By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate has announced expansion into new territories for its iconic comic characters, Popeye and Olive Oyl. Building upon its already successful global licensing program, King Features has signed… . . . read more
9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment Expand Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment have announced the accelerated growth of their licensing program for the animated property Karma’s World. The new deals were secured by 9… . . . read more
Ariella Maizner Partners With IMG To Develop Theme Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fashion designer Ariella Maizner has partnered with IMG to expand her popular THEME brand into new products and categories. IMG will accomplish this brand expansion through selective licensing partnerships and… . . . read more
The Latest Deals, Developments and Dancing From Licensing Expo
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
ZAG to Unveil the New Animated Musical ‘Melody’ at Licensing Expo 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Independent animation studio ZAG has partnered with Cross Creek Pictures to produce the animated musical Melody. Melody will be created and directed by Jeremy Zag. ZAG will debut the film… . . . read more
Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HipDot has been granted a license from Girl Scouts of the USA for a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the organization’s most-loved cookie varieties. The licensed makeup line includes two… . . . read more
Genius Brands Signs Long-Term Deal with Marvel Studios to License the Likeness of Stan Lee
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stan Lee Universe has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios and Disney for global use in media and experiences. Stan… . . . read more
Beanstalk Latin America Kicks Off By Whipping Up Sweet Deals For Diageo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk Latin America has developed an expansive licensing program for the popular liqueur brand Baileys’, on behalf of the agency’s first client, Diageo. Diageo is a multinational alcoholic beverage company…. . . . read more
Universal Music Centralizes Rosters for Bravado and Epic Rights
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