By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The French animation house known for Molang has appointed Adrien Moretto as General Manager. Moretto, 29, was promoted to the new role this week at the animation house Millimages, the producer of international hits like 64 Rue Du Zoo, Corneil & Bernie, Lascars, Louie, and Molang. Moretto was formerly the Head of Legal and then … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
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Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWeedmaps and WTG Enterprises have signed a licensing partnership for in-episode Weedmaps integrations in The Freak Brothers TV series.Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is an online cannabis marketplace that is owned and operated by WM Technology. The Weedmaps marketplace provides consumers with services such as cannabis information, product discovery, … [Read more...] about Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
Bioworld’s Dumbgood Brand Launches Nostalgic Sanrio 90s Apparel
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBioworld's Dumbgood lifestyle brand has released new licensed Sanrio apparel for its Sanrio 90s-themed collection.Sanrio is a Japanese company that specializes in creating, developing and licensing adorable character IPs such as Hello Kitty, Pekkle, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Monkichi, and many more. The Sanrio 90's apparel collection features licensed … [Read more...] about Bioworld’s Dumbgood Brand Launches Nostalgic Sanrio 90s Apparel
American Tour Schedule For Bluey’s Live Stage Show Extended Through July 2024
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe licensed theatrical production, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! has added additional performance dates that extend its U.S. tour schedule by 12 months. The theatrical production is based on the Bluey animated children's series created by Joe Brumm. The TV series follows a young Blue Heeler puppy and her family as they play imaginative games … [Read more...] about American Tour Schedule For Bluey’s Live Stage Show Extended Through July 2024
I’m The Chef Too! To Release Hasbro-Branded Baking Kits
I’m The Chef Too! Acquires Licensing Agreements For Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and CANDY LAND Baking Kits I’m The Chef Too! has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Hasbro to create co-branded cooking kits for several of their popular brands. Sold individually and as bundles online at www.imthecheftoo.com, the Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa … [Read more...] about I’m The Chef Too! To Release Hasbro-Branded Baking Kits
Licensing Colossus Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office
Barbie Franchise Announces New Licensed Products, Including 'Weird Barbie' By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Barbie Movie hit a new milestone, surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, spawning a new wave of licensed Barbie merch. The unstoppable film that has shocked the movie-going world broke the $1 billion in just over two weeks since its July release, … [Read more...] about Licensing Colossus Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office
LEGO Reveals Second Series of Marvel Studios Minifigure Collectibles
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLEGO has revealed its second series of Marvel Studios Disney+ Collectible Minifigures which features twelve officially licensed Marvel characters. The characters featured in the co-branded LEGO Minifigures series are Storm, She-Hulk, Agatha Harkness, Wolverine, Echo, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, The Werewolf, Goliath, Mr. Knight, and Beast. … [Read more...] about LEGO Reveals Second Series of Marvel Studios Minifigure Collectibles
KIDZ BOP Announced as Official Music Partner of Chuck E. Cheese
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCEC Entertainment and KIDZ BOP have expanded their existing partnership with the appointment of KIDZ BOP as the official music partner for Chuck E. Cheese.The partnership between the two brands, which is now in its third consecutive year, will feature new and expanded entertainment programming, live events, international activations and more. … [Read more...] about KIDZ BOP Announced as Official Music Partner of Chuck E. Cheese
Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has awarded Moonbug Entertainment $23.5 million after its successful lawsuit against competitor BabyBus Co. A jury earlier sided with Moonbug's claim that BabyBus infringed its copyright for its hit show CoComelon with a competing show called Super Jojo. After three days of deliberation, the jury came back with an award of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterKartoon Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Frederator Networks’ Bee and PuppyCat animated franchise with new music and licensed products. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat initially premiered as an animated pilot on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel back in 2013. The show was greenlit for a full season … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary