By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Independent animation studio ZAG has partnered with Cross Creek Pictures to produce the animated musical Melody. Melody will be created and directed by Jeremy Zag and Julian Zag. Zag will… . . . read more
Who’s News: Paramount Consumer Products Taps Dan Cook As New Executive Hire
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products has announced Dan Cook is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Global E-Commerce. Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount. Paramount is… . . . read more
RoboCop Marks 35th Birthday With New Role On Fortnite
May 16, 2022
MGM’s classic sci-fi hit RoboCop appears in the massively popular Fortnite game to mark the films’ 35th anniversary. Epic Games’ Fortnite and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced that the cyborg police officer RoboCop is making his… . . . read more
Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
May 16, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have officially released the highly-anticipated multiplayer action adventure Evil Dead: The Game. Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game… . . . read more
Full 2022-23 Film Release Schedule: Who Will Be The Box Office Top Gun?
May 11, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Marvel’s Doctor Strange has conjured a magical box office return with a heroic $185 million showing in its first weekend. The timeline altering second instalment Doctor Strange in… . . . read more
Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022
May 11, 2022
Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries will come together to Las Vegas this week in… . . . read more
Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection
May 10, 2022
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… . . . read more
Cartoon Saloon BD to Oversee Licensing For My Father’s Dragon
May 4, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing for the Netflix film My Father’s Dragon will be handled by Cartoon Saloon Brand Development, a division of the animation studio. My Father’s Dragon is produced by Cartoon Saloon,… . . . read more
Netflix Woes Just Beginning As It Loses Key Show Licenses
May 2, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Netflix faces an existential threat as it will soon lose the licenses for many of its most-viewed shows to rival streaming services. The streaming pioneer is rightly lauded… . . . read more
Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
April 28, 2022
Mattel and Warner Bros. have announced development of a Hot Wheels movie, produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot studio. The result will be a live-action film featuring the venerable toy racing car brand, which remains… . . . read more