by Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gutsy Animations’ flagship animated series Moominvalley has been renewed for a fourth season by the broadcasters Sky, Yle, and Viaplay. The Moominvalley animated series is based on a series of childrens books and comic strips written by Tove Jansson between 1945 and 1980. The international licensing rights to the Moomin franchise are … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
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Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been a long wait, but studios can now produce content based on the A.A. Milne book Winnie the Pooh. That's because the book finally entered the public domain in January, after 95 years, ending Disney's ownership of the brand. As a result, Baboon Animation and IQI Media are now able to produce what they're calling a prequel film, as … [Read more...] about Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
MGM Launching ‘Film in Concert’ Series Featuring Aretha Franklin’s Respect
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MGM and Fifth Season's Live division are launching a licensed Films in Concert Series featuring MGM’s biographical-drama, Respect. The Respect in Concert production will feature Aretha Franklin's music performed live by The Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside a showing of MGM's film, Respect. “We are extremely excited to partner with … [Read more...] about MGM Launching ‘Film in Concert’ Series Featuring Aretha Franklin’s Respect
Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensees will find Brand Licensing Europe a good opportunity to approach Dr. Seuss for new licenses, as the brand plans a major CP expansion. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is already one of the world's top licensors and has been a leading children's entertainment company since 1993. The company has turned Dr. Seuss' whimsical drawings and clever … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe
British Comic Beano Celebrates 85 Years With New Campaign
The world's longest running weekly comic, Beano, will celebrate its 85th anniversary next year with a national licensing campaign by Rocket. Beano first hit print in 1938, before the Second World War, and became one of the most popular British brands of all time. Country Life even put it on the list of top British brands with The Beatles and James Bond. “Beano is part of the … [Read more...] about British Comic Beano Celebrates 85 Years With New Campaign
Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection
If Passed, Law Would Impact All Licensors, Limiting Copyrights to 56 Years By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Senator Josh Hawley is introducing legislation targeting Disney that would have a devastating impact on the US licensing industry. The move comes as Hawley and other GOP leaders retaliate against The Walt Disney Company for its stated opposition to the so-called "Don't … [Read more...] about Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection
Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Surge Licensing has been appointed to develop a North American licensing program for six films from visionary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Those films include some of the greatest classics to come out of Hollywood, including The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and the dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, which continues its … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Promotion Comes as the Company Wraps Up Its Highest Revenue Year Ever By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone following stories in TLL about Dr. Seuss Enterprises will know the company has been on a tear of lucrative licensing deals. And as revenues have soared, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that its president Susan Brandt is also taking on the role of CEO. Brandt is an … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection
Barcelona-based Art Ask Agency continues to grow the Frida Kahlo licensing program with the launch of the officially licensed Blueprint Collections range of gift and stationery products in the UK and Ireland. The range includes over 20 different SKUs with gold foil detail and tassels including a handbag notebook, recipe journal, travel mugs and more, appealing to a wide … [Read more...] about Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection
Warner Music Acquires Full David Bowie Catalog
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group says there will be some ch-ch-ch-changes to its relationship with the David Bowie Estate, bringing the late iconic musician even more Fame. Warner Music and the estate of David Bowie have signed a global, career-spanning partnership for Bowie’s timeless recorded music catalog. One of the largest music companies in the world, … [Read more...] about Warner Music Acquires Full David Bowie Catalog