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Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education have created a new collection of Sesame Street branded resources within Discovery's Espresso platform. The resources will utilize licensed characters from Sesame Workshop's portfolio of children's entertainment brands, alongside research-based content from the non-profit organization's … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources

Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief James Bond may have a license to kill, but Amazon MGM Studios now has a license to film. Amazon MGM Studios issued a joint statement with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli saying they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. Most importantly, under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM … [Read more...] about Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise

Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A key architect of EU copyright law says the legislation has failed to protect the copyright of writers, musicians and artists. Axel Voss is a German centre-right member of the European parliament, who played a major role in writing the EU's directive on copyright in 2019. However, he says the law was not intended to deal with generative AI … [Read more...] about Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright

Bing Goes Skiing with the Valli di Sole Tourism Board

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Acamar Films has partnered with the Valli di Sole, Peii and Rabbi Tourism Board to feature its Bing children's series in a licensed skiing initiative. Facilitated by Maurizio Distefano Licensing, the partnership will bring the licensed characters, Bing and Flop, to three skiing parks within the Folgarida Marilleva area for a … [Read more...] about Bing Goes Skiing with the Valli di Sole Tourism Board

Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Families visiting Osterley Park and House in West London will have the chance to step back in time with a new Horrible Histories-inspired event running for over six months. The initiative is the result of a partnership between Rocket Licensing, which represents the popular Horrible Histories brand in the UK and Ireland, and the … [Read more...] about Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park

Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Nuremberg Toy Fair displayed the ongoing strength of the toy industry, despite a slowdown in sales in the post-COVID years. The toy industry has seen a bit of a slump over the past two years, but that slump came after incredibly dramatic growth during the pandemic. At the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year, the industry showed off … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair

Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel Debut Love Hearts Accessories

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel are partnering for a collection of accessories and purses inspired by the Love Hearts brand. The licensing agreement with Cambridge Satchel was brokered by the Blonde Sheep Licensing agency on behalf of Swizzel's Love Hearts. Launching in time for Valentine’s Day, the Love Hearts x Cambridge Satchel … [Read more...] about Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel Debut Love Hearts Accessories

Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has literally created a work of art in its latest brick set, in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Lego has just unveiled its new Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers Set as part of the company's Lego Art collection. Created in close collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the set allows users to create … [Read more...] about Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist

Fanatics to Open First Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics Collectibles has announced plans to inaugurate its first-ever flagship store on London's renowned Regent Street in the spring of 2025. The store will specialize in sports and entertainment trading cards and trading-card games, showcasing Fanatics Collectibles' brands such as Topps, Merlin, Match Attax, and Bowman. The … [Read more...] about Fanatics to Open First Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street