Hasbro Also Reports "Solid Second Quarter" By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy giant Hasbro has agreed to sell its eOne film and TV division to Canadian film studio Lionsgate for $500 million. The deal includes $375 million in cash, subject to certain price adjustments, as well as Lionsgate assuming all of eOne's production financing loans. The transaction has … [Read more...] about Hasbro Sells eOne Division to Lionsgate for $500 Million
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Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Spin Master has officially unveiled its new toy collection for the franchise's upcoming second feature film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The film is a Spin Master Entertainment production, produced in association with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures. "Packed with jaw-dropping transformations, the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie toy collection will spark limitless … [Read more...] about Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Nickelodeon And Spin Master Celebrate Paw Patrol’s 10th Anniversary With New Content
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterNickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment are releasing new Paw Patrol and Rubble & Crew content in celebration of the franchise's 10th anniversary. The new content includes season renewals for both PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew, a PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew TV crossover event, a six-part special called PAW Patrol: Moto Pups, and a … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon And Spin Master Celebrate Paw Patrol’s 10th Anniversary With New Content
Think Pink: Barbie Soundtrack Tops the Spotify Playlist
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel's Barbie isn't just taking over the box office; she's taking over the Spotify music charts as well. The film Barbie has become a licensing phenomenon, with some observers estimating the film and doll franchise has lined up some 600 licenses this year. Among them is the Barbie soundtrack, a critically acclaimed collection featuring … [Read more...] about Think Pink: Barbie Soundtrack Tops the Spotify Playlist
San Diego Comic-Con Goes to Sea With Themed Ocean Cruise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter San Diego Comic Convention has partnered with Entertainment Cruise Productions to launch a licensed experiential event called Comic-Con: The Cruise. Entertainment Cruise Productions is a cruise agency that has produced more than seventy-five full-ship charters for an extensive range of genres and brands. The agency's services include … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Goes to Sea With Themed Ocean Cruise
Gamegenic to Produce Game Accessories for Star Wars: Unlimited
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gamegenic has partnered with Fantasy Flight Games and Lucasfilm on a game accessories line for the upcoming Star Wars: Unlimited trading card game. “We are thrilled to be working with the exceptionally creative team at Gamegenic for the accessories of our upcoming Star Wars: Unlimited game,” said Fantasy Flight Games head, Chris Gerber. … [Read more...] about Gamegenic to Produce Game Accessories for Star Wars: Unlimited
Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global entertainment company WildBrain has closed its acquisition of the pre-production animation studio, House of Cool. The acquisition is intended to expand and improve Wildbrain's pre-production capabilities for current and future animated series, specials and features. The co-founders of House of Cool, Wes Lui and Ricardo … [Read more...] about Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Boston-based content creator GBH has signed a deal that will see its "treasure trove of IP" brought to scripted TV and feature films. Under the agreement, GBH will work with Anonymous Content, a global media company that produces multi-platform premium content and boasts an exceptional client roster which includes many of the … [Read more...] about Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal
Opinion: Box Office is Back, But Blockbusters Are Not
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This has been the year of the Big Flop, as multiple Hollywood 'tentpole' blockbusters have failed to break even at the box office. That's led some—including yours truly—to fear the end of the cinema experience is near, but there's another explanation that actually makes more sense. When you actually look at the data for overall box office … [Read more...] about Opinion: Box Office is Back, But Blockbusters Are Not
Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has extended CEO Bob Iger’s contract by two years, to the end of 2026. The 72-year-old Iger originally said he would only come back to the role for a maximum of two years. However, Iger has said there are issues to deal with at Disney that will take longer to address. “I think what I’m saying is it’s time,” … [Read more...] about Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended