By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The search and advertising giant Google is facing a double whammy of legal threats over its media activities in the European Union. In one case, Google was fined €250 million on March 20 by French regulators, who say the company breached an agreement to pay media companies for reproducing their content online. In the second case, … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Google Faces Fines, Multibillion Dollar Lawsuit In Europe
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Nickelodeon Bringing The Last Airbender to Roblox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Game Studios is bringing a battleground-style experience to the Roblox platform this summer based on Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. The first official Avatar experience on the platform is developed by Looty Games, an established Roblox developer studio and veteran of the battlegrounds genre. The project is … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon Bringing The Last Airbender to Roblox
Sesame Street Is Literally Moving to the American Dream Entertainment Complex
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The next time someone asks me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street, I'll have an answer. It's over in New Jersey at the American Dream entertainment center. The big move for Sesame Street and its cast of characters is happening as American Dream and Sesame Workshop collaborate on a new 'Sesame Street Learn & Play Educational … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Is Literally Moving to the American Dream Entertainment Complex
Dolly Parton Unveils Her First Home Collection
TLL Staff The top-selling country superstar has just added an innovative home and kitchen collection to her list of licensed products. The launch comes just after Parton announced the September release of her upcoming cookbook, Good Lookin' Cookin', which she co-wrote with her sister Rachel Parton George. Conveniently, fans will be able to cook some of those recipes in a … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Unveils Her First Home Collection
Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles Even More Mutated!
TLL Staff Playmate Toys has created action figures based on Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles that can mutate as needed. The new Mutations Mix ‘N Match Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are based on the upcoming Paramount+ animated series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a terrifying new foe emerges in New York City, the Turtles have to lend a hand … [Read more...] about Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles Even More Mutated!
LEGO and Hasbro Launch Major Partnership For Peppa Pig Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LEGO and Hasbro are working closely on new licensing initiatives around the popular children's brand Peppa Pig. The collaboration has resulted in new LEGO and DUPLO sets for Peppa Pig, and there will be new location-based entertainment options at LEGOLAND and Merlin Entertainment locations. The LEGO Group has now unveiled its new LEGO and … [Read more...] about LEGO and Hasbro Launch Major Partnership For Peppa Pig Brand
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has promoted Nicole Gates to Vice President, Legal, and hired Mike Lancaster as Corporate Counsel. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Nicole for over five years now, and I cannot overstate what an incredible asset she is to Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ executive team as well as to the company as a whole," said … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team
What Will A TikTok Ban Mean For Brands and Licensing?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The threat of a TikTok ban just got a lot more real, leaving brands, influencers and businesses scrambling to find a 'Plan B' for social media influence. The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday, March 13, that would require TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face what amounts to a … [Read more...] about What Will A TikTok Ban Mean For Brands and Licensing?
Miraculous Signs Multiple New and Returning Licensees
Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG has signed a roster of multi-media deals for its award-winning global franchise, Miraculous. Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO of ZAG, says he's been thrilled by the continuing support from licensees for Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. "I would have never imagined that one of our creations would resonate across … [Read more...] about Miraculous Signs Multiple New and Returning Licensees
Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The publisher Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has signed a definitive agreement for a major strategic investment in 9 Story Media Group. The $186 million investment will see Scholastic acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story, a successful Canadian animation studio. Scholastic is a leading global … [Read more...] about Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story