By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BBC Studios is restructuring its consumer products and licensing business to deal with the rapid growth in that division.The studio has seen massive growth in its licensing business, thanks partly to the global success of the animated series Bluey, and other hits like the seemingly immortal Doctor Who.As a result, BBC Studios has announced a … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
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The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Dynamite Entertainment and Studiocanal are launching a new Terminator comic book series for the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration. The licensing partnership with Dynamite Entertainment was brokered by Creative Licensing agency on behalf of its long-standing client, Studiocanal. The upcoming Terminator … [Read more...] about The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
Care Bears and Universal Monsters Launch Frighteningly Cute Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Monsters, Cloudco Entertainment and UP&E have launched a partnership that combines Care Bears with licensed characters from Universal's classic horror franchises. The licensed monster mash-up will include a wide range of releases such as apparel, beauty, stationery, Funko Pop! figures, home décor, collectibles, plush, health care … [Read more...] about Care Bears and Universal Monsters Launch Frighteningly Cute Collaboration
Deadpool and Wolverine Literally Go Together Like Ketchup and Mustard
By TLL Staff Kraft Heinz and Marvel Studios are launching licensed Deadpool and Wolverine collectible accessories, based on the company's ketchup and mustard bottles.The Kraft Heinz x Marvel Studios condiment collaboration is meant to gear fans up for the theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine feature film. The limited-edition Deadpool & Wolverine … [Read more...] about Deadpool and Wolverine Literally Go Together Like Ketchup and Mustard
Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stumptown Coffee and Laika have partnered up for a Coraline-inspired collaboration that will include licensed products, themed menu items and in-person experiences. Founded in 2005, Laika is an animation and film production studio that specializes in producing high-quality animated films using a mixture of traditional stop-motion and 3D-CGI … [Read more...] about Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The pizza masters at DiGiorno are using their super powers to churn out some pizza 'Marvels' for fans of Deadpool & Wolverine. The 'merc with a mouth' will find his pie hole stuffed with some pizza that "defies the laws of common decency," the partners say, as DiGiorno is offering up four new pies themed on the upcoming film, … [Read more...] about DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza
Six Flags Expanding Fright Fest Attractions Through New Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a significant expansion to its annual Fright Fest attraction with a new slate of licensed horror properties. Sponsored and presented by Snickers, the upgraded horror event has been dubbed Fright Fest Extreme and will include a wide range of new attractions, activities and licensed terrors … [Read more...] about Six Flags Expanding Fright Fest Attractions Through New Licensing Deals
Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Disney; the animation house Kartoon Studios is launching its own franchise for the A.A. Milne classic Winnie-The-Pooh. Today, the global studio announced new funding and critical new hires for the franchise, saying licensing and consumer products will be a major aspect of the program. The rights to the Winnie-The-Pooh … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toonz Animation, the first global animation studio from India, is now getting into the feature film business. Toonz Animation is a company we've had our eye on for a while, as it is one of those studios leading the way in the internationalization of entertainment and licensing. For many decades the United States and to a lesser extent the … [Read more...] about Toonz Animation Marks 25th Anniversary With Launch of Film Division
150 Licensing Deals for The Garfield Movie, and Yes, There’s Lasagna
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures has secured more than 150 licensing partnerships across the globe for the theatrical release of The Garfield Movie. “It has been an extremely collaborative process with all our partners to develop unique and creative campaigns for The Garfield Movie," said Sony Pictures EVP, Jeffrey Godsick. "They have actively put the … [Read more...] about 150 Licensing Deals for The Garfield Movie, and Yes, There’s Lasagna