The smartphone specialist tech accessory company Casetify is ringing in the New Year with a new collection of tech based on the beloved Disney character Mickey Mouse, who started it all. In collaboration with Disney, the company will be producing this year a wide range of cases and other accessories for iPhones, Samsung phones, AirPods, iPads, and Apple Watches. Included in … [Read more...] about Casetify Unveils Tech Accessories Based on Disney’s Mickey Mouse
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Key Exec Ricky Strauss Leaves Disney
Deadline reports that Ricky Strauss, one of the key executives who launched Disney+ and former head of marketing for Walt Disney Studios, is leaving the company after nine years. The announcement was made internally through a memo obtained by Deadline, and Strauss also reportedly shared the news with his staff. The decision to leave comes as Disney has launched a full-scale … [Read more...] about Key Exec Ricky Strauss Leaves Disney
New Lego Sets Create Disney-based Art
It's said that a single picture is worth a thousand words, but in the case of the new Lego Art series, that single picture is also worth 2,658 plastic blocks. Danish building toy giant Lego is once more expanding its line of Lego Art kits with the addition of two Disney-themed, 2-D mosaics, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The kits are aimed at older Lego and Disney fans who … [Read more...] about New Lego Sets Create Disney-based Art
Who’s News Roundup: Week of Dec. 9
Bad Robot Tags Veteran Developer Michael Booth for New Video Game Studio The accomplished Bad Robot studio made a serious move this week, launching a video game division-Bad Robot Games—that will be guided by newly hired industry veteran Michael Booth as its General Manager and CEO Anna Sweet. Bad Robot, founded and led by renowned producer JJ Abrams, will now partner its … [Read more...] about Who’s News Roundup: Week of Dec. 9
NRG Survey Reveals Top 20 Entertainment Franchises
By Gary Symons Editor in Chief, The Licensing Letter If you're in licensing, your job depends on picking the winning brands and franchises that people will want to see in their toys, clothing and various retail products. National Research Group just made that job easier, releasing their list of the most successful and popular franchises in the entertainment industry, … [Read more...] about NRG Survey Reveals Top 20 Entertainment Franchises
Yogibo Adds To Star Wars Collection With Mandalorian Offerings
Plush toymaker Yogibo says its adding to its already successful line of Star Wars branded plush toys with two new products from the hit series The Mandalorian, streaming on Disney+ Season 2 of the Mandalorian depicts the title character's struggle to bring The Child (better known to kids globally as Baby Yoda) to the 'sorcerers' of The Jedi. On Nov. 23, Yogibo will be … [Read more...] about Yogibo Adds To Star Wars Collection With Mandalorian Offerings
Disney+ Partners with Globoplay in Brazil
Viewers in Brazil will now have access to Disney+ content thanks to an agreement between Disney and the Brazilian streaming company Globoplay. Under the agreement, Disney+ and Globoplay content libraries will both be made available as a single service once the offering is launched on Nov. 17. Brazilian customers will pay around $8 per month for the combined offering, but can … [Read more...] about Disney+ Partners with Globoplay in Brazil
Holly Hobbie Series Lands on Disney Channel in Latin America
Nov. 5, 2020 Latin American sales specialist Spiral International has secured a pan-regional deal with Disney Channel Latin America for the live action series, Holly Hobbie. The new music-driven series is produced by Aircraft Pictures and Holly Hobbie brand owner Cloudco Entertainment in association with Wexworks Media and includes two seasons of 10 episodes each. First … [Read more...] about Holly Hobbie Series Lands on Disney Channel in Latin America
Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services
By Gary Symons Nov. 4, 2020 The federal government in Canada has tabled a bill proposing amendments to its Broadcasting Act that will force major changes for streaming services like Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Spotify, as well as for non-Canadian licensees. The changes affect a market of 39 million people - about the size of California - and will result in … [Read more...] about Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services
Licensing Industry Loves COVID-19 Masks
US President Donald Trump may not be a fan of masks … but the licensing industry loves them! Reusable COVID-19 masks literally became the world’s fastest growing industry this year, going from almost zero in North America to a multi-billion dollar industry in just months. As it became clear the coronavirus was spreading rapidly in the US and Canada this spring, enterprising … [Read more...] about Licensing Industry Loves COVID-19 Masks