The animation studio ZAG continues its rapid global growth as it hires Megalicense for representation in Russia. The deal with Megalicense also covers the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which also includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. “Megalicense is the premiere licensing agency across Russia and CIS, … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
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TV Licensing: United Talent Agency To Represent YouTube Hit Super Sema
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The United Talent Agency has been appointed as the North American licensing and publishing agency for the YouTube Originals series Super Sema. A leading global entertainment company, UTA’s business spans talent representation, original content production, strategic advisory and marketing practice. The company says it will focus on retail … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: United Talent Agency To Represent YouTube Hit Super Sema
Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans
Polluters better watch out, as Popeye the Sailorman has partnered with the Angry Birds for a tournament supporting ocean cleanup efforts. The partnership between Popeye rights holder King Features and Angry Birds developer Rovio Entertainment will see a tournament hosted to support The SeaCleaners, an ocean cleanup organization. Created in 2016 by Franco-Swiss skipper Yvan … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans
Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Multi-Category Collection Expected to Arrive at Retailers Worldwide Beginning 2023 Toy giant Mattel has signed a global, multiyear licensing deal for two of Disney's most popular franchises. Under the agreement, Mattel will have the global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for the Disney Princess line and the Frozen franchise. The agreement is with Disney Consumer … [Read more...] about Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Promotion Comes as the Company Wraps Up Its Highest Revenue Year Ever By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone following stories in TLL about Dr. Seuss Enterprises will know the company has been on a tear of lucrative licensing deals. And as revenues have soared, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that its president Susan Brandt is also taking on the role of CEO. Brandt is an … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Film Licensing: EA Games Releasing Three Star Wars Games in Lucasfilm Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Big news for Star Wars fans, as Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games announced three new licensed video game titles in development from Respawn Entertainment. Respawn Entertainment, best known for their work on Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is leading the development and production of these new projects. “We are … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: EA Games Releasing Three Star Wars Games in Lucasfilm Deal
Character Licensing: Popeye Goes Sailing, Plays Golf, With Two New Licensing Deals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief King Features has signed up two deals that will see Popeye the Sailor Man adopted for a sailing club and golf gear. In the first of those two licensing agreements, King Features has licensed Popeye the Sailor Man for Pick a Pier, an online platform that connects boaters and marinas. Pick a Pier says the license was signed to launch its Popeye … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Popeye Goes Sailing, Plays Golf, With Two New Licensing Deals
Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Funko Games has unveiled a new board game inspired by E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for its 2022 lineup. The new game is called E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Light Years From Home. It will be released across North America and Europe in the summer of 2022. Funko Games came into being in 2019, after Funko Inc. acquired notable board game development studio, Forrest-Pruzan Creative. … [Read more...] about Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
Animation studio ZAG has signed a global licensing agreement with PMI for a line of consumer products for the television series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. The deal for Miraculous-branded consumer products will see new merchandise debut at retail in Summer 2022. Performance Media Industries (PMI) has a business strategy based on cementing licensing agreements … [Read more...] about TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has appointed Total Lisensi Global (TLG) as its licensing partner for the Indonesia market. TLG is also known by its brand name, The Licensing Guy. It is a brand management and licensing agency that focuses on the development of businesses involved in intellectual property. The company has successfully managed the … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG