By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief ITV Studios has granted exclusive rights in the metaverse for its hit show The Voice to the Virtual Brand Group. The Voice is currently the world's number one talent show, and has radically changed the way stars are created by masking the competitors' appearance. The show's creators have now decided it's time to take The Voice … [Read more...] about ITV’s The Voice Enters Metaverse With Help From VBG
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Toy Licensing: PhatMojo Appoints Mix Licensing For Global Representation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter PhatMojo has appointed Mix Licensing Group to grow their licensing portfolio and form new master toy partnerships. Mix Licensing will be responsible for evaluating brands in the categories of entertainment, gaming, pop-culture and more to expand PhatMojo’s master toy programs and maximize retail impact. “It is exciting to work with such … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: PhatMojo Appoints Mix Licensing For Global Representation
Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Licensing International has named the non-profit organization Delivering Good as its charity of choice for product donations. Delivering Good is a non-profit that provides new merchandise donated by manufacturers and retailers to families facing economic, medical, social, and environmental challenges. Since 1985, Delivering Good has … [Read more...] about Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice
Ubisoft Extends Partnership With Fabacus As Part Of Assassin’s Creed 15th Anniversary
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Following a partnership for the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla brand earlier this year, Ubisoft and Fabacus are joining forces for Assassin’s Creed's 15th anniversary. The agreement between the two companies was brokered by the licensing division of the global entertainment company, IMG. Fabacus is a global software developer that is known … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Extends Partnership With Fabacus As Part Of Assassin’s Creed 15th Anniversary
EA Changing the Game With UEFA Partnership
Not Just for Boys Anymore: EA's Work With UEFA Brings Female Players into FIFA 23 By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video gaming giant EA SPORTS has announced key initiatives to promote women's football, and to include female players in its games. The announcement was made at the Women's Football Summit, where Electronic Arts Inc. unveiled a multi-year partnership … [Read more...] about EA Changing the Game With UEFA Partnership
Experiential Licensing: Falcon’s Beyond Announces Details of the Katmandu Theme Park|Punta Cana
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond Global has announced details of its upcoming world-class theme park, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana. Falcon's Beyond is a fully integrated, top-tier experiential entertainment development enterprise focusing on a 360° IP Expander model. The company brings its own proprietary and partner IPs to global markets through … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Falcon’s Beyond Announces Details of the Katmandu Theme Park|Punta Cana
Chanyo Launches the first Smiley Brand Tea House in Beijing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe first-ever tea house based on the international SMILEY IP has opened in Beijing Chaoyang Joy City. The new SMILEY tea house is operated by the popular Chinese food and catering franchise, the Chanyo Cater Group. The Chanyo Cater Group currently operates more than 6,000 restaurants. The company has developed a tea menu based on original leaf … [Read more...] about Chanyo Launches the first Smiley Brand Tea House in Beijing
Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are beer stores, and then there's Corona's version of a beer store. Corona's parent company AB InBev has announced the European launch of its online Corona lifestyle store, in collaboration with sports and lifestyle retail company Cube Partnership. The deal was brokered by IMG, AB InBev’s exclusive licensing representative in … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference
Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Paddington Bear brand is continuing its licensing agreement with the non-profit charity organization, UNICEF. Originally created by Michael Bond in 1958, the Paddington Bear franchise is currently owned by the film production company, StudioCanal. The brands' partnership with UNICEF includes educational fundraising products for the … [Read more...] about Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
Vilebrequin Combining Sun, Fun and Fragrance in New Line
The French swimwear brand Vilebrequin is branching out into the fragrance and body care sector with partner INCC. The collaboration will see International New Creative Concept helping launch a new range of fragrance and body care products in a deal facilitated by Vilebrequin's licensing agency IMG. Vilebrequin CEO Roland Herlory says the collection will launch in 2024 and will … [Read more...] about Vilebrequin Combining Sun, Fun and Fragrance in New Line