By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Flash Gordon just turned 90-years-young, but the cartoon and film character is hotter than ever in the licensing world, with a new film coming out from director Taika Waititi. The New Zealand-born director first rose to fame through the hilarious series vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows, and is now best known for his work on … [Read more...] about Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
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Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Fiction Becomes Reality, as Warner Licenses Readyverse Studios to Create a Real Version of the Metaverse as Depicted in the Novel and Film Ready Player One By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Futureverse has launched a new web3 initiative called Readyverse Studios to bring Ernest Cline's Ready Player One sci-fi franchise to the metaverse. Readyverse Studios was created by … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kids Preferred has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences for an infant and toddler line featuring brands from NBCUniversal's childrens' entertainment franchises.Kids Preferred is an American design and manufacturing company that offers high-quality toys, gifts and play products that are safe for infants and young children.The … [Read more...] about Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Peanuts have entered into a licensing partnership for Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates featuring Snoopy & Friends. "Since premiering in 1950, the Peanuts comic strips have celebrated heartwarming and loving friendships through the eyes of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang," said Peanuts Worldwide VP, … [Read more...] about Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet n' Wild Beauty brand has launched a limited-edition Scooby-Doo cosmetics collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Scooby-Doo is a long-standing family entertainment franchise that is currently owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, initially created for an animated TV series called Scooby-Doo Where Are You? for the Hanna-Barbera … [Read more...] about Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While the rest of us were chowing down on leftover turkey and napping on the in-law's couch in a tryptophan-induced coma, Hasbro and Lionsgate were busy inking a deal for the sale of Entertainment One. Hasbro announced on December 27 it had completed the sale to Lionsgate for $375 million in cash, with Liongate also assuming all current … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
Crayola and TheSoul Premiere Festive Playlist on YouTube Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola and TheSoul Publishing have released a festive craft playlist on Youtube Kids as part of an ongoing licensing partnership. The Magical Winter Moments Holiday Crafts playlist includes four episodes of Crayola Christmas craft content that is intended to provide interactive activities for children and families. Made possible by its ongoing … [Read more...] about Crayola and TheSoul Premiere Festive Playlist on YouTube Kids
Care Bears Express Christmas Event Takes Off in Hong Kong
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment and kkplus have announced a licensed Care Bears Express holiday event at the Langham Place mall in Hong Kong. Langham Place is a large, 16-story shopping centre and commercial complex that is located in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong. The Cloudco and kkplus partnership in Langham Place features an extensive Care Bears … [Read more...] about Care Bears Express Christmas Event Takes Off in Hong Kong
Bodebrown Brewery Launches Craft Beer Inspired by Popeye the Sailor Man
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Bodebrown Brewery have launched a licensed craft beer based on Popeye the Sailor Man called Popeye Progressive Lager. Based in the Brazilian state of Paraná, Bodebrown is an award-winning craft brewery that has gained fame through its ongoing licensing partnership with the Iron Maiden rock band. “Bodebrown is one of the most … [Read more...] about Bodebrown Brewery Launches Craft Beer Inspired by Popeye the Sailor Man
The Tolkien Lawsuit: One Copyright to Rule Them All
JRR Tolkien Estate Wins Two Lawsuits Against Author Infringing on Its IP By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Estate of JRR Tolkien has successfully won two US court rulings concerning copyright infringement on The Lord of the Rings book series. The subject of the copyright infringement court cases concerned an unauthorized sequel novel called The Fellowship of the … [Read more...] about The Tolkien Lawsuit: One Copyright to Rule Them All