By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a rough week at the office. Toy giant Hasbro says it will no longer produce any toys featuring former Mandalorian star Gina Carano, who plays the part… . . . read more
Viral TikTok Star Doggface Gets Truck Upgrade From 4 Wheel Parts
February 16, 2021
Last fall Idaho man Nathan Apodaca, better known as Doggface, became a viral internet sensation after his car broke down, and he hopped on his longboard to finish his daily commute. Along the way, Doggface… . . . read more
Post Malone Headlining Pokemon 25th Anniversary Concert
February 12, 2021
Pokémon is in a licensing frenzy this year as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, and this week announced it has come to an agreement with Universal Music Group to have Post Malone star in… . . . read more
ICY PARK: The Third Ivy Park Collection with Beyoncé
February 8, 2021
Pop star and fashion icon Beyoncé has partnered with adidas on their third collection in the ongoing IVY PARK partnership. The latest collection, aptly titled “ICY PARK”, brings the streets to the ski slopes, infusing… . . . read more
Jazwares Tag Teams With UFC For New Collectibles Line
February 8, 2021
Global toy company Jazwares, and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, are teaming up again to bring the world of UFC and mixed martial arts a new line of UFC action figures and… . . . read more
EA Announces Multiplatform, Global Expansion of FIFA Gaming Franchise
February 5, 2021
Electronic Arts’ partnership with FIFA has been incredibly lucrative for both parties, and now the EA SPORTS division is doubling down with a massive expansion of games based on their collaboration. EA announced this week… . . . read more
Special Report: How Celebrities Are Driving the Booze Business
February 2, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Acquisitions in the liquor business aren’t generally noticed by the general public, but the buyout of Davos Brands by industry giant Diageo rated a feature story in People… . . . read more
Creative Licensing Announces New Game Deals
February 1, 2021
Creative Licensing isn’t just playing around, but they’re making it a lot more fun for those who are. Creative Licensing has been busy expanding their roster of digital games, introducing some familiar action heroes from… . . . read more
Special Report: The Evolution of Music Licensing
January 11, 2021
By Gary Symons, TLL Editor in Chief The Bob Dylan music deal with Universal Music has shown that for musicians and music companies, the times truly are a’changin’. But, in truth, that change was coming… . . . read more
Neil Young to Cash In on Music Catalogs
January 11, 2021
Canadian rock star and songwriter Neil Young is out of the blue, and heavily into the black, after selling a 50 per cent interest in his music catalog for an estimated $150 million US. As… . . . read more