By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Savile Row London has appointed The Brand Liaison to expand its North American licensing program into additional product categories. Founded in 1938, Savile Row London is a ready-to-wear apparel brand that is designed and manufactured by the Savile Row Company. The Brand Liaison is a US-based agency that provides licensors and … [Read more...] about London’s Savile Row Company Expanding Through Partnership With Brand Liaison
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Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master is launching a year-long marketing and licensing campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube puzzle toy. The Rubik's Cube was originally developed by Hungarian architect and inventor Professor Ernő Rubik in 1974 to provide a mental challenge to his university students. Rubik officially launched the … [Read more...] about Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube
Twilight Daycare Becomes First Animated Series Fully Produced in Roblox
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Gamefam and Wind Sun Sky Entertainment have made metaverse history, producing the first animated series produced entirely inside Roblox. The new show Twilight Daycare is based on the Roblox game of the same same, which has posted an incredible 2 billion visits for its unusual roleplaying experience. Twilight Daycare is pretty much … [Read more...] about Twilight Daycare Becomes First Animated Series Fully Produced in Roblox
Furby Fashion Only in Canada, You Say? Pity.
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian fan fashion house Cakeworthy and Hasbro have released a new collection inspired by the 1990s toy sensation Furby. If you're of a certain age and had kids in the 1990s, you may recall the phenomenal Furby craze that swept North America. Furby was an early companion toy for kids that spoke, danced around, and generally interacted … [Read more...] about Furby Fashion Only in Canada, You Say? Pity.
Arc’teryx Wins Injunction Over Adidas’ Terrex Store in Vancouver
Judge Cites Store Location on Same Block as Aggravating Factor By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian outdoor company Arc'teryx just won a temporary injunction barring Adidas from using the name 'Terrex' on its flagship store in Vancouver. In what the judge in the case described as a "David vs. Goliath" battle over trademark infringement, the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Arc’teryx Wins Injunction Over Adidas’ Terrex Store in Vancouver
Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spin Master isn't going back to the future, but instead opted to go forward into the past, in its acquisition of US toy maker Melissa & Doug. The celebrated toyco is known for its focus on classic toys, such as crafts, pretend play, and the wooden toys that Melissa & Doug are famed for. In a world where the metaverse, video … [Read more...] about Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While the rest of us were chowing down on leftover turkey and napping on the in-law's couch in a tryptophan-induced coma, Hasbro and Lionsgate were busy inking a deal for the sale of Entertainment One. Hasbro announced on December 27 it had completed the sale to Lionsgate for $375 million in cash, with Liongate also assuming all current … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
Six Star Protein Shakes in Canada Feature Flavors From Kellogg’s Cereals
TLL Staff Canadian fitness enthusiasts can now enjoy protein shakes with the great taste of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops. Six Star Pro Nutrition and Kellogg’s cereal flavors have teamed up to create the ultimate athlete’s dream: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Kellogg’s Froot Loops flavored SIX STAR 100% Whey Protein Plus. This partnership also allows Team … [Read more...] about Six Star Protein Shakes in Canada Feature Flavors From Kellogg’s Cereals
CBC News Investigation Alleges Artificial Intelligence Violated Author’s Copyright
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Disclosure: The writer of this article was formerly a member of the Investigative Unit at CBC News, ending in 2008) An investigation by CBC News says the work of Canadian authors were shared online as part of a dataset used for training artificial intelligence software. The Canadian broadcaster found that at least 2,500 copyrighted books … [Read more...] about CBC News Investigation Alleges Artificial Intelligence Violated Author’s Copyright
Uber One Releasing ‘Grinchmas Kit’ with Dr. Seuss Enterprises
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're like the Grinch and just trying to get through the holidays with mind and soul intact, you might want to check out the Grinch's kit from Uber One. The ride hailing and food delivery company Uber One is partnering with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to release A Very Grinchmas Kit, telling the Grinch story with (what else?) … [Read more...] about Uber One Releasing ‘Grinchmas Kit’ with Dr. Seuss Enterprises