The newly launched Aconyte Books says it's publishing a new series of novels inspired by Marvel's hit tabletop miniatures game Crisis Protocol, and a series based on the Assassin's Creed video game series. Aconyte is the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment, created last year to deliver on the Asmodee slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”, and to create new … [Read more...] about Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
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Peanuts And Vayyu Launch Sustainable Fashion For Earth Day
The venerable comic strip Peanuts and the eco-lifestyle brand Vayyu have jointly launched a new licensed apparel collection to mark Earth Day. In a deal secured by WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, Peanuts Worldwide has licensed its popular cast of characters, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy, to create apparel with … [Read more...] about Peanuts And Vayyu Launch Sustainable Fashion For Earth Day
Jazwares Pens Multi-Year Marvel Deal For Costumes
Superhero suits for the masses—and their pets—will be hitting stores in 2022, thanks to a new, multi-year deal between global toyco Jazwares and Marvel Entertainment. Jazwares announced the deal, saying they will produce an all-new line of costumes and costume accessories. Set to hit retailers in North America in 2022, this new line will include an epic assortment of … [Read more...] about Jazwares Pens Multi-Year Marvel Deal For Costumes
Genius Brands Licenses Likeness For Marvel’s Most Frequently Appearing Character
Here's a pop quiz for you: Which character has appeared in more Marvel superhero movies than anyone else? Is it Ironman, played by Robert Downey Jr.? Or perhaps Nick Fury, the head of Shield, played by Samuel L. Jackson? It's neither. In truth, those characters place a distant second, each having played roles in 10 out of the 23 Marvel movies to date. The man who appeared in … [Read more...] about Genius Brands Licenses Likeness For Marvel’s Most Frequently Appearing Character
Marvel and Yoobi Partner on Heroic Back-To-School Line
The school, home and office supplies company Yoobi announced this week a major collaboration with Marvel, consisting of a 'super-powered' collection of back-to-school products. Yoobi says the line will combine Marvel’s iconic characters from comic books and film with Yoobi’s bold designs in a limited-edition collection. Yoobi describes itself as a "give-back brand" that … [Read more...] about Marvel and Yoobi Partner on Heroic Back-To-School Line
Brands Taking A Deep Dive Into NFT Market
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As many have predicted, the licensing industry and in particular companies involved with collectibles like comics and trading cards, have dived headfirst into the world of Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs. Some of the examples include DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Funko, and the collectible giant Topps Company, which has been into NFTs for close … [Read more...] about Brands Taking A Deep Dive Into NFT Market
Marvel, DC Initiate Seismic Shift in Comics Distribution
By Gary Symons Editor in Chief Marvel Comics has followed the lead of DC Comics, ending its exclusive arrangement with Diamond Comic Distributors, and signing a global agreement with publishing giant Penguin Random House (PRH) to be its new Direct Market distributor. Direct Market sales are those that involve distribution to independent comic book shops, which until recently … [Read more...] about Marvel, DC Initiate Seismic Shift in Comics Distribution
Video Game In Development For John Carter: Warlord of Mars
The classic sci-fi adventure series John Carter: Warlord of Mars is coming to a video game console near you, as Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc,. announced its team is working with FNCPR to develop and publish a first person action game, starring the "world's oldest interplanetary warrior." Over 27 years FNCPR has worked on some of the biggest games in the industry, including … [Read more...] about Video Game In Development For John Carter: Warlord of Mars
Massive Campaign Marks Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary
Following hard on the release of Wonder Woman 1984, DC and Warner Bros. are launching a sprawling, global campaign to celebrate 80 years of the Wonder Woman character, which is arguably more popular today than ever. The global anniversary party will launch under the 'Believe In Wonder' slogan, and will include worldwide events such as fan favorite digital content, new … [Read more...] about Massive Campaign Marks Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
VIZ Media announced it's made a major addition to its licensing team, hiring Laura Takaragawa, the Head of Consumer Licensing at Netflix, as its new VP of Consumer Products Licensing & Promotions. Viz says the newly created position will allow for the integration of all of VIZ Media's licensed merchandise, collaborations, interactive and digital games, LBE, and promotions … [Read more...] about VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa