By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nelvana and Mattel Television Studios are co-producing a new animated series for the Barney franchise following a fourteen-year hiatus for the children's entertainment brand. The new Barney's World animated series follows the classic Barney character and his friends as they play on a playground and learn life lessons about love, … [Read more...] about Barney’s Back in New Mattel x Nelvana Series
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Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector
The TLL Interview with Keith Tapperell, Bravado’s Vice-President of Licensing By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If there’s one person in the licensing world who ignites jealousy in my soul, and whose job I would steal in a heartbeat, it’s Keith Tapperell, the VP of Licensing at Bravado. In that position, Tapperell (pictured above) works with the top music artists in … [Read more...] about Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector
WBD Launches a Cohesive New Global Experiences Division
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has launched a new division for the company’s experiential entertainment and licensing projects called Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences was created as a combination of the company’s Global Themed Entertainment and Studio Tours & Retail teams to form a single … [Read more...] about WBD Launches a Cohesive New Global Experiences Division
Anthem Publishing the Official Pinch of Nom Magazine
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 has brokered a partnership between Anthem Publishing and the Pinch of Nom food brand for an official Pinch of Nom magazine. Pinch of Nom (PON) is a healthy eating and recipe brand that was launched in 2016 by Kate and Kay Allinson. The culinary brand focuses on providing its readers with healthy recipes, advice and support … [Read more...] about Anthem Publishing the Official Pinch of Nom Magazine
Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a rumor floating around Bikini Bottom that Wendy's is about to release its own version of the Krabby Patty. The restaurant chain hasn't confirmed the news, but in late August a Reddit post on the r/Spongebob subreddit claimed to show a leaked internal memo between Wendy's and Paramount about creating a licensed "Krabby Patty … [Read more...] about Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
Judge Orders Trump to Stop Using Isaac Hayes’ Song At His Rallies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of music legend Isaac Hayes won an initial victory in court, as an Atlanta judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using the song Hold On, I'm Comin' at its events. The order came about as the result of an emergency injunction hearing in Atlanta federal court on Tuesday. The Hayes estate, headed by son Isaac Hayes III, asked the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders Trump to Stop Using Isaac Hayes’ Song At His Rallies
Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio has signed a licensing partnership with the Boyhood design company for a line of wooden Angry Birds 15th anniversary collectibles. The licensing agreement with Boyhood was facilitated by IMG's dedicated licensing division on behalf of Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise. Founded in 2019, Boyhood is a family-owned and … [Read more...] about Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary
General Mills and Kid Cudi Deliver Bisquick Funnel Cake Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kid Cudi has partnered with Bisquick for a limited-edition capsule collection that includes a licensed Cudi’s Funnel Cake mix and exclusive merchandise. Scott Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi, is an American musical artist, director, actor and fashion designer who is known for his melodic and introspective rap lyrics, fashion collaborations and … [Read more...] about General Mills and Kid Cudi Deliver Bisquick Funnel Cake Collaboration
BoxLunch and WBDGCP Deliver Haunting Collection of Beetlejuice Merchandise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BoxLunch has partnered with WBDGCP for a limited-edition collection of Beetlejuice merchandise. The licensed collection features a wide variety of products across fashion, home décor and collectibles that are inspired by the original 1988 Beetlejuice film from Warner Bros. Pictures and its upcoming sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The … [Read more...] about BoxLunch and WBDGCP Deliver Haunting Collection of Beetlejuice Merchandise
Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has been appointed by Stream Publishing as the first-ever licensing agent for their LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude magazine. "We have long believed that, as the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude has a lot to offer in the realms of licensing and branding with the help of the right partner. In Bulldog we have … [Read more...] about Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude