By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Television and GameMill Entertainment have released a new licensed video game based on the Cobra Kai TV series. The video game is called Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. It serves as a sequel to the first licensed video game, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues. The game is inspired by the action-comedy series, Cobra Kai, … [Read more...] about Fans Get a Kick Out of New Cobra Kai Video Game
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New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery is releasing new licensed consumer products collections for the ongoing 80 Years of Tweety anniversary celebration. The Tweety character is a part of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons. The character debuted in the 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Since its initial debut, … [Read more...] about New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
Scholastic Releasing New Children’s Books Based on Dino Ranch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Scholastic and Boat Rocker have released the fifth and sixth titles in their licensed publishing program for the preschool series Dino Ranch. The new books in the Dino Ranch publishing program include a storybook titled Pterodactyl Attack! and a Level 1 reader called Home on the Ranch. Both of these books were made available for purchase … [Read more...] about Scholastic Releasing New Children’s Books Based on Dino Ranch
Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts is collaborating with Marvel on a long-term licensing deal to develop character-driven video games for consoles and PC. Each of the games will feature an original story set in the Marvel universe. The first title in development is a single player, action-adventure game based on the Iron Man character. “We have been … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
TOKYOPOP Publishing Graphic Novels Based on Nightmare Before Christmas
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TOKYOPOP has announced a third installment of The Nightmare Before Christmas graphic novel series based on the Disney-owned entertainment franchise. The upcoming graphic novel will be called Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle For Pumpkin King. The announcement of The Battle for Pumpkin King graphic novel follows the … [Read more...] about TOKYOPOP Publishing Graphic Novels Based on Nightmare Before Christmas
Toho Stomps Into Licensing Spree For Godzilla Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toho International is releasing a line-up of licensed products and experiences for Godzilla Day 2022. Godzilla Day takes place on the 68th anniversary of the franchise's release on Nov. 3, 2022. The original film ran in 1954 in black and white (see photo above) and was an instant smash hit, spawning 32 films from Toho and several more in … [Read more...] about Toho Stomps Into Licensing Spree For Godzilla Day
McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The company that launched the Spawn franchise is now spawning a collection of new 'phygital' products. McFarlane Toys, the toy company founded by comic book creator Todd McFarlane, will be releasing its first-ever digital collection featuring classic McFarlane Toys' characters including Spawn, The Redeemer, and The Clown, with the first … [Read more...] about McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kashamara Productions and Overlook Events will be bringing the officially licensed Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure to Canada in 2023. Kashamara Productions is a newly-formed experiential licensing company that works on live events based on entertainment franchises. Created and produced by Overlook Events, the Dragon Ball Symphonic … [Read more...] about Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
Literary Licensing: Reeds Jewelers Add Some Sparkle To The Little Prince
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reeds Jewelers has announced new licensed bridal and fashion jewelry collections for the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince. The deal was brokered by Licensing Works! on behalf of its client, SOGEX, the global licensors for the Estate of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which includes the rights to The Little Prince novel and … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Reeds Jewelers Add Some Sparkle To The Little Prince
BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter BBC Studios is adding to its list of licensed consumer products partners for the animated, preschool brand, Bluey. These new licensing partnerships lead up to the debut of the giant Bluey balloon at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The publishing company Bendon, Inc. is releasing a line of Imagine ink coloring books in the U.S. … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program