By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Music Group’s Bravado division has added several new key members to its executive leadership team. The new appointments include (clockwise starting from the left, above) Alyssa Tobias as VP of creative services, Keith Taperell as VP of global brand partnerships and energy marketing, Kim Youngberg as head of legal, and Bill … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bravado Adds Bench Strength to Executive Leadership Team
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BBC Unveils Dozens of Licensing Deals for Bluey
BBC Studios Kids & Family has signed 30 new licensing partners for Bluey in North America and Latin America, ahead of Licensing Expo 2023. Further building on its existing list of licensing partners are 15 new licensees in the US and Canada and 15 across Latin America. The products associated with these new licensees are set to debut later this year and in … [Read more...] about BBC Unveils Dozens of Licensing Deals for Bluey
My Little Pony Releases Hoof-Tappin’ Music Video and EP
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro's eOne studio has released a new music video and EP for the My Little Pony brand to promote its upcoming Netflix content. The Bridlewoodstock EP includes five new songs from the Netflix series My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, My Little Pony: Tell your Tale, and the upcoming music festival-themed special, Bridlewoodstock. The … [Read more...] about My Little Pony Releases Hoof-Tappin’ Music Video and EP
Hasbro Sets Sail With Peppa Pig Cruise Special
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro is releasing a new Peppa Pig toy set for its upcoming four-part Peppa Pig Cruise Special from the company's eOne studio. Produced by the animation studio Karrot and Entertainment One, the Peppa Pig Cruise Special follows Peppa and her family on a solar-powered tropical cruise ship adventure. The four-part series will be … [Read more...] about Hasbro Sets Sail With Peppa Pig Cruise Special
Celebrate Rainbow Brite’s Birthday With Earthbound Brands at Licensing Expo!
Rainbow Brite is brighter than ever! With the growing demand for nostalgic properties, Rainbow Brite is making a statement for her 40th birthday by expanding her consumer products licensing program. Celebrate her birthday at the Licensing Expo Opening Night Party on Tuesday June 13th. For all licensing opportunities, contact Jacob Cohen at Earthbound Brands … [Read more...] about Celebrate Rainbow Brite’s Birthday With Earthbound Brands at Licensing Expo!
Who’s News: Amuse Animation Opens China Office Run By Entin Liu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The digital-first studio Amuse Animation has opened a new China office to be headed by distribution and licensing executive Entin Liu. The opening of the new China location follows the company’s recent appointment of Jiella Esmat as CRO. As the company's new CRO, Esmat intends to expand Amuse Animation's core business streams through the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Amuse Animation Opens China Office Run By Entin Liu
Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartoon Saloon Brand Development has secured new licensing partners for three of its entertainment brands ahead of the 2023 Licensing Expo. The three entertainment brands include Puffin Rock, The Irish Folklore Trilogy, and My Father's Dragon. Puffin Rock began as a children's TV series that follows puffin characters from the Irish … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs
Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with Amazon for a special fan event to promote the upcoming theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The Transformers: Battle in Brooklyn fan event will feature an Amazon-exclusive product showcase, a Transformers-themed street mural, online activations, food trucks, and more. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CNN is reporting that the music catalog from the British rock band Queen could sell for more than $1 billion this month. If true, that would be the highest amount ever paid for a music catalog, more than doubling the record $500 million paid to New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen. CNN quotes an unnamed source who says negotiations are … [Read more...] about CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion
Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and SEGA have secured multiple global licensing partnerships for the Netflix series Sonic Prime, from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain Ltd., Sonic Prime is a CG-animated series that premiered worldwide in December 2022. Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with … [Read more...] about Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees