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Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Britain's Royal Mail is launching 13 stamps to celebrate the British contribution to the Transformers franchise from Hasbro. The Royal Mail says the main set of eight stamp designs are produced in pairs and feature original illustrations of Transformers Autobots and Decepticons locked in a battle, in a retro, "Generation 1 style" from the 1980s. Characters featured on the … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Who’s News: Throop To Step Down as CEO of Hasbro’s eOne Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro has reported another senior management shakeup, saying Darren Throop will step down as president and CEO of its eOne division. Throop is the founder of what was then the Canadian studio Entertainment One, and guided the company during its growth and eventual acquisition by Hasbro. The company says Throop will continue in his current … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Throop To Step Down as CEO of Hasbro’s eOne Division
Crunchyroll Acquires North America’s Largest Anime Retailer
The anime streamer Crunchyroll has completed a strategic acquisition of Right Stuf, considered the largest retailer of anime products in North America. The Sony-owned streaming service announced on Aug. 4 that it had purchased Right Stuf, just ahead of the company's annual Crunchyroll Expo event. Pricing and other terms were not disclosed publicly. The Right Stuf acquisition … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Acquires North America’s Largest Anime Retailer
World of EPI Unveils Inclusive Dolls From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of EPI is set to introduce a licensed line of collectible dolls based on the characters from Marvel's feature film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. World of EPI is a leading toy manufacturing and design firm that focuses on providing authentic representation to children across the globe. The company was founded in 2003 by Dr. Lisa … [Read more...] about World of EPI Unveils Inclusive Dolls From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses
The first Entertainment X Tracks Forum will take place in November as a way to help retailers, licensing companies and licensees seeking new digital entertainment properties. The event was developed by Steven Ekstract, the founder and former publisher of License Global, and is being hosted at the offices of United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills on Nov. 2-3. “The business of … [Read more...] about New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses
Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
Paramount Global Promotes Pamela Kaufman to CEO of Global CP & Experiences Penguin Ventures Appoints Zoe Smith as Senior Category Manager, UK Softlines Veteran licensing exec Pamela Kaufman has been promoted to take on the role of president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, effective immediately. The newly created position reports … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics Collectibles says its zerocool brand has signed licensing deals for Stranger Things, the hit film Dune, and Clerks III. Fanatics says zerocool is the first trading card brand dedicated to pop-culture and entertainment, and is expanding the space through deals with Netflix, Legendary Entertainment, and Kevin Smith to create trading … [Read more...] about Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals
Film & TV Licensing: Lionsgate Signs IMG For Global CP Program
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global licensing agency IMG has closed a massive deal, securing a worldwide contract with the entertainment studio Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B). Vancouver-based Lionsgate has produced some of the most popular film franchises in recent years, and helped establish Canada's reputation as Hollywood North. Lionsgate has now confirmed it … [Read more...] about Film & TV Licensing: Lionsgate Signs IMG For Global CP Program
Technology: House of Mouse Dives Into Metaverse With Disney Accelerator
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest licensor is investing in Web3, metaverse technologies this week, taking six companies into its Disney Accelerator program. The Disney Accelerator was set up by The Walt Disney Company as a way to help younger tech companies that align with its vision for the future. In this case, Disney has announced that all six of its … [Read more...] about Technology: House of Mouse Dives Into Metaverse With Disney Accelerator