The Licensing Letter

Entertainment

Tsuburaya Productions Blasts Ahead with Ultraman Expansion

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tsuburaya Productions has announced a range of new Ultraman merchandise and content ahead of its presence at Licensing Expo 2025. Presenting at Booth M204, the company will showcase a variety of licensed products and entertainment media as the Ultraman brand gears up for its 60th anniversary. The new Ultraman merchandise will include … [Read more...] about Tsuburaya Productions Blasts Ahead with Ultraman Expansion

Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company are launching a new licensed comic book series for the Stitch franchise. Written by Connor Ratliff and James III, the plot of the upcoming Stitch comic follows Dr. Jumba Jookiba as he tries to collect the Villain Points needed to retain his membership benefits with the Evil Genius … [Read more...] about Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics

Hidden Pigeon Secures Agreements Ahead of Licensing Expo

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC) has signed a slate of new licensing partnerships and renewals for Mo Willems' portfolio of children's entertainment brands. These multi-year agreements include 22 new and existing licensees that span a broad assortment of branded products and experiential activations. Several of the partnerships were … [Read more...] about Hidden Pigeon Secures Agreements Ahead of Licensing Expo

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Lilo & Stitch Collectibles to Lunch Menu

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ono Hawaiian BBQ has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to release collectible meal bags featuring art inspired by Lilo & Stitch. Launched on May 14, the collaboration offers one of three licensed Stitch lunch bags with each purchase of Ono's Keiki or Ohana meal options. The restaurant's Keiki kids meals include a choice of … [Read more...] about Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Lilo & Stitch Collectibles to Lunch Menu

‘One Piece’ Returns to Light Up Las Vegas During Licensing Expo 2025

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The popular anime franchise One Piece will once again illuminate the Las Vegas skyline this month as part of a special activation timed with Licensing Expo 2025. Toei Animation just announced that a custom animation celebrating One Piece will be displayed on the Exosphere—the massive LED-covered exterior of the Sphere in Las Vegas—from May … [Read more...] about ‘One Piece’ Returns to Light Up Las Vegas During Licensing Expo 2025

Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It’ll be almost impossible to visit Licensing Expo this year without seeing a LOT of the hit show Zoonicorn. Fresh off the brand’s recent global licensing deal with DIY plush company Teddy Mountain, Zoonicorn is making a big splash at the Expo, and by big, we mean 16-feet-tall! A gigantic inflatable version of the Zoonicorn … [Read more...] about Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo

Amtrak and Crayola Launch Experiential Licensing Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Amtrak and Crayola have launched a licensing partnership that offers promotional discounts and experiences inspired by train travel and creative exploration. Through the partnership, the brands are running exclusive offers and colorful locomotive designs to encourage families to engage in Amtrak travel and Crayola Experience … [Read more...] about Amtrak and Crayola Launch Experiential Licensing Partnership

Ryan Reynolds Cracks Breakfast Code with Egg-cellent Tim Hortons Collaboration

Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, and a side of Vancouver air: Tim Hortons teams up with Canada's favorite wisecracking export. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Tim Hortons has teamed up with proud Canadian Ryan Reynolds to launch a new breakfast item that’s as bold as a Deadpool monologue and just as satisfying. Ryan’s Scrambled Eggs breakfast box is now a real thing, and is … [Read more...] about Ryan Reynolds Cracks Breakfast Code with Egg-cellent Tim Hortons Collaboration

Bush’s and Bluey Team Up to Launch Family-Friendly Baked Beans

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Bush’s Beans and BBC Studios have announced a new collaboration inspired by the popular animated children’s series Bluey, unveiling Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans. The new canned product is aimed at bringing playful family moments from the screen to the dinner table. Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans is directly inspired by scenes from Bluey episodes … [Read more...] about Bush’s and Bluey Team Up to Launch Family-Friendly Baked Beans