By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has more twists and turns than a Netflix mystery drama. The latest plot twist sees Netflix staving off a competing but hostile bid from Paramount Skydance by offering an all cash offer to buy out WBD for $82.7 million. Netflix and Warner say the revised agreement simplifies the … [Read more...] about Corporate Drama: Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros. Deal With All Cash Offer
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Mookie Toys to Produce Toys for Magic Light’s The Gruffalo
TLL Staff Magic Light Pictures has added Mookie Toys to the growing roster of licensees for The Gruffalo, appointing the global toy company to develop a new range of lifestyle and wooden toys inspired by the evergreen preschool property. The licensed toy line is scheduled to launch in August 2026 and will feature educational and imaginative play items aimed at young … [Read more...] about Mookie Toys to Produce Toys for Magic Light’s The Gruffalo
Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Matthew McConaughey (right) in a scene from the film 'Dazed and Confused'. Image credit: Universal Studios. The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, including the famous movie catch phrase "All right, all right, all right." The reason? McConaughey reportedly didn't want people duplicating … [Read more...] about Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
Gibson Partners With Keith Richards on Limited-Edition ES-355 Replicas
TLL Staff Gibson has announced a new partnership with Rolling Stones co-founder Keith Richards, unveiling two limited-edition recreations of his iconic 1960 Gibson ES-355 guitar. The collaboration introduces the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, and the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355, Signed Label, both handcrafted by Gibson Custom in … [Read more...] about Gibson Partners With Keith Richards on Limited-Edition ES-355 Replicas
Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The board of Warner Bros. Discovery voted unanimously to reject a bid from Paramount this week, and urged shareholders to vote against it as well. The dramatic takeover battle see WBD continuing to support a bid from Netflix for its streaming and studio businesses, with a plan to separately spin off the Warner Bros. cable TV … [Read more...] about Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Hollywood comic actor Kevin Hart (left), with Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter. Image credit: ABG The Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin Hart has entered into a deep partnership with global licensing giant Authentic Brands Group. A joint statement says the partnership has two primary facets. Through the agreement, Hart and … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It was 1954 when the 'King of Monsters' first rampaged through Tokyo, crushing buildings and plucking aircraft out of the sky. Now a much friendlier Godzilla is back, and welcoming visitors to Japan at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The Haneda Godzilla Global Project has launched a "mega-scale initiative" to broadcast Japanese entertainment to … [Read more...] about Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Konami Cross Media NY Licenses Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! to ITVX
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY has signed a licensing partnership with ITVX to bring the Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! anime series to the UK. Through the licensing agreement, ITVX will offer all three seasons of the new Yu-Gi-Oh! series to its video streaming platform. The acquisition of the full series by ITVX is part of the platform's ongoing … [Read more...] about Konami Cross Media NY Licenses Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! to ITVX
Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
TLL Staff Cloudco Entertainment is expanding the Care Bears brand into location-based experiences with the opening of its first official Care Bears Play Area in the United States. The interactive play space is scheduled to debut in January at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas. Developed in collaboration with retail real estate company Simon, the Care Bears Play Area is … [Read more...] about Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment