TLL Staff Bulldog Licensing has announced the appointment of Freddie Lindsell as its new Licensing Coordinator. Freddie’s responsibilities will include supporting the team as a whole across the contract process and product approvals. This post has been created to help manage portfolio growth along with the ongoing evolution of service demands for the award-winning … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Freddie Lindsell Pursues Science of Licensing at Bulldog
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University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter University of Toronto Press and the British Library are releasing a new co-published volume by Patricia Lovett, titled The Art of the Scribe. Scheduled for release in April 2025, The Art of the Scribe builds on the long-standing partnership between the British Library and the UTP. “UTP's extensive reach throughout North America has … [Read more...] about University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book
Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education have created a new collection of Sesame Street branded resources within Discovery's Espresso platform. The resources will utilize licensed characters from Sesame Workshop's portfolio of children's entertainment brands, alongside research-based content from the non-profit organization's … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources
Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief James Bond may have a license to kill, but Amazon MGM Studios now has a license to film. Amazon MGM Studios issued a joint statement with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli saying they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. Most importantly, under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM … [Read more...] about Amazon Acquires Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise
Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A key architect of EU copyright law says the legislation has failed to protect the copyright of writers, musicians and artists. Axel Voss is a German centre-right member of the European parliament, who played a major role in writing the EU's directive on copyright in 2019. However, he says the law was not intended to deal with generative AI … [Read more...] about Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright
Bing Goes Skiing with the Valli di Sole Tourism Board
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Acamar Films has partnered with the Valli di Sole, Peii and Rabbi Tourism Board to feature its Bing children's series in a licensed skiing initiative. Facilitated by Maurizio Distefano Licensing, the partnership will bring the licensed characters, Bing and Flop, to three skiing parks within the Folgarida Marilleva area for a … [Read more...] about Bing Goes Skiing with the Valli di Sole Tourism Board
Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Families visiting Osterley Park and House in West London will have the chance to step back in time with a new Horrible Histories-inspired event running for over six months. The initiative is the result of a partnership between Rocket Licensing, which represents the popular Horrible Histories brand in the UK and Ireland, and the … [Read more...] about Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park
ITVX Wins Rights to Iyanu Series in the UK
TLL Staff Lion Forge Entertainment has secured a distribution deal with ITVX to stream its upcoming animated superhero series Iyanu in the United Kingdom. The agreement grants ITVX exclusive video-on-demand (VOD) rights, including ad-supported (AVOD) streaming, for the UK. The Republic of Ireland will have access under non-exclusive terms. Darren Nartey, Senior … [Read more...] about ITVX Wins Rights to Iyanu Series in the UK
Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Nuremberg Toy Fair displayed the ongoing strength of the toy industry, despite a slowdown in sales in the post-COVID years. The toy industry has seen a bit of a slump over the past two years, but that slump came after incredibly dramatic growth during the pandemic. At the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year, the industry showed off … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair
Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel Debut Love Hearts Accessories
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel are partnering for a collection of accessories and purses inspired by the Love Hearts brand. The licensing agreement with Cambridge Satchel was brokered by the Blonde Sheep Licensing agency on behalf of Swizzel's Love Hearts. Launching in time for Valentine’s Day, the Love Hearts x Cambridge Satchel … [Read more...] about Swizzels and Cambridge Satchel Debut Love Hearts Accessories