The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
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Firefly Games Launches New Studio For Metaverse Development
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The mobile developer Firefly Games has created a new metaverse development studio called Metaworld Entertainment. The company's belief in the future of the metaverse is underlined by the fact the Metaworld studio will be headed by Michael Zhang, who is the current CEO at Firefly Games. “We’re providing high-quality content on top of the … [Read more...] about Firefly Games Launches New Studio For Metaverse Development
Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mighty Mojo Toys has partnered with Rovio Entertainment to release a new plush line-up based on the Angry Birds brand. The licensing deal was facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency, IMG. The licensing division of IMG is known for connecting its clients with high-profile licensees and opening up new avenues for marketing and … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
Who’s News: New Top Gun Heading Jazwares’ Licensing Programs
The global toy and licensing company Jazwares has promoted Sam Ferguson to the role of Senior VP of Global Licensing. In his newly-expanded role, Ferguson will oversee the company’s global inbound and outbound licensing efforts, reporting to Judd Karofsky, Executive Vice President, Jazwares. Since joining Jazwares in 2016, Ferguson has been instrumental in growing the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Top Gun Heading Jazwares’ Licensing Programs
Random House Expanding Licensing For Richard Scarry Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Random House Children’s Books is expanding Richard Scarry’s global franchise with branded merchandise, new titles, and a 50th-anniversary celebration. Richard Scarry is one of the world’s most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of all time, with over 300 titles published and more than 160 million copies sold worldwide. Scarry … [Read more...] about Random House Expanding Licensing For Richard Scarry Collection
Who’s News: Zigazoo Appoints President of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The children's social media network Zigazoo has appointed industry veteran Ashley Mady as its new President of Consumer Products. In the newly created role, Mady will spearhead physical and digital consumer product initiatives, which consist of digital assets such as NFT's, physical merchandise, and a fusion of the two categories. “Brands … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Zigazoo Appoints President of Consumer Products
Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK
The winners of this year's Licensing Awards were announced in London, after a tribute to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II. The event at the Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel fell silent at the beginning of the award show, as the assembled guests observed a minute of silence for the Queen, who passed away at the age of 96. “While the news about The Queen was not … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK
Layer Licensing Unveils New Plan For Video Game Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Layer Licensing is partnering with fintech company Sanlo to help gaming companies finance their licensing deals. It's another big move in Layer's innovative approach to video game licensing, and follows the recent unveiling of its unique IP licensing marketplace. Sanlo is a financial technology company that helps game and app developers … [Read more...] about Layer Licensing Unveils New Plan For Video Game Licensing
The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hoho Entertainment has teamed up with The Point.1888 on a licensing program for the animated series Toad & Friends. The Toad & Friends animated series is based on the classic British novel The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame. Honoring the legacy of the original book, Toad & Friends features an updated cast of characters … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Tapped for Licensing of Toad & Friends
WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio, ZAG has appointed WildBrain CPLG to represent its newest licensed property, ZAG HEROEZ Ghostforce. WildBrain CPLG is an industry-leading entertainment, sports, and brand licensing agency. The agency is a part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment. With more than 45 years of experience in … [Read more...] about WildBrain To Represent ZAG’s Ghostforce in GAS Region