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
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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
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
Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
Schools Compete for Magical Opportunity With Harry Potter
Broadway Licensing Global Introduces Competition for Schools to Produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition Productions in Their State By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Broadway Licensing Global is launching a contest to see who will stage the first official school production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. BLG and its family of imprints … [Read more...] about Schools Compete for Magical Opportunity With Harry Potter
Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Marvel have come together to put some magic in the hands of fans through a new Magic: The Gathering card set. It's big news for Marvel fans who are also players of the immensely popular roleplaying game, although those players will have to wait until 2025. Marvel and Hasbro announced this week they are expanding their … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership
Mattel Partners with ABRAMS, IDW for ‘Monster High’ Novels and Comics
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
Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief He started out as a mean one, and ended up as one mean podcaster. The Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery has announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to launch a hilarious new podcast. Called ’Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show’, the original new podcast series features a selection of top drawer acting … [Read more...] about Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
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
Metrostar Trumpets Four New Partners For Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the run up to Elmer’s 35th anniversary in 2024, licensing agency Metrostar has announced four new partners for the popular children’s book character. Elmer the Patchwork Elephant (often shortened to Elmer) is a children's picture book series by the British author David McKee. The first Elmer book was published by Dobson Books in … [Read more...] about Metrostar Trumpets Four New Partners For Elmer the Patchwork Elephant