By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stan Lee Universe has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios and Disney for global use in media and experiences. Stan… . . . read more
COMICS & FILM
Genius Brands Signs Long-Term Deal with Marvel Studios to License the Likeness of Stan Lee
May 23, 2022
Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
April 28, 2021
The newly launched Aconyte Books says it’s publishing a new series of novels inspired by Marvel’s hit tabletop miniatures game Crisis Protocol, and a series based on the Assassin’s Creed video game series. Aconyte is the… . . . read more
Jazwares Pens Multi-Year Marvel Deal For Costumes
April 20, 2021
Superhero suits for the masses—and their pets—will be hitting stores in 2022, thanks to a new, multi-year deal between global toyco Jazwares and Marvel Entertainment. Jazwares announced the deal, saying they will produce an all-new… . . . read more
Marvel and Yoobi Partner on Heroic Back-To-School Line
April 14, 2021
The school, home and office supplies company Yoobi announced this week a major collaboration with Marvel, consisting of a ‘super-powered’ collection of back-to-school products. Yoobi says the line will combine Marvel’s iconic characters from comic… . . . 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
Marvel Launches Year Long Product Campaign for 2021
January 12, 2021
The wildly successful Disney superhero franchise Marvel is giving its fans plenty of reasons to celebrate the New Year, announcing a full year of new Marvel Studios inspired product reveals spanning toys, games, books, apparel, home… . . . read more
NRG Survey Reveals Top 20 Entertainment Franchises
November 30, 2020
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… . . . read more
Joester Loria Group Named Global Licensing Agency for Marvel’s New-Gen Animated Series
November 6, 2020
The Joester Loria Group has been retained as global licensing agent for APNG Enterprises’ NEW-GEN,The animated series is being produced by J.D. and Chris Matonti and Julia Coppola of APNG Enterprises and is based on… . . . read more
Beauty
Celebrating the Beauty in Diversity
March 14, 2019
Wrapping up the latest in diverse intiatives from fashion and beauty leaders like Kimora Lee Simmons, MAC/Disney, Nikita Dragun, Calvin Klein, and Marvel…
Publishing
Marvel, DC Grow Market Share in Weak Comics Year
January 21, 2019
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…