Black Widow Banks $80 Million In U.S., The Biggest Debut Since Start Of Pandemic Is this the sign that the worst of the pandemic is really behind us? Marvel’s critically acclaimed tentpole blockbuster Black Widow has just smashed box office records going back to the start of the pandemic, raising hopes that theater attendance will soon go back to normal, pre-pandemic … [Read more...] about Black Widow Debut Shows Box Office Is Back!
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Sales Vet Julie Taylor Joins MGA In The UK
Former Golden Bear Toys exec Julie Taylor has joined the team at MGA Entertainment as sales director for the UK and Ireland. Taylor spent 15 successful years building sales at Golden Bear before being appointed to her new position with MGA, where she will begin work this autumn. “I’m very pleased Julie is joining the team at MGA," said Neil Bandtock, managing director of MGA UK … [Read more...] about Sales Vet Julie Taylor Joins MGA In The UK
Rolling Stone Launches UK Mag Through Licensing
The legendary music and pop culture magazine Rolling Stone will now distribute a UK version, thanks to an exclusive licensing agreement. Penske Media Corporation owns the rights to Rolling Stone, and has entered into a deal with Stream Publishing, a UK company that publishes the popular LGBTQ magazine Attitude. “The arrival of Rolling Stone in the UK is not only a hugely … [Read more...] about Rolling Stone Launches UK Mag Through Licensing
ARTiSTORY Grows UK Licensing Team
The art and culture licensing firm ARTiSTORY has appointed museum licensing expert Liz Bowers as the Head of Business Development in the UK. Co-founder and licensing director Natasha Dyson says Bowers brings a wealth of experience in building commercial growth for the cultural heritage sector. “I’m very happy to welcome Liz to the team," Dyson added. "From the outset I was … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Grows UK Licensing Team
Amazon Inks Streaming Deal With Universal, IMDb
Amazon's Prime Video has signed a key content licensing agreement with Universal giving it access to the studio's massive catalog of new movie content. In what is rumored to be a 10-figure deal, Prime Video will now have an exclusive window to air Universal Filmed Entertainment Group's live action films in the United States, beginning with the studio's slate of 2022 … [Read more...] about Amazon Inks Streaming Deal With Universal, IMDb
Subway Surfers
Building on the successful launch of its licensed Subway Surfers range in the United States and Canada last year, SYBO Games expanded rights worldwide to Sakar International, the leading wheeled goods manufacturer. This Fall, scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, helmets and protective gear based on the world's most downloaded runner game will first arrive in Europe. The global … [Read more...] about Subway Surfers
Talking Tom Breaks Out With New Series, Licensing Program
The hugely popular Talking Tom franchise is getting a major update this year, as brand owner Outfit7 launches a new CP licensing program, a 3D animated series, and a new Talking Tom interactive app. It's hard to believe, given the global success of the Talking Tom and Friends videos, but the brand actually started as what now seems like a simple iPhone app. That app allowed … [Read more...] about Talking Tom Breaks Out With New Series, Licensing Program
MGM Teams Up On All New Robocop Game
Leading studio MGM is teaming up on production of an all-new Robocop video game for PC and consoles. One of the top sci fi movies of the past half century, Robocop debuted in 1987 and still maintains a strong fan base and licensing program 35 years later. Game publisher NACON and Metro Goldwyn Mayer say they have signed an agreement to launch Robocop: Rogue City, a game based … [Read more...] about MGM Teams Up On All New Robocop Game
LEGO Builds Seinfeld Set For A ‘Toy About Nothing’
LEGO has been on a sitcom roll of late, building out the sets for popular shows like Friends and Big Bang Theory, and now has followed up with a 30th anniversary set for Seinfeld, the "show about nothing." The classic sitcom, a number one hit in the 1990s, will be immortalized in plastic bricks thanks to a fan-based project launched under the LEGO Ideas program. Brent Waller of … [Read more...] about LEGO Builds Seinfeld Set For A ‘Toy About Nothing’
Museum Installs World of Warships Video Games On HMS Belfast
Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the popular combat video game, World of Warships, has commandeered HMS Belfast to open a new gaming room for fans of the franchise, in a new partnership with Imperial War Museums. The video gaming room opened to the public July 8 in accordance with the UK's pandemic reopening plan. Visitors are being invited to the newly refurbished … [Read more...] about Museum Installs World of Warships Video Games On HMS Belfast