The Licensing Letter

Film

Avatar: Way of Water Blows Through $2 Billion Mark in Global Box Office

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The James Cameron hit sequel Avatar: Way of Water has become the sixth film in history to earn more than $2 billion. Avatar: The Way of Water is continuing its march through the upper reaches of the all-time takings charts as it becomes the sixth film to break the $2bn mark in worldwide box-office receipts. The returns are great news for … [Read more...] about Avatar: Way of Water Blows Through $2 Billion Mark in Global Box Office

Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Children's entertainment brand Studio 100 Media has appointed Alexandros Visentin as the company's new business development manager. Visentin will be responsible for leading Studio 100 Media's apparel division and expanding the reach of the company's core brands and third-party licensing rights. ”With Alexandros, we are gaining a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager

Jumanji Attraction to Open at Gardaland in 2023

Italy's largest theme park will open a new attraction this year based on the Jumanji films from Sony Pictures Entertainment. Gardaland says the new Jumanji - The Labyrinth attraction will offer adventure-lovers of all ages an exclusive and immersive experience to submerge themselves in the wonderfully wild world of Jumanji. Gardaland Resort is an amusement park located in … [Read more...] about Jumanji Attraction to Open at Gardaland in 2023

Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been a long wait, but studios can now produce content based on the A.A. Milne book Winnie the Pooh. That's because the book finally entered the public domain in January, after 95 years, ending Disney's ownership of the brand. As a result, Baboon Animation and IQI Media are now able to produce what they're calling a prequel film, as … [Read more...] about Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series

TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reemsborko has been appointed as the UK licensing agency for TV Tokyo's Naruto, Naruto Shippuden and Boruto properties. Reemsborko is a UK-based company that brings twenty-five years of experience in the licensing industry as a licensee, consultant and agent. The agency builds strategic brand extensions to secure long-term success for … [Read more...] about TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise

Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has promoted their LATAM consumer products executive, Angela Cortez, to oversee the company’s Canadian consumer products business. Angela Cortez has more than 30 years of experience in the licensing and retail industries. She initially joined ZAG in Spring 2021 as Vice President for the LatAm region. Since then, Cortez has … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion

MGM Launching ‘Film in Concert’ Series Featuring Aretha Franklin’s Respect

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MGM and Fifth Season's Live division are launching a licensed Films in Concert Series featuring MGM’s biographical-drama, Respect. The Respect in Concert production will feature Aretha Franklin's music performed live by The Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside a showing of MGM's film, Respect. “We are extremely excited to partner with … [Read more...] about MGM Launching ‘Film in Concert’ Series Featuring Aretha Franklin’s Respect

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There were two major offensives in the global streaming wars, as both Sony Pictures and Paramount+ moved to secure international audiences. Sony Pictures and Canadian streamer Crave announced a long-term and exclusive Pay-One window licensing agreement for theatrical feature films. The deal gives Crave first pay window rights to new and … [Read more...] about Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe

SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has gone through a massive wave of changes over the last few years, but one thing that has been barely noticed is that the company's Disney+ service has removed hundreds of titles from its lineup. The changes at Disney started with the hiring of Bob Chapek, who had. the misfortune to guide the company just as the … [Read more...] about SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup