By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief He started out as a mean one, and ended up as one mean podcaster. The Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery has announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to launch a hilarious new podcast. Called ’Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show’, the original new podcast series features a selection of top drawer acting … [Read more...] about Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
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Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning comic strip Curtis will be featured in a new book in a partnership between King Features and Drawn & Quarterly. The book will be a collected edition of favorite strips over the years from the classic syndicated comic by artist and writer Ray Billingsley. The new tome is a collaboration between King Features … [Read more...] about Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
Ready Player Me Unveils Licenseable ‘Premium Skins Catalog’ For Developers
Program Designed Lets Developers Tap Into the Growing Market For Online Avatars By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The tech company Ready Player Me (RPM) is making a big move in the growing market for online avatars with a new licensing program. RPM says it's launching a 'Premium Skins Catalog', which will include content from major players like Warner Music Group, … [Read more...] about Ready Player Me Unveils Licenseable ‘Premium Skins Catalog’ For Developers
The Met Launches Home Decor Based on Art and Culture
Allison Symons TLL Reporter The Metropolitan Museum of Art has partnered with leading furniture company Eichholtz to launch The Met x Eichholtz home decor collection. The collaboration will include featuring furniture, home decor and lighting that draw inspiration from over 5,000 years of history and culture from around the globe. “Creating The Met x Eichholtz … [Read more...] about The Met Launches Home Decor Based on Art and Culture
Disney Celebrates Centennial With New TikTok Destination
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is 100 years young, and is celebrating its centennial hanging out with the cool kids on TikTok. Starting Oct. 16, The Walt Disney Company unveiled a first-of-its-kind destination within TikTok that invites Disney fans to a unique interactive experience where stories, magic, and memories come together. "For more than 100 … [Read more...] about Disney Celebrates Centennial With New TikTok Destination
JCPenney Launching Mexican Cookery Set With Chef Jenny Martinez
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The retail chain JCPenney is offering a new collection of Mexican-inspired cookware developed in partnership with chef Jenny Martinez. The affordable new collection, called Mesa Mia is now available in JCPenney stores and online. “JCPenney is more than a department store for me,” Martinez said. “Growing up, my mom would always take us … [Read more...] about JCPenney Launching Mexican Cookery Set With Chef Jenny Martinez
Van Leeuwen’s KRAFT Mac & Cheese Ice Cream Returns to Stores
KRAFT Mac & Cheese leads Van Leeuwen’s lineup of seven brand new flavors for winter. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is bringing back the frozen, cheesy goodness of its KRAFT Mac & Cheese ice cream this month in a deal brokered by the Kraft Heinz licensing agency Brand Central, LLC. The NYC-born brand is known for its … [Read more...] about Van Leeuwen’s KRAFT Mac & Cheese Ice Cream Returns to Stores
Bokksu Unveils Advent Calendar Brimming With Licensed Japanese Treats
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bokksu has created a limited-edition advent calendar gift box for the holiday season called the Japan Wonderland Advent Calendar. Bokksu is a direct-to-consumer retail company that offers curated selections of traditional Japanese snacks, gifts, and home wares. The products that Bokksu offers are sourced through licensing partnerships … [Read more...] about Bokksu Unveils Advent Calendar Brimming With Licensed Japanese Treats
Ranger Rick Returns in Landmark Collaboration With National Wildlife Federation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief National Wildlife Federation mascot Ranger Rick is back, with a new collection of apparel courtesy of The Landmark Project. The Landmark Project is working with the National Wildlife Federation to launch a sustainable collection of graphic tees, sweatshirts, headwear, and accessories that reintroduces a beloved childhood hero, Ranger … [Read more...] about Ranger Rick Returns in Landmark Collaboration With National Wildlife Federation
Krispy Kreme Gets Kreepy With Scooby Doo Donuts for Halloween
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterKrispy Kreme and Warner Bros DGCP are celebrating Halloween with limited-edition licensed doughnut packs based on the Scooby-Doo franchise.“We’ve asked Scooby-Doo and his friends to solve The Case of the Disappearing Doughnuts because it seems like whenever we put out a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts, they vanish almost immediately,” said Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Gets Kreepy With Scooby Doo Donuts for Halloween