By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asmodee and Z-Man Games, in collaboration with LucasFilm, are releasing a licensed board game based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The upcoming board game is called Star Wars: The Clone Wars – A Pandemic System Game. It is set during the popular Lucasfilm television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The licensed board game is built using … [Read more...] about Board Games: The Force Is Strong With This One
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Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Care Bears is not a brand typically linked to the world of haute couture, but that changed this week. Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the durably beloved Care Bears brand, has partnered on the release of a limited-edition 40th anniversary couture dress by renowned fashion brand JimmyPaul. “We are honored JimmyPaul and Difuzed chose to … [Read more...] about Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
Trade Shows: Spotlight on Sony Pictures at BLE
Sony Pictures Consumer Products to Highlight Licensing Opportunities for Major Hits, Including The Boys, Cobra Kai, Wheel of Time, Ghostbusters, and 10 Adaptations of Video Game Properties By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products will be at Brand Licensing Europe to spotlight the studio’s entertainment franchises and key licensing collaborations. The … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Spotlight on Sony Pictures at BLE
King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is developing a new animated film inspired by the interactive children’s comic strip, Slylock Fox. King Features has also renewed its representation agreement for the property, which was previously known as Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids. The film will follow the adventures of the Sherlock Holmes inspired detective, … [Read more...] about King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
Licensing Law: Kanye West Ends Partnership With Gap
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West has abruptly ended his relationship with Gap Inc., accusing the company of failing to meet its obligations. West's lawyers sent a letter to Gap on Thursday notifying it of a termination of the partnership. West alleges Gap breached its agreement with West (also known as Ye) by not selling the Yeezy … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Kanye West Ends Partnership With Gap
Universal Parks & Resorts Consolidates Its Operations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Parks & Resorts has merged two of its key businesses to create a new division called Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E). The new division is a combination of the Universal Brand Development and Universal Parks & Resorts Merchandise Group. UP&E says its goal is to extend the company’s popular franchises … [Read more...] about Universal Parks & Resorts Consolidates Its Operations
Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
Firefly Games Launches New Studio For Metaverse Development
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The mobile developer Firefly Games has created a new metaverse development studio called Metaworld Entertainment. The company's belief in the future of the metaverse is underlined by the fact the Metaworld studio will be headed by Michael Zhang, who is the current CEO at Firefly Games. “We’re providing high-quality content on top of the … [Read more...] about Firefly Games Launches New Studio For Metaverse Development
Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mighty Mojo Toys has partnered with Rovio Entertainment to release a new plush line-up based on the Angry Birds brand. The licensing deal was facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency, IMG. The licensing division of IMG is known for connecting its clients with high-profile licensees and opening up new avenues for marketing and … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
Who’s News: New Top Gun Heading Jazwares’ Licensing Programs
The global toy and licensing company Jazwares has promoted Sam Ferguson to the role of Senior VP of Global Licensing. In his newly-expanded role, Ferguson will oversee the company’s global inbound and outbound licensing efforts, reporting to Judd Karofsky, Executive Vice President, Jazwares. Since joining Jazwares in 2016, Ferguson has been instrumental in growing the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Top Gun Heading Jazwares’ Licensing Programs