The award-winning animation studio ZAG has appointed Carlotta Caracciolo as its first consumer products VP for the Middle East and Africa. Caracciolo will oversee the company’s consumer products strategy in the region. The appointment was announced today by Julian Zag, SVP of Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, to whom Caracciolo reports. In her new role at ZAG, … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
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Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British outerwear company Hunter is launching a licensed capsule collection for the hit BBC program Killing Eve. The collection is being created in collaboration with BBC America's and Sid Gentle Films television series Killing Eve in a deal facilitated by the global licensing company IMG. Since its founding in Scotland more than 160 … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans
Polluters better watch out, as Popeye the Sailorman has partnered with the Angry Birds for a tournament supporting ocean cleanup efforts. The partnership between Popeye rights holder King Features and Angry Birds developer Rovio Entertainment will see a tournament hosted to support The SeaCleaners, an ocean cleanup organization. Created in 2016 by Franco-Swiss skipper Yvan … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans
Toy Licensing: Mattel Working With Netflix on He-Man Feature Film
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel and Netflix have announced the development of a licensed Masters of the Universe live-action motion picture. The film is slated to begin production in the summer of 2022. The Nee brothers will co-direct from a screenplay co-written with David Callaham, while rising star Kyle Allen will star as Prince Adam and his alter-ego, … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Mattel Working With Netflix on He-Man Feature Film
Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Multi-Category Collection Expected to Arrive at Retailers Worldwide Beginning 2023 Toy giant Mattel has signed a global, multiyear licensing deal for two of Disney's most popular franchises. Under the agreement, Mattel will have the global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for the Disney Princess line and the Frozen franchise. The agreement is with Disney Consumer … [Read more...] about Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Author Inks Her Own Deal For Kids Book Collection
Author Zane Carson Carruth has partnered with a mailing catalog for release of a two-piece set collection of her popular children’s novel series. The set will include the first book in the series; The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever, and a Coloring & Activity Book based on the award-winning novels. Zane Carson Carruth is an international children’s book author, a certified … [Read more...] about Author Inks Her Own Deal For Kids Book Collection
Film Licensing: EA Games Releasing Three Star Wars Games in Lucasfilm Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Big news for Star Wars fans, as Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games announced three new licensed video game titles in development from Respawn Entertainment. Respawn Entertainment, best known for their work on Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is leading the development and production of these new projects. “We are … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: EA Games Releasing Three Star Wars Games in Lucasfilm Deal
Celebrity Licensing: Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Partner on Tasty Treats
Duncan Hines has signed a sweet deal with international country music superstar Dolly Parton on the release of a licensed baking collection. The partnership was facilitated by licensing agency IMG, which represents Dolly Parton. IMG manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons. Dolly Parton is the most revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Partner on Tasty Treats
Trademark Licensing: New Team at Chucky Cheese Taps Brandgenuity For Licensing
A new team at CEC Entertainment has selected Brandgenuity to help grow its popular Chuck E. Cheese brand into new categories. CEC Entertainment announced today that it has selected Brandgenuity to serve as its exclusive brand licensing agency of record for food categories. The brand has already successfully launched the first-ever Chuck E. Cheese frozen pizza with licensing … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: New Team at Chucky Cheese Taps Brandgenuity For Licensing
Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kerry Phelan continues her meteoric rise within Genius Brands, being named Chief Brand Officer of the growing company this week. The appointment follows Genius Brands' acquisitions of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media, Inc. (WOW!) and Ameba TV, and a major investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment (YFE). Genius Brands says it promoted … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands