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Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensees will find Brand Licensing Europe a good opportunity to approach Dr. Seuss for new licenses, as the brand plans a major CP expansion. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is already one of the world's top licensors and has been a leading children's entertainment company since 1993. The company has turned Dr. Seuss' whimsical drawings and clever … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe

British Comic Beano Celebrates 85 Years With New Campaign

The world's longest running weekly comic, Beano, will celebrate its 85th anniversary next year with a national licensing campaign by Rocket. Beano first hit print in 1938, before the Second World War, and became one of the most popular British brands of all time. Country Life even put it on the list of top British brands with The Beatles and James Bond. “Beano is part of the … [Read more...] about British Comic Beano Celebrates 85 Years With New Campaign

Wedding Woes: Elvis Leaves the Chapel in Licensing Spat

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Elvis might not be leaving the building, but he is leaving the chapel, leaving Las Vegas' billion dollar wedding business all shook up. Authentic Brands Group warned Las Vegas chapels of legal action should they continue holding Elvis-themed weddings. “This couldn’t hit at a worse time; it’s not a good thing,” said Clark County Clerk Lynn … [Read more...] about Wedding Woes: Elvis Leaves the Chapel in Licensing Spat

Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection

If Passed, Law Would Impact All Licensors, Limiting Copyrights to 56 Years By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Senator Josh Hawley is introducing legislation targeting Disney that would have a devastating impact on the US licensing industry. The move comes as Hawley and other GOP leaders retaliate against The Walt Disney Company for its stated opposition to the so-called "Don't … [Read more...] about Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection

Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films

Surge Licensing has been appointed to develop a North American licensing program for six films from visionary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Those films include some of the greatest classics to come out of Hollywood, including The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and the dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, which continues its … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films

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.

Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection

Barcelona-based Art Ask Agency continues to grow the Frida Kahlo licensing program with the launch of the officially licensed Blueprint Collections range of gift and stationery products in the UK and Ireland.  The range includes over 20 different SKUs with gold foil detail and tassels including a handbag notebook, recipe journal, travel mugs and more, appealing to a wide … [Read more...] about Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection

Warner Music Acquires Full David Bowie Catalog

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group says there will be some ch-ch-ch-changes to its relationship with the David Bowie Estate, bringing the late iconic musician even more Fame. Warner Music and the estate of David Bowie have signed a global, career-spanning partnership for Bowie’s timeless recorded music catalog. One of the largest music companies in the world, … [Read more...] about Warner Music Acquires Full David Bowie Catalog