Dubai-Based Developer Claims James Bond Trademarks Have Expired Due to 'Lack of Use' Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's greatest fictional spy, James Bond, now faces another mortal threat, this time from an Austrian-born, Dubai-based billionaire. Joseph Kleindienst, who is currently building a $5 billion luxury resort complex in Dubai called 'The Heart of … [Read more...] about James Bond Brand Owner Danjaq Says It’s ‘No Time to Die’ for the Super Spy’s Trademark
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Hasbro and Amazon Host Peppa Pig Dance Party Campaign
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Amazon have announced a collaborative Peppa Pig 20th anniversary partnership for a global Peppa’s Dance Party campaign.Prominently featuring Peppa's newest single, the Piggle Wiggle, Peppa’s Dance Party will deliver a wide range of live in-person events and virtual play experiences for preschoolers and families across the globe. The … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Host Peppa Pig Dance Party Campaign
Kartoon Studios Launches Amazon Storefront for the Stan Lee Universe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kartoon Studios has launched a dedicated Amazon storefront for the Stan Lee Universe using the Meteor web3 development platform. Founded in 2023 by Daniel Kim, the Meteor web3 platform is a start-up ecommerce and metaverse company that focuses on using AI technology to create virtual fan-focused communities for brands and content creators. The … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launches Amazon Storefront for the Stan Lee Universe
Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Amazon MGM Studios has launched an extensive licensing program for its upcoming post-apocalyptic Fallout series. The Fallout licensing program currently includes 15 partners across a wide range of product categories such as apparel, accessories, collectibles, beverages and more. In addition, the company is launching a dedicated Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Amazon are holding a free experiential holiday pop-up event in NYC featuring Hasbro-owned brands and character IPs. The three-day event will host a variety of activities including a Hasbro product showcase, a Santa Claus letter writing station, a giveaway prize wheel, complimentary snacks and photo ops with Santa Claus and Hasbro … [Read more...] about Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store
The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The stories of Dr. Seuss will soon get their own podcasts through Wondery Kids & Family, starting with The Cat in the Hat. Wondery Kids and Family is a division of Wondery, one of the world's most successful podcast studios. The company has signed what it calls an "expansive deal" with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to bring the world of … [Read more...] about The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
Sesame Workshop and Amazon Work to Support Military Families
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and the US Department of Defense are launching new digital resources for the Sesame Street for Military Families initiative. The new resources have been made possible with the support of Amazon Web Services. The licensed digital content features Sesame Street characters as they highlight self-care strategies for … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop and Amazon Work to Support Military Families
Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Amazon has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to bring licensed content from its Invincible series to the Fall Guys video game. Invincible is an animated superhero series for adult audiences that airs on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The series is based on a comic by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley. The plot of the … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
Feature: TLL’s Top Licensing Trends of 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As 2022 draws to a close, we at TLL have been struck by the amazing talent for innovation and rapid change we've seen in the licensing industry. Certainly 2022 has been a tough year by any standard. Between the ongoing hangover of the COVID-19 pandemic, the War in Ukraine, ongoing logistical logjams, runaway inflation, and … [Read more...] about Feature: TLL’s Top Licensing Trends of 2022
Prime Video Rings in the Holidays With Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Prime Video is releasing a licensed baking competition series called Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge on Dec. 13, 2022. Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge will feature nine teams of two bakers that will compete for a grand prize of $50,000. In each episode, the competitors will be given a challenge based 0n licensed characters and stories from the Dr. … [Read more...] about Prime Video Rings in the Holidays With Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge