The innovative publishing platform Wattpad is teaming up with ViacomCBS to create a slate of new TV series. Wattpad is a different type of publishing service, as it focuses on creating success for writers whose stories catch on with the platform's audience. For example, Wattpad has its own studio arm, which is the division that will work with ViacomCBS. Those stories will be … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Wattpad Partners With ViacomCBS On Book-To-Series Deal
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Entertainment Licensing: Banijay Launching Second Big Brother Mobile Game
Banijay Brands has extended its licensing deal with 9th Impact for development of a new Big Brother mobile game. As well, 9th Impact is partnering with a leading free-to-play games publisher, Tilting Point, for the upcoming launch of Big Brother: The Game II. “Following the success of Big Brother: The Game I, we are delighted to extend our partnership with 9th Impact," … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: Banijay Launching Second Big Brother Mobile Game
Preschool Licensing: Wildbrain Appoints Jakks Master Toy Partner for Chip & Potato
Extensive toy range based on global hit animated property will launch in Fall 2022, under partnership brokered by WildBrain CPLG The Netflix hit Chip & Potato is getting both a third season and a new Master Toy Partner, says producer Wildbrain. The company's consumer products division, Wildbrain CPLG, brokered a deal that will see JAKKS Pacific appointed to develop a wide … [Read more...] about Preschool Licensing: Wildbrain Appoints Jakks Master Toy Partner for Chip & Potato
Cyber Group Hires Retail Monster to Rep New Animated Series
Award winning Cyber Group Studios has has appointed licensing agency Retail Monster, LLC, to develop strategic licensing programs in the U.S. for two of its new CG animated kids’ adventure series. The deal includes representation for The McFire Family, an original production, and Press Start!, based on the best-selling book series from Scholastic. Cyber Group Studios is an … [Read more...] about Cyber Group Hires Retail Monster to Rep New Animated Series
Licensing Opportunities: All The Shows And Films Unveiled On Disney+ Day
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's Disney+ Day, and the House of Mouse has revealed release dates, trailers and artwork for more than two dozen new shows and films for the coming year. Despite a rough couple of years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Disney remains the world's top generator of brand licensing, and Disney+ has become the brightest star in … [Read more...] about Licensing Opportunities: All The Shows And Films Unveiled On Disney+ Day
Masterchef Jr. Partners With Abacus On Virtual Reality Cooking Kit
It seems it's all about the Metaverse and Virtual Reality this year, and now Masterchef is joining the trend through a partnership with virtual reality leader Abacus Brands. Abacus Brands, a leader in educational virtual reality toys, is partnering with Masterchef Junior on a virtual reality cooking kit. The STEM focused kit features a unique interactive cooking experience … [Read more...] about Masterchef Jr. Partners With Abacus On Virtual Reality Cooking Kit
Rights Management: MOLTEN Raises $7 Million In Seed Funding From Hollywood and Tech Investors
Hollywood stars and the founder of Twitter are among those who invested $7 million into MOLTEN, a new cloud platform designed to simplify rights, content and financial management for media and entertainment businesses. MOLTEN is a unique cloud-based platform that modernizes internal operations of media companies, across the silos of rights, content and financials. The company … [Read more...] about Rights Management: MOLTEN Raises $7 Million In Seed Funding From Hollywood and Tech Investors
Schitt’s Creek Gets a ‘Monopoly’ on Board Games
Just like the Rose Family, you can now go down market in your real estate dreams, as The Op Games has released a Schitt's Creek edition of Hasbro's Monopoly game. Licensed from Hasbro for sales in North America, MONOPOLY: Schitt's Creek is based on the Emmy Award-winning comedy series about a wealthy family who lose their fortune, and are forced to move to a town that family … [Read more...] about Schitt’s Creek Gets a ‘Monopoly’ on Board Games
Disney Acquires Rights to ZAG’s New Series Ghostforce
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has followed the rampant success of ZAG's hugely popular superhero series Miraculous: A Tale of Ladybug and Cat Noir will know why it's a big deal when ZAG gets a new series on the Disney Channels around the world. Miraculous only aired for the first time in 2015 and has notched four seasons, but this year ZAG announced the … [Read more...] about Disney Acquires Rights to ZAG’s New Series Ghostforce
Konami Hops Into Game Shows With Frogger Deal
The gaming company Konami is taking the fun to the small screen, with a new game show based on its popular hit video game Frogger. The Peacock Original series Frogger is premiered Sunday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on YTV as part of its 'Fam Fun' weekend lineup. Frogger stars hosts Damon Wayans Jr. and Kyle Brandt, and promises to test skill, strategy and strength as contestants … [Read more...] about Konami Hops Into Game Shows With Frogger Deal