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
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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
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Lilo & Stitch Collectibles to Lunch Menu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ono Hawaiian BBQ has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to release collectible meal bags featuring art inspired by Lilo & Stitch. Launched on May 14, the collaboration offers one of three licensed Stitch lunch bags with each purchase of Ono's Keiki or Ohana meal options. The restaurant's Keiki kids meals include a choice of … [Read more...] about Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Lilo & Stitch Collectibles to Lunch Menu
Kung Fu Tea Soars with How to Train Your Dragon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kung Fu Tea and UP&E have announced a licensing partnership for the upcoming release of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie. For the partnership, Kung Fu Tea will be uniting dragon imagery from both brands' with exclusive beverage flavors, custom packaging, limited-edition collectibles and more. The beverages featured … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Tea Soars with How to Train Your Dragon
Ryan Reynolds Cracks Breakfast Code with Egg-cellent Tim Hortons Collaboration
Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, and a side of Vancouver air: Tim Hortons teams up with Canada's favorite wisecracking export. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Tim Hortons has teamed up with proud Canadian Ryan Reynolds to launch a new breakfast item that’s as bold as a Deadpool monologue and just as satisfying. Ryan’s Scrambled Eggs breakfast box is now a real thing, and is … [Read more...] about Ryan Reynolds Cracks Breakfast Code with Egg-cellent Tim Hortons Collaboration
Merchantwise Launches A Minecraft Movie Licensing Program in ANZ
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merchantwise has launched partnerships for A Minecraft Movie's licensing and retail campaign across Australia and New Zealand. The licensing partnerships offer a range of product types that feature inspiration from both the feature film and the original Minecraft video game. Offered at a variety of major and specialty retail stores, … [Read more...] about Merchantwise Launches A Minecraft Movie Licensing Program in ANZ
Licensing Connection Tapped to Rep Oscar-Winning Film ‘Flow’
TLL Staff The Licensing Connection has been appointed as the exclusive global licensing agent for the Oscar-winning film Flow. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, the Latvian film was the upset winner for Best Animated Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Licensing Connection says the agreement marks a significant step in expanding the reach of the critically acclaimed … [Read more...] about Licensing Connection Tapped to Rep Oscar-Winning Film ‘Flow’
San Diego Comic-Con Expands to Europe With Event in Málaga, Spain
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The hugely popular pop culture convention, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), is set to make its European debut in Málaga, Spain. This historic expansion marks the first time in over 50 years that the convention will be held outside the United States. The announcement was made on March 10, 2025, during a launch event at the Gran Hotel Miramar in … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Expands to Europe With Event in Málaga, Spain