Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
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Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Surge Licensing has been appointed to develop a North American licensing program for six films from visionary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Those films include some of the greatest classics to come out of Hollywood, including The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and the dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, which continues its … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and MetLife Foundation have announced a new phase of their partnership aiding disadvantaged groups in Latin America. The initiative is called Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Underserved Populations in Brazil and Mexico, and has been running for seven years. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Channel swimmer Stephen Gould becomes third oldest person to complete an ice mile, while raising money for the Light Fund Story submitted by Sian Dorrington With this year’s Light Fund Channel relay fundraiser only a matter of months away, one of the two team captains, Stephen Gould, has been warming up (if that’s the correct term) with an Ice Mile. That’s right: a one-mile … [Read more...] about The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Channel swimmer Stephen Gould becomes third oldest person to complete an ice mile, while raising money for the Light Fund Story submitted by Sian Dorrington With this year’s Light Fund Channel relay fundraiser only a matter of months away, one of the two team captains, Stephen Gould, has been warming up (if that’s the correct term) with an Ice Mile. That’s right: a one-mile … [Read more...] about The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Signature Publishing and One Animation have inked a deal to launch a dedicated Oddbods-themed issue of Signature’s successful changing-theme magazine for pre-school children, ADVENTURES WITH. Under the partnership, the ADVENTURES WITH Oddbods issue will go on sale in the UK beginning Feb. 10. “We’re always looking for creative ways to bring the Oddbods characters to life for … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
The animation studio ZAG continues its rapid global growth as it hires Megalicense for representation in Russia. The deal with Megalicense also covers the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which also includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. “Megalicense is the premiere licensing agency across Russia and CIS, … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and play company Hasbro has appointed new leadership for its critical Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division. The role was left vacant with the death of Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner late last year, after a lengthy battle with cancer. That resulted in former Wizards of the Coast president and COO Chris Cocks being … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
Universal Music Expands Rights Agreement With Amazon, Twitch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global music giant Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded a key rights deal with Twitch and Amazon Music. The deal highlights the growing value of music catalogs held by publishers and labels, as well as the critical importance of synchronization licenses that allow for use of music in video and social media. The expanded agreements will … [Read more...] about Universal Music Expands Rights Agreement With Amazon, Twitch
Spielwarenmesse Survey Shows Demand For Sustainable Toys
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new survey conducted for Spielwarenmesse shows sustainability will be a key factor for toy makers and licensors in coming years. The world's largest toy fair commissioned research by the Spanish AIJU Technological Institute for Children’s Products and Leisure, which surveyed roughly 2,800 households with children aged 0-11 years. The … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Survey Shows Demand For Sustainable Toys