By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lion Forge Entertainment has signed a licensing agreement to adapt TalesVision's short-form Lostlings YouTube series into a long-form live-action show. The long-form adaptation of the Lostlings IP will be executive produced by experienced professionals from the Lion Forge Entertainment studio. This includes the company's CEO and founder … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Partners with TalesVision for Lostlings Adaptation
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BBC Earth and Minecraft Education Launch Dinosaur-Themed Learning Adventure
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BBC Earth and Minecraft Education are digging into a new interactive classroom experience called Building With Dinosaurs. The global educational initiative lets students step into the muddy boots of paleontologists and bring prehistoric creatures to life in true Minecraft style: block by block. The launch coincides with the 2025 return of … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and Minecraft Education Launch Dinosaur-Themed Learning Adventure
Lion Forge Entertainment’s Iyanu Series Makes UK Debut with ITVX
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lion Forge Entertainment and ITVX are bringing the Iyanu animated series to audiences across the UK and Northern Ireland. Beginning on July 3, ITVX will debut all 10 episodes of Iyanu season one on its streaming platform. “Iyanu has already captured the imagination of audiences in the U.S., and we’re excited to build on that momentum with … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Entertainment’s Iyanu Series Makes UK Debut with ITVX
Beyblade X Lets it Rip with World Championship Events
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ADK Emotions NY and T-Licensing have partnered with Hasbro to launch an official BeyBlade X World Championship event. Starting in June, the BeyBlade X World Championship will launch in multiple countries across the globe. At each regional tournament, participants between the ages 8 to 12 will use tops from Hasbro’s BeyBlade X toy … [Read more...] about Beyblade X Lets it Rip with World Championship Events
Master Chef Goes on the Road With a Sizzling New Live Tour
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Get ready to turn up the heat; MasterChef is hitting the road. TCG Entertainment and Banijay Rights have announced MasterChef All-Stars Live!, a sizzling new live stage show featuring beloved winners and standout contestants from the hit cooking competition. The culinary tour kicks off in Williamsport, PA on September 16, 2025, with stops … [Read more...] about Master Chef Goes on the Road With a Sizzling New Live Tour
SPCP Unveils Licensing Collaborations for The Last of Us
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products has announced a slate of new licensing partners for The Last of Us TV series. Inspired by the series' upcoming second season, the new licensees will offer a wide selection of products that are based on themes, visual elements and props from the show's fictional dystopian future. “The Last of Us captivates … [Read more...] about SPCP Unveils Licensing Collaborations for The Last of Us
San Diego Comic-Con Expands to Europe With Event in Málaga, Spain
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The hugely popular pop culture convention, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), is set to make its European debut in Málaga, Spain. This historic expansion marks the first time in over 50 years that the convention will be held outside the United States. The announcement was made on March 10, 2025, during a launch event at the Gran Hotel Miramar in … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Expands to Europe With Event in Málaga, Spain
Analysis: Is Nature Pitching the Ultimate Disaster Movie to Hollywood?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Four years ago the United Nations’ environment chief, Inger Andersen, said the devastating impacts of climate change are essentially “Nature sending us a message.” Clearly, that message did not get through. Despite a series of commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the pace of global warming has increased, as has humanity’s … [Read more...] about Analysis: Is Nature Pitching the Ultimate Disaster Movie to Hollywood?
Diversity Sells, But The Entertainment Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Entertainment and Character sector drives more sales of licensed products and services than any other, so the characters you see depicted form a critical part of the licensing mix. According to recent research, however, both the entertainment and licensing industries are missing out on sales due to a lack of diversity in the mix … [Read more...] about Diversity Sells, But The Entertainment Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go
ITV Named Licensing Representative for The Masked Singer UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bandicoot Scotland has appointed ITV Studios as the official licensing agent for The Masked Singer TV series in the UK. As the new UK representative for the reality TV franchise, ITV Studios' licensing team will work to expand The Masked Singer brand across a wide range of product categories. “After 6 amazing series, The Masked Singer … [Read more...] about ITV Named Licensing Representative for The Masked Singer UK