Tim Hortons Named Official Coffee Partner of Team Canada TORONTO — Tim Hortons is deepening its support for Canadian athletes with new multi-year partnerships with the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Under the agreements announced January 7, the coffee and quick-service chain will serve its … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: Top Deals You May Have Missed
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Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Hollywood comic actor Kevin Hart (left), with Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter. Image credit: ABG The Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin Hart has entered into a deep partnership with global licensing giant Authentic Brands Group. A joint statement says the partnership has two primary facets. Through the agreement, Hart and … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
Lego Unveils the Future of Play With High Tech ‘Smart Brick’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has unveiled a new technology called the Smart Brick that will redefine how kids and kidults alike will play with the popular building bricks. Lego unveiled the new LEGO SMART Play system at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, displaying a typical 2X4 Lego brick containing a tiny computer that interacts with … [Read more...] about Lego Unveils the Future of Play With High Tech ‘Smart Brick’
Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
TLL Staff Cloudco Entertainment is expanding the Care Bears brand into location-based experiences with the opening of its first official Care Bears Play Area in the United States. The interactive play space is scheduled to debut in January at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas. Developed in collaboration with retail real estate company Simon, the Care Bears Play Area is … [Read more...] about Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
Dove and Bridgerton Offer Fans Some Royal Treatment
TLL Staff The beauty brand Dove has teamed up with the global phenomenon Bridgerton—from Netflix and Shondaland—to unveil a new limited-edition collection ahead of the Season 4 Global Premiere. The Dove x Bridgerton Limited-Edition Collection is meant to transform everyday rituals into royal indulgence. The collection includes four enchanting scents, nourishing formulas … [Read more...] about Dove and Bridgerton Offer Fans Some Royal Treatment
Licensing Roundup: The Deals You May Have Missed Over the Holidays
‘Puzzles & Survival’ Concludes TRANSFORMERS Collaboration With Epic Finale37GAMES’ hit mobile title Puzzles & Survival is concluding its year-long crossover with TRANSFORMERS with a final chapter released December 15, 2025. The finale event brings iconic characters such as Megatron and Starscream together with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in a dramatic narrative arc … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: The Deals You May Have Missed Over the Holidays
Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
TLL Staff European animation house ZAG has appointed former Cloudco exec Ian Lambur as the executive vice president of the ZAGTOON Series Department. Lambur formerly served as Executive Vice-President of Content Strategy and Co-Productions at Cloudco. Prior to his role at Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP, Production, Distribution and Co-Productions at ZAG. He has also served in … [Read more...] about Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two New Tomb Raider Titles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lara Croft returns to gaming consoles and PCs with two new Tomb Raider video game titles being released in 2026 and 2027. Certainly among the most famous video game characters of all time, the grave-digging adventurer pretty much defined the open world adventure genre in video gaming. Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics used The Game … [Read more...] about Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two New Tomb Raider Titles
Layer Licensing Marketplace Acquired by AT New Media
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Layer Licensing, the innovative licensing marketplace for video games, has been acquired by the UK-based licensing agency AT New Media. Layer is a digital matchmaking platform between IP holders looking to extend their licensing activities into the games industry, and game developers and publishers seeking licensable IP to include in … [Read more...] about Layer Licensing Marketplace Acquired by AT New Media