By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World Book, Inc. has formed a licensing partnership with Ion Game Design to develop and market a line of board games under the World Book brand. The licensed history-themed board… . . . read more
Toy Licensing: Mattel Working With Netflix on He-Man Feature Film
January 31, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel and Netflix have announced the development of a licensed Masters of the Universe live-action motion picture. The film is slated to begin production in the summer of 2022. The… . . . read more
Film Licensing: Jurassic World Stomps Into Board Games
December 8, 2021
The mighty dinosaurs of Jurassic World will give fans a roaring good time in a new board game developed by Prospero Hall. Prospero Hall is the acclaimed development studio of Funko Games. This week Prospero… . . . read more
Experiential Licensing: Mattel, Mobil 1 Partner On First Ever UNO World Championship in Vegas
November 10, 2021
Mattel says select fans will compete at the first-ever official UNO Championship Series Vegas Invitational Tournament, sponsored by Mobil 1, in Las Vegas on Nov. 11. The event is part of Mattel’s 50th anniversary licensing… . . . read more
Innovation: Spin Master Creates $100 Million Toy Tech Venture Fund
October 21, 2021
Canadian-based global toy giant Spin Master Corp. is placing a $100 million bet on the future, creating a venture fund for innovation. The toyco announced the new fund this week, saying it’s goal is to… . . . read more