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
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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
New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery is releasing new licensed consumer products collections for the ongoing 80 Years of Tweety anniversary celebration. The Tweety character is a part of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons. The character debuted in the 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Since its initial debut, … [Read more...] about New Licensed CP Products Released to Mark 80 Years of Tweety
ITV’s The Voice Enters Metaverse With Help From VBG
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief ITV Studios has granted exclusive rights in the metaverse for its hit show The Voice to the Virtual Brand Group. The Voice is currently the world's number one talent show, and has radically changed the way stars are created by masking the competitors' appearance. The show's creators have now decided it's time to take The Voice … [Read more...] about ITV’s The Voice Enters Metaverse With Help From VBG
Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has unveiled their secret weapon in their battle for dominance in the lucrative world of superhero films and series. Film industry stalwarts James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed to the new roles of Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of DC Studios. The appointment comes with tremendous power over the future of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: James Gunn, Peter Safran Take Helm at DC Studios
BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter BBC Studios is adding to its list of licensed consumer products partners for the animated, preschool brand, Bluey. These new licensing partnerships lead up to the debut of the giant Bluey balloon at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The publishing company Bendon, Inc. is releasing a line of Imagine ink coloring books in the U.S. … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Adds Twelve New Partners to Bluey’s North America Licensing Program
Prime Video Rings in the Holidays With Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Prime Video is releasing a licensed baking competition series called Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge on Dec. 13, 2022. Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge will feature nine teams of two bakers that will compete for a grand prize of $50,000. In each episode, the competitors will be given a challenge based 0n licensed characters and stories from the Dr. … [Read more...] about Prime Video Rings in the Holidays With Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge