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
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CBC News Investigation Alleges Artificial Intelligence Violated Author’s Copyright
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Disclosure: The writer of this article was formerly a member of the Investigative Unit at CBC News, ending in 2008) An investigation by CBC News says the work of Canadian authors were shared online as part of a dataset used for training artificial intelligence software. The Canadian broadcaster found that at least 2,500 copyrighted books … [Read more...] about CBC News Investigation Alleges Artificial Intelligence Violated Author’s Copyright
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
Uber One Releasing ‘Grinchmas Kit’ with Dr. Seuss Enterprises
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're like the Grinch and just trying to get through the holidays with mind and soul intact, you might want to check out the Grinch's kit from Uber One. The ride hailing and food delivery company Uber One is partnering with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to release A Very Grinchmas Kit, telling the Grinch story with (what else?) … [Read more...] about Uber One Releasing ‘Grinchmas Kit’ with Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Coolabi Appoints Spotlight.1888 as Retail Representative for Clangers IP
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spotlight.1888 has been appointed to represent Clangers in the UK and Ireland by international media group and rights owner, Coolabi. Clangers is a preschool stop-motion animated series that features a family of mouse-like alien creatures who communicate in whistles and live on a little blue planet in space. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver … [Read more...] about Coolabi Appoints Spotlight.1888 as Retail Representative for Clangers IP
A Merry Grinchmas of Licensing Deals for Wildbrain and Dr. Seuss
TLL Staff WildBrain CPLG is turning the high street green this festive season with a huge slate of holiday deals for the Dr. Seuss character The Grinch. The global licensing agency has partnered with rights holder Dr. Seuss Enterprises for several new product releases based on the classic children's book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The product lines are slated for … [Read more...] about A Merry Grinchmas of Licensing Deals for Wildbrain and Dr. Seuss
Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Two Roads Brewing Co. and Guy Fieri are launching a licensed alcoholic beverage line called Flavortown Spiked. Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef, reality TV host and restaurant owner who is known as the mayor of the fictional community of Flavortown. He has been featured on several popular Food Network programs including Diners, Drive-Ins & … [Read more...] about Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
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
Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Amazon are holding a free experiential holiday pop-up event in NYC featuring Hasbro-owned brands and character IPs. The three-day event will host a variety of activities including a Hasbro product showcase, a Santa Claus letter writing station, a giveaway prize wheel, complimentary snacks and photo ops with Santa Claus and Hasbro … [Read more...] about Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store