Sony Pictures Consumer Products is inviting Ghostbuster fans to suit up for Halloween with an expansive new suite of licensed goods and content. The list of licensees includes IllFonic, Hasbro, Disguise, Insight Editions and more. The list of licensed products and experiences includes interactive gaming, apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, and costumes – taking the … [Read more...] about Who Ya Gonna Call For Halloween Licenses? Ghostbusters!
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Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment are opening a horror-themed exhibit called Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Madame Tussauds New York is an interactive wax museum that specializes in creating realistic figures based on celebrities, fictional characters, world leaders and more. The museum features … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
Experiential Licensing: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Launches in Thailand
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have opened a fully-branded theme park in Thailand called Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. Located in Bangsaray Bay, Pattaya, the themed water park offers rides and attractions based on licensed Columbia Pictures film franchises such as Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, and more. Columbia … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Launches in Thailand
Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony will be hosted by the children's educators and drag performers, Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé. The Kidscreen Summit is a four-day trade show event that focuses on kid's entertainment media. Kidscreen Summit 2023 takes place in Miami and is one of the most important trade shows in the children's entertainment … [Read more...] about Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony
WBCP and DC’s Black Adam Smashes into Licensing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWarner Bros. Consumer Products and DC are releasing several collections of licensed products inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film Black Adam. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC will be joining forces with premier toy, apparel, home goods and food partners for the comprehensive program of Black Adam-themed merchandise.The licensed … [Read more...] about WBCP and DC’s Black Adam Smashes into Licensing
Licensing Giant Hasbro Targets 50% Profit Increase
CEO Chris Cocks Forecasts Major Growth Based on Gaming, Digital and Licensing By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks unveiled a new master plan for the toy and entertainment conglomerate in his first investor day presentation. Cocks took over as CEO in January 2022 after the death of former CEO Brian Goldner. Cocks was previously head of Hasbro's wildly … [Read more...] about Licensing Giant Hasbro Targets 50% Profit Increase
Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Paddington Bear brand is continuing its licensing agreement with the non-profit charity organization, UNICEF. Originally created by Michael Bond in 1958, the Paddington Bear franchise is currently owned by the film production company, StudioCanal. The brands' partnership with UNICEF includes educational fundraising products for the … [Read more...] about Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
Universal Launches New Retail Brand UNIVRS
The New Retail Destination with Limited-Edition, Character-Inspired Merchandise Now Open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood Universal Products & Experiences has unveiled UNIVRS, a new retail experience for fans at Universal Studios Hollywood. The initiative was announced just days after Universal revealed the creation of UPE as a newly formed division of Universal Parks & … [Read more...] about Universal Launches New Retail Brand UNIVRS
Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toei Animation is launching its biggest fan experience of all time at this year's New York Comic Con 2022. The studio that brought the world hits like the Dragon Ball franchise and One Piece is now literally painting Times Square red and building out massive displays. The showcase of franchise properties, including “One Piece Film Red,” … [Read more...] about Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con
Board Games: The Force Is Strong With This One
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asmodee and Z-Man Games, in collaboration with LucasFilm, are releasing a licensed board game based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The upcoming board game is called Star Wars: The Clone Wars – A Pandemic System Game. It is set during the popular Lucasfilm television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The licensed board game is built using … [Read more...] about Board Games: The Force Is Strong With This One