Factory Entertainment has entered into a multi-year agreement with Viacom International to expand upon its line of Star Trek collectibles. Factory Entertainment’s Star Trek line will be centered primarily around its high-end prop replica business. Since 2011, the company has established itself as a world leader in producing authentic, limited-edition replicas of props and … [Read more...] about Star Trek Licensing: Factory Entertainment To Go Where No Collectibles Have Gone Before
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Celebrity Licensing: LMI Building on Laurel & Hardy’s Legacy of Laughter
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The first Laurel and Hardy film debuted in 1927, and almost a century later, the comedians still bring laughter to millions of people around the world. While the Laurel & Hardy shorts were recorded in grainy black and white film, today the comedic pieces that defined slapstick comedy are viewed millions of times on modern streaming … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: LMI Building on Laurel & Hardy’s Legacy of Laughter
Unicorn Academy: Spin Master Unveils Its Latest Entertainment and Toy Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has announced a new multiplatform children's franchise called Unicorn Academy, which will debut with a Netflix-original animated series. Spin Master is a global children's entertainment company that specializes in creating toys, entertainment content, and digital games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master … [Read more...] about Unicorn Academy: Spin Master Unveils Its Latest Entertainment and Toy Franchise
Adonis Creed Coming to Fortnite in MGM Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Epic Games’ and MGM have partnered to bring limited-edition Creed III content to the Fortnite online game platform. MGM's Creed film franchise follows the boxing career of the fictional character Adonis Creed. The upcoming Creed III film is the third installment in the franchise and marks Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut. “Creed … [Read more...] about Adonis Creed Coming to Fortnite in MGM Collaboration
DC and Partners Release Products for the Whole ‘Shazamily’
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC have revealed an extensive collection of licensed merchandise based on the upcoming superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The collectible manufacturer McFarlane has released a licensed Shazam action figure at major retailers and the DC Shop. The toy company Spin Master has also … [Read more...] about DC and Partners Release Products for the Whole ‘Shazamily’
Licensing Law: Apple Film To Portray Incredible Story of Tetris Founder
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are a lot of action thrillers licensed in our industry ... but not many action thrillers about licensing. That's about to change, as Apple Original Film will debut the film Tetris on March 31, telling the story how a US entrepreneur won the rights from the Soviet Union. Tagged by the film's publicists as "The game you couldn’t put … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Apple Film To Portray Incredible Story of Tetris Founder
LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LOEWE has partnered with Studio Ghibli for a licensed apparel and accessories collection featuring the animated film, Howl's Moving Castle. Initially founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in finely-crafted clothing, leather goods, and accessories. LOEWE and Studio Ghibli previously released two … [Read more...] about LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
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
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