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Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMillimages has announced several new licensing agreements and content sales in Latin America for its Molang entertainment brand. Created by Korean illustrator Hye Ji Yoon, Molang is a cute, gender-neutral bunny that focuses on joy, compassion, and love. Since its acquisition by Millimages in 2015, Molang's international presence has expanded to … [Read more...] about Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

Rapid Growth Leads Falcon’s Beyond to Double Its Staffing

TLL Staff A global entertainment company and a leader in immersive storytelling, Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (FBYD), is launching a massive hiring campaign for its Falcon’s Creative Group division. The company aims to double its staff by adding nearly 200 new team members who specialize in design, media, and technology. The move comes as the company experiences … [Read more...] about Rapid Growth Leads Falcon’s Beyond to Double Its Staffing

Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Round Room Live have announced a new North American tour production called Sesame Street Live! Say Hello. Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will feature officially licensed characters from the Sesame Street TV franchise in a new interactive production.“For over 50 years, Sesame Workshop has worked at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show

WOW and Voss Events Announce Canada’s Drag Race: Official 2024 Tour Details

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of Wonder and Voss Events have released details for the officially licensed Canada's Drag Race 2024 Tour. Scheduled to take place throughout February, the official tour will begin with an event in New Brunswick and then travel to event centers in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Canada's Drag Race is the … [Read more...] about WOW and Voss Events Announce Canada’s Drag Race: Official 2024 Tour Details

Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and JAKKS Pacific have entered a retail licensing partnership with Macy’s Toys R’ Us for the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood preschool property.The partnership will include eight Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood toys by master toy licensee Jakks Pacific rolling out to over 200 Macy’s Toys R’ Us locations across the U.S. beginning … [Read more...] about Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season

Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and licensing industries breathed a collective sigh of relief as the longest actors strike in history came to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9. SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a tentative agreement with film and TV studios, and on Wednesday called an end to the 118 day strike. The union's negotiating committee approved … [Read more...] about Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”

Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It had to happen eventually, and now it has. Nintendo has announced over its X (Twitter) account that it will produce a live action film based on The Legend of Zelda, in partnership with Sony Pictures. The news was shared by none other than the equally legendary creator and game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to X to write, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda

Persona 5 Tactica Takes Over Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Locations Across America

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In collaboration with SEGA of America and ATLUS, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is hosting a Persona 5 Tactica licensing promotion at participating restaurant locations.Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is a global restaurant chain that serves freshly prepared meats and other food that is cooked on a table-top smokeless grill.The in-store licensing promotion will … [Read more...] about Persona 5 Tactica Takes Over Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Locations Across America

Netflix Signs Long-Term Licensing Deal With Fanattik

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFanattik has secured a multi-year agreement with the Netflix streaming platform for licensed merchandise based on popular Netflix series.Licensed products featuring the Netflix Original series Stranger Things, The Witcher and One Piece will be distributed to retailers in the UK, Europe and internationally beginning in Q2 2024.“Both Fanattik and … [Read more...] about Netflix Signs Long-Term Licensing Deal With Fanattik