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
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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
Experiential Licensing: Sesame Street Creates First Play Center in South Korea
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is launching its first in a series of Sesame Street Educational Play Centers (EPC) through an experiential licensing partnership with AVECS Creative Group. Sesame Street Learn & Play is the first EPC that is set to launch, and will be located in the new LOTTE Department Store Dongtan in the Gyeonggi Province in South … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Sesame Street Creates First Play Center in South Korea
Video Game Licensing: Volley Becomes Largest Developer of Voice Games With Sony Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Successful game publisher Volley has purchased exclusive licensing rights to all Sony Pictures Television voice games for Amazon and Google smart devices. These licensed games will include Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and Pyramid. This agreement has cemented Volley's position as the largest developer of … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Volley Becomes Largest Developer of Voice Games With Sony Deal
TV Licensing: The Point.1888 Engaged to Rep The Repair Shop
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ricochet has partnered with The Point.1888 to explore potential licensing possibilities for their popular TV show The Repair Shop. Ricochet is an independent television production company that focuses on entertaining and informative programs. "The Repair Shop is a very special place and in a short time has built a passionate and loyal … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: The Point.1888 Engaged to Rep The Repair Shop
Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Netflix is following the success of its 2019 Green Eggs and Ham series by launching five new Dr. Seuss series and specials. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Netflix announced they will work together to bring the wild world of the classic kids writer to the screen. The projects include series or specials inspired by Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetches, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Brands With Influence Appointed to Rep Genius Brands in the UK
Genius Brands announced this week it has appointed the award-winning Brands with Influence as its exclusive licensing agent in the U.K. The company says Brands with Influence will be responsible for creating licensing, merchandising and retail programs for Genius Brands’ slate of properties, including the Stan Lee brand, from the legendary Marvel creator, which the global … [Read more...] about Brands With Influence Appointed to Rep Genius Brands in the UK