By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Virtual Reality games continue to gain traction, as MGM Interactive and Survios have released CREED: RISE TO GLORY as a VR game on PlayStation. Survios is a world leader in VR gaming, and has worked on license with MGM Interactive on a game that coincides with the theatrical release of CREED III. CREED: RISE TO GLORY – CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION … [Read more...] about Video Games: Creed Enters Virtual Reality on PlayStation
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Shaky Recovery Continues for Global Box Office Revenues
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global cinema box office revenues have bounced back by 27% over 2021, but the $26 billion tally is still far short of pre-pandemic levels. Gower Street Analytics released its final estimate for global box office returns, up to Dec. 31, 2022. The result of $25.9 billion is not only a major drop from pre-pandemic revenues, but also … [Read more...] about Shaky Recovery Continues for Global Box Office Revenues
Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
WBCP and DC’s Black Adam Smashes into Licensing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWarner Bros. Consumer Products and DC are releasing several collections of licensed products inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film Black Adam. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC will be joining forces with premier toy, apparel, home goods and food partners for the comprehensive program of Black Adam-themed merchandise.The licensed … [Read more...] about WBCP and DC’s Black Adam Smashes into Licensing
Strong Growth in Global Toy Revenue in 2021 to End in 2022
NDP Report Points to Coming Decline Due to Inflation, and Underlines Importance of Licensing to Toy Industry By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The toy industry had its best year in a decade in 2021, as people turned to play during dark economic and political times. That's the conclusion of The NPD Group’s latest global toys report, which says the global toy market surged to … [Read more...] about Strong Growth in Global Toy Revenue in 2021 to End in 2022
Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have officially released the highly-anticipated multiplayer action adventure Evil Dead: The Game. Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game based on the cult favourite Evil Dead film and television franchise. The title is licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
Cartoon Saloon BD to Oversee Licensing For My Father’s Dragon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing for the Netflix film My Father's Dragon will be handled by Cartoon Saloon Brand Development, a division of the animation studio. My Father's Dragon is produced by Cartoon Saloon, a five-time Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy-nominated animation studio. While most films get outside representation for licensing campaigns, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon BD to Oversee Licensing For My Father’s Dragon
Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
Mattel and Warner Bros. have announced development of a Hot Wheels movie, produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio. The result will be a live-action film featuring the venerable toy racing car brand, which remains the number one selling toy in the world, with more than 8 billion vehicles sold. True to its name, the film will bring to life the world's hottest cars, monster … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
Terrifying Deal Sees The Ring Girl Joining Dead By Daylight Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Behaviour Interactive and the Kadokawa Corporation have partnered on the upcoming release of a licensed Dead By Daylight Chapter based on the popular horror franchise Ringu. The cult favorite Japanese horror film Ringu (often known simply as Ring) was released in 1998, based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki. It follows a reporter … [Read more...] about Terrifying Deal Sees The Ring Girl Joining Dead By Daylight Video Game
Dorian and Lionsgate Partner to Increase Opportunities for Women in Gaming
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The female-focused game creation platform Dorian has partnered with global content leader Lionsgate for a licensed Blair Witch game contest. But beyond that limited partnership is a much greater goal to increase female representation in the video gaming industry. Dorian is a no-code game creation and streaming platform focused on … [Read more...] about Dorian and Lionsgate Partner to Increase Opportunities for Women in Gaming