By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain and Jay Ward Productions, Inc., have signed an agreement across distribution, production and licensing for the entire portfolio of classic Ward-owned IP. This portfolio includes properties such as George of the Jungle, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Dudley Do-Right, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Super Chicken and more. Under the agreement, … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Acquires Ward Animation Classics Like Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right
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Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Signature Publishing and One Animation have inked a deal to launch a dedicated Oddbods-themed issue of Signature’s successful changing-theme magazine for pre-school children, ADVENTURES WITH. Under the partnership, the ADVENTURES WITH Oddbods issue will go on sale in the UK beginning Feb. 10. “We’re always looking for creative ways to bring the Oddbods characters to life for … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
The animation studio ZAG continues its rapid global growth as it hires Megalicense for representation in Russia. The deal with Megalicense also covers the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which also includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. “Megalicense is the premiere licensing agency across Russia and CIS, … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
TV Licensing: United Talent Agency To Represent YouTube Hit Super Sema
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The United Talent Agency has been appointed as the North American licensing and publishing agency for the YouTube Originals series Super Sema. A leading global entertainment company, UTA’s business spans talent representation, original content production, strategic advisory and marketing practice. The company says it will focus on retail … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: United Talent Agency To Represent YouTube Hit Super Sema
Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
The award-winning animation studio ZAG has appointed Carlotta Caracciolo as its first consumer products VP for the Middle East and Africa. Caracciolo will oversee the company’s consumer products strategy in the region. The appointment was announced today by Julian Zag, SVP of Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, to whom Caracciolo reports. In her new role at ZAG, … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British outerwear company Hunter is launching a licensed capsule collection for the hit BBC program Killing Eve. The collection is being created in collaboration with BBC America's and Sid Gentle Films television series Killing Eve in a deal facilitated by the global licensing company IMG. Since its founding in Scotland more than 160 … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands
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
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