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
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Ghibli Studios Opens Long Awaited Theme Park in Japan
The dedicated fans of Studio Ghibli fans are celebrating this week as a new theme park opened based on the studio's animated hit films. Ghibli Park opened on Nov. 1 in Aichi prefecture, less than an hour by train from the major city Kyoto. The park brings to life characters and scenes from films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro in a facility built inside the Aichi … [Read more...] about Ghibli Studios Opens Long Awaited Theme Park in Japan
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
Striker To Handle Global Licensing For Meg2: The Trench
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter CMC Pictures has signed Striker Entertainment LLC to handle the worldwide licensing and merchandising for Meg 2: The Trench. The deal between CMC Pictures and Striker was negotiated by the executive producer of the upcoming film Randy Greenberg. Striker Entertainment is a full-service entertainment licensing agency that focuses on … [Read more...] about Striker To Handle Global Licensing For Meg2: The Trench
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
Prospero Hall Releases Long Awaited Jurassic World Board Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Prospero Hall has released a licensed board game called Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar for Funko Games. Prospero Hall, previously known as Forrest-Pruzan Creative, is a board game developer that was acquired in 2019 by the pop-culture consumer products company Funko Inc. The developer is responsible for designing licensed … [Read more...] about Prospero Hall Releases Long Awaited Jurassic World Board Game
Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has unveiled their secret weapon in their battle for dominance in the lucrative world of superhero films and series. Film industry stalwarts James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed to the new roles of Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of DC Studios. The appointment comes with tremendous power over the future of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
Who Ya Gonna Call For Halloween Licenses? Ghostbusters!
Sony Pictures Consumer Products is inviting Ghostbuster fans to suit up for Halloween with an expansive new suite of licensed goods and content. The list of licensees includes IllFonic, Hasbro, Disguise, Insight Editions and more. The list of licensed products and experiences includes interactive gaming, apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, and costumes – taking the … [Read more...] about Who Ya Gonna Call For Halloween Licenses? Ghostbusters!
Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment are opening a horror-themed exhibit called Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Madame Tussauds New York is an interactive wax museum that specializes in creating realistic figures based on celebrities, fictional characters, world leaders and more. The museum features … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
Experiential Licensing: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Launches in Thailand
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have opened a fully-branded theme park in Thailand called Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. Located in Bangsaray Bay, Pattaya, the themed water park offers rides and attractions based on licensed Columbia Pictures film franchises such as Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, and more. Columbia … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Launches in Thailand