By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Online therapy provider PresenceLearning has partnered with Hasbro to bring popular licensed characters and games to its platform. Through this partnership speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health professionals will be able to use the exclusive digital adaptations to enhance their online therapy … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head Goes Into Therapy
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Melisa Fuhr To Head ZAG Expansion In New Argentina Office
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG has established its first office in Argentina to spearhead merchandising and licensing activities in the region. The Buenos Aires office will focus primarily on Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay for the company's portfolio of ZAG Heroez brands. This portfolio includes the worldwide hit "Miraculous - Tales of … [Read more...] about Melisa Fuhr To Head ZAG Expansion In New Argentina Office
Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of EPI has announced a collaboration with Disney and Marvel to create ethnically-inclusive fashion dolls, collectible figurines, and accessories. The upcoming line of licensed consumer products will feature characters from the new Disney+ series "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" and the upcoming "Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil … [Read more...] about Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls
Comics Licensing: Iceberg’s Popeye-Themed Fashion Says ‘I Yam What I Yam’
The Iceberg Fall/Winter 2022 men’s collection is set to feature items inspired by the enduring comic character Popeye the Sailorman. The collection captures the lifestyle of explorers and survivalists, featuring Popeye-inspired, nautical-themed designs throughout the line. It will include a wide range of products including jackets, tops, and pants. “Popeye, Olive Oyl and … [Read more...] about Comics Licensing: Iceberg’s Popeye-Themed Fashion Says ‘I Yam What I Yam’
Comics Licensing: WildBrain Bringing Peanuts To The India Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG is expanding its multi‐territory representation deal with Peanuts Worldwide to include the massive Indian market. The company plans to release a local cross‐category consumer products programme that targets apparel, gifting, homewares, stationery, pet accessories and promotions for all demographics. WildBrain CPLG is a global … [Read more...] about Comics Licensing: WildBrain Bringing Peanuts To The India Market
Terrifying Deal Sees The Ring Girl Joining Dead By Daylight Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Behaviour Interactive and the Kadokawa Corporation have partnered on the upcoming release of a licensed Dead By Daylight Chapter based on the popular horror franchise Ringu. The cult favorite Japanese horror film Ringu (often known simply as Ring) was released in 1998, based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki. It follows a reporter … [Read more...] about Terrifying Deal Sees The Ring Girl Joining Dead By Daylight Video Game
Wildbrain Acquires Ward Animation Classics Like Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain and Jay Ward Productions, Inc., have signed an agreement across distribution, production and licensing for the entire portfolio of classic Ward-owned IP. This portfolio includes properties such as George of the Jungle, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Dudley Do-Right, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Super Chicken and more. Under the agreement, … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Acquires Ward Animation Classics Like Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right
Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and MetLife Foundation have announced a new phase of their partnership aiding disadvantaged groups in Latin America. The initiative is called Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Underserved Populations in Brazil and Mexico, and has been running for seven years. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Signature Publishing and One Animation have inked a deal to launch a dedicated Oddbods-themed issue of Signature’s successful changing-theme magazine for pre-school children, ADVENTURES WITH. Under the partnership, the ADVENTURES WITH Oddbods issue will go on sale in the UK beginning Feb. 10. “We’re always looking for creative ways to bring the Oddbods characters to life for … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal