By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kerry Phelan continues her meteoric rise within Genius Brands, being named Chief Brand Officer of the growing company this week. The appointment follows Genius Brands' acquisitions of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media, Inc. (WOW!) and Ameba TV, and a major investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment (YFE). Genius Brands says it promoted … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands
TV Series
Wow! Stuff Named Master Toymaker For Kid Series Odo
The toymaker Wow! Stuff has become the first licensee for the boundary breaking 2.5D animated series, Odo. In a deal brokered by Bulldog Licensing, Wow! Stuff won the bid for the heartwarming show that now airs in more than 128 countries. Odo was created by Sixteen South Originals and co-produced with Letko. In the new Master Toy global deal, Wow! Stuff will create a … [Read more...] about Wow! Stuff Named Master Toymaker For Kid Series Odo
Rocket and Spotlight Building CP Program For All Creatures Great and Small
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocket Licensing and Spotlight Licensing are building a global consumer products program for the drama, All Creatures Great and Small. Spotlight will lead in markets in North America and Rocket will be focused on markets outside North America. "All Creatures Great and Small is a great brand which really resonates with UK consumers, and we … [Read more...] about Rocket and Spotlight Building CP Program For All Creatures Great and Small
TV Series Licensing: Novel Entertainment Signs Horrid Deal With P2 Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Novel Entertainment has partnered with P2 Games to develop and launch a new racing game for its Horrid Henry brand. ‘Horrid Henry’s Krazy Karts’ will initially be available exclusively from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch from Jan. 21. The game is designed to appeal to children ages 6+ and families. Based on Novel Entertainment’s … [Read more...] about TV Series Licensing: Novel Entertainment Signs Horrid Deal With P2 Games
Care Bears Celebrate Birthday With Wave Of Licensing Deals
Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the heritage brand Care Bears, has announced a wave of new licensing deals for the brand's 40th anniversary. New consumer product licensing deals will start launching at the start of 2022 and throughout the year. Collaborations will span across multiple categories including fashion, accessories, homeware, cosmetics, games, crafts, seasonal, … [Read more...] about Care Bears Celebrate Birthday With Wave Of Licensing Deals
TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
Animation studio ZAG has signed a global licensing agreement with PMI for a line of consumer products for the television series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. The deal for Miraculous-branded consumer products will see new merchandise debut at retail in Summer 2022. Performance Media Industries (PMI) has a business strategy based on cementing licensing agreements … [Read more...] about TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
Studio 100 Partners With Brand Loyalty For Promotion and Licensing of Vegesaurs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Studio 100 Media has partnered with BrandLoyalty to create a customer loyalty campaign for the upcoming CGI-animated series Vegesaurs. The companies have signed a five-year agreement for licensing and brand promotion. “We are delighted to be able to partner with Studio 100 on the upcoming 'Vegesaurs' series. A continuing focus for food … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Partners With Brand Loyalty For Promotion and Licensing of Vegesaurs
TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has appointed Total Lisensi Global (TLG) as its licensing partner for the Indonesia market. TLG is also known by its brand name, The Licensing Guy. It is a brand management and licensing agency that focuses on the development of businesses involved in intellectual property. The company has successfully managed the … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment and IMG are launching an Angry Birds consumer products program for the upcoming Netflix series Angry Birds: Summer Madness. Rovio is working with CAKE Entertainment on the new series for release next month, and has partnered with sports and media licensing firm IMG for a global CP licensing program. “After more than a … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
Maple Casino Sets The Odds For Top 10 Netflix 2022 Releases in Canada
As 2021 comes to an end, Maple Casino has analyzed monthly online searches for Netflix 2022 releases to find the shows people are most looking forward to next year. Maple Casino is the main authority for online casino business in Canada. “Netflix is the biggest streaming service in the world, and the company had an amazing 2021 with huge releases such as Squid Game and season … [Read more...] about Maple Casino Sets The Odds For Top 10 Netflix 2022 Releases in Canada