By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has secured several international distribution deals for the animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies.Created by Olga Cherepanova, Brave Bunnies follows an adorable bunny family as they visit friends and travel the world in their Bunny Bus."With Brave Bunnies, I wanted to create a series that would encourage children to be curious … [Read more...] about Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies
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Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Weatherbeater has signed an agreement that grants Mr. Brands the rights to develop and launch a range of licensed Weatherbeater paints, stains, and sundries.This new licensing collaboration is intended to leverage Weatherbeater’s reputation for durable, long-lasting weather protectant solutions with Mr. Brands' manufacturing and distribution … [Read more...] about Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG has added two top executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations. She will oversee the company’s finance function and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Round Room Live have announced a new North American tour production called Sesame Street Live! Say Hello. Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will feature officially licensed characters from the Sesame Street TV franchise in a new interactive production.“For over 50 years, Sesame Workshop has worked at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Announces New Sesame Street-Themed Live Show
WOW and Voss Events Announce Canada’s Drag Race: Official 2024 Tour Details
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of Wonder and Voss Events have released details for the officially licensed Canada's Drag Race 2024 Tour. Scheduled to take place throughout February, the official tour will begin with an event in New Brunswick and then travel to event centers in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Canada's Drag Race is the … [Read more...] about WOW and Voss Events Announce Canada’s Drag Race: Official 2024 Tour Details
Must Read: Goldenberry Farms Offers Unique Benefits for Licensing Partners in Food & Beverage
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you want to grow your licensing opportunities, Christopher Palumbo would argue you might want to check out the people who know the most about growing, namely, farmers. Palumbo is an officer and one of the founders at Goldenberry Farms, a fascinating experiment in sustainable agriculture that has grown at a blistering pace since it was … [Read more...] about Must Read: Goldenberry Farms Offers Unique Benefits for Licensing Partners in Food & Beverage
Wildbrain Commissions Series Based on Spike Milligan’s Badjelly Novel
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTVNZ and Wildbrain have commissioned a new kids' series based on Badjelly the Witch from Mukpuddy Animation, Sphere Animation and Cantilever Media. TVNZ is New Zealand’s state-owned, commercially funded broadcasting network and Wildbrain is a global production, distribution and licensing company. WildBrain will be responsible for global … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Commissions Series Based on Spike Milligan’s Badjelly Novel
Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed a licensing agent for the children’s animated adventure-comedy-fantasy hit Tara Duncan in two key markets: Canada and Mexico. Visano Management, led by respected industry figure Tanya Visano, will handle licensing for the fast-growing property in these important North American … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Appoints Visano Management as Agent for Tara Duncan