By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A coalition of Canada's top news organizations is suing OpenAI for using its content to train its ChatGPT generative AI bot. The coalition includes The Canadian Press wire service, Torstar, the Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada. For full disclosure, the author of this story worked at CBC/Radio Canada, and … [Read more...] about Canadian News Media Open New Front in War Over AI and Copyright
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Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has launched a partnership with Force Blue that names Popeye the Sailor Man as the mascot for the organization's Tour of Duty campaign. As Force Blue's officially licensed spokescharacter, Popeye will serve alongside a team of marine scientists, environmental advocates and Special Operations veterans on a long-term ocean … [Read more...] about Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
Legendary and Mondo Celebrate the Monsterverse with Exclusive Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Legendary Entertainment and Mondo have created an exclusive Monsterverse collection to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the cinematic action-adventure franchise. The licensing collaboration will offer fans a slate of limited-edition products inspired by Monsterverse films including Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: … [Read more...] about Legendary and Mondo Celebrate the Monsterverse with Exclusive Collection
Licensed Scooby-Doo Experience Expands with Custom Dog Builder
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery and Acme Character Studio have expanded their licensed Scooby-Doo Character Studio experience with a new feature called the Dog Builder. The new canine addition to the licensed Character Studio will allow fans to create a fully-customizable dog character in the classic illustration style of … [Read more...] about Licensed Scooby-Doo Experience Expands with Custom Dog Builder
Swizzels Signs Brigit’s Bakery for Licensed Love Hearts Bus Tour
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels has launched a licensing partnership with Brigit’s Bakery for a Love Hearts-themed Afternoon Tea experience on Brigit’s Bakery's Afternoon Tea bus tours. Brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing, the licensed Love Hearts Afternoon Tea bus tour will offer a 90-minute experience that features a journey to London landmarks, sweet baked … [Read more...] about Swizzels Signs Brigit’s Bakery for Licensed Love Hearts Bus Tour
New Details Released for The Phantom Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Art of Play have revealed new details for their upcoming The Phantom video game alongside the launch of its pre-order campaign. Based on King Features' classic comic book series, the licensed video game will follow The Phantom character and his partner Diana Palmer in an original storyline that features comic-inspired … [Read more...] about New Details Released for The Phantom Video Game
RWS Global Unveils Expansion Plans with New Offices and Partnerships
TLL Staff Live entertainment specialist RWS Global has revealed its latest steps for global growth with the opening of new offices in Shanghai and Orlando. These expansions underscore the company’s commitment to revolutionizing the location-based entertainment industry and strengthening its presence in Asia and beyond, the company says. The Shanghai headquarters will … [Read more...] about RWS Global Unveils Expansion Plans with New Offices and Partnerships
Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US voters liked Donald Trump to elect him as the next president of the United States, but some licensors are not as fond of POTUS 47, thanks to a variety of copyright issues. This time the case involves the 130-year-old Gibson guitar company, which has issued a cease and desist order against Trump Guitars, the company behind a line of … [Read more...] about Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
Teddy Mountain and Encantos Bring Canticos Plush Toys to Life
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global DIY plush toy producer Teddy Mountain has partnered with Encantos Media Studios to launch plush toys inspired by the pre-school series Canticos. Canticos is a bilingual preschool series celebrating Latino culture through Spanish-language nursery rhymes like Los Pollitos and Sol Solecito. Featuring adorable characters like … [Read more...] about Teddy Mountain and Encantos Bring Canticos Plush Toys to Life
MC Releases Stunning New E-Bike Inspired by Volkswagen
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Volkswagen and MC E-Bike have released a new, retro-styled e-bike, inspired by Volkswagen's 'Bulli' minivan. With an iconic retro design and state-of-the-art e-bike technology blended into a revolutionary fusion: The officially licensed Volkswagen Bulli Bike blends a sharp retro design that conceals state-of-the-art e-bike … [Read more...] about MC Releases Stunning New E-Bike Inspired by Volkswagen