Olympusat's FreeTV is expanding its streaming offerings by adding seven offerings from TheSoul Publishing. The deal includes six of TheSoul's most popular programs, including Bright Side, Slick Slime Sam, 5-Minute Crafts, TeenVee, La La Life, and 123 GO! As well, TheSoul's Spanish language channel Genial will be included on the FreeTV network. FreeTV is Olympusat’s … [Read more...] about Streaming: TheSoul Publishing Shows to Air on FreeTV
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Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel and Hasbro reported double digit decline in revenues, confirming a slow-down in the toy sector and consumer goods generally. The drop follows years of strong performance in the toy industry, partly due to parents spending more on toys to entertain the young 'uns at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, however, high … [Read more...] about Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines
Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jade City Foods and Manic Panic have entered a licensing partnership for coffees and hot sauces inspired by Manic Panic hair dyes. Founded in 2021, Jade City Foods specializes in creating, developing, and marketing food and beverage products in collaboration with pop-culture brands. The company uses crops from environmentally-friendly … [Read more...] about Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods
Authentic Brands and Global Citizen Launch Take Action Campaign
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group and Global Citizen have launched their co-branded Take Action campaign to raise awareness for global poverty. The co-branded four-year Take Action partnership between Authentic Brands and Global Citizen was initially announced earlier this year. The charitable initiative will appear across a series of co-branded … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands and Global Citizen Launch Take Action Campaign
HarperCollins Taps The Point.1888 to Rep Children’s Books
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HarperCollins Children’s Books has secured The Point.1888 to represent the licensing programs for three of its children’s brands. The Point.1888 is a brand licensing agency that facilitates partnerships between brands, retailers, and manufacturers to create new products. "We are thrilled to be working with The Point.1888," said … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Taps The Point.1888 to Rep Children’s Books
MultiStory and Metavision Invite Fans to Dine Out in the Metaverse
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MultiStory Media and Metavision have partnered up to launch a metaverse world based on the Come Dine With Me TV series. The independent metaverse experience was created by Metavision, Blockworks and the show’s producer Multistory Media using the Minecraft platform. The new experience is called Come Mine With Me and it allows players … [Read more...] about MultiStory and Metavision Invite Fans to Dine Out in the Metaverse
News Alert: Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Lawsuit Filed After DeSantis-Appointed Board Voids Theme Park Agreement The Walt Disney Company has filed suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for violating its First Amendment rights to free speech. The lawsuit accuses the governor of conducting a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” as punishment for the company’s decision to speak out against Florida's … [Read more...] about News Alert: Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Space Invaders Takes Over a Galaxy of Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has secured several licensing partnerships for Taito’s Space Invaders arcade brand on behalf of Square Enix Ltd. Space Invaders is an arcade game that was originally manufactured by the Japanese company Taito, which was acquired by Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2006. “The 45th anniversary … [Read more...] about Space Invaders Takes Over a Galaxy of Licensing Deals
Say What Now? Rivals Mattel and Hasbro Enter Into Major Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymakers Mattel and Hasbro have obviously decided companies do better when they play well together. This week Hasbro and Mattel revealed they have signed multi-year licensing agreements for some of their most popular toy brands. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that they have entered into multi-year … [Read more...] about Say What Now? Rivals Mattel and Hasbro Enter Into Major Licensing Deal
Video Gaming: Mercedes-Benz Adds Angry Birds for Playful Passengers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment has partnered with Mercedes-Benz to bring the Angry Birds game to the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class model. The new partnership will make the Angry Birds game available on the dashboard touchscreen of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan through the automotive App Store, Faurecia Aptoide. The dashboard touchscreen in the new … [Read more...] about Video Gaming: Mercedes-Benz Adds Angry Birds for Playful Passengers