Anime fans will be thrilled to hear of a new partnership between Crunchyroll and Fuji TV in Japan. The deal, announced Friday, will see the companies working together to develop and produce a number of new anime series that will be broadcast by Fuji TV's +Ultra in Japan, and then streamed globally by Crunchyroll. Anime is a story-telling format developed in Japan, and that … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Announces Anime Partnership With Fuji TV
Content Licensing
Licensing Deal Makes TKO’s Comics Available Through Libraries
LibraryPass, Inc. has announced a distribution agreement with TKO Studios to make their entire digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus, including 'day and date access' to new releases. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through their school or library, with unlimited simultaneous access for … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Makes TKO’s Comics Available Through Libraries
ARTiSTORY Licensing The World’s Masterpieces
The art and culture licensing firm ARTiSTORY is taking a new approach to licensing of artworks and cultural artefacts. In an online global event on Sept. 13 and an in-person event in Shanghai on Sept. 15, ARTiSTORY introduced its unique Artefacts to Merchandise business model, as well as many of the original design assets it represents. These assets come from the world class … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Licensing The World’s Masterpieces
Little Prince Licensing Deals Abound For 75th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been 75 years since Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote the classic novella The Little Prince in 1943, during the darkest days of World War II. Now, thanks to a slate of licensing deals brokered by Licensing Works! and license holder SOGEX, The Little Prince is reaching new fans around the world. The Little Prince is a novella … [Read more...] about Little Prince Licensing Deals Abound For 75th Anniversary
Brand Liaison Secures Trollface Deals For Baozou
If you spend any time on Internet forums, you already know Trollface, the meme designed to poke fun at internet trolls since 2008. Now, Baozou Ltd. has announced it has signed three new licensing deals for Trollface, one of the world's most popular memes. Baozou says its licensing agent The Brand Liaison has secured new licensing deals with YouTooz, Brisco Apparel and Just … [Read more...] about Brand Liaison Secures Trollface Deals For Baozou
Nelvana Partnering With Canadian Influencers
The content company Nelvana says it's teamed up with Kin Community Canada to bring global licensing deals to two top content creators from Kin’s roster. Under the agreement Nelvana will be securing global distribution and licensing deals for bestselling cookbook author and esteemed vegan chef Lauren Toyota, focusing on indulgent and accessible vegan packaged foods; and home … [Read more...] about Nelvana Partnering With Canadian Influencers
Bakugan Airing Episode on Roblox ‘Metaverse’
In another example of how the Metaverse is rapidly expanding into licensing, Spin Master has announced its Bakugan franchise will be the first-ever to premiere a full-length series episode on Roblox, the global online platform that brings millions of people together through shared experiences. As detailed in The Licensing Letter's Special Report, Licensing in the Metaverse, … [Read more...] about Bakugan Airing Episode on Roblox ‘Metaverse’
Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
The Youtube sensation Spy Ninjas has signed a publishing deal with Scholastic for the U.S. and Canada, in a deal brokered by exclusive agent Surge Licensing. Spy Ninjas is a sometimes hilarious and always action packed serial drama that currently racks up about 400 million monthly views, and has more than 38 million subscribers. The show features Chad Wild Clay, Vy Qwaint, … [Read more...] about Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
Social media networks featuring short-form video continue to drive music licensing deals, with Universal Music Group announcing this week a licensing deal with Singapore-based TikTok rival Lomotif. Lomotif is a social networking platform with the mission of democratizing video creation. The company was co-founded by video enthusiast Paul Yang in 2014, and has been granted … [Read more...] about Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
Universal Signs Content Deal With Starz
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has signed a content agreement with Starz, filling out a network of interlocking agreements that provide a long-term home for its content. The agreement means that Universal films will be streamed first on Peacock, then on Amazon Prime Video, and finally on Starz. Here's a brief outline on how the … [Read more...] about Universal Signs Content Deal With Starz