By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Dr. Seuss is one of those properties that everyone knows instantly. We all read the ridiculously funny rhymes of Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham,… . . . read more
Literary Licensing: EA Games Developing Lord of the Rings For Mobile
May 9, 2022
Electronic Arts has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises on the development of a new free-to-play mobile game. Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, owns exclusive worldwide rights to motion picture, merchandising, stage and… . . . read more
Who’s News: Insight Editions Chooses Licensing Veteran as Editorial Director
April 20, 2022
Insight Editions has promoted Vicki Jaeger to Vice President, Editorial Director, at Insight Editions and Insight Kids. “In her 16-month tenure at Insight Editions, Vicki has tackled a variety of challenges while growing our editorial… . . . read more
Heinz Cookbook Means It’s Time to ‘Ketchup’ On Your Reading
March 23, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Random House imprint Ebury and Kraft Heinz will be publishing the first-ever licensed Heinz cookbooks. The licensing partnership will launch with The Heinz Cookbook in May 2022, followed by… . . . read more
World Book Developing Historical Board Games With Ion Game Design
March 21, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World Book, Inc. has formed a licensing partnership with Ion Game Design to develop and market a line of board games under the World Book brand. The licensed history-themed board… . . . read more
Book Licensing: Little Prince Expands Licensing Program
February 27, 2022
The classic children’s novel The Little Prince and LMI have partnered to expand its licensing program to the UK and Eire. The novel is also being turned into a new pre-school children’s series with 52… . . . read more
Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
February 23, 2022
The premium children’s clothing brand Hanna Andersson has launched an exclusive capsule collection based on the bestselling Miffy books. Inspired by the globally-recognized, classic character Miffy, and available in bright, multi-color patterns and prints, designers… . . . read more
Literary Licensing: Seven New Licensees For Percy The Park Keeper
February 14, 2022
Brand licensing specialist The Point.1888 has secured seven new licensees for heritage publishing brand Percy The Park Keeper. Created by Nick Butterworth, the popular British publishing property has expanded its licensing program due to the… . . . read more
Author Inks Her Own Deal For Kids Book Collection
January 28, 2022
Author Zane Carson Carruth has partnered with a mailing catalog for release of a two-piece set collection of her popular children’s novel series. The set will include the first book in the series; The World’s… . . . read more
Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
January 27, 2022
Promotion Comes as the Company Wraps Up Its Highest Revenue Year Ever By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone following stories in TLL about Dr. Seuss Enterprises will know the company has been on… . . . read more