By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Long before Tweets, there was Tweety. WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences is launching a global 80th anniversary celebration for the licensed character brand Tweety. The 80 Years of Tweety campaign will kick off in Austin at SXSW 2022 on March 11. Tweety debuted in the award-winning 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Tweety's … [Read more...] about Something to Tweet About: Campaign celebrates 80 Years of Tweety
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Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
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 say the collection celebrates childhood adventures, employing iconic Hanna Andersson silhouettes and animated … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
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
Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
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 a tear of lucrative licensing deals. And as revenues have soared, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that its president Susan Brandt is also taking on the role of CEO. Brandt is an … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Funko Games has unveiled a new board game inspired by E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for its 2022 lineup. The new game is called E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Light Years From Home. It will be released across North America and Europe in the summer of 2022. Funko Games came into being in 2019, after Funko Inc. acquired notable board game development studio, Forrest-Pruzan Creative. … [Read more...] about Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Character Licensing: Mondo TV’s Grisu Gets First Licensing Deal
Mondo TV, one of the largest European animation studios, has announced the first licensing agreement for Grisù. Grisù is the star character of a new 3D series co-produced by Mondo TV, ZDF Enterprises and Toon2Tango, and inspired by the classic 1960s character. The new adventures of the much-loved little dragon who has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter will be used to … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Mondo TV’s Grisu Gets First Licensing Deal
Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Gaming apparel specialist The Moniker Group announced this week it has launched a new collaboration with Peanuts Worldwide. The multi-year licensing agreement entails the release of multiple capsule collections via Moniker’s esports brands, H4X and ESX360. This collection will be available onlineand through their brick-and-mortar retail distribution partners. The esports … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Apparel Licensing: Nelvana Partners On Max & Ruby Collection For Millennials
The Limited Time Capsule Collection Is Available Now on the New Digital Pop Up Website:www.maxandrubyremix.com Children's entertainment studio Nelvana has partnered with DTC manufacturer Juniper Creates on a new Max & Ruby apparel line targeted to Millennials and Gen Zs who grew up with the series. Juniper Creates is a premium consumer product and direct to consumer (DTC) … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Nelvana Partners On Max & Ruby Collection For Millennials
Marvel and Yoobi Partner on Heroic Back-To-School Line
The school, home and office supplies company Yoobi announced this week a major collaboration with Marvel, consisting of a 'super-powered' collection of back-to-school products. Yoobi says the line will combine Marvel’s iconic characters from comic books and film with Yoobi’s bold designs in a limited-edition collection. Yoobi describes itself as a "give-back brand" that … [Read more...] about Marvel and Yoobi Partner on Heroic Back-To-School Line