By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Forever 21 has launched a limited-edition fashion collection based on the sci-fi fantasy film, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire. “We are thrilled to be working with our partners at Netflix to introduce a true high fashion collection inspired by the aesthetics, artwork and costumes of Rebel Moon, their biggest release to date,” said … [Read more...] about Forever 21 Launches Fashion Collection Based on Rebel Moon
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Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Flash Gordon just turned 90-years-young, but the cartoon and film character is hotter than ever in the licensing world, with a new film coming out from director Taika Waititi. The New Zealand-born director first rose to fame through the hilarious series vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows, and is now best known for his work on … [Read more...] about Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Fiction Becomes Reality, as Warner Licenses Readyverse Studios to Create a Real Version of the Metaverse as Depicted in the Novel and Film Ready Player One By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Futureverse has launched a new web3 initiative called Readyverse Studios to bring Ernest Cline's Ready Player One sci-fi franchise to the metaverse. Readyverse Studios was created by … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kids Preferred has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences for an infant and toddler line featuring brands from NBCUniversal's childrens' entertainment franchises.Kids Preferred is an American design and manufacturing company that offers high-quality toys, gifts and play products that are safe for infants and young children.The … [Read more...] about Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
Film Licensing: Here Are All of the Current Marvel Release Dates
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Between pandemics, economic meltdowns, writer and actor strikes, and the impact of streaming on film licensing, it seems almost impossible to keep track of when the latest Marvel films and series are coming out. Essentially, due to the factors above, Marvel's Multiverse Saga has been pushed back by at least a year, and it's sounding … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Here Are All of the Current Marvel Release Dates
W Network Unwraps Five Special Partnerships for Hallmark Christmas Countdown
TLL Staff W Network's licensing elves have been busy, lining up five special partnerships to mark this year’s celebration of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas. W Network has literally doubled its audience vs. prior weeks for total viewers, as it aired more premieres this year than ever before. The Countdown to Christmas programs are airing every Wednesday through … [Read more...] about W Network Unwraps Five Special Partnerships for Hallmark Christmas Countdown
ZAG Appoints New Franchise Marketing Director
A new Franchise Marketing Director has been appointed by ZAG, a global independent animation studio that produces popular brands such as Miraculous and Ghostforce. Michael Berreth, a veteran industry marketing executive who has worked on Disney’s Winnie-the-Pooh and Strawberry Shortcake, will be in charge of developing and implementing marketing strategies for ZAG’s brands … [Read more...] about ZAG Appoints New Franchise Marketing Director
Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and licensing industries breathed a collective sigh of relief as the longest actors strike in history came to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9. SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a tentative agreement with film and TV studios, and on Wednesday called an end to the 118 day strike. The union's negotiating committee approved … [Read more...] about Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”