By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Matte Black Coffee and VIZ Media have partnered on a co-branded art installation, menu and merchandise collection inspired by BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. Matte Black Coffee is an LA-based specialty coffee shop that features a distinctive black and white comic book-style design aesthetic, small food items, and coffee and cold brew … [Read more...] about Matte Black Coffee Brews Up a Bloody Collaboration With Viz Media
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Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed two additional licensing agents for its Tara Duncan IP in key territories in Europe. The Tara Duncan brand was created by author and Princess Sam CEO, Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian as a series of fantasy adventure novels. Tara Duncan follows a magical girl from Earth who discovers she is heir … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
Ralph Lauren Designs Gamer Collection for G2 Esports
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you needed any more proof esports has become a big deal in licensing, consider that high-end fashion house Ralph Lauren has been named as the exclusive fashion outfitter to the G2 Esports team. That's the kind of announcement you expect from Olympic national teams or FIFA, but with esports attendance and revenues soaring, smart licensees … [Read more...] about Ralph Lauren Designs Gamer Collection for G2 Esports
Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The AI and metaverse startup company Futureverse has announced the close of its Series A funding round with $54 million dollars raised in total. The Series A funding round was led by the growth equity fund 10T Holdings and included participation from the Ripple blockchain network. "The metaverse has the potential to transform the way … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
Spielwarenmesse Releases Schedule and Program for Kids India Tradeshow
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The schedule and program for this year's Kids India trade fair event has been officially announced. Organized by Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Kids India is an international business-to-business trade fair for the toy, children’s products and sporting goods industries. At the fair’s 2022 … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Releases Schedule and Program for Kids India Tradeshow
Characters from Friends Return as Fisher-Price ‘Little People’
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. and Fisher-Price are launching a Little People collection based on the enduring hit series Friends. Timed for release on July 18, now known as National Monica Day, Fisher-Price has created a Little People set based on the TV set for the show. The collection is created under license from Warner Bros. Discovery Global … [Read more...] about Characters from Friends Return as Fisher-Price ‘Little People’
Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Barbie movie is testimony to the star power of toy brand Barbie, but it was designer Bob Mackie who made Barbie a star in the first place. That's the argument of Hollywood Reporter, the venerable film industry publication, which said in a recent article that the legendary American designer was a primary reason for the brand's … [Read more...] about Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
Piñata Smashlings Move to the Metaverse With Supersocial
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toikido has created a metaverse game for its hit toy line Piñata Smashlings with the help of developer Supersocial. Called the Piñataverse, the new multiplayer game offers players a unique social experience as they explore, capture, and train the magical pet-like Smashlings. Toikido says the idea was to create a first of its kind … [Read more...] about Piñata Smashlings Move to the Metaverse With Supersocial
Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International with a lineup of branded activities for the company's 100th anniversary celebration. The branded activations will take place over multiple days and include convention exclusive product offers, brand-focused panel discussions, giveaways, signing opportunities, demonstrations, photo … [Read more...] about Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Boston-based content creator GBH has signed a deal that will see its "treasure trove of IP" brought to scripted TV and feature films. Under the agreement, GBH will work with Anonymous Content, a global media company that produces multi-platform premium content and boasts an exceptional client roster which includes many of the … [Read more...] about Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal