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
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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
Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
SRM Develops Smurf Sippy Cup Collection for Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jupiter Wellness's SRM Entertainment division has entered into a licensing agreement with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS for a line of children's products featuring The Smurfs. Through the new multi-year licensing agreement, SRM will develop a line of Sip With Me hydration and table-top products featuring characters and images from The Smurfs … [Read more...] about SRM Develops Smurf Sippy Cup Collection for Kids
SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has gone through a massive wave of changes over the last few years, but one thing that has been barely noticed is that the company's Disney+ service has removed hundreds of titles from its lineup. The changes at Disney started with the hiring of Bob Chapek, who had. the misfortune to guide the company just as the … [Read more...] about SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The people of Ukraine have been redefining the definition of courage and perseverance under the most extreme adversity. Now, the aptly named pre-school series Brave Bunnies is going back into production with the help of Wildbrain. The global kids and family entertainment company has partnered with Ukrainian kids’ producer Glowberry … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG is hosting an exhibit at Brazil’s upcoming pop culture festival CCXP for its Miraculous and Ghostforce entertainment franchises. “We’re so excited to be at CCXP to interact with our Miraculous cosplay fans from across Brazil and engage them with news about Ghostforce that launched in May this year,” said Jeremy … [Read more...] about ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival
Coming to a Theater Near You: Six Toy-Based Movies from Mattel and Hasbro
By Richard Gottlieb Mattel and Hasbro have been busy turning their favorite toys into movies. Two of these movies, Barbie and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, have 2023 release dates. The other four are in various stages of development. As I reviewed the available articles on these movies, it struck me just how challenging it must be for a toy company to make a … [Read more...] about Coming to a Theater Near You: Six Toy-Based Movies from Mattel and Hasbro
Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products is launching an exclusive product collection for the upcoming premiere of the CBS Original, Reindeer In Here. Reindeer In Here is an animated holiday special based on a book of the same name by author Adam Reed. Reindeer In Here follows Blizzard (Blizz) and his friends’ as they band together to save the future … [Read more...] about Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas