By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed theatrical production, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show is coming to venues across Canada starting on December 8, 2023. The live show is based on the Bluey animated series which is available in Canada on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Disney+ and STACKTV. The Bluey children's show follows the humorous adventures of a young … [Read more...] about Bluey’s Live Stage Show Coming To Canada, Eh?
Entertainment/Character
Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has released a Barbie Inspiring Women doll based on Anna May Wong in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Anna May Wong was a Chinese-American actress who made history as the first Asian-American actor to secure a lead role in a US television series. Throughout her career, Wong worked to break down … [Read more...] about Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series
Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BOOM! Studios will release a four-issue limited comic book series based on the Creed film franchise from MGM. The comic adaptation is being produced in collaboration with the MGM studio, Creed star Michael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, and Chartoff-Winkler. Jordan is also the director and producer of the recent … [Read more...] about Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The BBC's top kids' show Bluey has just released a second album, following the chart topping performance of Bluey: The Album. Released on April 21, Bluey: Dance Mode! is the follow up to an initial, award-winning music collection that has been streamed more than 200 million times. The debut album landed at number 1 on both the … [Read more...] about BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album
Warner Discovery Racing to Retail With Licensed Products From The Flash
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros Discovery and DC are set to launch a multiverse of merchandise inspired by the highly anticipated film The Flash. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) says all-new products across numerous categories will give fans around the world a taste of the epic story that will unfold when the film releases in … [Read more...] about Warner Discovery Racing to Retail With Licensed Products From The Flash
Peanuts’ Snoopy T-Shirt is Encouraging Americans to Donate Blood
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A Snoopy T-shirt licensed to the American Red Cross has gone viral, driving huge traffic to blood donor clinics. The literally life-saving licensing deal with Peanuts Worldwide went viral on TikTok since it was launched on April 1, encouraging many first-time donors to give blood in exchange for the exclusive shirt. The shirt shows … [Read more...] about Peanuts’ Snoopy T-Shirt is Encouraging Americans to Donate Blood
Falcon’s Beyond to Produce Animated Series Based on Katmandu Resort Characters
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond has began development on its first animated preschool series based on characters from its Katmandu entertainment franchise. This announcement follows the launch of the company's second Katmandu Theme Park in Punta Cana, which officially opened to the public on March 15, 2023. The upcoming preschool show features Boro … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond to Produce Animated Series Based on Katmandu Resort Characters
Random House to Publish Books for Hasbro’s Kiya Series
Random House Children Books and Hasbro have partnered on a publishing program for Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes. The action-adventure animated pre-school series just launched in the US on Disney Junior, with the first four episodes now streaming on Disney+. The brand-new publishing lineup based on the kids’ series will launch in summer 2024. “We are so excited to finally be … [Read more...] about Random House to Publish Books for Hasbro’s Kiya Series
King Features x Hours Deal Lets You Dress Like Archie Comic
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Archie Comics has partnered with the Hours clothing brand for a licensed Archie Andrews apparel collection. "Archie has been a mainstay in pop culture for a very long time and a perfect alignment us to be collaborating with such an iconic property," said Hours owner Roman Hessary. "The comics were a big part of us growing up and we’re … [Read more...] about King Features x Hours Deal Lets You Dress Like Archie Comic
Sesame Workshop Launches Program for Children With Autism
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has released new educational resources for Autism Acceptance Month featuring licensed Sesame Street characters. The resources were created as part of the Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative which was founded in 2015 with the help of more than 250 organizations and experts within the autistic … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches Program for Children With Autism