By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A coalition of Canada's top news organizations is suing OpenAI for using its content to train its ChatGPT generative AI bot. The coalition includes The Canadian Press wire service, Torstar, the Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada. For full disclosure, the author of this story worked at CBC/Radio Canada, and … [Read more...] about Canadian News Media Open New Front in War Over AI and Copyright
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Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has launched a partnership with Force Blue that names Popeye the Sailor Man as the mascot for the organization's Tour of Duty campaign. As Force Blue's officially licensed spokescharacter, Popeye will serve alongside a team of marine scientists, environmental advocates and Special Operations veterans on a long-term ocean … [Read more...] about Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
Legendary and Mondo Celebrate the Monsterverse with Exclusive Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Legendary Entertainment and Mondo have created an exclusive Monsterverse collection to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the cinematic action-adventure franchise. The licensing collaboration will offer fans a slate of limited-edition products inspired by Monsterverse films including Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: … [Read more...] about Legendary and Mondo Celebrate the Monsterverse with Exclusive Collection
Licensed Scooby-Doo Experience Expands with Custom Dog Builder
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery and Acme Character Studio have expanded their licensed Scooby-Doo Character Studio experience with a new feature called the Dog Builder. The new canine addition to the licensed Character Studio will allow fans to create a fully-customizable dog character in the classic illustration style of … [Read more...] about Licensed Scooby-Doo Experience Expands with Custom Dog Builder
RWS Global Unveils Expansion Plans with New Offices and Partnerships
TLL Staff Live entertainment specialist RWS Global has revealed its latest steps for global growth with the opening of new offices in Shanghai and Orlando. These expansions underscore the company’s commitment to revolutionizing the location-based entertainment industry and strengthening its presence in Asia and beyond, the company says. The Shanghai headquarters will … [Read more...] about RWS Global Unveils Expansion Plans with New Offices and Partnerships
Viral Bluey Book Series Launches Two New Titles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Much like the juggernaut kids series Bluey, the Bluey Book Reads is exploding as two new titles are coming to YouTube and Bluey.tv. BBC Studios together with Ludo Studio have released two new Bluey Book Reads that are designed to get fans of the hit TV show Bluey in the mood for Christmas. The series was created by Ludo Studio and … [Read more...] about Viral Bluey Book Series Launches Two New Titles
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, nonprofit brand owner behind Sesame Street and Takalani Sesame, has named Dr. Onyinye (Onyi) Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa. She will be responsible for leading Sesame Workshop’s South African operations and long-term growth strategy into Africa, leveraging the strength of the locally produced Takalani Sesame, and broadening the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa
Daniel Tiger Shows Its Stripes as Licensing Powerhouse
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fans of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will have a lot of new ways to engage with the Emmy-award-winning PBS Kids Series. Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands, the worldwide licensing agent for the series, have collaborated with more than 25 new and existing licensees on a wide assortment of products. The lineup includes items … [Read more...] about Daniel Tiger Shows Its Stripes as Licensing Powerhouse
Steven Singer’s Gold Dipped Roses for the Witches of Wicked
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Steven Singer Jewelers is introducing to new gold-dipped rose designs, inspired by the upcoming film Wicked. The expert jeweler has become renowned for his famous gold-dipped roses, and over the years has launched a number of licensed versions for various entertainment brands. In this case, Singer is working with Universal Pictures … [Read more...] about Steven Singer’s Gold Dipped Roses for the Witches of Wicked
Paw Patrol Pumps Up Celebs with Promotional PupTalk
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master and Cameo have launched a promotional campaign with notable celebrities to support the addition of Paw Patrol characters to the Cameo Kids platform. Cameo Kids is a video sharing platform that uses AI technology to create personalized messages and greetings from licensed animated characters. The messages are developed using … [Read more...] about Paw Patrol Pumps Up Celebs with Promotional PupTalk