By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Von Dutch has partnered with Popeye for a custom apparel collection in support of the ocean-cleanup organization, The SeaCleaners. Von Dutch is a streetwear fashion brand that was created in the early 2000s, and is currently owned by the French company, La Groupe Royer. “Ultimately, this collection is a blend of two cultural icons in … [Read more...] about Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
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Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts is collaborating with Marvel on a long-term licensing deal to develop character-driven video games for consoles and PC. Each of the games will feature an original story set in the Marvel universe. The first title in development is a single player, action-adventure game based on the Iron Man character. “We have been … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
TOKYOPOP Publishing Graphic Novels Based on Nightmare Before Christmas
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TOKYOPOP has announced a third installment of The Nightmare Before Christmas graphic novel series based on the Disney-owned entertainment franchise. The upcoming graphic novel will be called Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle For Pumpkin King. The announcement of The Battle for Pumpkin King graphic novel follows the … [Read more...] about TOKYOPOP Publishing Graphic Novels Based on Nightmare Before Christmas
McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The company that launched the Spawn franchise is now spawning a collection of new 'phygital' products. McFarlane Toys, the toy company founded by comic book creator Todd McFarlane, will be releasing its first-ever digital collection featuring classic McFarlane Toys' characters including Spawn, The Redeemer, and The Clown, with the first … [Read more...] about McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has unveiled their secret weapon in their battle for dominance in the lucrative world of superhero films and series. Film industry stalwarts James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed to the new roles of Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of DC Studios. The appointment comes with tremendous power over the future of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
Fashion Licensing: Popeye and Olive Oyl Hit the Milan Catwalk
King Features and fashion partner Iceberg unveiled the retail launch of a new capsule collection in the Italian fashion capital of Milan. The collaborators say the first collection was unveiled during Fashion Week with an innovative marketing campaign in Milan, Berlin, New York and Paris. This latest collection is also getting the star treatment with its Milan launch. The … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Popeye and Olive Oyl Hit the Milan Catwalk
King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is developing a new animated film inspired by the interactive children’s comic strip, Slylock Fox. King Features has also renewed its representation agreement for the property, which was previously known as Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids. The film will follow the adventures of the Sherlock Holmes inspired detective, … [Read more...] about King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Britain's Royal Mail is launching 13 stamps to celebrate the British contribution to the Transformers franchise from Hasbro. The Royal Mail says the main set of eight stamp designs are produced in pairs and feature original illustrations of Transformers Autobots and Decepticons locked in a battle, in a retro, "Generation 1 style" from the 1980s. Characters featured on the … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Licensing Bonanza: Marvel Unveils Entire Slate of MCU Films and Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Marvel Studios just blew the roof off the San Diego Convention Centre, where the future of the MCU Universe was unveiled to screaming fans. But it's not just fans who are celebrating; licensees of the world's most popular film and TV franchise must be popping champagne corks right about now. Toymakers Hasbro and Funko lost no time in … [Read more...] about Licensing Bonanza: Marvel Unveils Entire Slate of MCU Films and Series
Comics Licensing: Marvel Celebrates as Spiderman Hits the Big Six-Oh
Now that he's hit 60, the web head not only qualifies for senior's discounts, but is also getting a global licensing campaign. Marvel has announced its Spider-Man Beyond Amazing global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Hero’s comic book debut 60 years ago. Over the past six decades, Spider-Man has appeared in countless comics, films, … [Read more...] about Comics Licensing: Marvel Celebrates as Spiderman Hits the Big Six-Oh