By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Moonbug Entertainment are teaming up on a series of digital episodes that bring together Blippi and the iconic The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat. It's a crossover event that combines two of the most popular children's brands on YouTube today. Dr. Seuss relaunched its YouTube channel in 2024 as a family co-viewing … [Read more...] about Blippi to Share YouTube Screen With The Grinch and Cat In The Hat
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WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are expanding two well-known Dr. Seuss properties with a slate of licensing partnerships and collaborations. The new expansions are bringing an array of content and products for The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. These new licensing … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Expands Licensing Programs for Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tonies and Pikachu Press have announced a partnership to bring licensed Pokémon content to the Toniebox storytelling system. The collaboration will introduce immersive Pokémon-themed stories in an audio format created exclusively for the Toniebox by the Pikachu Press publishing imprint. “Welcoming Pokémon to the Toniebox platform is a … [Read more...] about Tonies and Pikachu Press Create Pokémon Audio Content
Hidden Pigeon and Phoenix International Create Novelty Book Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Phoenix International Publications (PIP) has partnered with Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC) for a novelty book collection based on licensed characters from author Mo Willems. “We have long admired Mo Willems and the curious, fun-loving characters he has created,” said PIP chief licensing officer, John Russell. “These beloved characters … [Read more...] about Hidden Pigeon and Phoenix International Create Novelty Book Collection
Newly Discovered Dr. Seuss Book to be Published in 2026
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief An unpublished manuscript and cover sketch by Theodore 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel has been discovered in a university library. In the licensing and literary equivalent of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dr. Seuss Enterprises says the manuscript was found in the archives of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library. It will now be published by Random … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Dr. Seuss Book to be Published in 2026
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it has promoted Mike Lancaster to become the company's Senior Corporate Counsel. In this critical role for the Dr. Seuss brand, Lancaster will continue to lead the company’s legal department, providing strategic counsel across key corporate initiatives and daily operations. “Being part of the team that stewards such a beloved and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
Arthur Conan Doyle Estate Names Renaissance as North American Licensing Rep
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In licensing terms, as Sherlock Holmes might say, the game is afoot, as the Estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has appointed Renaissance Licensing as its exclusive licensing representative for North America. Under the new partnership, Renaissance Licensing will become the Watson to Conan Doyle's famed detective character Sherlock Holmes, as … [Read more...] about Arthur Conan Doyle Estate Names Renaissance as North American Licensing Rep
BaubleBar Sparkles With New Limited-Edition Peanuts Jewelry Collection
TLL Staff Accessories brand BaubleBar is bringing Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang into the jewelry box. Baublebar just announced the launch of a limited-edition collection inspired by Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip. The nine-piece lineup, available now on baublebar.com, includes necklaces, bracelets, statement rings and the brand’s popular crystal bag … [Read more...] about BaubleBar Sparkles With New Limited-Edition Peanuts Jewelry Collection
Peanuts Marks 75th Anniversary With Global Wave of Partnerships and Experiences
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Peanuts is celebrating its 75th anniversary by rolling out a wide range of collaborations, products, and live experiences designed to engage fans across generations. The milestone year is being celebrated with new licensing partnerships brokered by WildBrain CPLG, which represents the brand across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and … [Read more...] about Peanuts Marks 75th Anniversary With Global Wave of Partnerships and Experiences
AI Firm Anthropic Pays $1.5 Billion in Largest Ever Copyright Settlement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle claims that it downloaded millions of pirated books to train its large language models (LLMs). Attorneys and legal experts say the settlement is the largest copyright settlement in U.S. history, even though one important aspect of the plaintiff's case … [Read more...] about AI Firm Anthropic Pays $1.5 Billion in Largest Ever Copyright Settlement