By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The experiential entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. is now sharing its technology with other companies. The move marks a major shift in the company's growth strategy. Formally Falcon's Beyond created experiential entertainment offerings, including entire theme parks, usually in a partnership. Now, the company is offering … [Read more...] about Theme Parks Can Now License Experiential Tech From Falcon’s Beyond
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Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Let's face it. Those Dune 2 popcorn buckets are creepy. But despite that ... or because of it ... the Dune 2 popcorn buckets that resemble the horrific, gaping maw of a sandworm have gone viral, and are being sold as valuable collectibles. According to research by Hearts.co the sandworm-inspired buckets are selling for up to $138 online, … [Read more...] about Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief News outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, joining the fight against unauthorized use of journalism by generative artificial intelligence. The organizations say thousands of their stories were used by OpenAI to train its ChatGPT chatbot to answer questions posed to it by users, essentially using … [Read more...] about Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of the late disco queen Donna Summer is suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they used her song I Feel Love without permission. The suit is being brought by Summer's widower Bruce Sudano, who is also the executor of her estate. Filed in California on Tuesday, the lawsuit alleges West and Ty initially asked for permission … [Read more...] about Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment is launching new educational Angry Birds games as part of its previously announced licensing partnership with Legends of Learning. The first release features two STEM learning games called Angry Birds Eggstraction and Angry Birds and the Multiplication Portal.“Angry Birds is known for its physics-based gameplay, making it a … [Read more...] about Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform
Who’s News: Wasserman Adds Four New Execs to Global Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music has announced the addition of Rebecca Prochnik, Gideon Shay Royale, Josh Dick and Jonathan Insogna to its global team of music executives. "We are excited to welcome Josh, Jonathan, Rebecca, and Shay to our growing global team of outstanding agents and career strategists," said Wasserman Music EVP, Lee Anderson. "Their … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Adds Four New Execs to Global Team
Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Another day, another game changing licensing deal involving The Walt Disney Company. Disney and Sony Pictures have just announced a multi-year content licensing agreement that will bring Sony's box office films to streaming platforms owned by Disney. The agreement starts with all films produced by Sony since 2022, as well as rights to some … [Read more...] about Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
Who’s News: New Toyco Wyncor Announces Two Key Hires in Sales
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The new toy company Wyncor is adding to the company's bench strength, hiring two new sales executives this week. Wyncor announced the appointment of two top sales executives to join the company’s sales team. Ami Dieckman, a former executive at Entertainment One and Just Play, has been named Vice President of Sales for EMEA and APAC, while … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Toyco Wyncor Announces Two Key Hires in Sales
Who’s News: Warner Appoints New SVP for Consumer Products in EMEA Region
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted Philippe Roucoule to senior vice president of EMEA consumer products. Roucoule previously held the position of VP of category and retail business development for WBD. In his new role, Roucoule will be responsible for leading all of the company's consumer products operations across EMEA (Europe, Middle … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Warner Appoints New SVP for Consumer Products in EMEA Region
L’Oreal Signs Global License Agreement With Prada’s Miu Miu Brand
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Beauty and fashion come together in a big way this week, as L'Oreal Groupe signed a worldwide, long-term license agreement with Miu Miu. L'Oreal is currently the world's largest cosmetics company, thanks to its market valuation soaring to $253 billion by the end of 2023, a 33% rise from its $190.5 billion valuation at the end of 2022. On … [Read more...] about L’Oreal Signs Global License Agreement With Prada’s Miu Miu Brand