Disney has promoted Kristen Finney as part of a global strategy to improve content creation for Disney+ in international markets. Finney is to take on the newly created role of Executive VP of Content Creation. Prior to the reassignment, Finney was the executive VP for content distribution strategy and development within Disney’s direct-to-consumer division on the platform … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kristen Finney to Manage International Content for Disney+
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Stranger Things Sets All-Time Viewing Record for Streaming TV
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The evil creature Vecna may or may not succeed in taking over the world, but there's no question the Netflix horror series Stranger Things already has. The quirky series Stranger Things has smashed the record for streaming views, amassing 7.2 billion minutes of viewing for the week May 30 to June 5. That's the highest weekly total for any show … [Read more...] about Stranger Things Sets All-Time Viewing Record for Streaming TV
TV Licensing: House of the Dragon Merch Arrives on WB Shop
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros Consumer Products is releasing official licensed merchandise collections for the new House of the Dragon TV series. In anticipation of today’s news, the WB Shop was recently redesigned to provide a more streamlined shopping experience through video additions and an expanded product assortment for Game of Thrones and other popular … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: House of the Dragon Merch Arrives on WB Shop
Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
The venerable Anime series Y-Gi-Oh! has partnered with APMEX on the release of a line of collectible gold and silver coins. Bucking the cryptocurrency and NFT trend, the coins are physical objects that you can actually pick up and put in your real life pocket! The deal was struck between license holder Konami Cross Media of New York, and APMEX, the nation's largest precious … [Read more...] about Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Feld Entertainment has announced its new licensed animation project, Monster Jam Adventures: Animated Shorts, which will air on YouTube. Feld Entertainment is a global producer and presenter of live touring family entertainment experiences. Across its brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 … [Read more...] about Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series
TV Licensing: Wildbrain Grooves To A Jungle Beat
Family entertainment leader Wildbrain has partnered with Jungle Beat Animation to manage worldwide distribution rights for Jungle Beat. The exclusive partnership will see WildBrain leverage its 360-degree offering to grow the global footprint of the Jungle Beat brand through worldwide distribution, including YouTube channel management and ad sales on its premium kids’ and … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Wildbrain Grooves To A Jungle Beat
TV Licensing: Xilam Signs Deal For Two New Shows on Disney+
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Xilam Animation has signed a licensing deal with Disney to produce two new animated series for its Disney+ platform. At this week’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Disney announced the production of the upcoming original series by Xilam Animation called The Doomies (pictured above). Disney also revealed it has ordered a second … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Xilam Signs Deal For Two New Shows on Disney+
TV Licensing: Hello Kitty Secures First Licensed Distribution Deals For New Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hello Kitty: Super Style, has secured its first pre-sales following a slate of licensing deals secured by the producers of the series. The producers of Hello Kitty: Super Style include Watch Next, Monello, Maga Animation Studio and distributor Kids First. Hello Kitty: Super Style is an original 3D animated children’s program based on … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Hello Kitty Secures First Licensed Distribution Deals For New Show
Mondo TV Secures Gorgeous Deals For Its Gorjuss Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mondo TV Group has secured three major licences for the character brand Gorjuss on behalf of the brand owner, Santoro Licensing. The three licenses that have been secured include clothing and accessory producer Coriex, greeting card producer Cromo N.B. Srl, and confectionary marketing company Emmeci. Santoro is a multi-brand design house … [Read more...] about Mondo TV Secures Gorgeous Deals For Its Gorjuss Brand
Licensing International Excellence Awards Honor Innovation
The winners of the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards were announced Thursday at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. The awards honor innovation in the way brands use licensing to further their goals, how licensees develop products, how licensees distribute products, and how retailers spotlight licenses on their shelves. “It’s inspiring to see the quality of work … [Read more...] about Licensing International Excellence Awards Honor Innovation