By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is continuing its program of adapting top video games into films and series with three new adaptations. The new films and series will include adaptations of the runaway hit game Helldivers (pictured above), Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima. The announcements were made at the CES 2025 tech trade show, where Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
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150 Licensing Deals for The Garfield Movie, and Yes, There’s Lasagna
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures has secured more than 150 licensing partnerships across the globe for the theatrical release of The Garfield Movie. “It has been an extremely collaborative process with all our partners to develop unique and creative campaigns for The Garfield Movie," said Sony Pictures EVP, Jeffrey Godsick. "They have actively put the … [Read more...] about 150 Licensing Deals for The Garfield Movie, and Yes, There’s Lasagna
Wuxly is ‘Who Ya Gonna Call’ For Ethical Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fashion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Wuxly have launched a sustainably-crafted capsule collection for the upcoming feature film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Serving as a direct sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world from … [Read more...] about Wuxly is ‘Who Ya Gonna Call’ For Ethical Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fashion
Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Another day, another game changing licensing deal involving The Walt Disney Company. Disney and Sony Pictures have just announced a multi-year content licensing agreement that will bring Sony's box office films to streaming platforms owned by Disney. The agreement starts with all films produced by Sony since 2022, as well as rights to some … [Read more...] about Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It had to happen eventually, and now it has. Nintendo has announced over its X (Twitter) account that it will produce a live action film based on The Legend of Zelda, in partnership with Sony Pictures. The news was shared by none other than the equally legendary creator and game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to X to write, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
Laura Geller Beauty and Wheel of Fortune Unveil New Makeup Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLaura Geller Beauty has launched a limited-edition makeup collection with the Wheel of Fortune game show and its co-host Vanna White. Vanna White has been appointed as the official face and spokesperson for the Wheel of Fortune x Laura Geller collection."We were so excited to team up with Wheel of Fortune and Vanna to bring this collection to … [Read more...] about Laura Geller Beauty and Wheel of Fortune Unveil New Makeup Collection
Live the Cobra Kai Story With Newly Licensed Training Gear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merchantwise has secured a licensing partnership between Sony Pictures Consumer Products and the Jitsy Club for a Cobra Kai-themed martial arts product range. Based on Sony Pictures' Karate Kid franchise, Cobra Kai is a TV series that takes place 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament from the original Karate Kid … [Read more...] about Live the Cobra Kai Story With Newly Licensed Training Gear
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
WildBrain Lands European Deals For The Boys, Outlander and Cobra Kai
WildBrain CPLG has secured a wave of cross-category licensees in Europe for a trio of Sony Pictures hit TV series; The Boys, Cobra Kai and Outlander. The Boys is a superhero series with a twist, in which the 'supers' are more villainous than heroic. Wildbrain has secured licensing deals in the UK for the popular Amazon show with the following parties: Forbidden Planet, for a … [Read more...] about WildBrain Lands European Deals For The Boys, Outlander and Cobra Kai
Who’s News: November 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 (subscription required). Marianne James joins Hasbro as VP … [Read more...] about Who’s News: November 2019