The world's largest entertainment and licensing conglomerate showed this week it's coming back strong from the pandemic, posting solid revenue numbers and exceeding expectations for its new streaming services. Disney reported fiscal third-quarter results Thursday that not only beat Wall Street's estimates, but also showed impressive user growth for Disney+, making it the … [Read more...] about Disney Builds Back Better With Q3 Earnings Report
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Playmobil Goes Where No Toy Has Gone Before
A new collaboration with ViacomCBS has resulted in what may be the coolest Playmobil set of all time: a one-meter-long, interactive replica of the Star Ship USS Enterprise from the original Star Trek series. Playmobil is launching its first ever model of the Starship Enterprise, and the toy company has gone all out. The Playmobil version of the Starship Enterprise boasts … [Read more...] about Playmobil Goes Where No Toy Has Gone Before
CAA-GBG To Rep Sesame Street In South Korea and Southeast Asia
Sesame Workshop has appointed CAA-GBG Global Brand Management Group as its new licensing agent for Sesame Street in South Korea and Southeast Asia. Under the agreement, CAA-GBG will work to extend the Sesame Street brand licensing program into new categories, including educational and children’s licensed product opportunities. CAA-CBG is a joint venture between Global Brands … [Read more...] about CAA-GBG To Rep Sesame Street In South Korea and Southeast Asia
Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
The Youtube sensation Spy Ninjas has signed a publishing deal with Scholastic for the U.S. and Canada, in a deal brokered by exclusive agent Surge Licensing. Spy Ninjas is a sometimes hilarious and always action packed serial drama that currently racks up about 400 million monthly views, and has more than 38 million subscribers. The show features Chad Wild Clay, Vy Qwaint, … [Read more...] about Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
Minions Party Down With Line Friends In New Collaboration
LINE FRIENDS has collaborated with Illumination and Universal Brand Development to unveil a collection featuring Minions and Brown & Friends, inspired by one of the most successful animated franchises of all time. Launched as part of the collaboration between these two powerhouse brands, the collection consists of essential fashion and tech accessories ranging from … [Read more...] about Minions Party Down With Line Friends In New Collaboration
Tim Erickson To Head Licensing For Peanuts Worldwide
A former top executive with Twentieth Century Fox, DreamWorks, Disney and LEGO has been tapped to lead the licensing activities of Peanuts Worldwide. Tim Erickson is taking on the role of Executive Vice President of Brand at Peanuts, and will oversee the team who manage the brand's global licensing business. The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are … [Read more...] about Tim Erickson To Head Licensing For Peanuts Worldwide
Peppa Pig Boots Up Partnership With Hunter Boot Ltd.
When kids in the UK are ready to splash their way back to school through mud puddles this fall, Peppa Pig and Hunter Boot will have them covered. Hasbro and Hunter Boot are about to release their second collaboration based on the Peppa Pig franchise, with the new lines being released Aug. 2, in time for back to school shopping. After the sell out success of the first … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Boots Up Partnership With Hunter Boot Ltd.
Casetify Releases New Disney Princess Line
Casetify has announce a new collection in partnership with Disney, allowing smart phone owners to unleash their inner princess. The new line announced this week comes as part of a longer campaign entitled Be Your Own Princess. The fourth installment of this collaboration joins Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration, with the collection launching online at … [Read more...] about Casetify Releases New Disney Princess Line
Not So Nice: Baron Cohen Sues Pot Shop
Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has filed suit against a Massachusetts cannabis shop for using an image of his character Borat on a billboard (pictured here) without his permission. According to documents filed in U.S. District Court in Boston, Baron Cohen alleges the billboard for Somerset-based Solar Therapeutics Inc. showed him posing as Borat with two thumbs up and … [Read more...] about Not So Nice: Baron Cohen Sues Pot Shop
Star Trek Boldly Goes To The Toy Aisle With Playmates
The rich world of the Star Wars Universe is coming to a toy store near you, as ViacomCBS Consumer Products announced a licensing deal with Playmates Toys. ViacomCBS says it has awarded the global toy company with the licensing rights for action figures, vehicles and ships, role play and other toy categories for all Star Trek properties. Playmates will launch its new Star Trek … [Read more...] about Star Trek Boldly Goes To The Toy Aisle With Playmates