Bob Bakish Stepping Down, Trio of Execs to Share CEO Role Photo: George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins will collectively replace Bakish in a new "Office of the CEO." Photo credit: Paramount Global. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Paramount Global is making major changes, as long-time CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, to be replaced by a three-person Office … [Read more...] about Paramount Global Announces Leadership Shakeup
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Penguin Random House Announces Publishing Program for Wednesday Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Random House and Amazon MGM Studios are launching an extensive publishing program based on the Wednesday TV series. Penguin Random House LLC is a global publishing company that provides products across numerous publishing formats including board books, novels, activity books, non-fiction, picture books and more. Launching in summer and … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Announces Publishing Program for Wednesday Series
Amazon MGM Marks Debut at Licensing Expo As Joint Entertainment Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGM is a staple at Licensing Expo, thanks to its rich catalog of films and series, and a powerful licensing program. But this year Expo attendees will see a major change to the booth. This is the first year that Amazon MGM Studios, created by the recent merger, will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo as a joint licensing division. With the two … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Marks Debut at Licensing Expo As Joint Entertainment Division
Betty Boop Gets New Licensing Collabs Through Global Icons and Fleischer Studios
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Icons and Fleischer Studios have signed a wide range of new licensing collaborations for the Betty Boop entertainment brand. Launched in 1930, the Betty Boop character IP was created by Max Fleischer of Fleischer Studios, in association with Paramount. Since its creation, the Betty Boop brand has been featured in a wide range of movies, … [Read more...] about Betty Boop Gets New Licensing Collabs Through Global Icons and Fleischer Studios
Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Amazon MGM Studios has launched an extensive licensing program for its upcoming post-apocalyptic Fallout series. The Fallout licensing program currently includes 15 partners across a wide range of product categories such as apparel, accessories, collectibles, beverages and more. In addition, the company is launching a dedicated Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
Bulldog Licensing Secures New Licensees for Care Bears’ UK Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has secured new licensed product partnerships with Concept One and Little K Clothing for CloudCo Entertainment's Care Bears franchise. Bulldog is an independent licensing agency that works alongside brands to develop merchandise and consumer product programs for both the UK and international retail market. The agency is … [Read more...] about Bulldog Licensing Secures New Licensees for Care Bears’ UK Expansion
Who’s News: BBC Studios Promotes Murilo Hinojosa to Consumer Products VP for Latin America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BBC Studios has promoted Murilo Hinojosa to the position of VP for consumer products and commercial partnerships across Latin America. Since he first joined BBC Studios in 2021, Hinojosa has been responsible for growing the Bluey childrens' brand throughout Mexico and Latin America. This included securing new territorial agents and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Studios Promotes Murilo Hinojosa to Consumer Products VP for Latin America
The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sci fi fans will be thrilled to see Anderson Entertainment is taking pre-orders for their new, limited edition model of the famed Thunderbird 2. The space ship is likely the most famous of all the futuristic vehicles that came from the mind of writer and producer Gerry Anderson, and will be instantly recognizable to anyone who watched … [Read more...] about The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
Who’s News: BBC Studios CEO Leaving To Pursue “New Challenge”
TLL Staff Ralph Lee, BBC Studios Productions’ CEO, will be leaving the BBC’s commercial arm in April after almost six years to pursue a new challenge outside the organization. BBC Studios is a division of BBC Studios, responsible for creating content both for the parent company and for third party clients around the world. The BBC says that, since being appointed Director of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Studios CEO Leaving To Pursue “New Challenge”
Dumbgood Releases New Apparel Line Marking Return of Jersey Shore
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Dumbgood lifestyle brand has added new licensed apparel to its Jersey Shore product line for the upcoming seventh season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. Jersey Shore is an American reality TV franchise from MTV and 495 Productions that focuses on the intertwined lives of its dramatic cast members at vacation houses across the United … [Read more...] about Dumbgood Releases New Apparel Line Marking Return of Jersey Shore