The Licensing Letter

Canada

Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content

The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content

BunMo Lands First-Ever Licensing Deal With TheSoul

The SoulPublishing and BunMo have unveiled a line of toys from their multi-product deal between the digital-first studio and the digital-first toy company. The product line includes 5-Minute Crafts and 123 GO! branded fidget, magnet and sensory toys which are available starting this week on the BunMo Amazon store. TheSoul Publishing is an award-winning digital studio that … [Read more...] about BunMo Lands First-Ever Licensing Deal With TheSoul

Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Feld Entertainment has announced its new licensed animation project, Monster Jam Adventures: Animated Shorts, which will air on YouTube. Feld Entertainment is a global producer and presenter of live touring family entertainment experiences. Across its brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 … [Read more...] about Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series

TV Licensing: Wildbrain Grooves To A Jungle Beat

Family entertainment leader Wildbrain has partnered with Jungle Beat Animation to manage worldwide distribution rights for Jungle Beat. The exclusive partnership will see WildBrain leverage its 360-degree offering to grow the global footprint of the Jungle Beat brand through worldwide distribution, including YouTube channel management and ad sales on its premium kids’ and … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Wildbrain Grooves To A Jungle Beat

Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services

By Gary Symons Nov. 4, 2020 The federal government in Canada has tabled a bill proposing amendments to its Broadcasting Act that will force major changes for streaming services like Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Spotify, as well as for non-Canadian licensees.  The changes affect a market of 39 million people - about the size of California - and will result in … [Read more...] about Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services

TikTok Makes Monetization Move with Partner Shopify

The hugely popular and - in the US at least - politically controversial social media platform TikTok pulled off a huge move this week in its quest to monetize the rapidly growing brand.  TikTok’s short, user-generated videos have been the single most popular social media innovation of the past two years, with millions of users and viewers signing on in just months.  Less … [Read more...] about TikTok Makes Monetization Move with Partner Shopify

Evolution USA Wins Exclusive Licensing Deal with Meredith for Life Brand and The Life Picture Collection

Get ready for a lot more Life in you life, as Evolution USA plans a major rollout of visual assets from one of the world’s premier photography art brands.  Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) has named Evolution USA as their North America, Australia and New Zealand licensing and brand management agency for the LIFE brand and The LIFE Picture Collection, effective … [Read more...] about Evolution USA Wins Exclusive Licensing Deal with Meredith for Life Brand and The Life Picture Collection

Canadian Licensed Retail Sales Lag Behind U.S. in Growth; Bright Spots Emerge Up North

Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Licensed retail sales in the U.S. and Canada grew a combined 1.4% in 2018, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. In the U.S., a relatively dampened growth rate of 1.4% nevertheless propelled the territory to hit the $100 billion licensed retail sales mark for the first time. This last year had the slowest rate … [Read more...] about Canadian Licensed Retail Sales Lag Behind U.S. in Growth; Bright Spots Emerge Up North