By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures Television is suing CBS, claiming the network failed to meet its contract obligations for popular game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. As well, Sony alleges CBS entered into unauthorized distribution deals in foreign markets. “As stated in our complaint, CBS has been egregiously undercutting the value and profitability … [Read more...] about CBS in Legal ‘Jeopardy’ Due To Sony’s Game Show Lawsuit
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The Met and Sedar Global Partner on Licensed Home Goods
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Met has partnered with Sedar Global for a collaborative home goods collection that features licensed art pieces from The Met's archive. The collaborative partnership will encompass multiple distinct product ranges that focus on different artistic themes. The licensed collections will include a range of product categories such as … [Read more...] about The Met and Sedar Global Partner on Licensed Home Goods
Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new program on Roblox called 'Virtual Vote' is helping give young voters a voice, and could even swing the presidential election. Virtual Vote is described as the world's first immersive Generation Z voter awareness campaign. On October 7, the Virtual Vote program was launched on the Roblox platform, led by founder Justin W. … [Read more...] about Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
TLL Staff The Licensing Letter has seen a massive uptick in both reader and advertising engagement, according to the company's head of advertising sales, Ingrid Dilschneider. "The growth our platforms have seen with open and click-through rates has been nothing short of phenomenal," Dilschneider said. "I've been in the marketing industry for a long time, and I haven't … [Read more...] about TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Anti Social Social Club (ASSC) has launched a collaborative licensing partnership with Goodyear for a limited-edition fashion collection inspired by the Goodyear blimp. The products included in the Goodyear x ASSC capsule collection will be a range of t-shirts, hoodies, license plate frames, spork-tek hats and stainless-steel … [Read more...] about Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has developed a video game knows it's a serious pain in the you-know-what to license music from famous artists. But a company called STYNGR has come up with a solution. STYNGR has just launched 'Soundboard, which it describes as a "scalable music product allowing players to personalize their in-game experiences with … [Read more...] about Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
Anh Do’s ‘Wolf Girl’ Licensed for Film Adaptation by Rose Byrne
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dollhouse Pictures and Foundation Media have launched a partnership to produce a licensed film adaptation of Anh Do's bestselling novel series Wolf Girl. “The Wolf Girl book series has brought joy to millions of children around the world,” said Anh Do. "This film adaptation will bring happiness to millions more. I’m absolutely … [Read more...] about Anh Do’s ‘Wolf Girl’ Licensed for Film Adaptation by Rose Byrne
Kamala Harris Wins US Presidential Election … According to Kids
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The results are in, and Kamala Harris has won the US presidential election! No, not that election. The much more important one, in which kids pick the winner through a 'Kids' Vote' poll. Nickelodeon says Vice-President Kamala Harris was chosen the winner of the US election in its Kids Pick the President “Kids’ Vote” poll. Harris received … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris Wins US Presidential Election … According to Kids
Blade Runner 2049 Suing Tesla for Copyright Infringement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This may be the most '2024' news story I've seen yet, especially for the licensing industry. Combining artificial intelligence, copyright infringement, sci fi movies, robot taxis, Tesla, and a brash move by Elon Musk, a new lawsuit from the makers of Blade Runner 2049 is like a mashup of 2024 doom-scrolling headlines. Blade Runner 2049 … [Read more...] about Blade Runner 2049 Suing Tesla for Copyright Infringement
Magnolia Bakery’s Delicious Cannabis Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The New York baking institution Magnolia Bakery has signed a deal with incredibles for a line of cannabis-infused chocolate treats. In other words, you can get the munchies and deal with the munchies at the same time! The new products will be sold through RISE Dispensaries in the states of New York and New Jersey. Incredibles is an … [Read more...] about Magnolia Bakery’s Delicious Cannabis Licensing Deal