By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Merchantwise Group is expanding its partnership with Activision Blizzard to support their licensing program in several additional regions across the globe. Activision Blizzard is a video game holding company that owns the rights for global franchises such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, Diablo, Crash Bandicoot, StarCraft and more. Merchantwise … [Read more...] about Merchantwise Named Activision Blizzard’s International Licensing Representative
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Who’s News: Former Head of MGM Consumer Products Launches Licensing Consultancy
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a new player in the brand and licensing game, headed by Robert Marick, former head of MGM Consumer Products. Marick has announced the formation of M²G, aka Marick Management Group, which will "focus on delivering outside-the-box product expansion strategies for global brands looking to scale their IP in unique and creative … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Head of MGM Consumer Products Launches Licensing Consultancy
Marvel Studios and Gunnar Release Groot-Themed Gaming Glasses
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Marvel Studios and pioneering eyewear company Gunnar Optiks have just introduced officially-licensed Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Edition blue light blocking glasses. Gunnar says the Marvel Comic’s Groot Glasses are "perfect for unleashing your inner superhero and combating intergalactic threats, like the harmful effects of visible … [Read more...] about Marvel Studios and Gunnar Release Groot-Themed Gaming Glasses
Penguin Random House Announces Publishing Program for Wednesday Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Random House and Amazon MGM Studios are launching an extensive publishing program based on the Wednesday TV series. Penguin Random House LLC is a global publishing company that provides products across numerous publishing formats including board books, novels, activity books, non-fiction, picture books and more. … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Announces Publishing Program for Wednesday Series
All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is an educational and fun preschool animated series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co- produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn, LLC, and … [Read more...] about All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
emoji and Unis Technology Create ’emojiplanet’ Entertainment Centers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Now, here's some news to put a smile on your face! 😃 The emoji company has just announced the development of emoji branded entertainment centers, under the brand name emojiplanet. The deal was brokered by Wildbrain CPLG, representing the emoji company, and Cronus Global, representing UNIS Technology. The landmark development is … [Read more...] about emoji and Unis Technology Create ’emojiplanet’ Entertainment Centers
Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Good news for Sesame Workshop, which staved off a potential strike by writers and achieved a tentative agreement with their union. There was a very real chance writers for Sesame Workshop could have hit the picket line as their contract ended on April 19. Instead, the company has reached a tentative agreement, and writers with the Writers … [Read more...] about Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
Steve McQueen Estate Enters New Renaissance of Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Renaissance Licensing has secured new consumer product partnerships and sub-agents for the Steve McQueen Estate on behalf of the late actor's son, Chad McQueen. Steve McQueen was a Hollywood actor who rose to fame in the 1960s. McQueen was known for starring in high-profile films such as The Magnificent Seven, Papillon and the … [Read more...] about Steve McQueen Estate Enters New Renaissance of Licensing Deals
Godzilla Crashes onto Youtooz Platform with Lord Nermal RipNDip Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toho International has launched a licensing partnership with RipNDip streetwear and Youtooz collectibles for limited-edition Godzilla-themed merchandise. Available on the Youtooz platform and the Godzilla Store, the limited-edition collection includes licensed plush and apparel that features both Godzilla and RipNDip's cat mascot Lord Nermal. … [Read more...] about Godzilla Crashes onto Youtooz Platform with Lord Nermal RipNDip Collection
Viral TikTok Sensation Sad Nuggie Enters World of Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The viral TikTok character Sad Nuggie is a little happier these days, boasting a growing fan base and success in licensing. If you've never hear of Sad Nuggie, don't be surprised. The character and brand was launched less than two years ago, in August of 2022, but is growing fast with a soaring audience on Tiktok. The brand is now … [Read more...] about Viral TikTok Sensation Sad Nuggie Enters World of Licensing