Disney’s Marvel is expected to outshine Warner Bros.’ DC Comics in retail sales both in the comic book and licensed merchandise sectors this year as the comics market continues to battle flattish growth…
People
Who’s News—January 2019
January 14, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: DreamWorks, SYBO Games, DSW, Target, Penguin Random House, Marvel, eOne, and more…
Entertainment/Character
Upcoming 2019 Flicks With Licensing Potential Dominated by Comics & Sequels
December 4, 2018
Of the 189 upcoming films that TLL has identified as having licensing potential, 27% are based on comics while 28% are original works. And 56% are sequels or reboots…
Entertainment/Character
Supercharge Me! Hero-based Merch Sales Down 7%
July 16, 2018
Retail sales of licensed merchandise based superhero properties reached $5.2 billion worldwide in 2017, with over 90% from Marvel and DC Comics…
Experiential
Content Watch: New Series & Activations
June 29, 2018
Differential Brands buys GBG—Plus, the latest in activations and experiences from Michael Jackson, eOne, Maxim, Universal, Warner Bros., Amazon, Nick, Hasbro, and more…
Business
M&A, Experiential & Legal
April 9, 2018
A collection of this week’s top hits and must-reads in easily digestible format.
Featuring: Jurassic World, American Girl, emoji, FDNY, Geoworld, Stan Lee, and more…
People
Who’s News—4/9/2018
April 9, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: DC Entertainment, Turner APAC, Endemol Shine, Jakks Pacific, Marvel, Penguin Random House, Feld Entertainment, and more…
Toys & Games
Company Spotlight: On Scaling Niche to Mass
February 5, 2018
As Funko begins releasing its financials, we get a closer look at this collectibles licensee estimated to generate over $800 million in licensed retail sales…
Entertainment/Character
Franchises Drive Comics Sales in 2017
February 5, 2018
The top comic book, graphic novel, and manga properties of 2017 with potential for licensing—plus, Valiant and Nelvana get superpowered as they continue to expand into content production…
People
Who’s News—1/29/2018
February 5, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: National Geographic, Marvel, Nickelodeon, U.S. Polo Assn., Precious Momements, and more…