By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is the world's largest studio and the largest entertainment licensor, so what happens at Disney affects everyone in the licensing industry. News the Magic Kingdom has announced 7,000 layoffs and a major restructuring of the entire company is cause for concern ... but there's good news in the latest earnings call as … [Read more...] about Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
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Shaky Recovery Continues for Global Box Office Revenues
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global cinema box office revenues have bounced back by 27% over 2021, but the $26 billion tally is still far short of pre-pandemic levels. Gower Street Analytics released its final estimate for global box office returns, up to Dec. 31, 2022. The result of $25.9 billion is not only a major drop from pre-pandemic revenues, but also … [Read more...] about Shaky Recovery Continues for Global Box Office Revenues
James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has served notice it's ready to compete with rival Marvel in building an integrated superhero universe. James Web and Peter Safran, the newly appointed co-CEOs of DC Studios, this week revealed their overall plan for the franchise. That initially includes 10 new films and series, but the real news is that the studio will … [Read more...] about James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
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