TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Children's Shows
Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
TLL Staff Cloudco Entertainment is expanding the Care Bears brand into location-based experiences with the opening of its first official Care Bears Play Area in the United States. The interactive play space is scheduled to debut in January at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas. Developed in collaboration with retail real estate company Simon, the Care Bears Play Area is … [Read more...] about Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pura Vida Foods has released a new line of frozen meals that combine healthy choices with the fun of popular Disney and Pixar characters. PuraVida Foods just expanded its KidsLife brand in December with the new line of licensed frozen meals, marking the brand’s latest move into character-driven food products. “We built PuraVida on the … [Read more...] about Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals
Blippi to Share YouTube Screen With The Grinch and Cat In The Hat
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Moonbug Entertainment are teaming up on a series of digital episodes that bring together Blippi and the iconic The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat. It's a crossover event that combines two of the most popular children's brands on YouTube today. Dr. Seuss relaunched its YouTube channel in 2024 as a family co-viewing … [Read more...] about Blippi to Share YouTube Screen With The Grinch and Cat In The Hat
Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
TLL Staff European animation house ZAG has appointed former Cloudco exec Ian Lambur as the executive vice president of the ZAGTOON Series Department. Lambur formerly served as Executive Vice-President of Content Strategy and Co-Productions at Cloudco. Prior to his role at Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP, Production, Distribution and Co-Productions at ZAG. He has also served in … [Read more...] about Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
Wildbrain Sells Stake in Peanuts to Sony for $630 Million Cdn
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Wildbrain Ltd. says it has agreed to sell its stake in the popular global brand Peanuts to Sony Music and Sony Pictures. Wildbrain currently owns 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC, which is the holding company for the Peanuts intellectual property, originally created by the cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. The Canadian brand company has now … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Sells Stake in Peanuts to Sony for $630 Million Cdn
Disney Partners With OpenAI on Billion Dollar Content Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has signed the first major content licensing for OpenAI's Sora platform, raising fears of job losses among content creators. Disney frames the debate differently, however, saying the deal brings "... these leaders in creativity and innovation together to unlock new possibilities in imaginative storytelling." The … [Read more...] about Disney Partners With OpenAI on Billion Dollar Content Deal
WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are expanding two well-known Dr. Seuss properties with a slate of licensing partnerships and collaborations. The new expansions are bringing an array of content and products for The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. These new licensing … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tonies and Pikachu Press have announced a partnership to bring licensed Pokémon content to the Toniebox storytelling system. The collaboration will introduce immersive Pokémon-themed stories in an audio format created exclusively for the Toniebox by the Pikachu Press publishing imprint. “Welcoming Pokémon to the Toniebox platform is a … [Read more...] about Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
OAK9 Debuts Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube Channel with Full-Length Episode
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Oak9 Entertainment has announced the debut of a Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube channel alongside the global premiere of the preschool series. Designed to drive audience engagement worldwide, the full-length episode premiere of Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! will be available through its dedicated Youtube channel. In addition, the channel will release … [Read more...] about OAK9 Debuts Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Youtube Channel with Full-Length Episode