MGM’s classic sci-fi hit RoboCop appears in the massively popular Fortnite game to mark the films’ 35th anniversary. Epic Games’ Fortnite and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced that the cyborg police officer RoboCop is making his… . . . read more
Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
May 16, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have officially released the highly-anticipated multiplayer action adventure Evil Dead: The Game. Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game… . . . read more
EA Games and FIFA End Licensing Partnership in ‘Amicable Divorce’
May 12, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In one of the more shocking licensing stories this year, FIFA and Electronic Arts announced they are parting ways on their hugely profitable gaming partnership. To hear EA… . . . read more
World of Warships Partners With Global Network of Naval Museums
May 12, 2022
Video game publisher Wargaming has announced a program to promote naval museums through its popular World of Warships title. Wargaming says it is relaunching its successful Longest Night of Museums initiative, which is designed to… . . . read more
Comics Licensing: Surge Licensing To Develop Licensing Strategy For Webtoon
May 12, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The digital comics platform WEBTOON has appointed Surge Licensing as the exclusive North American licensing agent for the platform. Founded in 1986, Surge Licensing is known for creating multi-platformed entertainment… . . . read more
Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection
May 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Drag queen icon RuPaul has sashayed into a tiny but fierce licensing deal for miniature figurines with Fisher Price. First introduced in 2019, the Little People Collector brand is part… . . . read more
Beanstalk Offers Free Licensing Workshops For Ukraine Aid Effort
May 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter To celebrate Beanstalk’s 30th anniversary, the global brand licensing agency is offering a series of complimentary Licensing Lab workshops to three chosen brand owners. In return, Beanstalk asks only that… . . . read more
Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022
May 11, 2022
Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries will come together to Las Vegas this May in… . . . read more
Light Fund Planning Silent Auction for Charitable Fundraiser
May 10, 2022
Mid-May sees start of two-week auction to support English Channel Relay fundraiser Submitted by Sian Dorrington With less than two months to go before two teams of six people brave the unforgiving waters of the… . . . read more
Licensing Agencies: Bimbo Signs Sweet Deal With Brand Central
May 10, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Bimbo Bakeries USA has signed on with Brand Central as its exclusive licensing agency. Brand Central is among the world’s largest licensing agencies, and is particularly known for… . . . read more