By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Former US President Donald Trump faces more legal troubles, as the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) says Trump's new social media network violates a free and open-source software licensing agreement by ripping off the decentralized social network Mastodon. The recently formed Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) now has 30 days to … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Trump Social Media Site Faces Potential Legal Action
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Character Licensing: Emmy-Nominated Oddbods Hitting Theaters
The animated Youtube sensation Oddbods is moving past social video and into theaters, inking a deal for a "Halloween-themed 55-minute theatrical experience," and has secured new licensing deals in Europe and Asia. Oddbods is a three-time Emmy Award-nominated, non-dialogue comedy featuring seven adorable, highly unique pals, produced in a CGI animation format. Together, despite … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Emmy-Nominated Oddbods Hitting Theaters
Entertainment Licensing: ZAG Signs Deal For First Console Game Based On Miraculous
On the heels of the highly successful debut of its first game for Roblox, ZAG Games, a division of the award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG, has signed with U.S. game publisher GameMill Entertainment and French game developer Magic Pockets to create the first official Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir console game. Based on the globally renowned … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: ZAG Signs Deal For First Console Game Based On Miraculous
Rights Management: MOLTEN Raises $7 Million In Seed Funding From Hollywood and Tech Investors
Hollywood stars and the founder of Twitter are among those who invested $7 million into MOLTEN, a new cloud platform designed to simplify rights, content and financial management for media and entertainment businesses. MOLTEN is a unique cloud-based platform that modernizes internal operations of media companies, across the silos of rights, content and financials. The company … [Read more...] about Rights Management: MOLTEN Raises $7 Million In Seed Funding From Hollywood and Tech Investors
Content Licensing: Facebook Agrees to Pay News Media For Content in France
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The news media has notched another key victory in its global battle for licensing payments from tech companies, as Facebook has agreed to pay fees for news items that are placed on its social media platform. The latest battle was fought in France, where the country hailed a victory in its fight for payments from tech companies for news content … [Read more...] about Content Licensing: Facebook Agrees to Pay News Media For Content in France
Character Licensing: Wonder Woman’s 80th Anniversary Inspires New Licensed Activations
Actor Gal Gadot and her hit character Wonder Woman are inspiring a wide range of new licensed collections, with three appearing over the past week alone. It's all part of a massive, global campaign to commemorate Wonder Woman's first appearance as a character, which occurred during the Second World War. In honor of the superhero's 80th anniversary, Gadot herself just dropped … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wonder Woman’s 80th Anniversary Inspires New Licensed Activations
Entertainment Licensing: The Ultimate Xmas LEGO Set, Based On The Ultimate Xmas Comedy
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief LEGO has created a successful niche industry for itself by producing building sets based on popular TV series and shows, and with the new Home Alone set, it's really outdone itself. TLL has written several stories over the past year about these LEGO nostalgia sets, such as the ones created for the hit shows Seinfeld and Friends, but LEGO has … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: The Ultimate Xmas LEGO Set, Based On The Ultimate Xmas Comedy
Licensing Technology: Octane5 Partners With Crane Currency For Product Authentication
Octane5, the company behind the BrandComply licensing platform, announced today a new partnership with Crane Currency to incorporate Crane Micro-Optics technologies into Octane5 brand protection programs. “I have been impressed with Crane and their work in Micro-Optic technology since it was first introduced in the $100 bill eight years ago,” said Matt Dunn, President and … [Read more...] about Licensing Technology: Octane5 Partners With Crane Currency For Product Authentication
Innovation: Spin Master Creates $100 Million Toy Tech Venture Fund
Canadian-based global toy giant Spin Master Corp. is placing a $100 million bet on the future, creating a venture fund for innovation. The toyco announced the new fund this week, saying it's goal is to "accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres comprising Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, through strategic minority investments." The company also … [Read more...] about Innovation: Spin Master Creates $100 Million Toy Tech Venture Fund
Video Game Licensing: Sony Pictures Consumer Products Adds Playstation Brand To Portfolio
Move Comes Ahead of “Uncharted” and “The Last of Us” Entertainment Launches Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) announced Oct. 20 the company will work with Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to represent merchandise licensing in North America for the PlayStation brand and its PlayStation Studios games including “God of War,” “Horizon Zero Dawn,” and “The Last of Us.” As … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Sony Pictures Consumer Products Adds Playstation Brand To Portfolio