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Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMillimages has announced several new licensing agreements and content sales in Latin America for its Molang entertainment brand. Created by Korean illustrator Hye Ji Yoon, Molang is a cute, gender-neutral bunny that focuses on joy, compassion, and love. Since its acquisition by Millimages in 2015, Molang's international presence has expanded to … [Read more...] about Millimages Expands Licensing Program for Molang Across Latin America

‘Arthur’ Creator Marc Brown Hops Into New Kids Series With CBC

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Epic Story Media (ESM) and CBC Kids have confirmed a licensing agreement for the new preschool comedy series Hop. Created by Marc Brown, the Hop animated series follows group of friends that is led by an enthusiastic frog named Hop who has one leg that is shorter than the other. ESM has engaged the non-profit organization RespectAbility as … [Read more...] about ‘Arthur’ Creator Marc Brown Hops Into New Kids Series With CBC

Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHeathside Trading Ltd. has secured an agreement with Alcon Television Group to become an authorized licensee for The Expanse sci-fi franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in developing and distributing product ranges based on licensed pop-culture IPs. "So thrilled … [Read more...] about Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed two additional licensing agents for its Tara Duncan IP in key territories in Europe. The Tara Duncan brand was created by author and Princess Sam CEO, Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian as a series of fantasy adventure novels. Tara Duncan follows a magical girl from Earth who discovers she is heir … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe

Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Boston-based content creator GBH has signed a deal that will see its "treasure trove of IP" brought to scripted TV and feature films. Under the agreement, GBH will work with Anonymous Content, a global media company that produces multi-platform premium content and boasts an exceptional client roster which includes many of the … [Read more...] about Public Broadcaster GBH Signs Key Content Licensing Deal

Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartoon Saloon Brand Development has secured new licensing partners for three of its entertainment brands ahead of the 2023 Licensing Expo. The three entertainment brands include Puffin Rock, The Irish Folklore Trilogy, and My Father's Dragon. Puffin Rock began as a children's TV series that follows puffin characters from the Irish … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs

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

Dino Ranch Secures Deals in Mobile and Console Gaming

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Boat Rocker's animated preschool series Dino Ranch has secured new licensing deals with the global game developers Microids and Tap Tap Tales. Microids is a France-based video game developer and publisher that specializes in adventure, racing, retro, and branded video games for console systems. The first Dino Ranch console video game … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Secures Deals in Mobile and Console Gaming

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

Wildbrain Turns Tom Gates Books Into Successful TV Series

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has signed multiple international sales agreements for the children's entertainment series, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is a TV series based on the bestselling Tom Gates book series by Liz Pichon. The popular book series was written and illustrated by Pichon and published by Scholastic. The … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Turns Tom Gates Books Into Successful TV Series