By TLL Staff Miraculous Corp has announced multiple activations across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and India for the Miraculous franchise. The new Miraculous licensing activations in the Middle East and Africa was launched in response to a significant increase in viewership throughout the regions. The activations span a range of categories including live events, … [Read more...] about Miraculous Expands Licensing Program in the Middle East and Africa
Children's Shows
Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has secured two new UK-based licensing deals for Sesame Street with Heathside Trading and OddBalls. Heathside Trading is a collectibles and gifting company that produces a wide variety of licensed products such as branded toys, games, collectibles, drinkware, accessories and novelty items. In an agreement brokered on behalf of … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
Sesame Street Gives The Gift of Giggles
By TLL Staff On International Joke Day, Sesame Street kicked off its Gift of Giggles campaign to share smiles, humor, and joy across the globe. The Gift of Giggles campaign is part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing initiative to support emotional well-being and mental health awareness for young children and their families. “With its signature mix of laughter and learning, … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Gives The Gift of Giggles
Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Disney; the animation house Kartoon Studios is launching its own franchise for the A.A. Milne classic Winnie-The-Pooh. Today, the global studio announced new funding and critical new hires for the franchise, saying licensing and consumer products will be a major aspect of the program. The rights to the Winnie-The-Pooh … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
Toonz and Angel Studios Team Up On Anime Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global studio Toonz Media Group has joined with Angel Studios to distribute 'Gabriel and the Guardians', a series based on the Dead Sea Scrolls The epic fantasy series follows Gabriel, a Celestial Guardian tasked with protecting the Tree Eternal as he remains steadfast in his purpose while even his closest companions falter. He … [Read more...] about Toonz and Angel Studios Team Up On Anime Series
Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Animation studio Toonz Media Group has engaged in an intriguing partnership with Driver Studios, that could change the way content creators engage with the audience. According to a statement from the two companies, the tech partnership could even shape how story lines develop, starting with a new 3D animated series called The … [Read more...] about Toonz and Driver Studios Partnership To Allow Audience Reaction to Drive Storylines
Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Zag and Mediawan's new venture Miraculous Corp showed it is serious about success, naming former Moonbug managing director Andy Yeatman as its new CEO. The Paris-based entertainment companies launched Miraculous Corp in May as a joint venture to build on the global success of the animation franchise Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA
Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toonz Animation, the first global animation studio from India, is now getting into the feature film business. Toonz Animation is a company we've had our eye on for a while, as it is one of those studios leading the way in the internationalization of entertainment and licensing. For many decades the United States and to a lesser extent the … [Read more...] about Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division
Wildbrain Inks Distribution Deals in China for Children’s Entertainment Brands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain is growing its Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and Caillou brands in China with a slate of new content distribution partnerships. The Strawberry Shortcake franchise has signed distribution partnerships with the Youko and JY broadcasting networks. The licensing agreements with Youku and JY include the broadcasting rights to … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Inks Distribution Deals in China for Children’s Entertainment Brands
Bay Laurel Named As Location-Based Licensing Rep for Care Bears Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has selected Bay Laurel Advisors as its Care Bears licensing representative for the brands' further expansion into location-based entertainment. “We’re beyond excited to bring the heartwarming world of Care Bears to life in immersive experiences and destinations for fans of all ages and are delighted to be working with Bay … [Read more...] about Bay Laurel Named As Location-Based Licensing Rep for Care Bears Brand