Agreement Includes A First-Look At Films Sony Pictures Intends For Direct-To-Streaming Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have announced a multiyear, exclusive first pay window licensing deal in the U.S. for theatrically released SPE feature… . . . read more
MGA Toy Line Gets The Netflix Treatment
March 29, 2021
MGA Entertainment’s newest line of fashion dolls, Rainbow High, has debuted with its first episode of a new series on Netflix, which aired March 29. The line of dolls had rose quickly in popularity since their… . . . read more
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
March 3, 2021
VIZ Media announced it’s made a major addition to its licensing team, hiring Laura Takaragawa, the Head of Consumer Licensing at Netflix, as its new VP of Consumer Products Licensing & Promotions. Viz says the… . . . read more
Penguin Random House Lands Netflix Deal For Redwall
February 10, 2021
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has inked a potentially lucrative deal with Netflix for the rights to all 23 books in the popular Redwall series, by author Brian Jaques. The world’s dominant streamer is now… . . . read more
Rainbow Named Exclusive Licensor of FATE: The Winx Saga
February 1, 2021
The Italian content conglomerate Rainbow has been named the exclusive global Consumer Products licensor of FATE: The Winx Saga, the breakout Netflix original live action hit for the YA audience available in 190 countries. FATE:… . . . read more
Netflix Snags Senior Producer From Disney+, While Facing Lawsuit for ‘Poaching’ Employees
December 8, 2020
Netflix has confirmed the hire of Dan Silver, VP of Non-fiction Originals at Disney+, to become its Director of Documentary Feature Films, reporting to Lisa Nishimura, VP of Independent Film and Documentary Features. The move… . . . 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
Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services
November 4, 2020
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… . . . read more
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Who’s News: July 2020
July 29, 2020
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
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Who’s News: August 2019
July 15, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
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