By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Streaming leader Netflix fired another shot in its ongoing war with competitors, announcing Sept. 22 it has acquired the works of beloved children's writer Roald Dahl. "We’re excited to announce that the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and Netflix are joining forces to bring some of the world's most loved stories to current and future fans … [Read more...] about Netflix Acquires The Roald Dahl Story Company
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120-Year-Old Peter Rabbit Is Getting a Branding Facelift
Peter Rabbit is looking pretty darn good at age 120, but Penguin Random House says the classic Beatrix Potter character is still getting a facelift this year. Penguin Random House Children’s division this week unveiled its brand refresh for Peter Rabbit, "with a new world-building identity that places Peter front and centre of the world that Beatrix Potter created almost 120 … [Read more...] about 120-Year-Old Peter Rabbit Is Getting a Branding Facelift
All The New Children’s Books Licensed By Random House This Fall
As one of the world's largest publisher's Random House is a major player in the licensing industry, whether licensing stories to others, or licensing books based on other companies' intellectual property. This week, Random House unveiled all of the books or series that are being published as the result of a licensing agreement, and we've included the entire list below. The … [Read more...] about All The New Children’s Books Licensed By Random House This Fall
Licensing Deal Makes TKO’s Comics Available Through Libraries
LibraryPass, Inc. has announced a distribution agreement with TKO Studios to make their entire digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus, including 'day and date access' to new releases. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through their school or library, with unlimited simultaneous access for … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Makes TKO’s Comics Available Through Libraries
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh Gets A “Bearbnb”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is launching a wealth of licensing deals for Winnie the Pooh's 95th anniversary, but we just had to draw your attention to a clever collaboration with travel brand Airbnb. The partnership has now resulted in a Winnie the Pooh inspired house in the Hundred Acre Wood is available to book on Airbnb as part of Disney’s 95th Anniversary … [Read more...] about Disney’s Winnie The Pooh Gets A “Bearbnb”
Babar ‘Makes a Racket’ With Rowing Blazers’ Tennis Collection
Rowing Blazers and FILA have teamed up with kids' entertainment company Nelvana and The Clifford Ross Company to launch a limited-edition, tennis-inspired capsule collection featuring the beloved children’s literary character, Babar the Elephant. Rowing Blazers has collaborated with both brands over the last year, and this drop marks the continuation of those … [Read more...] about Babar ‘Makes a Racket’ With Rowing Blazers’ Tennis Collection
Little Prince Licensing Deals Abound For 75th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been 75 years since Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote the classic novella The Little Prince in 1943, during the darkest days of World War II. Now, thanks to a slate of licensing deals brokered by Licensing Works! and license holder SOGEX, The Little Prince is reaching new fans around the world. The Little Prince is a novella … [Read more...] about Little Prince Licensing Deals Abound For 75th Anniversary
Getting Buzzed With Buzzfeed Weed
The media company BuzzFeed is releasing its first-ever cannabis product in a licensing deal with California pot grower and retailer NUG. NUG, Inc. is a licensed and vertically integrated California cannabis company and brand. Founded in 2014, NUG controls all aspects of the cannabis product life cycle, taking part in every aspect of the business, including cultivation, … [Read more...] about Getting Buzzed With Buzzfeed Weed
Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
The Youtube sensation Spy Ninjas has signed a publishing deal with Scholastic for the U.S. and Canada, in a deal brokered by exclusive agent Surge Licensing. Spy Ninjas is a sometimes hilarious and always action packed serial drama that currently racks up about 400 million monthly views, and has more than 38 million subscribers. The show features Chad Wild Clay, Vy Qwaint, … [Read more...] about Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
Cosmo Partners on New Tanning Line
DEVOTED CREATIONS AND COSMOPOLITAN PARTNER TO LAUNCH A NEW SUN CARE AND SELF-TAN COLLECTION ACROSS EUROPE AND THE US: COSMOSUN BY COSMOPOLITAN The popular magazine and media brand Cosmopolitan has partnered with 25-year sun care industry veteran Devoted Creations to launch CosmoSun by Cosmopolitan, a luxury sun care and self-tan line. “Cosmopolitan’s audience has always had a … [Read more...] about Cosmo Partners on New Tanning Line