By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The African animation scene is red hot right now, and people in that continent are now seeing more animated films and series that represent their lives and culture…. . . . read more
Writers Form #DisneyMustPay Task Force In Royalty Dispute
April 29, 2021
Disney has been getting back into the publishing business in a big way in recent years, but the acquisition of several publishing houses has also brought some headaches in the form of writers who say… . . . read more
Who’s News: New Faces and Places at Disney, Wildbrain, Brainbase
April 23, 2021
Leading our Who’s News section, Disney has promoted Jane Gould to EVP of content research, insights and scheduling at Disney General Entertainment (DGE) Content. Gould’s position is now expanding at the House of Mouse to provide consumer… . . . read more
ZAG’s Miraculous Signs With Disney and New Product Partners
March 29, 2021
The hit series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has been signed on for seasons four and five, and high ratings are now driving several new licensing deals. Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global… . . . read more
Box Office Sluggish for Raya and the Last Dragon
March 8, 2021
In yet another sign of the challenges ahead for cinema in 2021, the Disney blockbuster release Raya and the Last Dragon showed sluggish box office results in its first weekend in theaters. The film, produced… . . . read more
LEGO Takes Kids to the Hundred Acre Wood
March 5, 2021
LEGO this week launched a superb new product for fans of the Winnie the Pooh books to embrace their nostalgia with a Hundred Acre Wood play set. The set came to life from the mind… . . . read more
Boat Rocker’s Dino Ranch Lassoed by Disney
March 1, 2021
The highly rated kids show Dino Ranch from Boat Rocker Studios has been snapped up in a deal with Disney+ that will see the program air in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand starting… . . . read more
Disney’s Toy Onslaught For Raya and The Last Dragon
February 25, 2021
It’s been a while since a Hollywood tentpole movie has inspired a major launch of new toy lines, but Disney is taking a crack at it as Raya and the Last Dragon debuts on March… . . . read more
LEGO Named World’s Most Popular Kids Entertainment Brand
February 19, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to a sweeping new report on brands for children, LEGO is now the most popular kids’ entertainment brand in the world, followed by Disney, Marvel, Barbie, and… . . . read more
Hasbro Not Toying Around With Gina Carano
February 16, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a rough week at the office. Toy giant Hasbro says it will no longer produce any toys featuring former Mandalorian star Gina Carano, who plays the part… . . . read more