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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

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

Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief James Bond may have a license to kill, but Amazon MGM Studios now has a license to film. Amazon MGM Studios issued a joint statement with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli saying they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. Most importantly, under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM … [Read more...] about Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise

Analysis: Is Nature Pitching the Ultimate Disaster Movie to Hollywood?

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Four years ago the United Nations’ environment chief, Inger Andersen, said the devastating impacts of climate change are essentially “Nature sending us a message.” Clearly, that message did not get through. Despite a series of commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the pace of global warming has increased, as has humanity’s … [Read more...] about Analysis: Is Nature Pitching the Ultimate Disaster Movie to Hollywood?

Gender Parity Achieved for the First Time for Major Film Releases

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Two new studies showed that women achieved gender parity for major US film releases in 2024, the first time that has happened. One of the studies was Dr. Martha Lauzen's annual report, It's a Man's (Celluloid) World Report. It found that out of the 100 top grossing films in 2024, women played the lead in 42% of the films, which is the … [Read more...] about Gender Parity Achieved for the First Time for Major Film Releases