By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has announced a new multiplatform children's franchise called Unicorn Academy, which will debut with a Netflix-original animated series. Spin Master is a global children's entertainment company that specializes in creating toys, entertainment content, and digital games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master … [Read more...] about Unicorn Academy: Spin Master Unveils Its Latest Entertainment and Toy Franchise
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Adonis Creed Coming to Fortnite in MGM Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Epic Games’ and MGM have partnered to bring limited-edition Creed III content to the Fortnite online game platform. MGM's Creed film franchise follows the boxing career of the fictional character Adonis Creed. The upcoming Creed III film is the third installment in the franchise and marks Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut. “Creed … [Read more...] about Adonis Creed Coming to Fortnite in MGM Collaboration
DC and Partners Release Products for the Whole ‘Shazamily’
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC have revealed an extensive collection of licensed merchandise based on the upcoming superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The collectible manufacturer McFarlane has released a licensed Shazam action figure at major retailers and the DC Shop. The toy company Spin Master has also … [Read more...] about DC and Partners Release Products for the Whole ‘Shazamily’
Peanuts Continues Asia Expansion Through Trade Fair in Seoul
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has announced that the Peanuts character brand will appear at The Seoul Living Design Fair 2023 to showcase licensed lifestyle products. The Seoul Living Design Fair is Korea’s largest interior design & lifestyle exhibition, and the Peanuts brand will be featured at the fair in a themed booth created by Peanuts … [Read more...] about Peanuts Continues Asia Expansion Through Trade Fair in Seoul
Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Licensing Street have secured several consumer products partnerships for the Donkey Hodie childrens' entertainment franchise. The first licensed collections scheduled for release include sleepwear from Komar, apparel from Mad Engine, costumes from Rubies and a range of toys and plush from Jada Toys. As the … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie
LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LOEWE has partnered with Studio Ghibli for a licensed apparel and accessories collection featuring the animated film, Howl's Moving Castle. Initially founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in finely-crafted clothing, leather goods, and accessories. LOEWE and Studio Ghibli previously released two … [Read more...] about LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is the world's largest studio and the largest entertainment licensor, so what happens at Disney affects everyone in the licensing industry. News the Magic Kingdom has announced 7,000 layoffs and a major restructuring of the entire company is cause for concern ... but there's good news in the latest earnings call as … [Read more...] about Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
Blame Canada: Trailer Park Boys Issues License for THC Gummies
The Canadian comedy show Trailer Park Boys has again partnered with Hemptown Organics to release a new line of gummies containing hemp-derived THC. The hemp-derived delta-9-THC gummies contain less than 0.3% THC, zero nicotine and are made with hemp that comes direct from HempTown's own farm in Oregon. Unlike gummies from cannabis plants, this line made from hemp plants … [Read more...] about Blame Canada: Trailer Park Boys Issues License for THC Gummies
Hugely Successful Paw Patrol Spawns Spin-off Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master and Corus Entertainment have announced the premiere of a licensed PAW Patrol spin-off series called Rubble & Crew. The new series, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, follows the adventures of Rubble, a well-known character from the original PAW Patrol series, and his construction family as they work together on … [Read more...] about Hugely Successful Paw Patrol Spawns Spin-off Show
James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has served notice it's ready to compete with rival Marvel in building an integrated superhero universe. James Web and Peter Safran, the newly appointed co-CEOs of DC Studios, this week revealed their overall plan for the franchise. That initially includes 10 new films and series, but the real news is that the studio will … [Read more...] about James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe