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
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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
ZAG Enters Fruitful Partnership With Produce Giant Fresh Del Monte
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global fruit and vegetable company Fresh Del Monte is looking for some 'Miraculous' results from its partnership with ZAG Animation. Fresh Del Monte is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables. The company has worked with Miraculous before, but is … [Read more...] about ZAG Enters Fruitful Partnership With Produce Giant Fresh Del Monte
Justice Brings Grinch Apparel Collection to Walmart for the Holidays
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has partnered with the Justice apparel brand for a licensed holiday fashion collection inspired by The Grinch. Justice is a tween fashion brand that offers a wide range of clothing, accessories, personal care and home décor products that are intended for six to twelve-year-old girls. Since its acquisition by … [Read more...] about Justice Brings Grinch Apparel Collection to Walmart for the Holidays
Who’s News: Cloudco Adds Two Key Members to Global Licensing Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has appointed Noelle Nuñez and Charlotte Payne as the newest members of its global licensing team. "At Cloudco Entertainment, we’re dedicated to leveraging the global strength of our brands and unlocking new licensing opportunities that will fuel our business’s growth," said Cloudco head, Robert Prinzo. "With … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Cloudco Adds Two Key Members to Global Licensing Team
Xilam’s Appoints New Licensing Agencies for Oggy Oggy in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Xilam Animation has appointed Bavaria Licensing and DeAPlaneta Entertainment as new licensing agents for its preschool spin-off franchise, Oggy Oggy. The new licensing agents will develop and secure Oggy Oggy merchandise programs and partnerships in their respective regions. "We’re thrilled to be working with Xilam Animation on Oggy … [Read more...] about Xilam’s Appoints New Licensing Agencies for Oggy Oggy in Europe