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
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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
Wildbrain Commissions Series Based on Spike Milligan’s Badjelly Novel
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTVNZ and Wildbrain have commissioned a new kids' series based on Badjelly the Witch from Mukpuddy Animation, Sphere Animation and Cantilever Media. TVNZ is New Zealand’s state-owned, commercially funded broadcasting network and Wildbrain is a global production, distribution and licensing company. WildBrain will be responsible for global … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Commissions Series Based on Spike Milligan’s Badjelly Novel
Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's time to break out the pointy green boots and cook up a mess of spaghetti with candy, as Warner Bros. celebrates the holiday season by marking the 20th anniversary of Elf. A Christmas favorite starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the oversized elf, the film will deliver a big sack of new gifts for fans this year through various licensing … [Read more...] about Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
Devsisters Announces Release Dates For CookieRun Web-Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterDevsisters is soon releasing a web series called Last Cookie Standing, based on its CookieRun: Kingdom mobile game.Devsisters is an international gaming company that is best-known for its flagship mobile game franchise CookieRun. Based in South Korea, Devsisters currently has offices in Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and the U.S.“Last Cookie Standing is … [Read more...] about Devsisters Announces Release Dates For CookieRun Web-Series
Cloudco Launches Shoutouts For Personalized Messages to Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fans of the Care Bears will soon have the opportunity to enjoy personalized messages from the loveable, rainbow-hued bruins. Brand owner Cloudco Entertainment is working with 'instant animation' tech company Aquifer Motion to launch Care Bears Shoutouts, a heartwarming initiative that offers personalized animated video shorts … [Read more...] about Cloudco Launches Shoutouts For Personalized Messages to Fans
Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed a licensing agent for the children’s animated adventure-comedy-fantasy hit Tara Duncan in two key markets: Canada and Mexico. Visano Management, led by respected industry figure Tanya Visano, will handle licensing for the fast-growing property in these important North American … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan
Peppa Pig Theme Park Under Construction in Germany
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro and Merlin Entertainments have released new information on the construction of Peppa Pig Park Günzburg.“Merlin has been a trusted partner for the last six years and we are thrilled to continue our journey with them to bring more Peppa experiences to fans globally, including this exciting addition of a new Peppa Pig Park in Gunzburg, … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Theme Park Under Construction in Germany
Omens Studios Announces New Content For Its Leo the Wildlife Ranger Gaming App
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterOmens Studios is expanding its Leo the Wildlife Ranger gaming app with new modules based on the 3D animated adventure series.“Leo the Wildlife Ranger has become a much-loved property with audiences all over the world, who are connecting with the characters in a range of different ways—including through broadcasting, the games app and our … [Read more...] about Omens Studios Announces New Content For Its Leo the Wildlife Ranger Gaming App