By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MetaGallery.Ltd. has officially launched the Advisory Bored Room, a 3D metaverse community dedicated to the Bored Ape brand. Located on the Spatial metaverse platform, the Advisory Bored Room is intended to provide a space for Bored Ape fans, brands and retailers to connect with the Advisory Bored. Formed by MetaGallery.Ltd, the … [Read more...] about Advisory Bored Creates Metaverse Community to Display NFT Art
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Snoop Dogg Letting the Doggs Out With New Petwear Brand
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Perhaps it was inevitable that rap and licensing master Snoop Dogg would capitalize on his stage name for a successful pet product deal. Well, that day is here. This month Snoop Dogg announced his stylish pet wear brand Snoop Doggie Doggs, has massively expanded its retail presence, with the addition of seven new partners. Dogg … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Letting the Doggs Out With New Petwear Brand
Matte Black Coffee Brews Up a Bloody Collaboration With Viz Media
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Matte Black Coffee and VIZ Media have partnered on a co-branded art installation, menu and merchandise collection inspired by BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. Matte Black Coffee is an LA-based specialty coffee shop that features a distinctive black and white comic book-style design aesthetic, small food items, and coffee and cold brew … [Read more...] about Matte Black Coffee Brews Up a Bloody Collaboration With Viz Media
Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The AI and metaverse startup company Futureverse has announced the close of its Series A funding round with $54 million dollars raised in total. The Series A funding round was led by the growth equity fund 10T Holdings and included participation from the Ripple blockchain network. "The metaverse has the potential to transform the way … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Barbie movie is testimony to the star power of toy brand Barbie, but it was designer Bob Mackie who made Barbie a star in the first place. That's the argument of Hollywood Reporter, the venerable film industry publication, which said in a recent article that the legendary American designer was a primary reason for the brand's … [Read more...] about Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International with a lineup of branded activities for the company's 100th anniversary celebration. The branded activations will take place over multiple days and include convention exclusive product offers, brand-focused panel discussions, giveaways, signing opportunities, demonstrations, photo … [Read more...] about Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Boston-based content creator GBH has signed a deal that will see its "treasure trove of IP" brought to scripted TV and feature films. Under the agreement, GBH will work with Anonymous Content, a global media company that produces multi-platform premium content and boasts an exceptional client roster which includes many of the … [Read more...] about Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal
Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MINISO has signed a two-year licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide for multiple product collections based on the Peanuts brand. The Peanuts brand is jointly owned by Peanuts Worldwide, WildBrain Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and the family of the original Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. The partnership with MINISO … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
Jewel Appointed Exclusive Licensing Agent for SCOUT
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Jewel has been named the exclusive licensing agent for SCOUT. SCOUT was co-founded by Deb Waterman Johns and her husband Ben Johns in 2004, and is known for designing stylish tote bags for women. “We are excited to partner with Jewel to bring the SCOUT brand into new product categories and expand our audience,” said Deb Waterman … [Read more...] about Jewel Appointed Exclusive Licensing Agent for SCOUT
Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a case of life imitating art, imitating life, imitating art. Or something like that. In any case, comics fans have been thrilled to learn Canadian actor Iman Vellani, who plays the character Ms. Marvel, will also be co-writing a new comic book about Ms. Marvel. Adding to the life imitates art theme, Ms. Marvel (aka Kamala Khan) stars … [Read more...] about Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic