By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel is launching a publishing program for its Monster High franchise with publishers ABRAMS and IDW. The Monster High publishing program will launch with two novels from ABRAMS and a comic book series by IDW, following years of demand from the brand’s dedicated fan base. Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the … [Read more...] about Mattel Partners with ABRAMS, IDW for ‘Monster High’ Novels and Comics
Comic Books/Strips
Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning comic strip Curtis will be featured in a new book in a partnership between King Features and Drawn & Quarterly. The book will be a collected edition of favorite strips over the years from the classic syndicated comic by artist and writer Ray Billingsley. The new tome is a collaboration between King Features … [Read more...] about Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book
Surge Licensing and Genuine Entertainment Sign New Partners for Webtoon’s Digital Comics
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSurge Licensing and Genuine Entertainment have secured a range of licensing partners for several of Webtoon's top-performing Webtoon Originals. The new licensing partners for the Webtoon's platform include Bioworld, Walter Foster, FiGPiN, and Event Merchandising.The licensed fashion manufacturer, Bioworld, has been appointed as the master apparel … [Read more...] about Surge Licensing and Genuine Entertainment Sign New Partners for Webtoon’s Digital Comics
IMG to Represent Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR Comic Book Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief IMG is getting into the comics business with a BOOM!, as it has been appointed licensing agency for the BRZRKR series from Keanu Reeves. BRZRKR is a record breaking comic book series from BOOM! Studios that was created by actor Keanu Reeves and co-written with bestselling writer Matt Kindt. IMG has now been appointed as the brand's … [Read more...] about IMG to Represent Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR Comic Book Series
Momo Film Partners With Bros Studio to Develop Kenaz Webtoons Into TV Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMomo Film Co. has signed a co-production deal with Bros Studio to develop Kenaz webtoons into scripted TV series.Kenaz is a Korean webtoon company, platform and IP holder that produces and distributes content across multiple demographic categories.“We are in the era of NFTs, AI, VR, and K-content, and I believe that webtoons is the medium that … [Read more...] about Momo Film Partners With Bros Studio to Develop Kenaz Webtoons Into TV Series
Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterKartoon Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Frederator Networks’ Bee and PuppyCat animated franchise with new music and licensed products. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat initially premiered as an animated pilot on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel back in 2013. The show was greenlit for a full season … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
San Diego Comic-Con Goes to Sea With Themed Ocean Cruise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter San Diego Comic Convention has partnered with Entertainment Cruise Productions to launch a licensed experiential event called Comic-Con: The Cruise. Entertainment Cruise Productions is a cruise agency that has produced more than seventy-five full-ship charters for an extensive range of genres and brands. The agency's services include … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Goes to Sea With Themed Ocean Cruise
Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and The Perth Mint have partnered on an exclusive collection of commemorative coins for the comic book hero The Phantom. The licensing deal between the two companies was negotiated by Merchantwise, King Features’ Australian agent. “We are thrilled to bring King Features Syndicate’s The Phantom together with The … [Read more...] about Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MINISO has signed a two-year licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide for multiple product collections based on the Peanuts brand. The Peanuts brand is jointly owned by Peanuts Worldwide, WildBrain Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and the family of the original Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. The partnership with MINISO … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a case of life imitating art, imitating life, imitating art. Or something like that. In any case, comics fans have been thrilled to learn Canadian actor Iman Vellani, who plays the character Ms. Marvel, will also be co-writing a new comic book about Ms. Marvel. Adding to the life imitates art theme, Ms. Marvel (aka Kamala Khan) stars … [Read more...] about Ms. Marvel Actor to Write New Ms. Marvel Comic