By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief And we’re back. Licensing Expo returned in style on May 24, with thousands of licensing professionals flooding the show floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre. Attendees were… . . . read more
Universal Music Centralizes Rosters for Bravado and Epic Rights
May 20, 2022
Bravado, Universal Music Group has announced the centralization of both Bravado and Epic Rights licensing rosters. Bravado acquired Epic Rights in 2019 and the new structure includes the expanded purview of Epic Rights’ SVP Global… . . . read more
Available Licenses: Black Angus and Gel Blaster Partner With Evolution USA
May 20, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Evolution USA is looking for licensing partners for new clients Gel Blaster Inc. and Black Angus Steakhouse. Gel Blaster and Evolution just entered into a representation agreement where… . . . read more
Anime Hit One Piece Marks 1,000 Episodes With New Licensing Deals
May 19, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Just a week away from this month’s Licensing Expo 2022, renowned animation studio Toei Animation Inc. has released the first-ever licensing report for its One Piece franchise. This report provides… . . . read more
Licensing Agencies: Miffy Finds New Representation With Rocket in UK
May 19, 2022
The popular children’s character Miffy has hired Rocket Licensing, after its former agency in the UK shut down. Mercis, which holds the rights to the Miffy books and characters, says that after DRI Licensing’s decision… . . . read more
NFT Licensing: Bored Apes Looking For Deals Through Brand Central
May 18, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Brand Central is taking another leap into the metaverse and the world of NFTs, signing a deal with Bored Ape Yacht Club Owners. The collective of like-minded Apes… . . . read more
Joyin Partners With 8-Year-Old Sensation Like Nastya
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Joyin Inc., with the assistance of The Brand Liaison, has partnered with the YouTube star Like Nastya for an expansive consumer products line. The partnership, brokered by Like Nastya’s licensing… . . . read more
Who’s News: Paramount Consumer Products Taps Dan Cook As New Executive Hire
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products has announced Dan Cook is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Global E-Commerce. Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount. Paramount is… . . . read more
Wildbrain Acquires Rights to Three HarperCollins Brands
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has expanded its entertainment portfolio with the signing of licensing rights for a trio of HarperCollins Productions’ properties. The licensed properties that WildBrain has acquired the rights to… . . . read more
Charity Fundraiser: Place Your Bids For Light Fund Silent Auction
May 17, 2022
By Sian Dorrington The Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser silent auction site is now live! Yes, it’s time to place your bids on a fabulous selection of event tickets, money-can’t-buy experiences, rare souvenirs and… . . . read more