By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Children's studio Nelvana has produced six new Piñata Smashlings short videos in partnership with Toikido. The partnership also appears to be just the beginning for the two companies, as Nelvana says it is now working on a full animated series. Toikido is a UK-based company that created Piñata Smashlings and the 'Piñataverse' with … [Read more...] about Nelvana Releases First Videos Based on Piñata Smashlings
Metaverse
Barbie Fans Can Build Their Own DreamHouse on Roblox
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Barbie is now officially everywhere, entering the metaverse for the first time on Roblox with the launch of Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon. IP-owner Mattel says the new interactive game on Roblox was developed in partnership with Gamefam, a leading metaverse game developer and publisher. Gamefam specialized in creating connected experiences with … [Read more...] about Barbie Fans Can Build Their Own DreamHouse on Roblox
Hasbro Creating New NERF Experiences in The Real and Virtual Worlds
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro is creating new experiences for its NERF brand fans, with one opening in Brazil, and the other as a metaverse experience on Minecraft. The real world experience is due to open on Oct. 12 at the Beta Carrero World in Brazil, a theme park that is now opening the first-ever NERF-themed land: NERF Mania. Beto Carrero World is the … [Read more...] about Hasbro Creating New NERF Experiences in The Real and Virtual Worlds
Who’s News: Roblox and Banijay Make Key Appointments
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Roblox Corporation has appointed former Warner Media CEO Jason Kilar to the company’s board of directors. “I am honored to join Roblox, a company I have long admired and cheered from afar as they leaned into the future,” said Kilar. “Roblox is changing the way people come together and changing how creators can create delightful … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Roblox and Banijay Make Key Appointments
Toikido Smashlings Guarantee Some Cheesy Content in Chuck E. Cheese Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido has entered a licensing partnership with Chuck E. Cheese for an in-store and online promotional campaign focused on the Piñata Smashlings Roblox game. The new collaboration will enable players of the Piñata Smashlings Roblox game to engage with licensed Chuck E. Cheese characters as in-game Smashlings. This licensing … [Read more...] about Toikido Smashlings Guarantee Some Cheesy Content in Chuck E. Cheese Deal
Coca‑Cola Imagines Year 3000 With Futuristic Soda Co-Created by AI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Welcome to the future, where your next frosty beverage was designed by an advanced, artificial intelligence bot. Soda giant Coca-Cola is making that future today, as it invites fans to try out their new AI-created beverage "to imagine what the future tastes and feels like. Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar is a new drink created by the Coca-Cola … [Read more...] about Coca‑Cola Imagines Year 3000 With Futuristic Soda Co-Created by AI
Stan Lee NFTs Sell Out in Days After July 18 Debut
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Celebrating Stan Lee NFT collection by Kartoon Studios and VeVe has sold all 8,000 of its Stan Lee chibi collectibles. Kartoon Studios is a global creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. Through a joint venture with POW! Entertainment, Kartoon Studios owns and manages the global rights to … [Read more...] about Stan Lee NFTs Sell Out in Days After July 18 Debut
Advisory Bored Creates Metaverse Community to Display NFT Art
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MetaGallery.Ltd. has officially launched the Advisory Bored Room, a 3D metaverse community dedicated to the Bored Ape brand. Located on the Spatial metaverse platform, the Advisory Bored Room is intended to provide a space for Bored Ape fans, brands and retailers to connect with the Advisory Bored. Formed by MetaGallery.Ltd, the … [Read more...] about Advisory Bored Creates Metaverse Community to Display NFT Art
Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The AI and metaverse startup company Futureverse has announced the close of its Series A funding round with $54 million dollars raised in total. The Series A funding round was led by the growth equity fund 10T Holdings and included participation from the Ripple blockchain network. "The metaverse has the potential to transform the way … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
Piñata Smashlings Move to the Metaverse With Supersocial
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toikido has created a metaverse game for its hit toy line Piñata Smashlings with the help of developer Supersocial. Called the Piñataverse, the new multiplayer game offers players a unique social experience as they explore, capture, and train the magical pet-like Smashlings. Toikido says the idea was to create a first of its kind … [Read more...] about Piñata Smashlings Move to the Metaverse With Supersocial