The Toy Industry has announced the finalists for the coveted Toy of the Year Awards for 2022. From creative construction toys and innovative collectibles to lovable plush and toys for grown-ups, the finalists announced this week will certainly be topping wish lists this holiday season. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top … [Read more...] about Licensing Awards: Toy Of The Year Finalists Named
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Moonbug Acquired By Unnamed Media Company
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Huge news for the children's animation studio Moonbug Entertainment, as the company has been acquired by a media venture run by former Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. The valuation of the deal was not revealed by the media group, but people familiar with the negotiations have said it was worth between $2.75 billion to $3 billion when … [Read more...] about Mergers and Acquisitions: Moonbug Acquired By Unnamed Media Company
Celebrity Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Licensing Program For Cyndi Lauper
Apparently girls don't just wanna have fun; they also wanna have a solid licensing program. Epic Rights has announced it is now representing Cyndi Lauper, the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning musical star behind hit songs such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.” Epic Rights says it will be developing a robust licensing program across … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Licensing Program For Cyndi Lauper
Studio 100 Keen On Licensing Partners For Vegesaurs
Studio 100 is already thinking ahead to licensing opportunities for the upcoming animated action-comedy series Vegesaurs. Studio 100 Media is going back through the mists of time into an era dominated by the juiciest and crunchiest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty Vegesaurs. This action-comedy CGI-animated TV series (20 x 5’) is produced by independent Australian … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Keen On Licensing Partners For Vegesaurs
Sports Licensing: UEFA Seeking Licensees For Upcoming Football Tournaments
Companies interested in a license for the Union of European Football Associations can complete an RFP submission (Request for Proposals) by Nov. 26. UEFA has announced it is inviting interested parties to make proposals for licensing and marketing rights in relation to the Master Licensee, Onsite Retailer and Online Retailer categories for national team football competitions … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: UEFA Seeking Licensees For Upcoming Football Tournaments
Fashion Licensing: Mint Group Brings Emily in Paris Designs To Saks
The dream lifestyle portrayed on Emily in Paris is now a retail reality thanks to a partnership between The Mint Group, MTV Entertainment Studios and ViacomCBS Consumer Products. The Mint Group, led by Mindy and Jean-Phillipe Prugnaud, have created a classic French-with-a-Hollywood-twist wardrobe for the Netflix series, created by Emily in Paris costume designers Patricia … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Mint Group Brings Emily in Paris Designs To Saks
Toy Licensing: Moose Building CP Licensing Program Around Magic Mixies
Moose Toys says the runaway success of its Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron this fall has compelled the company to rapidly build a consumer products licensing program. "Magic Mixies is a great example of how Moose Toys continues to diversify its brand portfolio," said Menal McGrath, vice president, global licensing, Moose Toys. "Magic Mixies has strong licensing appeal. … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Moose Building CP Licensing Program Around Magic Mixies
Not So Fast: DOJ Sues To Block Acquisition of Simon & Schuster
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Dept. of Justice has filed suit to block the $2.2 billion acquisition of publishing giant Simon & Schuster by Bertelsmann, the parent company of its larger rival Penguin Random House. DOJ lawyers allege the takeover of the ViacomCBS subsidiary “would result in substantial harm to authors,” reducing competition, and creating a single … [Read more...] about Not So Fast: DOJ Sues To Block Acquisition of Simon & Schuster
Toy Licensing: PAW Patrol Gets Big Screen Sequel
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Spin Master says its popular toy and TV series property PAW Patrol will be getting a sequel to its hit kids movie. Spin Master announced Nov. 3 it is producing a second big screen feature, entitled PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, for its preschool powerhouse franchise. The CGI animated film is a Spin Master Entertainment production … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: PAW Patrol Gets Big Screen Sequel
Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
The groundbreaking hip-hop star Darryl McDaniels has signed an expansive licensing deal with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products, that will include apparel, a book deal, and a collaboration on a new series for kids. McDaniels is one of the co-founders of Run-DMC, an early hip-hop group that remains hugely popular today, and that paved the way for many subsequent … [Read more...] about Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal