Mattel Films and MGM Partner With Award Winning Actress/Producer Lena Dunham Mattel is hoping for a huge hit from a ridiculously tiny toy line, working with MGM and Lena Dunham's Good Thing Going production company on a live action film based on the Polly Pocket line of micro-toys. Dunham (“Industry,” “Girls”) will also write and direct the family comedy, which will star … [Read more...] about Mattel Developing Polly Pocket Film
Content Licensing
Iscream Launches Licensed Care Bear Collection
The lifestyle brand Iscream is launching a new line of Care Bears products and accessories, under an agreement signed with licensor Cloudco Entertainment. Iscream says it will be launching a full-scale Care Bears line of accessories by fall 2021. The full line of products will feature bright, cheerful and fun prints, and every fan’s favorite Care Bears characters on items both … [Read more...] about Iscream Launches Licensed Care Bear Collection
Cyber Group Producing First Final Fantasy Show For Kids
The venerable video game franchise Final Fantasy has been tapped for film and series content before, but for the first time, Cyber Group Studios of Paris is developing a version for children, aged from eight to 13. CGS says it has signed a deal with Square Enix, the game developer, to co-produce a new TV series based on the popular title Final Fantasy IX. Cyber Group will also … [Read more...] about Cyber Group Producing First Final Fantasy Show For Kids
Dr. Seuss To Unveil Licensing Extravaganza
Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it will be unveiling a massive slate of licensing products and programs at the upcoming Licensing Expo in August. The company says it continues to focus on its core values of promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. "The creative, whimsical world of Dr. … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss To Unveil Licensing Extravaganza
Disney+ Partners With Red Hot African Animators
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The African animation scene is red hot right now, and people in that continent are now seeing more animated films and series that represent their lives and culture. Disney is among the many companies that has discovered the rapidly growing well of talent bubbling up throughout the region, and has now partnered with animators from across Africa … [Read more...] about Disney+ Partners With Red Hot African Animators
MeUndies Is Rocking Some Rolling Stones Imagery
The apparel brand MeUndies is bringing some classic rock to its collection of underwear, sleepwear and loungewear, licensing the famous Rolling Stones lips and tongue logo for products aimed at its community of loyal Gen Z and millennial customers. The logo may well be the most famous in the world for any musical act, and was designed originally by artist John Pasche to adorn … [Read more...] about MeUndies Is Rocking Some Rolling Stones Imagery
Shark Week Takes A Bite Out Of Licensing
Shark Week, the longest running major cable TV event in history, returns on July 11 and brings with it a 'fintastic' list of product partners for Discovery Channel. Shark Week is an annual, week-long TV programming event originally created by Tom Golden at the Discovery Channel way back in 1988, featuring shark-themed programming. The Shark Week event is featured on Discovery … [Read more...] about Shark Week Takes A Bite Out Of Licensing
Pokemon GO Developer Releasing Radical Transformers Game
Niantic, the software team that developed the viral Augmented Reality (AR) game Pokemon GO, is working with Hasbro and TOMY to develop a new mobile game based on the Transformers franchise. Called Transformers: Heavy Metal, the new game will see players battle with characters from the Transformers series in real world settings using the game’s AR features. The idea is similar … [Read more...] about Pokemon GO Developer Releasing Radical Transformers Game
Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Canadian animation studio Guru has appointed United Smile as its first-ever Master Toy Partner for its series True and the Rainbow Kingdom. The studio originally partnered with Toy State in a non-exclusive licensing agreement, but the toy company shut down in 2018 after more than three decades in business. Guru has also worked with other companies, but the deal with United … [Read more...] about Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Winnie The Pooh Shares Birthday With Queen Elizabeth
Winnie the Pooh has a surprising number of things in common with Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II. They both love spending time in the woods; they both like honey; and they're both celebrating their 95th birthdays. To mark the occasion, Disney has released a special animation entitled Winnie the Pooh and the Royal Adventure featuring Pooh and his friends. It's a short … [Read more...] about Winnie The Pooh Shares Birthday With Queen Elizabeth