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Lion Forge’s Fresh New Hit Iyanu Debuts at Licensing Expo

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lion Forge Entertainment is on the hunt for licensing and retail partners at the 2025 Licensing Expo for its hit animated series Iyanu. The new series promises to be a hot prospect for licensing, as it’s already putting up good numbers, and attracting positive reviews. The highly anticipated series debuted April 5 on Cartoon Network … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Fresh New Hit Iyanu Debuts at Licensing Expo

Teddy Mountain Seeks Make-A-Bear Licensees Across MENA

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Teddy Mountain has launched a new business venture that has expanded its Make-A-Bear brand to reach new licensees throughout the MENA region. Titled Teddy Mountain UAE, the new venture is designed to offer Make-A-Bear products to businesses located across the Middle East and North Africa. “The launch of Teddy Mountain UAE is a … [Read more...] about Teddy Mountain Seeks Make-A-Bear Licensees Across MENA

Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lion Forge Entertainment is on the hunt for licensing and retail partners at the annual Toy Fair in New York this year, as it debuts the hotly anticipated animated series “Iyanu.” The series will debut on April 5 on Cartoon Network and the following day on MAX, with early buzz comparing the show to the 2005 megahit series “Avatar: The … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair

Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Once in a while we at TLL see a property that poses a great opportunity for licensees that we just have to point out. The BBC smash hit Bluey was a great example, as that program, which we featured heavily at successive Licensing Expos, has exploded to become one of the top children's shows in the world. A new show debuting on … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair

Lion Forge Acquires Rights to Multiple Top Kids’ Properties

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lion Forge Entertainment will exclusively manage international sales rights for an impressive slate of children's animated projects. Lion Forge is an Emmy-winning US studio best known for its own productions, having produced the Oscar-winning Hair Love, and launching the highly anticipated series Iyanu. But Lion Forge is also a … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Acquires Rights to Multiple Top Kids’ Properties

Authentic and Orbico Partner to Expand Champion Across EMEA

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group and Orbico Group have signed a long-term collaborative partnership to expand the Champion lifestyle brand across EMEA. The announcement of this new long-term partnership follows Authentic's recent acquisition of the Champion athletic-wear brand. The acquisition agreement went into effect on September 30, … [Read more...] about Authentic and Orbico Partner to Expand Champion Across EMEA

Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa

TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, nonprofit brand owner behind Sesame Street and Takalani Sesame, has named Dr. Onyinye (Onyi) Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa.  She will be responsible for leading Sesame Workshop’s South African operations and long-term growth strategy into Africa, leveraging the strength of the locally produced Takalani Sesame, and broadening the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa

Africa Celebrates Its First-Ever Licensing Trade Show

TLL Staff The continent of Africa celebrated its first-ever brand licensing event, called Brand Licensing Africa. The trade show and conference was held as the licensing industry's growth is accelerating in the region, accompanied by developments in African entertainment sectors, such as the animation and film industries. Brand Licensing Africa was held to enable … [Read more...] about Africa Celebrates Its First-Ever Licensing Trade Show

Miraculous Expands Licensing Program in the Middle East and Africa

By TLL Staff Miraculous Corp has announced multiple activations across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and India for the Miraculous franchise. The new Miraculous licensing activations in the Middle East and Africa was launched in response to a significant increase in viewership throughout the regions.  The activations span a range of categories including live events, … [Read more...] about Miraculous Expands Licensing Program in the Middle East and Africa