The Licensing Letter

Warner Bros. Licensing

Holy Live Symphony, Batman! TCG Stages Batman-Inspired Concert

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a treat for your big pointy ears, TCG Entertainment is bringing the soundtrack from the 1989 Batman film to symphony halls around the world. The concert will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the blockbuster film, and will include the entirety of Danny Elfman's soundtrack for the film. “Hot on the heels of our success with our … [Read more...] about Holy Live Symphony, Batman! TCG Stages Batman-Inspired Concert

Sink Your Teeth Into Shark Week Licensed Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is diving into the deep end to bring fans new merchandise to celebrate “Shark Week” 2023. The popular event will be airing from Sunday, July 23 to Saturday, July 29 on Discovery Channel and will also be available to stream on Max. Reaching a milestone 35th year, “Shark Week” is … [Read more...] about Sink Your Teeth Into Shark Week Licensed Collection

Batman-Based Augmented Reality Game First of Its Kind

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Game makers Infinite Rabbit Holes has released a game based on Arkham Asylum that is half board game, half augmented reality. The company describes the officially DC-licensed game Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City as "board game meets escape room." The idea and technology behind the game are quite fascinating, as it includes … [Read more...] about Batman-Based Augmented Reality Game First of Its Kind

Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has announced a new lineup of licensed merchandise for the release of Ted Lasso's third season. WBDGCP is the licensing and retail division of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences. The divisions' full name is Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. WBDGCP has … [Read more...] about Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees

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

Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment are opening a horror-themed exhibit called Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Madame Tussauds New York is an interactive wax museum that specializes in creating realistic figures based on celebrities, fictional characters, world leaders and more. The museum features … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York

Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal

Mattel and Warner Bros. have announced development of a Hot Wheels movie, produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio. The result will be a live-action film featuring the venerable toy racing car brand, which remains the number one selling toy in the world, with more than 8 billion vehicles sold. True to its name, the film will bring to life the world's hottest cars, monster … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal

Something to Tweet About: Campaign celebrates 80 Years of Tweety

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Long before Tweets, there was Tweety. WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences is launching a global 80th anniversary celebration for the licensed character brand Tweety. The 80 Years of Tweety campaign will kick off in Austin at SXSW 2022 on March 11. Tweety debuted in the award-winning 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Tweety's … [Read more...] about Something to Tweet About: Campaign celebrates 80 Years of Tweety

Toy Licensing: Spin Master Renews Lucrative Deal With Warner For Batman & DC

The Canadian-based toy company Spin Master announced it has renewed its global licensing deal with Warner Bros. for the Batman and DC franchises. Batman alone is one of the world's leading film and publishing brands, and the entire DC lineup has been one of the top action figure licenses for decades. Spin Master first joined forces with WBCP in 2018 as the toy licensee for DC … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Spin Master Renews Lucrative Deal With Warner For Batman & DC

Comic Book Licensing: DC and Warner Bros. Unveil Collection For Black History Month

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter DC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have unveiled a collection to honor Black comic creators and characters for Black History Month. DC is kicking off the celebration by releasing a series of licensed comics and books, as well as new Black History Month products at the DC Shop. The release of Milestone Compendium One lets DC fans explore … [Read more...] about Comic Book Licensing: DC and Warner Bros. Unveil Collection For Black History Month