By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crunchyroll is launching its second annual Ani-May event with licensing activations across retail, digital and streaming platforms. These activations will include exclusive anime merchandise drops and promotions at retailers across the United States, Canada, Brazil and EMEA. Throughout the month of May, fans can expect a wide range of … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Launches Second Annual Ani-May Celebration Event
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Crunchyroll Celebrates Spooky Anime Available for Licensing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe anime streaming service, Crunchyroll is spotlighting several horror anime series for licensing opportunities this Halloween. “Halloween may come once a year, but anime’s most spine-tingling stories are available for our licensing partners year-round,” said Anna Songco Adamian, Vice President of Consumer Products at Crunchyroll. “The … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Celebrates Spooky Anime Available for Licensing
Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
In collaboration with Crunchyroll, the global anime streaming brand, Gucci is launching a selection of special items featuring characters from Bananya, an original Japanese anime series about the lives of tiny playful cats who live in bananas. “Anime is a pop culture mainstay and our new collection with Gucci celebrating the eternally adorable Bananya is just another example of … [Read more...] about Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
Crunchyroll Going Strong With Anime Licensing
The specialty anime streaming service Crunchyroll is on a licensing tear this year, as its subscriber base has continued to surge and a key acquisition deal in the works. "Crunchyroll is wrapping the first quarter of the new year with a full slate of licensing deals for a variety of anime series across categories including the smash-hit action series Jujutsu Kaisen, which was … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Going Strong With Anime Licensing
Licensing Monster “Mobile Suit Gundam” Airing on Crunchyroll
The anime network Crunchyroll began airing "Mobile Suit Gundam," the original series within the iconic Gundam franchise, as one of its library of more than 1,000 Gundam titles, opening up more opportunities for licensees. The Crunchyroll consumer products team currently manages the international merchandise rights for five Gundam titles with North American licensees … [Read more...] about Licensing Monster “Mobile Suit Gundam” Airing on Crunchyroll
Four Crunchyroll Anime Series That Are ‘Purrfect’ for Licensing
The specialist Anime streamer Crunchyroll is offering up four almost unbearably cute series for licensing opportunities outside of Asia, most of them involving cats and kittens with a decidedly Hello Kitty vibe. TAMA of the 3rd District is a popular anime for kids that has been around since 1983, and follows the life and adventures of a cat named Tama and his collection of … [Read more...] about Four Crunchyroll Anime Series That Are ‘Purrfect’ for Licensing
M&A & Partnerships
We break down this month's must-know news in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). September 23, 2019 Update To celebrate of World Cleanup Day, Bacardi and environmental non-profit Lonely Whale are upcycling … [Read more...] about M&A & Partnerships
Who’s News—February 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 2/18/2019 Activision Blizzard names Steve Young President Consumer Products as Tim Kilpin retires from the post. Cloudco Entertainment (form. … [Read more...] about Who’s News—February 2019
Content Kings: Cloudco, Streaming & Services
Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. American Greetings Entertainment (AGE) rebrands as Cloudco Entertainment following a recent spinoff by the former division of American Greetings into its own stand-alone company. Cloudco now owns kids brands including Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, Madballs, Buddy Thunderstruck, and Tinpo. Long-time owners the Weiss family retains … [Read more...] about Content Kings: Cloudco, Streaming & Services
Roundup: Promotional Partnerships
Real Madrid's official console partner is Xbox. To celebrate, Xbox will host a series of events at Microsoft Stores throughout the U.S. during Real Madrid’s U.S. Summer Tour. Betty Boop is the new face of Foulbi Co., Ltd.'s J-esthetic—over 100 esthetic salons and day spas. The campaign includes a commercial as well as print and digital ads. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. … [Read more...] about Roundup: Promotional Partnerships