TLL Staff Skybound Entertainment is expanding the Invincible universe, unveiling a major slate of new licensed merchandise partnerships ahead of two high-profile releases in 2026. The creator-led entertainment company announced it has added 18 new domestic and international licensing partners to its Invincible program, timed to the debut of Invincible Season 4 on Prime Video … [Read more...] about Skybound Announces a Superhuman Slate of Deals for ‘Invincible’
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Mattel and Hasbro Unleash New Toy Lines for KPop Demon Hunters
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Suddenly, KPop Demon Hunters are everywhere, and particularly on the toy aisle. Both Hasbro and Mattel have unveiled new toy collections at the Spielwarenmesse toy fair for the Canadian film franchise on Netflix. Mattel introduced the first products under the new global licensing program inspired by KPop Demon Hunters. The toy and … [Read more...] about Mattel and Hasbro Unleash New Toy Lines for KPop Demon Hunters
Who’s News: Asad Ayaz to Head Disney’s New Marketing and Brand Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization. This new division will change the way Disney markets its films, TV series, brands, and consumer products around the world. The company says the move is intended to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Asad Ayaz to Head Disney’s New Marketing and Brand Division
Corporate Drama: Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros. Deal With All Cash Offer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has more twists and turns than a Netflix mystery drama. The latest plot twist sees Netflix staving off a competing but hostile bid from Paramount Skydance by offering an all cash offer to buy out WBD for $82.7 million. Netflix and Warner say the revised agreement simplifies the … [Read more...] about Corporate Drama: Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros. Deal With All Cash Offer
Mookie Toys to Produce Toys for Magic Light’s The Gruffalo
TLL Staff Magic Light Pictures has added Mookie Toys to the growing roster of licensees for The Gruffalo, appointing the global toy company to develop a new range of lifestyle and wooden toys inspired by the evergreen preschool property. The licensed toy line is scheduled to launch in August 2026 and will feature educational and imaginative play items aimed at young … [Read more...] about Mookie Toys to Produce Toys for Magic Light’s The Gruffalo
Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Matthew McConaughey (right) in a scene from the film 'Dazed and Confused'. Image credit: Universal Studios. The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, including the famous movie catch phrase "All right, all right, all right." The reason? McConaughey reportedly didn't want people duplicating … [Read more...] about Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
Gibson Partners With Keith Richards on Limited-Edition ES-355 Replicas
TLL Staff Gibson has announced a new partnership with Rolling Stones co-founder Keith Richards, unveiling two limited-edition recreations of his iconic 1960 Gibson ES-355 guitar. The collaboration introduces the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, and the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355, Signed Label, both handcrafted by Gibson Custom in … [Read more...] about Gibson Partners With Keith Richards on Limited-Edition ES-355 Replicas
Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The board of Warner Bros. Discovery voted unanimously to reject a bid from Paramount this week, and urged shareholders to vote against it as well. The dramatic takeover battle see WBD continuing to support a bid from Netflix for its streaming and studio businesses, with a plan to separately spin off the Warner Bros. cable TV … [Read more...] about Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Hollywood comic actor Kevin Hart (left), with Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter. Image credit: ABG The Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin Hart has entered into a deep partnership with global licensing giant Authentic Brands Group. A joint statement says the partnership has two primary facets. Through the agreement, Hart and … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group