By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter San Diego Comic Convention has partnered with Entertainment Cruise Productions to launch a licensed experiential event called Comic-Con: The Cruise. Entertainment Cruise Productions is a cruise agency that has produced more than seventy-five full-ship charters for an extensive range of genres and brands. The agency's services include … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Goes to Sea With Themed Ocean Cruise
Publishing
Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and The Perth Mint have partnered on an exclusive collection of commemorative coins for the comic book hero The Phantom. The licensing deal between the two companies was negotiated by Merchantwise, King Features’ Australian agent. “We are thrilled to bring King Features Syndicate’s The Phantom together with The … [Read more...] about Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed two additional licensing agents for its Tara Duncan IP in key territories in Europe. The Tara Duncan brand was created by author and Princess Sam CEO, Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian as a series of fantasy adventure novels. Tara Duncan follows a magical girl from Earth who discovers she is heir … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MINISO has signed a two-year licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide for multiple product collections based on the Peanuts brand. The Peanuts brand is jointly owned by Peanuts Worldwide, WildBrain Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and the family of the original Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. The partnership with MINISO … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a case of life imitating art, imitating life, imitating art. Or something like that. In any case, comics fans have been thrilled to learn Canadian actor Iman Vellani, who plays the character Ms. Marvel, will also be co-writing a new comic book about Ms. Marvel. Adding to the life imitates art theme, Ms. Marvel (aka Kamala Khan) stars … [Read more...] about Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic
Mad Cave Studios Named as Publishing Partner for Flash Gordon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate has appointed Mad Cave Studios as master publishing partner for its Flash Gordon character IP. Flash Gordon was originally created for King Features in 1934 as a sci-fi, action-adventure comic strip by Alex Raymond. Since the character's initial debut, Flash Gordon has starred in a live-action TV show, a radio … [Read more...] about Mad Cave Studios Named as Publishing Partner for Flash Gordon
Kartoon To Launch New Comics From Never-Before-Seen Stan Lee Creations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kartoon Studios is launching a new line called Stan Lee Comics, based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee. While Stan Lee was the visionary behind Marvel Comics for many years, Kartoon Studios is the controlling partner of Stan Lee Universe, LLC, and therefore controls the IP that Lee created, but was … [Read more...] about Kartoon To Launch New Comics From Never-Before-Seen Stan Lee Creations
Sarah Silverman Suing ChatGPT Creator for Copyright Infringement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Sarah Silverman photo by Gage Skidmore) Comedian Sarah Silverman says copyright infringement by artificial intelligence bots is no laughing matter, as she sues Open AI and Meta. Silverman is one of three people filing the lawsuits charging that AI bots were trained on their work without their permission, resulting in AI … [Read more...] about Sarah Silverman Suing ChatGPT Creator for Copyright Infringement
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has hired merchandising veteran Ellie Terveen as the company's new director of retail sales. “I am so grateful to be joining the team at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, helping to move on their vision of promoting literacy and imagination through Dr. Seuss’s iconic works.” said Terveen. “In this new role, I look forward to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
Red Sonja Marks 50th Anniversary With CP Licensing Program
She doesn't look a day over 30, but the comic character Red Sonja is celebrating 50 years of sword-swinging action this year. To celebrate the big anniversary, Red Sonja, LLC has signed a new collection of merchandise licensing partners. The company says Red Sonja's partners plan to surprise fans with innovative products "that capture the spirit, adventure and imagination … [Read more...] about Red Sonja Marks 50th Anniversary With CP Licensing Program