By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands, Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions plan to develop and produce an animated sci-fi series called Blue Origin Space Rangers. The family-friendly series will star a diverse group of youth and include appearances by Michael Strahan of SMAC Productions and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin. The Blue Origin Space Rangers … [Read more...] about Bezos’ Blue Origin Brand Licensed for Animated Sci-Fi Series
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Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There were two major offensives in the global streaming wars, as both Sony Pictures and Paramount+ moved to secure international audiences. Sony Pictures and Canadian streamer Crave announced a long-term and exclusive Pay-One window licensing agreement for theatrical feature films. The deal gives Crave first pay window rights to new and … [Read more...] about Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe
SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has gone through a massive wave of changes over the last few years, but one thing that has been barely noticed is that the company's Disney+ service has removed hundreds of titles from its lineup. The changes at Disney started with the hiring of Bob Chapek, who had. the misfortune to guide the company just as the … [Read more...] about SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After a rough two years for the Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger has been reappointed as the company's CEO. Iger will replace Bob Chapek, who has stepped down from the position of CEO. Iger spent more than 40 years at Disney and also ran the company as CEO during 15 of its most successful years, overseeing massive growth that made … [Read more...] about Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup
ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
New Licensing Partners Announced For Flagship Show Miraculous The animation house ZAG is hosting its first-ever brand summit in Mexico City, thanks to soaring ratings in Latin America. The award-winning studio says that, since establishing a dedicated office in Mexico in September 2021, enthusiasm for ZAG’s multiple award-winning flagship brand Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug … [Read more...] about ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
Licensing Deals: BLA! Appointed to Rep VIZ Media in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Anime publisher VIZ Media has appointed Boutique Licensing Agency (BLA!) as its brand licensing and management representative in Europe. VIZ Media is a US-based entertainment company that focuses on manga publishing and anime distribution. The company currently serves multiple industries including publishing, animation, film, gaming and … [Read more...] about Licensing Deals: BLA! Appointed to Rep VIZ Media in Europe
Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Von Dutch has partnered with Popeye for a custom apparel collection in support of the ocean-cleanup organization, The SeaCleaners. Von Dutch is a streetwear fashion brand that was created in the early 2000s, and is currently owned by the French company, La Groupe Royer. “Ultimately, this collection is a blend of two cultural icons in … [Read more...] about Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
Fans Get a Kick Out of New Cobra Kai Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Television and GameMill Entertainment have released a new licensed video game based on the Cobra Kai TV series. The video game is called Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. It serves as a sequel to the first licensed video game, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues. The game is inspired by the action-comedy series, Cobra Kai, … [Read more...] about Fans Get a Kick Out of New Cobra Kai Video Game
Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TheSoul Publishing is expanding the reach of its family-friendly channels through a partnership with the safe streaming platform Kidoodle.TV. Starting this month, three of TheSoul's channels will be featured across the Kidoodle.TV service in both English and Spanish. The channels included in the licensing deal are 5-Minute Crafts, Slick … [Read more...] about Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has promoted producer Kim Díaz as its new Vice President of Creative Development. As VP of Creative Development, Díaz will develop and lead the creative development strategy for new long-form and short-form series, specials, and other programming initiatives for Sesame Workshop. She will also be responsible for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development