By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Metaverse company Hybrid Meta is going beyond digital, offering 'phygital' products in a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Phygital products are those offering both a digital and physical version of an item. For example, a consumer could buy a physical shirt for wear in real life (IRL), and a digital … [Read more...] about Hybrid Meta in Landmark Deal With Warner For ‘Phygital’ Merchandise
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Fanroll Signs Major Agreement With Hasbro for Dungeons & Dragons Accessories
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter FanRoll has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Hasbro that will begin with an extensive consumer products program for its Dungeons & Dragons brand. Under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, the Fanroll x Dungeons & Dragons collection will feature a wide range of items and styles for tabletop gaming … [Read more...] about Fanroll Signs Major Agreement With Hasbro for Dungeons & Dragons Accessories
Mauriziano Distefano Launches New Bailey’s Products in Italy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Maurizio Distefano is expanding Bailey's licensing program across Italy with co-branded food & beverage products from new and existing licensees. The recently released Bailey's products from Italian licensees include ice cream from Mec3, refrigerated desserts from Dessert Manifattura, coffee cream from Caffè Borbone, shortbread … [Read more...] about Mauriziano Distefano Launches New Bailey’s Products in Italy
Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief News outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, joining the fight against unauthorized use of journalism by generative artificial intelligence. The organizations say thousands of their stories were used by OpenAI to train its ChatGPT chatbot to answer questions posed to it by users, essentially using … [Read more...] about Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
Mattel and Rollic Partner on New Mobile Game Based on Barbie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has entered a licensing partnership with Rollic to introduce a new, mass-market mobile game based on its Barbie brand. Founded in 2018, Rollic is a game development and publishing label that focuses on free-to-play games for iOS and Android. Rollic became a wholly-owned label of Take Two Interactive's Zynga subsidiary in 2020 … [Read more...] about Mattel and Rollic Partner on New Mobile Game Based on Barbie
Denim Brand Vigoss in Collab With Intimateco for New Intimates Line
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The high-end apparel brand Vigoss is putting out a line of branded intimate apparel with Intimateco. The collaboration was brokered by the licensing agency Starwood Brands, and will see an extensive line of Vigoss-branded intimates and sleepwear coming to market. “Intimateco's expertise in the intimates market and commitment to … [Read more...] about Denim Brand Vigoss in Collab With Intimateco for New Intimates Line
Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of the late disco queen Donna Summer is suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they used her song I Feel Love without permission. The suit is being brought by Summer's widower Bruce Sudano, who is also the executor of her estate. Filed in California on Tuesday, the lawsuit alleges West and Ty initially asked for permission … [Read more...] about Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sci fi fans will be thrilled to see Anderson Entertainment is taking pre-orders for their new, limited edition model of the famed Thunderbird 2. The space ship is likely the most famous of all the futuristic vehicles that came from the mind of writer and producer Gerry Anderson, and will be instantly recognizable to anyone who watched … [Read more...] about The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
DreamWorks Marks 30 Years of Animation With BoxLunch Fashion Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BoxLunch and DreamWorks are launching an exclusive 30th anniversary product range inspired by DreamWorks' portfolio of animated film franchises. The licensed Dreamworks anniversary collection includes 25 different styles of apparel and accessories that feature characters and imagery from the company's popular animated movies. The … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Marks 30 Years of Animation With BoxLunch Fashion Line
Concept One Connects With French Connection for Fashion Accessories
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter French Connection has signed a licensing partnership with Concept One for a new collection of soft fashion accessories. Concept One Accessories is a design and manufacturing company that specializes in licensed accessories for fashion and entertainment brands. “We are thrilled to partner with Concept One Accessories, a leader in this … [Read more...] about Concept One Connects With French Connection for Fashion Accessories