo exclusive worldwide … [Read more...] about Dandelooo Acquires Global Rights to Our Piggy
ZAG Launches Streaming Service With New Series Fairyon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG is launching a licensed series called Fairyon for its new direct-to-streaming division ZAG Stream. The company’s direct-to-streaming content business will be led by Maria Doolan, ZAG’s SVP of TV Content. The first project from ZAG Stream is the animated superhero fantasy series, Fairyon. Fairyon is a reimagining of classic fairytale … [Read more...] about ZAG Launches Streaming Service With New Series Fairyon
Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has expanded into the fashion category with their flagship property, Yu-Gi-Oh! The new licensing partners for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand include BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies and Tuned in Tokyo. “Our new collaborations will result in strong niche product lines that will provide new avenues for the continued growth of … [Read more...] about Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations
Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Care Bears is not a brand typically linked to the world of haute couture, but that changed this week. Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the durably beloved Care Bears brand, has partnered on the release of a limited-edition 40th anniversary couture dress by renowned fashion brand JimmyPaul. “We are honored JimmyPaul and Difuzed chose to … [Read more...] about Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is developing a new animated film inspired by the interactive children’s comic strip, Slylock Fox. King Features has also renewed its representation agreement for the property, which was previously known as Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids. The film will follow the adventures of the Sherlock Holmes inspired detective, … [Read more...] about King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hoho Entertainment has teamed up with The Point.1888 on a licensing program for the animated series Toad & Friends. The Toad & Friends animated series is based on the classic British novel The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame. Honoring the legacy of the original book, Toad & Friends features an updated cast of characters … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio, ZAG has appointed WildBrain CPLG to represent its newest licensed property, ZAG HEROEZ Ghostforce. WildBrain CPLG is an industry-leading entertainment, sports, and brand licensing agency. The agency is a part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment. With more than 45 years of experience in … [Read more...] about WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region
The Grinch Stars In New Version of Clue Board Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The game Clue is getting a devilish twist, as players can now set their detective skills on stopping The Grinch from stealing Christmas. Clue: The Grinch is a clever and unprecedented take on the popular board game. Instead of trying to figure out who's committing the crime, players are charged with foiling the Grinch's evil Yuletide … [Read more...] about The Grinch Stars In New Version of Clue Board Game