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
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Fabletics Partners With Tough Mudder
The high performance fashion company Fabletics has been named the official active lifestyle partner with the fitness training and event phenomenon Tough Mudder. For those who haven't seen a Tough Mudder event, the company specializes in staging fitness obstacle challenges (usually involving a lot of mud!) and providing training programs for people who want to take part or just … [Read more...] about Fabletics Partners With Tough Mudder
Diageo Becomes NFL’s First Spirits Sponsor
The global spirits giant Diageo became the first Official Spirits Sponsor of the National Football League, thanks in part to the long relationship with the brand's Crown Royal Canadian Whisky. Diageo says the parties have structured a multiyear partnership with the NFL fan in mind. It will include on-site activation and engagement with adult fans, and ongoing content … [Read more...] about Diageo Becomes NFL’s First Spirits Sponsor
Brand Central Turns Up The Heat With Takis Snacks
Takis, the legendary salty snacks brand owned by Barcel USA, has announced it has signed Brand Central LLC, a premiere brand licensing consultancy, as its exclusive licensing agency in the United States. “Takis continues to experience double-digit growth so it is the perfect time to partner with Brand Central to help us scale our consumer products program,"said Cristina Lopez … [Read more...] about Brand Central Turns Up The Heat With Takis Snacks
BuzzFeed And General Mills Team Up For ‘Tasty’ Meal Kits
Buzzfeed's Tasty social network has teamed up in the kitchen with General Mills, serving up a new line of Tasty Dinner Kits, offering exotic meals for consumers burned out by a year-plus of Covid cookery. Tasty is the world's largest social food network, and is a division of the Buzzfeed publishing world. Buzzfeed says the company's goal is to "make it easier than ever to cook … [Read more...] about BuzzFeed And General Mills Team Up For ‘Tasty’ Meal Kits
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
Matthew Shiels to Oversee Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions
It's been a wonderful day in the neighborhood for Matthew Shiels, who was promoted this week from director to VP of Business and Legal Affairs at Fred Rogers Productions. As a major part of that promotion, Shiels now takes on the responsibility of overseeing licensing activities for the Fred Rogers brands. Those include not just the iconic show Mr. Rogers Neighbourhood, but … [Read more...] about Matthew Shiels to Oversee Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions
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