By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jupiter Wellness's SRM Entertainment division has entered into a licensing agreement with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS for a line of children's products featuring The Smurfs. Through the new multi-year licensing agreement, SRM will develop a line of Sip With Me hydration and table-top products featuring characters and images from The Smurfs … [Read more...] about SRM Develops Smurf Sippy Cup Collection for Kids
Children's Shows
Bezos’ Blue Origin Brand Licensed for Animated Sci-Fi Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands, Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions plan to develop and produce an animated sci-fi series called Blue Origin Space Rangers. The family-friendly series will star a diverse group of youth and include appearances by Michael Strahan of SMAC Productions and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin. The Blue Origin Space Rangers … [Read more...] about Bezos’ Blue Origin Brand Licensed for Animated Sci-Fi Series
Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The people of Ukraine have been redefining the definition of courage and perseverance under the most extreme adversity. Now, the aptly named pre-school series Brave Bunnies is going back into production with the help of Wildbrain. The global kids and family entertainment company has partnered with Ukrainian kids’ producer Glowberry … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG is hosting an exhibit at Brazil’s upcoming pop culture festival CCXP for its Miraculous and Ghostforce entertainment franchises. “We’re so excited to be at CCXP to interact with our Miraculous cosplay fans from across Brazil and engage them with news about Ghostforce that launched in May this year,” said Jeremy … [Read more...] about ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival
Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products is launching an exclusive product collection for the upcoming premiere of the CBS Original, Reindeer In Here. Reindeer In Here is an animated holiday special based on a book of the same name by author Adam Reed. Reindeer In Here follows Blizzard (Blizz) and his friends’ as they band together to save the future … [Read more...] about Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas
Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After a rough two years for the Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger has been reappointed as the company's CEO. Iger will replace Bob Chapek, who has stepped down from the position of CEO. Iger spent more than 40 years at Disney and also ran the company as CEO during 15 of its most successful years, overseeing massive growth that made … [Read more...] about Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup
ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
New Licensing Partners Announced For Flagship Show Miraculous The animation house ZAG is hosting its first-ever brand summit in Mexico City, thanks to soaring ratings in Latin America. The award-winning studio says that, since establishing a dedicated office in Mexico in September 2021, enthusiasm for ZAG’s multiple award-winning flagship brand Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug … [Read more...] about ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
MGA Makes a Half-Billion Move Into Animation, Acquires Pixel Zoo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGA) has unveiled MGA Studios, an independent subsidiary backed with more than a half billion dollars in cash and assets. MGA also announced it has acquired Pixel Zoo Animation, a leading global digital animation studio, as MGA Studio's first acquistion. The company says the big move underscores MGA’s continued … [Read more...] about MGA Makes a Half-Billion Move Into Animation, Acquires Pixel Zoo
Interview: Innovation & Licensing Drive Growth for Falcon’s Beyond
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the COVID-19 pandemic was first announced by the WHO in 2020, among the first corporate victims were those businesses that relied on in-person attendance. Among the hardest hit of all sectors were theme parks and other forms of experiential entertainment; in short, anything that relied on people travelling or showing up to a location … [Read more...] about Interview: Innovation & Licensing Drive Growth for Falcon’s Beyond
Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Von Dutch has partnered with Popeye for a custom apparel collection in support of the ocean-cleanup organization, The SeaCleaners. Von Dutch is a streetwear fashion brand that was created in the early 2000s, and is currently owned by the French company, La Groupe Royer. “Ultimately, this collection is a blend of two cultural icons in … [Read more...] about Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners