By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VIZ Media has appointed WP Brands as its Oceania licensing agency for the Australia and New Zealand regions. WP Brands is a licensing, marketing, and content syndication specialist for the Oceania markets. The agency offers its services for all categories of entertainment and lifestyle properties. “This is an amazing opportunity, and … [Read more...] about Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
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Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
by Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gutsy Animations’ flagship animated series Moominvalley has been renewed for a fourth season by the broadcasters Sky, Yle, and Viaplay. The Moominvalley animated series is based on a series of childrens books and comic strips written by Tove Jansson between 1945 and 1980. The international licensing rights to the Moomin franchise are … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
Who’s News: Invisible Universe hires New Head of Licensing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe internet-based animation studio Invisible Universe has hired Shane Mang from Spin Master as their new Head of Licensing. Invisible Universe is an entertainment technology company that focuses on creating and developing original character IPs in partnership with high-profile celebrities. These celebrities include Serena Williams, Jennifer … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Invisible Universe hires New Head of Licensing
Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Strategic Partnership Includes the Bravest Warriors, Netflix Series, Bee and PuppyCat, and the Upcoming Catbug Series Genius Brands International, Inc. has reached a deal with TOHO International, selling 50% of in three productions on its Frederator Network. The deal was arranged through Genius Brands' subsidiary WOW! Unlimited Media, which in turn controls the Frederator … [Read more...] about Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Video Game Licensing: New Anime Adaptation For Nier Automata Set For Release
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Square Enix's role-playing sci-fi video game, Nier Automata, has been adapted into a new anime series by Aniplex. The licensed anime adaptation of the game is scheduled for release in Japan on Jan. 7, 2023, with additional regions to follow. The upcoming series is titled Nier: Automata Ver 1.1a. The Nier Automata anime series was … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: New Anime Adaptation For Nier Automata Set For Release
Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Amazon has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to bring licensed content from its Invincible series to the Fall Guys video game. Invincible is an animated superhero series for adult audiences that airs on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The series is based on a comic by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley. The plot of the … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been a long wait, but studios can now produce content based on the A.A. Milne book Winnie the Pooh. That's because the book finally entered the public domain in January, after 95 years, ending Disney's ownership of the brand. As a result, Baboon Animation and IQI Media are now able to produce what they're calling a prequel film, as … [Read more...] about Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reemsborko has been appointed as the UK licensing agency for TV Tokyo's Naruto, Naruto Shippuden and Boruto properties. Reemsborko is a UK-based company that brings twenty-five years of experience in the licensing industry as a licensee, consultant and agent. The agency builds strategic brand extensions to secure long-term success for … [Read more...] about TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise
Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The new Netflix series Brown and Friends from the digital entertainment company IPX is launching its first season in celebration of the IPs’ 10th anniversary. The Brown and Friends animated Netflix series is based on the IPX original character IP Line Friends. The Line Friends brand was originally created in 2011 as stickers on the … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
Comics Licensing: Batman and Spawn Star in Licensed Crossover
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A licensed crossover comic called Batman/Spawn is being released as a new, licensed series by DC and Image Comics. The new release was made by the Spawn franchise's creator, Todd McFarlane and his longtime teammate, Greg Capullo. Capullo was responsible for penciling the comic and McFarlane was responsible for the writing and inking of … [Read more...] about Comics Licensing: Batman and Spawn Star in Licensed Crossover