By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mediawan and Zag have created a new, offshoot company to manage and expand their highly successful Miraculous franchise. Called Miraculous Corp, the company is a joint venture between ZAG and Mediawan, designed to fuel an expansion of the brand's superhero universe. "This groundbreaking joint-venture between Mediawan and ZAG reunites all … [Read more...] about Mediawan and ZAG Partner on New ‘Miraculous Corp’
Children's Shows
Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
By TLL Staff Sesame Workshop has launched a new online expansion for the current Mental Health Awareness Month featuring official Sesame Street characters. The new bilingual resources include six videos, a digital storybook and three animated videos that focus on addressing children's mental and physical health. “The mental health crisis we’re facing today is top of mind for … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
Viral YouTube Hit Super Simple Songs at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pretty much anyone in licensing can tell you that YouTube has spawned some of the most successful brands in the world. Whether it’s MrBeast, the kids’ show Cocomelon, Baby Shark or Ryan’s World, YouTube streamers aren’t just attracting eyeballs—they’re attracting lucrative and mutually beneficial licensing … [Read more...] about Viral YouTube Hit Super Simple Songs at Licensing Expo
New Series Based on Angry Birds to Air on Amazon MGM Studios
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment is launching an original animated series called Angry Birds Mystery Island in partnership with Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video. Featuring new licensed characters from Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds gaming franchise, the upcoming animated series will follow three hatchlings and a piglet called Buddy, Mia, Rosie and Hamylton … [Read more...] about New Series Based on Angry Birds to Air on Amazon MGM Studios
Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is a fun and educational animated preschool series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co-produced by Toonz Entertainment and … [Read more...] about Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo
Paramount Global Announces Leadership Shakeup
Bob Bakish Stepping Down, Trio of Execs to Share CEO Role Photo: George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins will collectively replace Bakish in a new "Office of the CEO." Photo credit: Paramount Global. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Paramount Global is making major changes, as long-time CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, to be replaced by a three-person Office … [Read more...] about Paramount Global Announces Leadership Shakeup
All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is an educational and fun preschool animated series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co- produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn, LLC, and … [Read more...] about All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Good news for Sesame Workshop, which staved off a potential strike by writers and achieved a tentative agreement with their union. There was a very real chance writers for Sesame Workshop could have hit the picket line as their contract ended on April 19. Instead, the company has reached a tentative agreement, and writers with the Writers … [Read more...] about Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
The Business Hub Group Named Licensing Representative for Vila Sésamo
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSesame Workshop has named the Business Hub Group its official licensing agent for Vila Sésamo in Brazil.Vila Sésamo is the Brazilian edition of the children's educational entertainment franchise, Sesame Street.“For over 50 years, Vila Sésamo has been bringing engaging content and joyful experiences to children and families with iconic characters … [Read more...] about The Business Hub Group Named Licensing Representative for Vila Sésamo
Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy and play giant Hasbro has just released a new cover of Katy Perry's monster hit "Roar" by the Queen of Preschool herself, Peppa Pig. In return, Katy Perry has released a cover of Peppa Pig's big hit, "Oink." (Okay, we just made that up, but wouldn't that be great?) Peppa Pig's music video and the song track are now available to … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’