By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After 25 years, it's time to confess my guilty pleasure: I've watched every single episode of Survivor since the first contestants competed in Borneo starting May 31, 2000. I have to admit I didn't buy into the first episode, but my wife loved it, and by episode three I was also irretrievably addicted to the show. Ever since we’ve set … [Read more...] about Survivor Breaks Into Mobile Video Games to Mark 50th Season
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Oreo and Marvel Reveal Terrifying ‘Stuf of Doom’ Cookies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In what can only be described as corporate storytelling meets cookie conspiracy, Oreo and Marvel have unveiled their fourth and final collaboration pack: Marvel Oreo Stuf of Doom Cookies. The collab has also featured some epic, Marvel-style storytelling across the release of four different products known as the MARVEL Oreo Stuf of … [Read more...] about Oreo and Marvel Reveal Terrifying ‘Stuf of Doom’ Cookies
Mainframe and Cookbook Media Join Forces on Production Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The trailblazing Vancouver animation studio Mainframe Studios has partnered with Cookbook Media to expand its production, distribution and licensing opportunities. Mainframe made history back in 1993 when it released 'Reboot', the very first CG (Computer Generated) animated TV series. Since then the studio has gone on to release other … [Read more...] about Mainframe and Cookbook Media Join Forces on Production Partnership
Pittsburgh Penguins Welcome Mr. Rogers to the Neighborhood
TLL Staff The Pittsburgh Penguins have waddled into Mr. Rogers neighborhood, with a new themed collaboration during an upcoming game at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins and Fred Rogers Productions announced Thursday the creation of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Day', scheduled for March 1 when the team faces the Vegas Golden Knights. The partnership will feature co-branded … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Welcome Mr. Rogers to the Neighborhood
Yo Gabba Gabba! Expands Licensing Program with New Product Partners
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Yo Gabba Gabba! is expanding its licensing program across multiple consumer product categories in the United States and Canada, building on renewed interest in the children's franchise. The announcement follows the January 30 launch of Season 2 of Yo Gabba GabbaLand! on Apple TV, which features musical guests including Santigold, Ziggy … [Read more...] about Yo Gabba Gabba! Expands Licensing Program with New Product Partners
Hasbro Secures Magical Harry Potter Toy License Starting in 2027
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has announced a multi-year licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to become the global primary toy licensee for Harry Potter beginning in 2027. The deal covers products inspired by both the Harry Potter film franchise and the upcoming HBO Original Harry Potter series. Hasbro plans to develop a range … [Read more...] about Hasbro Secures Magical Harry Potter Toy License Starting in 2027
Spiralcute Appoints New Leadership Team to Drive Global Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning Japanese character management agency Spiralcute has appointed a new senior leadership team to oversee its expanding global operations. The international team will be led by Kate Schlomann (pictured), who will report to Taro Morishima, Chief Executive Officer and President of Spiralcute International. Schlomann's … [Read more...] about Spiralcute Appoints New Leadership Team to Drive Global Expansion
Sony Pictures Launches Massive Licensing Program for GOAT
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is hoping its licensing program for the animated film GOAT will also be the GOAT, or in other words, the Greatest Of All Time. Sony Pictures Consumer Products says it's pulled out all the stops with a broad licensing and merchandising program timed to the theatrical release of GOAT, the animated sports-comedy from Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Launches Massive Licensing Program for GOAT
LEGO and The Met Bridge the Gap Between Art and Play with Monet Masterpiece Set
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Put away the paint brush, because art lovers and LEGO enthusiasts can now build their own Impressionist masterpiece, brick by brick. The LEGO Group announced Tuesday a collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to release the LEGO Art 'Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies' set, a 3,179-piece recreation of the French … [Read more...] about LEGO and The Met Bridge the Gap Between Art and Play with Monet Masterpiece Set
Britney Spears Sells Catalog to Primary Wave for Reported $200 Million
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog to the independent music publisher Primary Wave. Unconfirmed media reports put the price tag for Spears’ catalog at approximately $200 million. Given Spears’ determination to stay out of the U.S. music industry at this point, the move isn’t that surprising. … [Read more...] about Britney Spears Sells Catalog to Primary Wave for Reported $200 Million