By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain is launching a wide range of holiday-themed products, content and experiences for its Strawberry Shortcake children's'' brand.The licensed activations and events are intended to support the release of WildBrain’s new CG-animated Netflix special, Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday.Strawberry Shortcake recently made an appearance … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Serves Up Sweet Selection of Strawberry Shortcake Activations
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Toikido Partners with Moonbug For PeaKeeBoo Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido has partnered with Moonbug Entertainment to create an animated preschool series based on its new, internally-created IP, PeaKeeBoo.Under the terms of the collaborative licensing agreement, Moonbug Entertainment will be responsible for producing the first season of the PeaKeeBoo animated series, which is expected to launch on the … [Read more...] about Toikido Partners with Moonbug For PeaKeeBoo Animated Series
Hasbro Reveals Details for Second U.S. Peppa Pig Theme Park
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Merlin Entertainments have released details on the officially licensed Peppa Pig theme park under construction in North Texas. Located in North Richland Hills, the upcoming theme park will include an assortment of rides, play areas and attractions based on licensed characters from Hasbro's Peppa Pig franchise. Scheduled to open in … [Read more...] about Hasbro Reveals Details for Second U.S. Peppa Pig Theme Park
Horrid Henry Goes Global with Webshop and Licensed Merch from Star Editions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Novel Entertainment has signed a licensing deal with the global e-commerce platform Star Editions for print-on-demand Horrid Henry merchandise.The Star Editions e-commerce partnership was brokered by Caroline Mickler Limited on behalf of Novel Entertainment. “I'm thrilled with the launch of Star Editions’ latest print-on-demand shop," said Star … [Read more...] about Horrid Henry Goes Global with Webshop and Licensed Merch from Star Editions
A Goodbye Kiss Heralds the Arrival of Kiss Virtual Avatars
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The venerable glam rock band Kiss has played their final concert, but announced the band will live on indefinitely as digitized avatars. The quartet that rose from New York City decades ago returned home to play their final live concerts over the weekend at Madison Square Garden, capping a half-century of rocking all night and … [Read more...] about A Goodbye Kiss Heralds the Arrival of Kiss Virtual Avatars
Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has secured several international distribution deals for the animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies.Created by Olga Cherepanova, Brave Bunnies follows an adorable bunny family as they visit friends and travel the world in their Bunny Bus."With Brave Bunnies, I wanted to create a series that would encourage children to be curious … [Read more...] about Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies
Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
KESS and SEGA Roll Out New Details For Upcoming Sonic Roll Board Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KessCo and SEGA of America have released new details on an officially licensed Sonic the Hedgehog board game called Sonic Roll.The design of the upcoming Sonic Roll board game was inspired by classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles from the SEGA Genesis era. The Kess design team included a wide range of licensed characters, locations and items from … [Read more...] about KESS and SEGA Roll Out New Details For Upcoming Sonic Roll Board Game
IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Master Replicas has signed a licensing agreement with BBC Studios to continue the Doctor Who figurine collection for the franchise's 60th anniversary.The rights for the Doctor Who figurine collection previously belonged to Eaglemoss before the company ceased operations in 2022 due to financial crisis.One of the longest-running Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary