By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSpin Master is rebooting the Bakugan kids' entertainment franchise with a new anime series and toy line. The reimagined Bakugan anime series will launch on Netflix in the US, Canada, Australia, the Nordics and the Middle East on Sept. 1, and will air on Disney XD in the U.S. on Sept. 23.In addition, the first two episodes of the Bakugan animated … [Read more...] about Spin Master Reboots Bakugan Franchise With New Anime Series and Toy Collection
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My Little Pony Releases Hoof-Tappin’ Music Video and EP
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro's eOne studio has released a new music video and EP for the My Little Pony brand to promote its upcoming Netflix content. The Bridlewoodstock EP includes five new songs from the Netflix series My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, My Little Pony: Tell your Tale, and the upcoming music festival-themed special, Bridlewoodstock. The … [Read more...] about My Little Pony Releases Hoof-Tappin’ Music Video and EP
My Little Pony Stampedes Onto Netflix, Adds Toy Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro's Entertainment One subsidiary is launching a new animated Netflix special called My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock. The new special episode follows the Mane 5 characters as they work to recruit artistic talent for a music festival that takes place during Bridlewood’s annual Lumi-Bloom nature event. The special will debut … [Read more...] about My Little Pony Stampedes Onto Netflix, Adds Toy Line
Deal Roundup: Netflix Style, Spicy SpaghettiOs, and More
Lacoste Releasing Collections Based on Top Netflix Shows Starting today, April 12, Lacoste's signature styles have been reimagined, with the Lacoste crocodile donning the costumes from the hit shows. Lacoste is releasing a wide ranging collection of polos, sweatshirts, tracksuits and more, all reimagined with images from shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Lupin, Money … [Read more...] about Deal Roundup: Netflix Style, Spicy SpaghettiOs, and More
Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The new Netflix series Brown and Friends from the digital entertainment company IPX is launching its first season in celebration of the IPs’ 10th anniversary. The Brown and Friends animated Netflix series is based on the IPX original character IP Line Friends. The Line Friends brand was originally created in 2011 as stickers on the … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
MGM Builds Licensing Program For New Wednesday Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The creepy neighbors making up the Addams Family are heading back to the small screen in the new MGM series Wednesday. And already, MGM is pulling out all the stops, launching a broad licensing program for the highly anticipated new comedy. The studio says the new program will span all licensing categories, with a robust line of products and … [Read more...] about MGM Builds Licensing Program For New Wednesday Series
Netflix Snags Landmark Film Deal With Sony Pictures
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 films, beginning with their 2022 film slate. This new agreement builds upon Netflix’s pre-existing output deal with Sony … [Read more...] about Netflix Snags Landmark Film Deal With Sony Pictures
MGA Toy Line Gets The Netflix Treatment
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 release. According to The NPD Group, Rainbow High was the number one new toy, #6 among all dolls, and #3 in the category for fashion dolls and accessories. Now the hit … [Read more...] about MGA Toy Line Gets The Netflix Treatment
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
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 newly created position will allow for the integration of all of VIZ Media's licensed merchandise, collaborations, interactive and digital games, LBE, and promotions … [Read more...] about VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
Penguin Random House Lands Netflix Deal For Redwall
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 planning an animated feature film and TV series based on the animal adventure franchise, which is aimed at a middle school children's audience. The Redwall series … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Lands Netflix Deal For Redwall