By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has secured several multi-contract licensing deals with Paramount Global to release toys, costumes and accessories for the company's entertainment brands. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Jazwares is a global toy manufacturing and production company that represents a broad portfolio of wholly-owned and licensed brands. Founded in … [Read more...] about Jazwares Signs Wide Ranging Licensing Partnership with Paramount
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Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles Even More Mutated!
TLL Staff Playmate Toys has created action figures based on Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles that can mutate as needed. The new Mutations Mix ‘N Match Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are based on the upcoming Paramount+ animated series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a terrifying new foe emerges in New York City, the Turtles have to lend a hand … [Read more...] about Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles Even More Mutated!
Spin Master Wins Global Toy Rights to New Dora the Explorer Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has secured the global toy licensing rights for the upcoming Paramount+ original series, Dora. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, Dora is a new preschool series that is based on the original Dora the Explorer entertainment franchise. The upcoming CG-animated preschool series will feature established characters and … [Read more...] about Spin Master Wins Global Toy Rights to New Dora the Explorer Series
Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nickelodeon is debuting new content for the popular Blue's Clue's children's entertainment franchise. The content includes a brand-new episode called The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair for the Blue’s Clues & You! TV series and the TV debut of the Paramount+ original movie Blue’s Big City Adventure. The Case of the Missing … [Read more...] about Blues Clues is Back With New Episodes and Feature Film
Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There were two major offensives in the global streaming wars, as both Sony Pictures and Paramount+ moved to secure international audiences. Sony Pictures and Canadian streamer Crave announced a long-term and exclusive Pay-One window licensing agreement for theatrical feature films. The deal gives Crave first pay window rights to new and … [Read more...] about Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe
Sustainable Licensing: SpongeBob Fighting Pollution With Operation Sea Change
If you want to clean up the ocean, who better for the job than a sea sponge? By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount and Nickelodeon have launched an ocean conservation initiative called SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change. Paramount Consumer Products will work with licensing partners to launch SpongeBob branded products that feature sustainable practices … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: SpongeBob Fighting Pollution With Operation Sea Change
Who’s News: July 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online. Viacom Intl. Media Networks Americas appoints Christian … [Read more...] about Who’s News: July 2019
Upcoming 2019 Flicks With Licensing Potential Dominated by Comics & Sequels
By: Karina Masolova, with additional research by Susan Adams. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Of the 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. See the full list of 189 films being released through 2025. Just over one-third of films on the list … [Read more...] about Upcoming 2019 Flicks With Licensing Potential Dominated by Comics & Sequels
Comic-based, Original Films Lead Films With Licensing Potential
By: Karina Masolova, with additional research by Susan Adams and Michelle Odinyayeva. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. TLL identified 213 upcoming films through 2025 as potential source material for licensed consumer products. Comic book-based properties lead the count, with 39% of films on the list, followed closely by original works (37%). Rounding off the … [Read more...] about Comic-based, Original Films Lead Films With Licensing Potential
TV Talk: Series With Licensing Potential
Karina Masolova, karina@plainlanguagemedia.com The average consumer has 4.5 different sources (up from 3.7 in 2014) to choose from when they’re ready to watch a TV show, including linear TV, DVR, VOD, Netflix, and Hulu, according to Hub Entertainment Research. Among younger viewers aged 18-34, the number of platforms is even higher at 5.1 average platforms. Only 39% of viewers … [Read more...] about TV Talk: Series With Licensing Potential