By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IPlayCo has signed a licensing partnership with Rovio Entertainment for a new line of Angry Birds-themed experiential attractions. Angry Birds is a global entertainment brand which first launched in 2009 as a popular mobile game. Using its initial success, the brand expanded to include a wide range of licensed consumer products, … [Read more...] about iPlayCo Signs Deal For Angry Birds Experiential Attractions
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Masters of the Universe Return As Characters in Stumble Guys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel and Scopely have entered a licensing partnership to bring Masters of the Universe to the Stumble Guys battle royale game. This new licensing collaboration is the third time a Mattel-owned franchise has been featured in the Stumble Guys online game. “Masters of the Universe marks our third franchise integration into Stumble … [Read more...] about Masters of the Universe Return As Characters in Stumble Guys
Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief News outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, joining the fight against unauthorized use of journalism by generative artificial intelligence. The organizations say thousands of their stories were used by OpenAI to train its ChatGPT chatbot to answer questions posed to it by users, essentially using … [Read more...] about Three News Outlets Join Copyright Battle Against ChatGPT Owner OpenAI
Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of the late disco queen Donna Summer is suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they used her song I Feel Love without permission. The suit is being brought by Summer's widower Bruce Sudano, who is also the executor of her estate. Filed in California on Tuesday, the lawsuit alleges West and Ty initially asked for permission … [Read more...] about Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sci fi fans will be thrilled to see Anderson Entertainment is taking pre-orders for their new, limited edition model of the famed Thunderbird 2. The space ship is likely the most famous of all the futuristic vehicles that came from the mind of writer and producer Gerry Anderson, and will be instantly recognizable to anyone who watched … [Read more...] about The Thunderbirds Are Back With New Model From Anderson Entertainment
DreamWorks Marks 30 Years of Animation With BoxLunch Fashion Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BoxLunch and DreamWorks are launching an exclusive 30th anniversary product range inspired by DreamWorks' portfolio of animated film franchises. The licensed Dreamworks anniversary collection includes 25 different styles of apparel and accessories that feature characters and imagery from the company's popular animated movies. The … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Marks 30 Years of Animation With BoxLunch Fashion Line
McDonald’s Launches WcDonald’s Promotion for Anime and Manga Fans
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter McDonald's is launching a new anime and manga inspired WcDonald's promotional initiative that includes limited-edition products, packaging, animations, store events and more. "Anime is a huge part of today's culture, and we love that our fans have been inviting us into the conversation for years," said McDonald's USA CMO, Tariq Hassan. "The … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Launches WcDonald’s Promotion for Anime and Manga Fans
Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment is launching new educational Angry Birds games as part of its previously announced licensing partnership with Legends of Learning. The first release features two STEM learning games called Angry Birds Eggstraction and Angry Birds and the Multiplication Portal.“Angry Birds is known for its physics-based gameplay, making it a … [Read more...] about Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform
Wuxly is ‘Who Ya Gonna Call’ For Ethical Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fashion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Wuxly have launched a sustainably-crafted capsule collection for the upcoming feature film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Serving as a direct sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world from … [Read more...] about Wuxly is ‘Who Ya Gonna Call’ For Ethical Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fashion
Perpetual Licensing Spreads Peace with Yogapalooza Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BKI Corp has appointed Perpetual Licensing as the exclusive licensing agency for its Yogapalooza childrens' wellness brand.Yogapalooza is an educational entertainment brand that focuses on yoga and music videos for children and families that feature original songs, animations and characters that are geared towards young kids.The brand … [Read more...] about Perpetual Licensing Spreads Peace with Yogapalooza Licensing Program