By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A licensed theatrical production called Dino Ranch Live is hitting stages in more than sixty cities across North America starting March 2023. Produced by Fierylight and Terrapin Station Entertainment, Dino Ranch Live is based on Boat Rocker's animated children's series which features cowboys and dinosaurs. The Dino Ranch TV series is … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Goes Live With ‘Roarsome’ Stage Show
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Mattel Issues Chelsea Doll Supporting Kids With Scoliosis
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Barbie brand has released a new doll for the Chelsea character line that is designed to increase representation of scoliosis. The new Chelsea doll features curvature in the spine and a removable back brace. With over 100,000 children diagnosed with scoliosis each year in the US, the new doll is intended to normalize the use of back … [Read more...] about Mattel Issues Chelsea Doll Supporting Kids With Scoliosis
Music Licensing: Is Justin Bieber’s Catalog Worth More Than $200 Million?
Data From Spotify Says Yes By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Photo of Justin Bieber by Budiey) Justin Bieber has agreed to sell his entire music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for more than $200 million. Hipgnosis announced the deal via press release, saying it has acquired “Justin Bieber’s 100% interest in his Publishing Copyrights (including the Writer’s Share … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: Is Justin Bieber’s Catalog Worth More Than $200 Million?
IPR Licensing To Rep Shabby Chic in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IPR Licensing has been appointed the exclusive licensing agency for Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic brand in the UK region. IPR Licensing specializes in the creation and management of consumer licensing programs for brand owners across a broad range of product categories in the fashion, lifestyle, corporate, and heritage sectors. IPR … [Read more...] about IPR Licensing To Rep Shabby Chic in the UK
Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
The animation studio ZAG and the Horst Brandstätter Group have joined forces to develop PLAYMOBIL toys for the popular Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir franchise. The launch is planned for 2024 and will feature Ladybug, Cat Noir, and their cast of heroes and villains in various playsets and seasonal toys. The toy range will have the iconic look and feel of … [Read more...] about Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
Wasserman Music Partners With Howard University for New Entertainment Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music has partnered with Howard University for the second iteration of its Entertainment Accelerator Experience program. Wasserman Music is a global talent management company that represents musical artists for live performances, touring, brand partnerships and more. "We are excited to work with Wasserman on this … [Read more...] about Wasserman Music Partners With Howard University for New Entertainment Program
The Biggest Video Game Licensing Deals You Might Have Missed in 2022
Article courtesy of Layer Licensing In a year where licensing deals and branded experiences in Roblox and Fortnite dominated media headlines, it was easy to miss some of the smaller deals and integrations in PC, mobile and console games. There’s a lot that licensors can learn from these deals, so here’s a monthly recap of some of the best ones! In January, we saw Valiant … [Read more...] about The Biggest Video Game Licensing Deals You Might Have Missed in 2022
Toy Industry Shocker: Hasbro to Lay Off 1,000 Employees
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US toy and entertainment company Hasbro announced Jan. 26 that it would be restructuring, laying off 15% of its workforce. The news rocked Wall Street analysts, as Hasbro shares dropped sharply in overnight trading after the late day announcement Thursday, and continued its fall on Friday. Hasbro primarily blamed the decline in … [Read more...] about Toy Industry Shocker: Hasbro to Lay Off 1,000 Employees
Sesame Workshop and Amazon Work to Support Military Families
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and the US Department of Defense are launching new digital resources for the Sesame Street for Military Families initiative. The new resources have been made possible with the support of Amazon Web Services. The licensed digital content features Sesame Street characters as they highlight self-care strategies for … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop and Amazon Work to Support Military Families
King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and PUCK HCKY have entered a licensing partnership for a collection of hockey-themed Popeye apparel. The Popeye entertainment franchise is owned by the international production and distribution company, King Features. A division of Hearst Newspapers, King Features Syndicate specializes in content syndication, … [Read more...] about King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership