By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Player 2 agency has signed a new partnership with Millimages to bring the Molang brand to video games and digital entertainment. Molang, also known as the ambassador of kindness, is an international character IP and lifestyle brand that was acquired by Millimages in 2015. Initially created in 2010 by Korean illustrator Hye Ji … [Read more...] about Player 2 and Millimages Bring Molang Lifestyle Brand to Digital Gaming
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All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is an educational and fun preschool animated series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co- produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn, LLC, and … [Read more...] about All Art Licensing Leading Zoonicorn Stampede at Licensing Expo
emoji and Unis Technology Create ’emojiplanet’ Entertainment Centers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Now, here's some news to put a smile on your face! 😃 The emoji company has just announced the development of emoji branded entertainment centers, under the brand name emojiplanet. The deal was brokered by Wildbrain CPLG, representing the emoji company, and Cronus Global, representing UNIS Technology. The landmark development is … [Read more...] about emoji and Unis Technology Create ’emojiplanet’ Entertainment Centers
Caitlin Clark to Sign Landmark Deal With Nike
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief NCAA basketball star Caitlin Clark is on the verge of scoring another slam dunk for women's sports. The University of Iowa star and number one pick in the WNBA draft is reportedly about to sign a record-setting, $28 million contract with Nike. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal and The Athletic, the deal will span eight … [Read more...] about Caitlin Clark to Sign Landmark Deal With Nike
Asembl Secures Tasty Toothcare Partnership Between Chupa Chups and Hismile
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asembl has brokered a licensing partnership between Chupa Chups and Hismile for a range of candy-flavored fluoride toothpastes. Hismile is a global toothcare brand that provides a comprehensive range of oral health products that covers everyday tooth care, teeth whitening and brightening needs. The licensed Chupa Chups toothpaste is made with … [Read more...] about Asembl Secures Tasty Toothcare Partnership Between Chupa Chups and Hismile
Crayola and Longaberger Weave a Colorful New Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Longaberger and Crayola are launching a new licensed collection of hand-woven home accessories inspired by Crayola's range of colorful art products. A subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Crayola is a global art supply company that focuses on creative expression products, activities and experiences for children and families. The … [Read more...] about Crayola and Longaberger Weave a Colorful New Partnership
Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Good news for Sesame Workshop, which staved off a potential strike by writers and achieved a tentative agreement with their union. There was a very real chance writers for Sesame Workshop could have hit the picket line as their contract ended on April 19. Instead, the company has reached a tentative agreement, and writers with the Writers … [Read more...] about Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week
Hasbro and Playmates Toys Launch Power Rangers Licensing Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has signed a licensing agreement with Playmates Toys to produce and distribute branded products for the Power Rangers franchise. Playmates Toys is a global company that specializes in designing, developing, marketing and distributing toy and gaming products in more than 90 countries worldwide. “We are honored to work with Hasbro on the … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Playmates Toys Launch Power Rangers Licensing Partnership
Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brand Central has been selected to represent the licensing rights to the Calypso beverage brand on behalf of the King Juice Company. Created in 1985, the Calypso beverage brand offers more than a dozen flavors of shelf-stable lemonade, limeade, and zero sugar drinks. Calypso has experienced rapid expansion over the last five … [Read more...] about Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade
Steve McQueen Estate Enters New Renaissance of Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Renaissance Licensing has secured new consumer product partnerships and sub-agents for the Steve McQueen Estate on behalf of the late actor's son, Chad McQueen. Steve McQueen was a Hollywood actor who rose to fame in the 1960s. McQueen was known for starring in high-profile films such as The Magnificent Seven, Papillon and the … [Read more...] about Steve McQueen Estate Enters New Renaissance of Licensing Deals