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
Entertainment/Character
Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Marvel have come together to put some magic in the hands of fans through a new Magic: The Gathering card set. It's big news for Marvel fans who are also players of the immensely popular roleplaying game, although those players will have to wait until 2025. Marvel and Hasbro announced this week they are expanding their … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership
Mattel Partners with ABRAMS, IDW for ‘Monster High’ Novels and Comics
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel is launching a publishing program for its Monster High franchise with publishers ABRAMS and IDW. The Monster High publishing program will launch with two novels from ABRAMS and a comic book series by IDW, following years of demand from the brand’s dedicated fan base. Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the … [Read more...] about Mattel Partners with ABRAMS, IDW for ‘Monster High’ Novels and Comics
Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief He started out as a mean one, and ended up as one mean podcaster. The Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery has announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to launch a hilarious new podcast. Called ’Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show’, the original new podcast series features a selection of top drawer acting … [Read more...] about Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning comic strip Curtis will be featured in a new book in a partnership between King Features and Drawn & Quarterly. The book will be a collected edition of favorite strips over the years from the classic syndicated comic by artist and writer Ray Billingsley. The new tome is a collaboration between King Features … [Read more...] about Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success
Van Gogh Museum Halts Distribution of Free Cards Due to Crowd Chaos By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Van Gogh Museum has stopped selling limited edition Pokémon cards at its shop in Amsterdam, as massive crowds of fans created a security threat. The collaboration between the museum and The Pokémon Company has been a stunning success, but the Van Gogh Museum says … [Read more...] about Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success
Disney Celebrates Centennial With New TikTok Destination
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is 100 years young, and is celebrating its centennial hanging out with the cool kids on TikTok. Starting Oct. 16, The Walt Disney Company unveiled a first-of-its-kind destination within TikTok that invites Disney fans to a unique interactive experience where stories, magic, and memories come together. "For more than 100 … [Read more...] about Disney Celebrates Centennial With New TikTok Destination
Krispy Kreme Gets Kreepy With Scooby Doo Donuts for Halloween
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterKrispy Kreme and Warner Bros DGCP are celebrating Halloween with limited-edition licensed doughnut packs based on the Scooby-Doo franchise.“We’ve asked Scooby-Doo and his friends to solve The Case of the Disappearing Doughnuts because it seems like whenever we put out a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts, they vanish almost immediately,” said Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Gets Kreepy With Scooby Doo Donuts for Halloween
Monster High Launches Initiative To Support Children’s Mental Health
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMattel has launched a global charitable initiative for its Monster High toy and entertainment brand called Monster High Project Belonging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children have a significantly impairing mental disorder. In light of this information, children’s mental health has become a significant … [Read more...] about Monster High Launches Initiative To Support Children’s Mental Health
Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The 'digital monsters' are back as Toei Animation releases a new Digimon film in theatres on Nov. 8. Co-produced with Fathom Events, Digimon Adventure 02 is being released as a two-day event on Nov. 8-9. The 'chosen children' from the Digimon saga are also returning, but now as 20-year-old adults. The film is being released as a … [Read more...] about Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November