By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gemmy Industries and WBDGCP are launching a licensed Halloween décor collection for the 20th anniversary of the Corpse Bride film. Available exclusively at Lowe's, the licensed collection offers several decorative items that can be added to themed Halloween displays. The full collection includes an animated musical cloche, a wall … [Read more...] about Gemmy Industries and WGDGCP Pair Up for Corpse Bride Décor
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Bath & Body Works Casts a Spell With Disney Villains Fragrance Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Bath & Body Works is taking a walk on the wicked side with its latest line of fragrances. Fresh off the glittering success of its Disney Princess fragrance collection earlier this year, the retailer is swapping tiaras for thorns with its latest collaboration: The Disney Villains Collection. Launching September 3, the line captures the … [Read more...] about Bath & Body Works Casts a Spell With Disney Villains Fragrance Collection
Kartoon Studios Expands Stan Lee Brand with Global Brand Partnerships
TLL Staff Kartoon Studios, Inc. just announced a major expansion of its Stan Lee consumer products portfolio this week, unveiling a series of new licensing deals and brand activations. The late comic creator and founder of Marvel Comics remains an enduring cultural icon, particularly as he appeared in all Marvel movies up until the time of his passing. Kartoon Studios says … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Expands Stan Lee Brand with Global Brand Partnerships
Blue Ant Goes Public, Management Buys Out Boat Rocker Subsidiary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Big changes in the Canadian entertainment media landscape, as Blue Ant Media has divested itself of its Boat Rocker studio in a plan to go public. Blue Ant, one of the major studios in Canada, has officially completed its previously announced reverse takeover (RTO) transaction, transitioning into a publicly listed company. The subordinate … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Goes Public, Management Buys Out Boat Rocker Subsidiary
Align Technology and Disney Launch Freakier Friday Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Align Technology and Disney have launched a collaborative partnership that brings the Invisalign brand to the Freakier Friday film. The partnership features a large-scale marketing campaign that is designed to appeal a broad range of audiences and demographics. Many of the activations focus on lead actress Julia Butters, who is a … [Read more...] about Align Technology and Disney Launch Freakier Friday Collaboration
Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Can generative AI be ethical, and respect the copyright of human creators? The AI research company Moonvalley says it can, and has just launched a new AI model called Marey that creates video, but does so while respecting the copyright of the content with which it was trained. Given the global concern over alleged copyright violation by … [Read more...] about Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
Hippo Blue Launches New Disney Collections
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hippo Blue and Disney Consumer Products are teaming up for new licensed collections inspired by Star Wars and Lilo & Stitch. The new Hippo Blue collections offer a range of customizable products that feature imagery from the two Disney film franchises. Debuted on May 4, the limited-edition Star Wars collection includes … [Read more...] about Hippo Blue Launches New Disney Collections
James Bond Brand Owner Danjaq Says It’s ‘No Time to Die’ for the Super Spy’s Trademark
Dubai-Based Developer Claims James Bond Trademarks Have Expired Due to 'Lack of Use' Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's greatest fictional spy, James Bond, now faces another mortal threat, this time from an Austrian-born, Dubai-based billionaire. Joseph Kleindienst, who is currently building a $5 billion luxury resort complex in Dubai called 'The Heart of … [Read more...] about James Bond Brand Owner Danjaq Says It’s ‘No Time to Die’ for the Super Spy’s Trademark
Disney Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Toy Story’ with New Products and Experiences
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, the groundbreaking 1995 Pixar film that launched a global franchise and redefined animation. The studio's celebration of one of its top brands will include a slate of new products, theme park experiences, and a renewed global licensing agreement with Mattel. Since its … [Read more...] about Disney Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Toy Story’ with New Products and Experiences
Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company are launching a new licensed comic book series for the Stitch franchise. Written by Connor Ratliff and James III, the plot of the upcoming Stitch comic follows Dr. Jumba Jookiba as he tries to collect the Villain Points needed to retain his membership benefits with the Evil Genius … [Read more...] about Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics