Sony Pictures Consumer Products to Highlight Licensing Opportunities for Major Hits, Including The Boys, Cobra Kai, Wheel of Time, Ghostbusters, and 10 Adaptations of Video Game Properties By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products will be at Brand Licensing Europe to spotlight the studio’s entertainment franchises and key licensing collaborations. The … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Spotlight on Sony Pictures at BLE
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Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NetEase Games and MGM have announced a licensing collaboration between the TV series, Vikings and the popular game, Vikingard. Vikingard is a popular role-playing simulation game for mobile devices. It was developed by NetEase Games and Clicktouch Technology. The game allows players to take on the role of a Viking chieftain from the Fharun … [Read more...] about Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
Cobra Kai Sees Massive Expansion in Licensing For Season 5
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products has announced an expansion to its Cobra Kai consumer products program for the series' fifth season release. Building upon the success of several multi-layered partnerships in 2021, the global consumer products program will feature expansions in categories including interactive gaming, apparel, toys, home goods, … [Read more...] about Cobra Kai Sees Massive Expansion in Licensing For Season 5
MGM Releases App for Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
MGM and its licensing partner THQ Nordiq have announced a new video game based on the show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? The game is designed for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Packed with more than 6800 questions, the gameshow format quiz game is based on the popular TV franchise and covers topics including math, vocabulary and animal … [Read more...] about MGM Releases App for Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
Paramount Consumer Products has engaged world-renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and social activist Misan Harriman as creative advisor for its Web3 business. As an advisor, Harriman's role is to bring his expertise as an artist and a pioneer in the creation and collection of NFTs to consult on Paramount’s established partnerships in the Web3 space, with plans to curate his … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
TV Licensing: Fisher-Price Introduces Ted Lasso ‘Little People’ Collector Set
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Consumer Products in collaboration with Fisher Price has announced its newest line: the Ted Lasso Little People Collector set. Ted Lasso is a comedy sports series produced by Warner Bros. that follows the AFC Richmond football team and their inexperienced new coach, Ted Lasso. The series is currently streaming on Apple TV+ and … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Fisher-Price Introduces Ted Lasso ‘Little People’ Collector Set
Crunchyroll Acquires North America’s Largest Anime Retailer
The anime streamer Crunchyroll has completed a strategic acquisition of Right Stuf, considered the largest retailer of anime products in North America. The Sony-owned streaming service announced on Aug. 4 that it had purchased Right Stuf, just ahead of the company's annual Crunchyroll Expo event. Pricing and other terms were not disclosed publicly. The Right Stuf acquisition … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Acquires North America’s Largest Anime Retailer
Cuphead on a Roll With New Show, Agents, and Merch Deals
The gaming franchise Cuphead is having a breakout year in the licensing space, and has now announced new deals in its rapidly expanding portfolio. The game has already inspired the hit series The Cuphead Show, which will be dropping new episodes in August. Now, the game from Studio MDHR is working with its licensing and entertainment partner King Features on a wide range of … [Read more...] about Cuphead on a Roll With New Show, Agents, and Merch Deals
MGM’s Vikings Invade Digital Gaming With NetEase Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGM and NetEase Games have launched the first crossover event between the mobile game Vikingard and the hit series Vikings. The partners say the integration will feature content and themed events related to season 1 of the Vikings, allowing players to experience the journey of central character Ragnar Lothbrok. “The Vikings franchise has … [Read more...] about MGM’s Vikings Invade Digital Gaming With NetEase Deal
New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses
The first Entertainment X Tracks Forum will take place in November as a way to help retailers, licensing companies and licensees seeking new digital entertainment properties. The event was developed by Steven Ekstract, the founder and former publisher of License Global, and is being hosted at the offices of United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills on Nov. 2-3. “The business of … [Read more...] about New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses