TLL Staff The spooky season is here, and Warner Bros. Discovery is pulling out all the stops for a Scooby-Doo promotion with new programming and licensed products. The month-long celebration is dedicated to Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang, and will also mark the 25th anniversary of the film Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost, and the characters the Hex … [Read more...] about It’s Wall-to-Wall Scooby-Doo During ‘Scoobtober’
Children's Shows
Cloudco Announces Wave of Partnerships and Promotions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has secured new agency partnerships and retail deals throughout the EMEA as part of its global expansion of the Care Bears brand. The newly announced licensing agents will be responsible for expanding the Care Bears brand to additional retail markets and consumer demographics across their respective territories. These … [Read more...] about Cloudco Announces Wave of Partnerships and Promotions
China’s Popular ViViCat Series Going Global
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Chances are you've never heard of ViViCat, so it might surprise you the short-form series The Daily Life of ViViCat reached 55 million viewers in its first season, with 3 billion views. Airing as the number three show on China's Tencent Video streaming service, ViViCat has been a breakout hit for the Chinese studio Beijing Miaow's House … [Read more...] about China’s Popular ViViCat Series Going Global
Spin Master Selects WildBrain CPLG to Represent Vida the Vet
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has named WildBrain CPLG as the new licensing representative for its Vida the Vet, Rubik’s and Tech Deck brands. Vida the Vet is an animated preschool franchise that follows a young girl named Vida as she helps treat the injuries and illnesses of cute woodland creatures like foxes, tigers and turtles. "Vida the Vet is a fantastic … [Read more...] about Spin Master Selects WildBrain CPLG to Represent Vida the Vet
Former Moonbug Execs Launch 8 Lions Entertainment
TLL Staff Two veteran entertainment execs have teamed up to launch 8 Lions Entertainment, a new studio for kids and teens. The London-based "IP-growth and development company" was founded by Jill Esmat and Karine Ahton, both of whom previously worked in high profile roles at Moonbug Entertainment. Esmat, the CEO of 8 Lions, was most recently the Chief Revenue Officer at … [Read more...] about Former Moonbug Execs Launch 8 Lions Entertainment
Peanuts’ Licensing Program Sees Global Growth
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and Peanuts Worldwide are expanding the licensing program for the Peanuts brand with new cross-category partners in the UK, EMEA and India. “The much-loved Peanuts brand is a firm favourite with licensees in UK, Europe and India," said WildBrain CPLG VP, Meike de Vaere. "Apparel continues to thrive, and we’re also seeing some … [Read more...] about Peanuts’ Licensing Program Sees Global Growth
Barney’s Back in New Mattel x Nelvana Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nelvana and Mattel Television Studios are co-producing a new animated series for the Barney franchise following a fourteen-year hiatus for the children's entertainment brand. The new Barney's World animated series follows the classic Barney character and his friends as they play on a playground and learn life lessons about love, … [Read more...] about Barney’s Back in New Mattel x Nelvana Series
Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a rumor floating around Bikini Bottom that Wendy's is about to release its own version of the Krabby Patty. The restaurant chain hasn't confirmed the news, but in late August a Reddit post on the r/Spongebob subreddit claimed to show a leaked internal memo between Wendy's and Paramount about creating a licensed "Krabby Patty … [Read more...] about Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Announces Licensing Program for New Dr. Seuss Babies Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises is launching a new brand called Dr. Seuss Babies for the infant category that features tiny versions of classic Dr. Seuss characters. To support the new brand's launch, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is kicking off an extensive licensing and merchandising program featuring the Dr. Seuss Babies. The Dr. Seuss Babies program will … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss Enterprises Announces Licensing Program for New Dr. Seuss Babies Brand
Zoonicorn on a Licensing Roll As The Brand Heads to BLE
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hit preschool series Zoonicorn is going into Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) with a new licensing partner, new products and the launch of its official branded Amazon portal. The show, produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn, LLC, is now aired in more than 100 countries worldwide, and has quickly grown an enviable portfolio of … [Read more...] about Zoonicorn on a Licensing Roll As The Brand Heads to BLE