By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Independent animation studio ZAG has partnered with Cross Creek Pictures to produce the animated musical Melody. Melody will be created and directed by Jeremy Zag and Julian Zag. Zag will… . . . read more
COMICS & FILM
Genius Brands Signs Long-Term Deal with Marvel Studios to License the Likeness of Stan Lee
May 23, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stan Lee Universe has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios and Disney for global use in media and experiences. Stan… . . . read more
Anime Hit One Piece Marks 1,000 Episodes With New Licensing Deals
May 19, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Just a week away from this month’s Licensing Expo 2022, renowned animation studio Toei Animation Inc. has released the first-ever licensing report for its One Piece franchise. This report provides… . . . read more
Licensing Agencies: Miffy Finds New Representation With Rocket in UK
May 19, 2022
The popular children’s character Miffy has hired Rocket Licensing, after its former agency in the UK shut down. Mercis, which holds the rights to the Miffy books and characters, says that after DRI Licensing’s decision… . . . read more
Wildbrain Acquires Rights to Three HarperCollins Brands
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has expanded its entertainment portfolio with the signing of licensing rights for a trio of HarperCollins Productions’ properties. The licensed properties that WildBrain has acquired the rights to… . . . read more
Interview: Shannon Spisak On How Dr. Seuss Maintains Its Powerful Brand
May 17, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Dr. Seuss is one of those properties that everyone knows instantly. We all read the ridiculously funny rhymes of Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham,… . . . read more
RoboCop Marks 35th Birthday With New Role On Fortnite
May 16, 2022
MGM’s classic sci-fi hit RoboCop appears in the massively popular Fortnite game to mark the films’ 35th anniversary. Epic Games’ Fortnite and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced that the cyborg police officer RoboCop is making his… . . . read more
Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
May 16, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have officially released the highly-anticipated multiplayer action adventure Evil Dead: The Game. Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game… . . . read more
Toy Licensing: LEGO and Hasbro Partner on Giant, Transforming Optimus Prime
May 13, 2022
Leading global toy companies, the LEGO Group and Hasbro, Inc. have united for the first time to bring the Transformers Autobot, Optimus Prime, to life in LEGO form. The licensed LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime set… . . . read more
Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection
May 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Drag queen icon RuPaul has sashayed into a tiny but fierce licensing deal for miniature figurines with Fisher Price. First introduced in 2019, the Little People Collector brand is part… . . . read more