Apple has named the top apps in its app stores for iPhone, iPad and computers, and among them is a video game licensed from Disney's Marvel franchise. MARVEL Future Revolution, the latest collaboration between Netmarble Corp. and Marvel Entertainment, and Marvel’s first open world action RPG on mobile platforms, has been recognized as the ‘iPad Game of the Year’ in Apple’s App … [Read more...] about Comic Book Licensing: Marvel’s Future Revolution Named By Apple As Top App
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Literary Licensing: Scholastic Partners With JK Rowling To Donate Thousands of Books
Scholastic is celebrating Christmas by donating 110,000 children's books, in partnership with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The global children and educational publisher says it will donate 100,000 assorted children’s books to 100 Title 1 schools (1,000 books each to 100 schools) across the United States. Additionally, the company announced that 10,000 books will be donated … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Scholastic Partners With JK Rowling To Donate Thousands of Books
Le Creuset and Harry Potter Put The Magic Into Cooking
Le Creuset has launched a Harry Potter-themed collection of its famous, multi-colored cookware through a licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The experience of cooking and sharing a memorable meal with loved ones is pure magic,” said Paul van Zuydam, owner of Le Creuset. “We are thrilled to team up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring that magic … [Read more...] about Le Creuset and Harry Potter Put The Magic Into Cooking
Beverage Licensing: Diageo Partners With Insight Editions on Guinness Cookbook
Guinness, one of the world’s most iconic and beloved brewers, has partnered with established publisher, Insight Editions, to bring the taste of Guinness to consumers' kitchen with The Official Guinness Cookbook. The cookbook, created through a deal brokered by Diageo’s global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, is now available online on Amazon.com. Guinness is … [Read more...] about Beverage Licensing: Diageo Partners With Insight Editions on Guinness Cookbook
Pre-School Licensing: Hasbro Announces Peppa Pig Early Years Learning Program “Learn with Peppa”
Hasbro has announced a new program with Penguin Random House called Learn with Peppa, a major new brand extension to help promote early years learning. The program will kick off towards the end of 2022 with Hasbro’s in-house developed learning app. The offering will expand in January 2023 through an extensive publishing program with Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin Random … [Read more...] about Pre-School Licensing: Hasbro Announces Peppa Pig Early Years Learning Program “Learn with Peppa”
Character Licensing: Mondo TV’s Grisu Gets First Licensing Deal
Mondo TV, one of the largest European animation studios, has announced the first licensing agreement for Grisù. Grisù is the star character of a new 3D series co-produced by Mondo TV, ZDF Enterprises and Toon2Tango, and inspired by the classic 1960s character. The new adventures of the much-loved little dragon who has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter will be used to … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Mondo TV’s Grisu Gets First Licensing Deal
Not So Fast: DOJ Sues To Block Acquisition of Simon & Schuster
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Dept. of Justice has filed suit to block the $2.2 billion acquisition of publishing giant Simon & Schuster by Bertelsmann, the parent company of its larger rival Penguin Random House. DOJ lawyers allege the takeover of the ViacomCBS subsidiary “would result in substantial harm to authors,” reducing competition, and creating a single … [Read more...] about Not So Fast: DOJ Sues To Block Acquisition of Simon & Schuster
Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
The groundbreaking hip-hop star Darryl McDaniels has signed an expansive licensing deal with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products, that will include apparel, a book deal, and a collaboration on a new series for kids. McDaniels is one of the co-founders of Run-DMC, an early hip-hop group that remains hugely popular today, and that paved the way for many subsequent … [Read more...] about Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
Book Licensing: Ninja Life Hacks Inks Licensing Deal With Fathead
The best selling children's series Ninja Life Hacks announced a license agreement with Fathead for vinyl wall graphics, cutouts, wall hangings and more. The Ninja Life Hacks licensing deal with Fathead brings the Ninja Life Hacks superheroes to life, encouraging children to feel and discuss their emotions. Fathead’s Ninja Life Hacks line will be available on fathead.com and … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Ninja Life Hacks Inks Licensing Deal With Fathead
Sports Licensing: Opus and The R&A Collaborate On New Book To Celebrate The 150th Open
Opus and The R&A today announced the planned publication and pre-order release of The Open Opus, which will celebrate the 150th playing of The Open and documents the history of the world’s oldest and most prestigious championship. The partnership was brokered by TSBA, licensing agent for The R&A, which stands for 'The Royal & Ancient'; a reference to 'The Royal … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Opus and The R&A Collaborate On New Book To Celebrate The 150th Open