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Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with Amazon for a special fan event to promote the upcoming theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The Transformers: Battle in Brooklyn fan event will feature an Amazon-exclusive product showcase, a Transformers-themed street mural, online activations, food trucks, and more. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn

CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CNN is reporting that the music catalog from the British rock band Queen could sell for more than $1 billion this month. If true, that would be the highest amount ever paid for a music catalog, more than doubling the record $500 million paid to New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen. CNN quotes an unnamed source who says negotiations are … [Read more...] about CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion

Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and SEGA have secured multiple global licensing partnerships for the Netflix series Sonic Prime, from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain Ltd., Sonic Prime is a CG-animated series that premiered worldwide in December 2022. Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with … [Read more...] about Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees

Check Out the New Look for Insight Editions’ Branding

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Insight Editions has developed a new corporate identity system with assistance from the LA-based studio, Outfit Branding & Design. Insight Editions is a publishing company that creates, designs, and produces licensed products in partnership with global entertainment, gaming, and pop-culture brands. Insight Editions' newly-updated … [Read more...] about Check Out the New Look for Insight Editions’ Branding

Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural edition of the Australian Children’s Content Summit trade show. The three-day trade event will bring together both local and international delegates from the children’s and family entertainment industry for networking, business negotiations, and more. “The Australian Children's Content Summit … [Read more...] about Australia Hosting Its First Children’s Content Summit Trade Show

MoMA and Medicom Partner on Salvador Dali BE@RBRICK Figure Set

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The MoMA Design Store and MEDICOM TOY have partnered on a licensed BE@RBRICK figure set featuring Salvador Dalí's artwork, The Persistence of Memory. MEDICOM TOY is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing toys and collectibles. The company's BE@RBRICK collectible figure brand was launched in 2001 to celebrate the 100th … [Read more...] about MoMA and Medicom Partner on Salvador Dali BE@RBRICK Figure Set

Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Care Bears in the UK

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment and Bulldog Licensing have secured new licensees for the Care Bears: Unlock the Magic animated content in the UK. The new Care Bears: Unlock the Magic content includes six animated specials for release on Narrative Entertainment’s free-to-air kids TV channel, Tiny Pop. The first Care Bears special, Grumpy's … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Care Bears in the UK

PBS Kids Unveils Plans For New Children’s Content and Games

By Allison Watkinson  TLL Reporter PBS Kids has released new information on its 2023 summer programming slate for new episodes, films and licensed games. PBS Kids summer content will include new movies for Alma's Way, Molly of Denali, and Ready Jet Go!, and additional episodes for Work It Out Wombats! and Rosie's Rules. PBS Kids will also release three games inspired by … [Read more...] about PBS Kids Unveils Plans For New Children’s Content and Games

Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nickelodeon is debuting new content for the popular Blue's Clue's children's entertainment franchise. The content includes a brand-new episode called The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair for the Blue’s Clues & You! TV series and the TV debut of the Paramount+ original movie Blue’s Big City Adventure. The Case of the Missing … [Read more...] about Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film

Genius Brands Launches Global Licensing Program for Bee and Puppycat

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterGenius Brands International has launched a global consumer products’ program for the Bee and PuppyCat franchise. The Bee and Puppycat program includes new licensing and retail partners across several consumer product categories.Kicking off the retail launch, the specialty retailer Hot Topic recently debuted a collection of Bee and Puppycat … [Read more...] about Genius Brands Launches Global Licensing Program for Bee and Puppycat