By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief More than 10% of Paramount's employees will be laid off in the coming weeks, as the newly merged Paramount Skydance company begins expected cost cutting measures. The news will come as a shock but not a surprise to affected employees, since major job cuts were expected well before the merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global … [Read more...] about Variety Reports Paramount Skydance to Lay Off 2,000+ Workers
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Opinion: AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Raises the Stakes for Human Actors
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief For an actor that has appeared for just seconds in a short online video, Tilly Norwood has created an awful lot of controversy. It's got nothing to do with her acting, and everything to do with the fact Tilly Norwood isn't human. In fact, other than some lines of code, Tilly Norwood doesn't actually exist. Instead, Norwood is simply a … [Read more...] about Opinion: AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Raises the Stakes for Human Actors
Eggo Turns Breakfast Upside Down With New Stranger Things Waffles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief One of the stranger things about Stranger Things is the super-powered character Eleven's obsession with Eggo Waffles. Now, Eggo and Netflix are collaborating on a new waffle that Eleven can dig into, celebrating the acclaimed series' fifth and final series. Kellanova's Eggo brand has just launched Eggo Stranger Things Strawberry Waffles, … [Read more...] about Eggo Turns Breakfast Upside Down With New Stranger Things Waffles
Who’s News: Visionary Licensing Boss Pam Kaufman Exits Paramount
By Gary Symons Pam Kaufman, the Paramount veteran who built the studio’s consumer products and experiences division into a $7 billion retail powerhouse, is stepping down after nearly three decades with the company. Kaufman most recently served as president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, where she oversaw licensing, franchise … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Visionary Licensing Boss Pam Kaufman Exits Paramount
ABC Secures Australian Rights to Groundbreaking African Superhero Series Iyanu
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has acquired exclusive national rights to broadcast and stream Iyanu, the hit animated series based on Nigerian culture and mythology. The deal marks a major expansion for one of the fastest-growing new franchises in global kids’ entertainment. The deal includes exclusive free-to-air television … [Read more...] about ABC Secures Australian Rights to Groundbreaking African Superhero Series Iyanu
Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stranger Things indeed! Netflix is taking its intellectual property beyond streaming with the debut of Netflix House, a chain of permanent attractions designed to showcase its most popular original series through immersive, licensed experiences. The move follows rapid growth in the location-based entertainment sector, which has seen dozens … [Read more...] about Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
Skybound Appoints Reemsborko to Represent Invincible in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Skybound Entertainment has appointed Reemsborko as its European licensing representative for Invincible merchandise. In its new role as the franchise's licensing representative, Reemsborko will connect brands and product manufacturers with Skybound to bring new Invincible merchandise to fans across Europe. In addition, Reemsborko … [Read more...] about Skybound Appoints Reemsborko to Represent Invincible in Europe
Blue Ant Goes Public, Management Buys Out Boat Rocker Subsidiary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Big changes in the Canadian entertainment media landscape, as Blue Ant Media has divested itself of its Boat Rocker studio in a plan to go public. Blue Ant, one of the major studios in Canada, has officially completed its previously announced reverse takeover (RTO) transaction, transitioning into a publicly listed company. The subordinate … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Goes Public, Management Buys Out Boat Rocker Subsidiary
Jardin d’Acclimatation Hosts Miraculous Summer Experience
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jardin d’Acclimatation and Miraculous Corp have created an immersive licensed experience that brings Ladybug and Cat Noir to the entertainment destination. The officially licensed experience is bringing a wide range of Miraculous-themed events to the Jardin d’Acclimatation park. Running through August 31, the park is hosting a wide … [Read more...] about Jardin d’Acclimatation Hosts Miraculous Summer Experience
Wendy’s and Wednesday Addams Team Up for a Sinister “Meal of Misfortune”
TLL Staff In a partnership that’s as eerie as it is edible, Wendy’s has teamed up with Netflix’s Wednesday to launch the “Meal of Misfortune.” The partners have created a limited-time combo crafted by none other than Wednesday Addams herself, available August 4 in the U.S. and August 11 in Canada, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Guam. The darkly themed meal dares customers to … [Read more...] about Wendy’s and Wednesday Addams Team Up for a Sinister “Meal of Misfortune”