By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hope you've been eating your spinach, because today (Jan. 17) is National Popeye the Sailor Man Day! Popeye, as one of the most venerable and popular characters in American cartoon history, is celebrating his 95th anniversary this year, and it's been marked with a pair of notable honors. The first came from the official National … [Read more...] about Popeye Celebrates 95 Years With First National Day in His Name
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Nelvana to Produce Series Based on Toikido’s Piñata Smashlings
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toikido's Piñata Smashlings franchise continues its meteoric growth with a new kids series coming soon from Nelvana. Toikido was only founded three years ago, but also has multiple successful brands, led by its Roblox hit gaming experience the Piñata Smashlings, which combines digital fun with the both physical and digital … [Read more...] about Nelvana to Produce Series Based on Toikido’s Piñata Smashlings
Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Flash Gordon just turned 90-years-young, but the cartoon and film character is hotter than ever in the licensing world, with a new film coming out from director Taika Waititi. The New Zealand-born director first rose to fame through the hilarious series vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows, and is now best known for his work on … [Read more...] about Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kids Preferred has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences for an infant and toddler line featuring brands from NBCUniversal's childrens' entertainment franchises.Kids Preferred is an American design and manufacturing company that offers high-quality toys, gifts and play products that are safe for infants and young children.The … [Read more...] about Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Peanuts have entered into a licensing partnership for Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates featuring Snoopy & Friends. "Since premiering in 1950, the Peanuts comic strips have celebrated heartwarming and loving friendships through the eyes of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang," said Peanuts Worldwide VP, … [Read more...] about Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet n' Wild Beauty brand has launched a limited-edition Scooby-Doo cosmetics collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Scooby-Doo is a long-standing family entertainment franchise that is currently owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, initially created for an animated TV series called Scooby-Doo Where Are You? for the Hanna-Barbera … [Read more...] about Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
Bodebrown Brewery Launches Craft Beer Inspired by Popeye the Sailor Man
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Bodebrown Brewery have launched a licensed craft beer based on Popeye the Sailor Man called Popeye Progressive Lager. Based in the Brazilian state of Paraná, Bodebrown is an award-winning craft brewery that has gained fame through its ongoing licensing partnership with the Iron Maiden rock band. “Bodebrown is one of the most … [Read more...] about Bodebrown Brewery Launches Craft Beer Inspired by Popeye the Sailor Man
The Tolkien Lawsuit: One Copyright to Rule Them All
JRR Tolkien Estate Wins Two Lawsuits Against Author Infringing on Its IP By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Estate of JRR Tolkien has successfully won two US court rulings concerning copyright infringement on The Lord of the Rings book series. The subject of the copyright infringement court cases concerned an unauthorized sequel novel called The Fellowship of the … [Read more...] about The Tolkien Lawsuit: One Copyright to Rule Them All
The Grinch Podcast Greenlit for Second Festive Season
TLL Staff Following a stellar debut season, the podcast streamer Wondery announced it is greenlighting a second season of its breakout hit ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast. “The Grinch told me that he found being a talk show host was a surprisingly satisfying experience!" said Marshall Lewy, Chief Content Officer for Wondery. "Sure he was a curmudgeon on set, but ‘Tis The … [Read more...] about The Grinch Podcast Greenlit for Second Festive Season
Wildbrain Serves Up Sweet Selection of Strawberry Shortcake Activations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain is launching a wide range of holiday-themed products, content and experiences for its Strawberry Shortcake children's'' brand.The licensed activations and events are intended to support the release of WildBrain’s new CG-animated Netflix special, Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday.Strawberry Shortcake recently made an appearance … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Serves Up Sweet Selection of Strawberry Shortcake Activations