By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VIZ Media has appointed WP Brands as its Oceania licensing agency for the Australia and New Zealand regions. WP Brands is a licensing, marketing, and content syndication specialist for the Oceania markets. The agency offers its services for all categories of entertainment and lifestyle properties. “This is an amazing opportunity, and … [Read more...] about Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
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Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands has promoted Todd Steinman to president of the newly-created Genius Networks business unit. “I’m thrilled to take the reins of the newly created Genius Networks and lead operations, content, monetization, and distribution to further accelerate the company’s consumer-facing goals," said Steinman. "We have a very talented, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks
Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Strategic Partnership Includes the Bravest Warriors, Netflix Series, Bee and PuppyCat, and the Upcoming Catbug Series Genius Brands International, Inc. has reached a deal with TOHO International, selling 50% of in three productions on its Frederator Network. The deal was arranged through Genius Brands' subsidiary WOW! Unlimited Media, which in turn controls the Frederator … [Read more...] about Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Video Game Licensing: New Anime Adaptation For Nier Automata Set For Release
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Square Enix's role-playing sci-fi video game, Nier Automata, has been adapted into a new anime series by Aniplex. The licensed anime adaptation of the game is scheduled for release in Japan on Jan. 7, 2023, with additional regions to follow. The upcoming series is titled Nier: Automata Ver 1.1a. The Nier Automata anime series was … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: New Anime Adaptation For Nier Automata Set For Release
Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Amazon has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to bring licensed content from its Invincible series to the Fall Guys video game. Invincible is an animated superhero series for adult audiences that airs on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The series is based on a comic by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley. The plot of the … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Invincible Skins Flying Into Fall Guys
Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The new Netflix series Brown and Friends from the digital entertainment company IPX is launching its first season in celebration of the IPs’ 10th anniversary. The Brown and Friends animated Netflix series is based on the IPX original character IP Line Friends. The Line Friends brand was originally created in 2011 as stickers on the … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team
Bezos’ Blue Origin Brand Licensed for Animated Sci-Fi Series
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
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