The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
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Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mighty Mojo Toys has partnered with Rovio Entertainment to release a new plush line-up based on the Angry Birds brand. The licensing deal was facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency, IMG. The licensing division of IMG is known for connecting its clients with high-profile licensees and opening up new avenues for marketing and … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hoho Entertainment has teamed up with The Point.1888 on a licensing program for the animated series Toad & Friends. The Toad & Friends animated series is based on the classic British novel The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame. Honoring the legacy of the original book, Toad & Friends features an updated cast of characters … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio, ZAG has appointed WildBrain CPLG to represent its newest licensed property, ZAG HEROEZ Ghostforce. WildBrain CPLG is an industry-leading entertainment, sports, and brand licensing agency. The agency is a part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment. With more than 45 years of experience in … [Read more...] about WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region
The Grinch Stars In New Version of Clue Board Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The game Clue is getting a devilish twist, as players can now set their detective skills on stopping The Grinch from stealing Christmas. Clue: The Grinch is a clever and unprecedented take on the popular board game. Instead of trying to figure out who's committing the crime, players are charged with foiling the Grinch's evil Yuletide … [Read more...] about The Grinch Stars In New Version of Clue Board Game
Gigantosaurus Gets Dino-Sized Toy Deal With United Smile
United Smile is launching a line of toys inspired by the hit show Gigantosaurus, from Cyber Group Studios. United Smile is the master toy licensee for Gigantosaurus, and says the new toy line will be designed by award-winning designer Darren Lee Phillipson of design_lead_play. “I am thrilled to be partnering with United Smile and Cyber Group Studios on the Gigantosaurus toy … [Read more...] about Gigantosaurus Gets Dino-Sized Toy Deal With United Smile
Kixi Signs Broad Licensing Agreement for Nelvana Content
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The streaming service Kixi has announced a licensing agreement with Nelvana for more than 300 episodes of their popular cartoon series. The collection includes classic series such as Franklin and Max & Ruby as well as fan favorites such as Jane and the Dragon and Jacob 2/2. In addition to the series, the package also includes several … [Read more...] about Kixi Signs Broad Licensing Agreement for Nelvana Content
Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NetEase Games and MGM have announced a licensing collaboration between the TV series, Vikings and the popular game, Vikingard. Vikingard is a popular role-playing simulation game for mobile devices. It was developed by NetEase Games and Clicktouch Technology. The game allows players to take on the role of a Viking chieftain from the Fharun … [Read more...] about Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
Licensing: The Final Frontier For Playmobil and Star Trek
Star Trek fans can recreate an iconic scene from the films, as Playmobil has created an amazing replica of the Bird of Prey from Star Trek III. “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before.” These words … [Read more...] about Licensing: The Final Frontier For Playmobil and Star Trek
UNIS Arcade Deal Makes Emoji Smile :-)
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter UNIS Technology Ltd has signed a licensing agreement with the emoji company to develop a series of arcade games for the emoji brand. Under the terms of the agreement, UNIS will handle the design, manufacture and distribution of the new coin-operated emoji games within key markets including EMEA, U.S., Canada, LATAM and APAC. The deal was … [Read more...] about UNIS Arcade Deal Makes Emoji Smile :-)