In yet another example of how the world of music licensing has evolved over the past two years, LEGO and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced on Jan. 26 the launch of LEGO VIDIYO, “a playful and… . . . read more
Fortnite on Licensing Binge With New Game Characters
January 26, 2021
The wildly popular Fortnite video game has made an art form of incorporating popular celebrities or movie characters into its game play, and over the past week has outdone itself. Thanks to a trio of… . . . read more
French Comic Asterix Licensed for TV, Film, Video Games
January 21, 2021
The iconic and internationally popular French/Belgian comic book Asterix is seeing a resurgence in popularity which is likely to grow, as the brand launches new licensing deals and a live action film. Asterix launched as… . . . read more
Antstream Licenses Star Wars For Retro Gaming Platform
January 21, 2021
One of the world’s leading retro games platforms, Antstream Arcade, is adding beloved retro classic Star Wars titles to its extensive library of fully licensed games. These iconic games will be made available on a single… . . . read more
Pokémon Celebrates 25 Years With Music Deal, Licensing Campaign
January 13, 2021
Katy Perry Headlines ‘P25 Music’, a Year of Surprise Music Events and Superstar Collaborations The Pokémon Company International officially launched its 25th anniversary celebration on Jan. 13, marking a quarter century of fun and games… . . . read more
JazWares Appoints Laura Zebersky as President
January 12, 2021
Toy Company Also Announces Promotions for Kelly Deen, Gerhard Runken, and Jonny Taylor Jazwares, one of the world’s leading toy companies, this week announced the promotion of Laura Zebersky to the position of president. The… . . . read more
Skoog Works With Sesame Workshop To Create A New Way To Play
January 11, 2021
SKOOG Inc., a media tech company with a mission to enrich children’s lives through creative and immersive play, this week announced a global partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. The two… . . . read more
Erve Europe Lands Deal With Blizzard Entertainment
December 22, 2020
Licensing company Erve Europe has signed a deal with Blizzard Entertainment adding the wildly popular Overwatch and World of Warcraft games to its product portfolio. Erve Europe is a leader in character licenses and brands… . . . read more
Founders Transition to New Leadership at Spin Master
December 17, 2020
Max Rangel Joins Spin Master as Co-Founders Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie Transition Their Roles in Spring 2021 Spin Master has been led by its co-founders since the company’s inception, but next month the company will… . . . read more
Spin Master Nets Big Win With League of Legends Toy Deal
December 16, 2020
The Canadian toymaker Spin Master just logged one of its biggest single deals to date, announcing a multi-year agreement to become the global master toy licensee for Riot Games’ League of Legends, the most-played PC… . . . read more