The superheroes from Miraculous are fighting the evils of plastic pollution in a partnership with The Breteau Foundation. The foundation says it is collaborating with the animation studios ZAG and ON Kids & Family to produce a special episode of the hit show Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Scheduled for release in the spring of 2023, the episode seeks to inspire … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: ZAG’s Miraculous Tackles Plastic Pollution in New Partnership
Children's Shows
Sesame Workshop Launches New Channel on Discovery Education
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sesame Workshop has launched a major new initiative, creating a new channel on the Discovery Education platform. Discovery Education, a worldwide education technology leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place, whether at school or at home. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit media and … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Channel on Discovery Education
Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Sesame Workshop has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games, which will be used to support the production of a 360° capture of the set. The $150,000 Epic MegaGrant helps with the creation of a high-definition digital version of the Sesame Street set that captures iconic locations including the 123 Sesame Street brownstone and its front stoop, Oscar’s trash can, Hooper’s … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
Cyber Group Studios has promoted Raphaelle Mathieu from SVP sales to a newly created role as Executive Vice President. Mathieu will now be in charge of all commercial activities worldwide for the French studio. She will work directly with CEO Pierre Sissmann and COO Dominique Bourse to plan strategies for overall growth. “As the company is now developing into an international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
The Point.1888 Signs Four Dozen New Licensees for Moonbug
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 and its EMEA sub agents have signed 48 new licensee deals for Moonbug Entertainment's popular brands Blippi, CoComelon, and Morphle. Founded in 2018, Moonbug Entertainment's programming is now distributed on more than 100 platforms in 26 languages around the world. The company is known for creating, producing and publishing … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Signs Four Dozen New Licensees for Moonbug
Popeye Stylin’ In Licensed Intimissimi Uomo Apparel Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Intimissimi Uomo has created a complete Spring/Summer 2022 collection inspired by King Features’ iconic characters Popeye the Sailor Man and Olive Oyl. The licensed collection features a range of apparel including underwear, cropped pajamas, t-shirts, matching socks and swimwear. The designs incorporate Popeye’s trademark nautical style with … [Read more...] about Popeye Stylin’ In Licensed Intimissimi Uomo Apparel Collection
Content Licensing Deal Brings MeteoHeroes To North America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Family entertainment producer Kenn Viselman has announced an exclusive North American licensing partnership with Mondo TV Studios for its popular series MeteoHeroes. MeteoHeroes make their broadcast debut in North America on PBS, with an Earth Day Special that will be released on April 22 of this year. Combined with a companion series, Real … [Read more...] about Content Licensing Deal Brings MeteoHeroes To North America
Literary Licensing: Sesame Workshop Expands Into Book-Based Productions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop will be expanding its animation slate with book-based licensed properties, starting with E.B. White’s classic novel Charlotte’s Web. The upcoming projects are part of a major and ongoing change for the company, which historically has created content primarily based on its own characters and IP. Partnering with WarnerMedia … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Sesame Workshop Expands Into Book-Based Productions
Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fast-growing animation studio ZAG has appointed Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President of North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products. Reporting to ZAG's SVP of Licensing in North America, Lisa K. Foster, Baltodano will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
Licensing Law: Russia Responds to Sanctions With Attack on … Peppa Pig?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief With its economy under assault by Western sanctions, Russia has lashed out at Western companies and their brands. One of those attacks targeted the globally popular brand Peppa Pig, owned by Hasbro, which has essentially had its brand stolen by Moscow. The bizarre assault on global IP law saw a Russian court ruling that Peppa Pig's … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Russia Responds to Sanctions With Attack on … Peppa Pig?