BBC Studios has sealed the deal for a global partnership with Hasbro for products inspired by the hit kids' show Bluey. The Emmy-award winning Bluey, produced by Australia's Ludo Studio, airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+. BBC says the new range will feature Bluey editions of the board games Monopoly Junior and Trouble, as well as Play-Doh, and will start … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: BBC Lands Global Deal With Hasbro For Bluey Products
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Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Sesame Workshop has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games, which will be used to support the production of a 360° capture of the set. The $150,000 Epic MegaGrant helps with the creation of a high-definition digital version of the Sesame Street set that captures iconic locations including the 123 Sesame Street brownstone and its front stoop, Oscar’s trash can, Hooper’s … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Metaverse Licensing: Narcos Enters the Metaverse Through Innovative Licensed Storytelling Project
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The metaverse world builder Everyrealm and entertainment producer Gaumont, have announced a licensed collaboration called Narcos in the Metaverse. The story-telling innovation Narcos in the Metaverse, is a social, web3, role-playing experience based on Gaumont's popular crime drama, Narcos. Gaumont specializes in producing local stories with … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Narcos Enters the Metaverse Through Innovative Licensed Storytelling Project
Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
Cyber Group Studios has promoted Raphaelle Mathieu from SVP sales to a newly created role as Executive Vice President. Mathieu will now be in charge of all commercial activities worldwide for the French studio. She will work directly with CEO Pierre Sissmann and COO Dominique Bourse to plan strategies for overall growth. “As the company is now developing into an international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
The Point.1888 Signs Four Dozen New Licensees for Moonbug
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 and its EMEA sub agents have signed 48 new licensee deals for Moonbug Entertainment's popular brands Blippi, CoComelon, and Morphle. Founded in 2018, Moonbug Entertainment's programming is now distributed on more than 100 platforms in 26 languages around the world. The company is known for creating, producing and publishing … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Signs Four Dozen New Licensees for Moonbug
Popeye Stylin’ In Licensed Intimissimi Uomo Apparel Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Intimissimi Uomo has created a complete Spring/Summer 2022 collection inspired by King Features’ iconic characters Popeye the Sailor Man and Olive Oyl. The licensed collection features a range of apparel including underwear, cropped pajamas, t-shirts, matching socks and swimwear. The designs incorporate Popeye’s trademark nautical style with … [Read more...] about Popeye Stylin’ In Licensed Intimissimi Uomo Apparel Collection
Penguin To Publish Books From Ukrainian Children’s Series Brave Bunnies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Ladybird division of Penguin Random House will publish a series of pre-school books based on the Ukrainian children’s TV Show Brave Bunnies. The show is a breakout hit created by Olga Charepanova at the Ukrainian studio Glowberry, and is broadcast in more than 63 countries. The deal was brokered by Big Picture Licensing, with the … [Read more...] about Penguin To Publish Books From Ukrainian Children’s Series Brave Bunnies
Children’s Show Licensing: The Point.1888 Signs YouTube Hit Super Sega for the UK and EIRE
The retail-first licensing agent, The Point.1888, has been appointed as the UK & Eire licensing agency for the YouTube Originals series Super Sema. The animated children’s series, produced by film star Lupita Nyong’o, is the world’s first series focused on an African kid superhero. The Point.1888 has been brought on by edutainment company Kukua to manage the property’s … [Read more...] about Children’s Show Licensing: The Point.1888 Signs YouTube Hit Super Sega for the UK and EIRE
Spin Master Scores Master Toy License With Skydance Animation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Skydance Animation has announced a multi-year agreement with leading global children's entertainment company Spin Master, to become the studio's master toy licensee. The agreement begins with the Apple Original film Spellbound, directed by Vicky Jenson, but also gives Spin Master the rights to develop toy lines for other upcoming Skydance … [Read more...] about Spin Master Scores Master Toy License With Skydance Animation
Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fast-growing animation studio ZAG has appointed Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President of North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products. Reporting to ZAG's SVP of Licensing in North America, Lisa K. Foster, Baltodano will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG