By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief ChuChu TV has appointed Cookbook Media as the brand's content and consumer products representative across North America. While not yet that well known in North America, ChuChu TV is among the world's most viewed YouTube channels for preschoolers, an entertainment sector that has seen incredible growth over the past decade. Founded … [Read more...] about Cookbook Media to Guide ChuChu TV Expansion in North America
Entertainment licensing
Gotendai Using AI to Turn Care Bears Into ‘Digital Companions’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Cloudco Entertainment is partnering with artificial intelligence startup Gotendai to launch an interactive mobile app featuring the Care Bears as digital companions. The app, set to debut in early 2026 on iOS in the U.S., will allow users to interact with 3D animated versions of classic Care Bears, including Grumpy Bear, Bedtime Bear and … [Read more...] about Gotendai Using AI to Turn Care Bears Into ‘Digital Companions’
Fred Rogers Productions, RWS Global Partner to Launch Daniel Tiger Zoo Exhibit
TLL Staff Daniel Tiger is going to the zoo, quite literally, thanks to a partnership between brand owner Fred Rogers Productions and location-based entertainment specialist RWS Global. Fred Rogers Productions and RWS Global say their partnership to bring PBS KIDS’ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood to zoos nationwide will begin with an exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in the summer of … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Productions, RWS Global Partner to Launch Daniel Tiger Zoo Exhibit
Peanuts Marks 75th Anniversary With Global Wave of Partnerships and Experiences
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Peanuts is celebrating its 75th anniversary by rolling out a wide range of collaborations, products, and live experiences designed to engage fans across generations. The milestone year is being celebrated with new licensing partnerships brokered by WildBrain CPLG, which represents the brand across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and … [Read more...] about Peanuts Marks 75th Anniversary With Global Wave of Partnerships and Experiences
Paramount Skydance Bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Earthshaking news for the entertainment and licensing industries, as Paramount Skydance is preparing a potential bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a source familiar with the bid. The move could unite two of Hollywood’s largest and most successful studios, and reshape the global entertainment industry. … [Read more...] about Paramount Skydance Bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
Toei Animation Europe Appoints Akira Yamaguchi as Vice President
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toei Animation Europe has named Akira Yamaguchi as its new vice president, marking a return to the company where her international career in animation first began nearly 20 years ago. Parent company Toei Animation, headquartered in Tokyo, is one of the world’s most prolific animation studios, with additional sales offices in Los Angeles and … [Read more...] about Toei Animation Europe Appoints Akira Yamaguchi as Vice President
Global Merchandising to Rep Legendary Alt Rock Club CBGB
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The legendary CBGB nightclub in New York, known as the birthplace of punk and New Wave, has appointed Global Merchandising Services as its worldwide licensing agency. CBGB was founded in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in Manhattan’s Bowery district, and gave rise to bands such as the Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Patti Smith Group, and later … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising to Rep Legendary Alt Rock Club CBGB
Hasbro, Disney Expand Play-Doh Collaboration With Mickey Mouse Playsets
TLL Staff Hasbro and Disney Consumer Products are expanding their partnership to introduce a new line of Play-Doh playsets inspired by Disney characters. The debut collection centers on Disney Jr.’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, a series that has been a fixture for pre-school audiences. The new playsets, available now on Amazon, are designed to encourage early cognitive growth and … [Read more...] about Hasbro, Disney Expand Play-Doh Collaboration With Mickey Mouse Playsets
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Kendall Hubert EVP of Revenue and Philanthropy
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop has appointed Kendall Hubert as executive vice president of revenue and philanthropy and chief development officer, the non-profit announced Monday. Hubert will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding philanthropic development and leading fundraising efforts for the organization, which produces the long-running children’s program Sesame … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Kendall Hubert EVP of Revenue and Philanthropy
Teddy Mountain Plush Toys Coming For ‘Piney: The Lonesome Pine’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Teddy Mountain has signed a licensing deal with Haylett Entertainment to create plush toys inspired by the animated holiday special Piney: The Lonesome Pine. Teddy Mountain, a global supplier of do-it-yourself plush products, will produce and distribute both fully stuffed and DIY versions of Piney characters, which will be available to … [Read more...] about Teddy Mountain Plush Toys Coming For ‘Piney: The Lonesome Pine’