By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IMG Licensing has signed a multi-year extension with Ubisoft that expands its existing role as the company’s exclusive global licensing representative. Under the renewed agreement, the agency will continue to build Ubisoft's licensing program across its portfolio of well-known gaming IP such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry, … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Renews Representation Agreement with IMG Licensing
Video Games
Merchantwise Launches A Minecraft Movie Licensing Program in ANZ
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merchantwise has launched partnerships for A Minecraft Movie's licensing and retail campaign across Australia and New Zealand. The licensing partnerships offer a range of product types that feature inspiration from both the feature film and the original Minecraft video game. Offered at a variety of major and specialty retail stores, … [Read more...] about Merchantwise Launches A Minecraft Movie Licensing Program in ANZ
Cyanide and Happiness Heads to Space with Pixel Starships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter SavySoda has partnered with Explosm to bring the Cyanide and Happiness webcomic to its online Pixel Starships video game. Available for a limited time, the collaborative partnership offers Pixel Starships players access to licensed content inspired by the dark absurdist comedy found in Cyanide and Happiness. The exclusive in-game content … [Read more...] about Cyanide and Happiness Heads to Space with Pixel Starships
Lucasfilm Games and EA Announce New Star Wars Video Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lucasfilm Games has partnered with Electronic Arts, Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment to develop a licensed video game called Star Wars Zero Company. Announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the upcoming game will feature single-player turn-based gameplay within Lucasfilms' science-fiction franchise. “Our vision for Star Wars … [Read more...] about Lucasfilm Games and EA Announce New Star Wars Video Games
Disguise Secures Rights to Sonic the Hedgehog in Multi-Year Deal with SEGA of America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Disguise has signed a global, multi-year agreement with SEGA of America to gain the sole licensing rights for Sonic the Hedgehog costumes. A subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Disguise is a licensed costume design company that offers an extensive portfolio of products through its growing network of global distribution partners. This new … [Read more...] about Disguise Secures Rights to Sonic the Hedgehog in Multi-Year Deal with SEGA of America
Kung Fu Panda Joins Forces with Ragnarok Online
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gravity Interactive and UP&E have launched a licensed Kung Fu Panda integration within the developer's Ragnarok Online video game. The in-game collaboration brings licensed characters, cosmetics and items from DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda film series to Ragnarok Online's multi-player world, Prontera. Running from April 15 to May … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Panda Joins Forces with Ragnarok Online
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue Set to Debut in Canada
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mojang Studios, Experience MOD and Supply + Demand are bringing Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue to the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga. “Excitement for immersive, in-person experiences in the Mississauga community is strong and growing rapidly,” said Square One Shopping Centre director, Stephen Gascoine. “Building on … [Read more...] about Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue Set to Debut in Canada
Butterfinger and Borderlands 4 Launch Licensed Sweepstakes
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ferrero, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have teamed up for a promotional activation featuring Borderlands 4 and the Butterfinger candy brand. Called Game Better with Butterfinger, the collaborative partnership has launched a licensed sweepstakes event that will select a new winner every week until July 31, 2025. The collaboration is designed … [Read more...] about Butterfinger and Borderlands 4 Launch Licensed Sweepstakes
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
Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is continuing its program of adapting top video games into films and series with three new adaptations. The new films and series will include adaptations of the runaway hit game Helldivers (pictured above), Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima. The announcements were made at the CES 2025 tech trade show, where Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations