The Licensing Letter

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Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has secured several international distribution deals for the animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies.Created by Olga Cherepanova, Brave Bunnies follows an adorable bunny family as they visit friends and travel the world in their Bunny Bus."With Brave Bunnies, I wanted to create a series that would encourage children to be curious … [Read more...] about Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies

Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

KESS and SEGA Roll Out New Details For Upcoming Sonic Roll Board Game

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KessCo and SEGA of America have released new details on an officially licensed Sonic the Hedgehog board game called Sonic Roll.The design of the upcoming Sonic Roll board game was inspired by classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles from the SEGA Genesis era. The Kess design team included a wide range of licensed characters, locations and items from … [Read more...] about KESS and SEGA Roll Out New Details For Upcoming Sonic Roll Board Game

IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie

Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Master Replicas has signed a licensing agreement with BBC Studios to continue the Doctor Who figurine collection for the franchise's 60th anniversary.The rights for the Doctor Who figurine collection previously belonged to Eaglemoss before the company ceased operations in 2022 due to financial crisis.One of the longest-running Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

Film Licensing: Here Are All of the Current Marvel Release Dates

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Between pandemics, economic meltdowns, writer and actor strikes, and the impact of streaming on film licensing, it seems almost impossible to keep track of when the latest Marvel films and series are coming out. Essentially, due to the factors above, Marvel's Multiverse Saga has been pushed back by at least a year, and it's sounding … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Here Are All of the Current Marvel Release Dates

Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMillimages has announced several new licensing agreements and content sales in Latin America for its Molang entertainment brand. Created by Korean illustrator Hye Ji Yoon, Molang is a cute, gender-neutral bunny that focuses on joy, compassion, and love. Since its acquisition by Millimages in 2015, Molang's international presence has expanded to … [Read more...] about Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Round Room Live have announced a new North American tour production called Sesame Street Live! Say Hello. Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will feature officially licensed characters from the Sesame Street TV franchise in a new interactive production.“For over 50 years, Sesame Workshop has worked at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show

Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and licensing industries breathed a collective sigh of relief as the longest actors strike in history came to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9. SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a tentative agreement with film and TV studios, and on Wednesday called an end to the 118 day strike. The union's negotiating committee approved … [Read more...] about Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”

Little People Take a Dark Turn With Stranger Things Collection

TLL Staff The festive season approaches with many of the big holidays of the year like Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, and of course, National Stranger Things Day. Fisher-Price is marking the big day with a newly released Little People Collector set based on the events and characters of the massive Netflix hit Stranger Things. There will be three … [Read more...] about Little People Take a Dark Turn With Stranger Things Collection