By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Round Room Live have partnered to create a licensed theatrical production called Sesame Street Live. The Sesame Street Live show is expected to debut across the U.S. and Canada beginning next year. “We are so thrilled to partner with Sesame Workshop to bring the delight and joy of Sesame Street to families across … [Read more...] about Round Room Live to Bring Sesame Street to Live Stage
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Experiential Licensing: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience and Bright Play are opening a new NERF Action Xperience location for Hasbro's NERF toy brand. Owned by Hasbro since 1991, the NERF toy brand specializes in recreational blaster guns that shoot foam darts. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2024, the venue for the upcoming NERF Action Xperience center is located at the … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location
Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Safaa Benazzouz to EVP of Distribution
The Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has upped Safaa Benazzouz to the position of EVP Distribution, effective Sept. 1. Benazzouz was previously the deputy EVP of Distribution at Xilam, but will now replace the company's outgoing EVP Distribution, Morgann Favennec. In her new role, Benazzouz will lead the worldwide distribution strategies across … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Safaa Benazzouz to EVP of Distribution
Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is partnering with The Happiness Lab podcast for a three-episode series featuring licensed Sesame Street characters. Launched in 2019, The Happiness Lab is an emotional well-being podcast that is hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. In May, Santos … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has partnered with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House as the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Pet Hotel series outside of mainland China. “This exciting partnership with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House represents the continued expansion of our business in China and underscores WildBrain’s international reach as we introduce … [Read more...] about WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The French animation house known for Molang has appointed Adrien Moretto as General Manager. Moretto, 29, was promoted to the new role this week at the animation house Millimages, the producer of international hits like 64 Rue Du Zoo, Corneil & Bernie, Lascars, Louie, and Molang. Moretto was formerly the Head of Legal and then … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWeedmaps and WTG Enterprises have signed a licensing partnership for in-episode Weedmaps integrations in The Freak Brothers TV series.Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is an online cannabis marketplace that is owned and operated by WM Technology. The Weedmaps marketplace provides consumers with services such as cannabis information, product discovery, … [Read more...] about Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBBC Studios Kids & Family has signed several new licensing partners for the animated preschool series Bluey. The new licensing partners for the Bluey series include American Greetings, Baby Boom, CJ Products, Crunch Pak, Dan Dee, Delta Children, Ginsey, good2grow, Idea Nuova, Studio Fun International, Tara Toy and TOMY.The licensees are … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Kids & Family Grows Bluey Brand With Additional Licensees
Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFalcon’s Beyond Global has appointed Toni Caracciolo as the company's new EVP of marketing and branding. In the newly-created position, Caracciolo will be responsible for the strategy and execution of communications, marketing, and management of the company's brands, IPs, and business sectors.“Falcon’s Beyond is a company on a rapid international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted