A new interactive experience from DC and SPYSCAPE will allow Batman fans to unleash their inner superhero sidekick. SPYSCAPE is part of Cipher Corp Ltd, a multi-disciplinary imagineering company creating innovative brands, culture and technology. SPYSCAPE's mission is to inspire people to uncover their own superpowers through physical and digital experiences based around spy … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Batman Interactive Experience Launching at Spyscape
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Ninja Life Hacks Launches Emotional Learning Products at Walmart for Mental Health Month
Ninja Life Hacks has announced the launch of licensed learning products at Walmart featuring their superhero characters such as Positive Ninja and Angry Ninja. Walmart will promote the products as its focus May, National Mental Health Awareness Month. The company will also support the effort with free downloadable print resources. Ninja Life Hacks is a breakout children’s … [Read more...] about Ninja Life Hacks Launches Emotional Learning Products at Walmart for Mental Health Month
San Diego Comic Convention Appoints IMG as its First-Ever Licensing Agency
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The San Diego Comic Convention, organizer of the annual Comic-Con event, has appointed global licensing agent, IMG as its first-ever exclusive licensing representative. With a presence in over 30 countries, IMG is known for managing athletes and fashion icons, owning and operating hundreds of live events annually, and being a leading … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic Convention Appoints IMG as its First-Ever Licensing Agency
Heinz Cookbook Means It’s Time to ‘Ketchup’ On Your Reading
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Random House imprint Ebury and Kraft Heinz will be publishing the first-ever licensed Heinz cookbooks. The licensing partnership will launch with The Heinz Cookbook in May 2022, followed by four additional ingredient-led gift titles. These gift titles will include the first official Ketchup, HP Sauce, Beanz and Lea & Perrins … [Read more...] about Heinz Cookbook Means It’s Time to ‘Ketchup’ On Your Reading
Literary Licensing: Sesame Workshop Expands Into Book-Based Productions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop will be expanding its animation slate with book-based licensed properties, starting with E.B. White’s classic novel Charlotte’s Web. The upcoming projects are part of a major and ongoing change for the company, which historically has created content primarily based on its own characters and IP. Partnering with WarnerMedia … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Sesame Workshop Expands Into Book-Based Productions
Penguin To Publish Books From Ukrainian Children’s Series Brave Bunnies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Ladybird division of Penguin Random House will publish a series of pre-school books based on the Ukrainian children’s TV Show Brave Bunnies. The show is a breakout hit created by Olga Charepanova at the Ukrainian studio Glowberry, and is broadcast in more than 63 countries. The deal was brokered by Big Picture Licensing, with the … [Read more...] about Penguin To Publish Books From Ukrainian Children’s Series Brave Bunnies
World Book Developing Historical Board Games With Ion Game Design
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World Book, Inc. has formed a licensing partnership with Ion Game Design to develop and market a line of board games under the World Book brand. The licensed history-themed board games will include: Vendel to Viking - A strategy game set in the Vendel era, the period that led to and served as a foundation for Nordic culture. This game is a … [Read more...] about World Book Developing Historical Board Games With Ion Game Design
Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Netflix is following the success of its 2019 Green Eggs and Ham series by launching five new Dr. Seuss series and specials. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Netflix announced they will work together to bring the wild world of the classic kids writer to the screen. The projects include series or specials inspired by Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetches, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Few things go together better than travel and a good bottle of wine, which has inspired the latest Travel + Leisure licensing deal. Travel + Leisure Group says it's getting into the wine business through a licensing partnership with Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. The travel magazine announced this week the launch of travelandleisurewine.com, … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
Warner and Cartamundi Release DC Hybrid Trading Cards With NFTs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartamundi Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have launched a new line of licensed DC Hybrid Trading Cards by Hro. The new program combines physical cards with collectible NFTs. Founded in 1970, Cartamundi Group is a prolific manufacturer, producer, and distributor of board games, collectible card games, playing cards, and … [Read more...] about Warner and Cartamundi Release DC Hybrid Trading Cards With NFTs